We've just posted the 2010 SOAR Scholarship guidelines and application at www.interweavesoar.com . The deadline for receiving applications is Friday March 5, 2010. We've also changed the process--so now there is an online form to fill out and...

Can you believe that it's been a year already since we launched spinoffmagazine.com —amazing how quickly time passes when you're having fun, isn't it? We have more than 18,500 users (hey, that's a lot of spinners all in one place...

The 2009 Maiwa Textile Symposium “Every Thread Has a Story . . .” was held in October, bringing together individuals who are devoted to preserving and reviving traditional textile techniques. Presenters came from India, Cambodia, Peru, Canada...

In 1940, the Weavers Guild of Minnesota was founded to educate and support its members and the community and to advance the arts of weaving, spinning, and dyeing. Today it is one of the largest communities of weavers, spinners, and dyers in the country...

Happy New Year! Roc Day or St. Distaff's day is coming up--January 7th. It is traditionally the day that women returned to work (ie spinning) after the feast of the Ephiphany and the twelve days of Christmas. Ironically, today is the day that I put...

A diverse group of weavers, spinners, and knitters brought together by their common interest in the fiber arts form the Champaign Urbana Spinners and Weavers Guild (Illinois). Members are using their talents and skills to make items for women and children...

There are so many things that I like about the winter holiday season—twinkling lights, baking cookies, fresh snow—but holiday shopping is one thing that can be quite a downer. I went out last Saturday to pick up some gifts. I drove around...

This past June, the Spin-Off office had a special treat. Abby Franquemont flew out to Colorado from her fiber-filled house in Ohio to spend a couple days filming footage for two videos ( the first one is already available ). Stefanie Berganini and I were...