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Spinning the Wild by Judith MacKenzie McCuin; Fiber Basics: Polwarth by Robin Russo; Swatching and Sampling for the Oatmeal Cardigan by Amy King; Coils: Adding to Your Art Yarn Repertoire by Jacey Boggs. On the Cover: Coils: Adding to Your Art Yarn Repertoire, page 44. Departments Editor's Page Letters...
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Or: why spinners need their own special calendar Old hippies have their own special calendar (so they can find out on what day "A Whiter Shade of Pale" hit the top of the charts). Mathematicians have their own calendar (in case they need a reminder to celebrate Pi Day—3.14). Well, we...
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Biomimicry: Humans and Nature Design a New World by Judith MacKenzie McCuin; Spinning in Lithuania: The Ties That Bind by Donna Druchunas; Villsau: Norway’s Ancient Wild Sheep by Carol Huebscher Rhoades; Stick It in Your Ear: Your Body as Spinning Tool by Linda Ligon. On the Cover: A Gallery of...
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Most pieces that are photographed for the magazine arrive in the usual manner. An author proposes an article, we accept it, and the author sends in the material we need. Every once in a while, the story behind the photos is more remarkable—magical even. I was sitting at my computer in our Loveland...
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The Great Spinning Wheel Roundup ; Handspun Gallery of Baby Surprise Jackets ; Spinning Basics: Drumcarding by Robin Russo; On Washing Fleece by Judith MacKenzie McCuin; The Cloisters Sweater by Sarah Swett. On the Cover: Sarah Swett designed a sweater for next-to-the-skin, everyday use, page 52. Departments...
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A Conversation between Judith MacKenzie McCuin and Stephanie Pearl-McPhee; How to Choose Your First Wheel by Rudy Amann; Spun 2 Ways: Old Shale Lace Triangle Shawl Design by Evelyn A. Clark, yarns by Kaye D. Collins and Judith MacKenzie McCuin; Handspun Gallery of Morning Surf Scarves . On the Cover...
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Wrap-and-Roll: A soft-core yarn from a hard-core spinner by Bonnie Rose with Sarah Anderson; Cables: Demystifying the mysterious yarn by Judith MacKenzie McCuin; Traditional Danish Tie-Shawls by Dorothea Fischer. On the Cover: Wrap-and-roll yarns by Sarah Anderson, page 70. Departments Editor's Page...
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Fiber Basics: Gutefår by Judith MacKenzie McCuin; Spinning Locally: Finding local sources for sustainably produced fiber by Kate Larson; A Very Accurate Scotch Tension by Peter Teal; Silk and Angora: A cactus lace scarf by Cheryl Riniker. On the Cover: What are Roving,Top, and Sliver? page 34 Departments...
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Fiber Basics: Cotswold by Deborah Pulliam; Fiber Basics: Bactrian Camel by Carol Rhoades; Handspun for a Circular Sock Knitting Machine by Susan Forsyth; Spun 2 Ways: Socks at Any Size and Any Gauge by Ann Budd. On the Cover: Mohair and wool yarn from “Carded Color Socks,” page 100. Departments...
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Making Dreams Come True: Building a Little Great Wheel by Margaret Heathman; Linen Spinning for the Shroud of Turin by Tanya Swegler; Fiber Basics: Cheviot by Carol Huebscher Rhoades. On the Cover: Kating Bright doodles with yarn on her crocheted and fulled llama hats. Photograph by Joe Coca. Departments...
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Estonian Hand Puppets by Anu Kotli and Carol H. Rhoades; Dyeing for Socks by Paula Egbert; Ariadne's One-Thread Jacket by Debbie New. On the cover: A bit of spinning whimsy for the child in us all— Estonian Hand Puppets by Anu Kotli and Carol H. Rhoades Being Painterly Sheep and Shepherd Coin...
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On the cover : Loom Blooms can add a festive quality to anything—from hair barrettes to flip flops! Features Behind the Scenes: At Vermont Spindle Company by Cindy Ellen Hill Spinning True to Oneself by Randy Chelsey In Hot Water by Glenna Dean Handspun Gallery of Ponchos A Passion for Fiber by...
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On the cover : Susan Douglas spins a loft yarn to make doubly warm, reversible, and colorful hats. Features Behind the Scenes: At Wyatt Wheels by Amanda Berka Spinning Basics: Spinning on a Wheel by Maggie Casey (159 KB) The Fingerlakes Fiber Festival by Donna Howland Fiber Basics: Bison by Judith MacKenzie...
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On the cover: Active twist! Lynne Vogel's crocheted granny square vest puts a new twist on the granny square. Features Behind the Scenes: At Howard Brush by Carol Huebscher Rhoades Time Warp by Stephenie Gaustad Spinning Basics: Spindle Spinning by Maggie Casey Fiber Basics: Finnsheep by Grace Hatton...
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On the cover: Elizabeth Hubbard uses handspun yarn to create coiled baskets. Features Behind the Scenes: At Lendrum by Cindy Ellen Hill Spinning Basics: The Short Draw by Carol Huebscher Rhoades The Handspun Tapestries of Sandy Burstein by Laura Silverman Spindles and Flyers Guild Celebrates Fifty Years...