Spin-Off Extras

Call for Entries--Naturally-dyed yarns and fabric swatches

Amy Clarke Moore — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:54:44 GMT

We invite you to submit your naturally-dyed swatches of handspun yarn—the results will be featured in the Fall 2010 issue of Spin-Off.

We’d love to see your naturally-dyed yarns and fabric swatches!

Fall 2009: Fall Leaves Shawl Edging

stefanie berganini — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:08:03 GMT

In the Fall 2009 issue we inadvertently printed an incorrect chart for the Fall Leaves Shawl edging. This is the updated chart.

Spinning Art: Handspinning as Creative Expression by Tracy Hudson

Amy Clarke Moore — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:22:31 GMT

Explore the world of art yarn!

Oops! Our apologies to the artists who created these yarns and provided images--the captions on a number of the photos were mixed up. We've corrected the errors in this electronic copy.

Fall 2009 Fiber Directory

stefanie berganini — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:50:15 GMT

Welcome to Spin-Off's first ever natural fiber directory. This is your one-stop, all encompassing, easy-to-take-with-you listing of fiber resources. Enjoy poring over these listings and fantasizing about your next foray into the land of natural fiber.

SOAR 2010 Mentor Application

stefanie berganini — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:27:42 GMT

SOAR 2010 will be held at Lake Lawn Resort in Delavan, Wisconsin October 24-31, 2010.

Mentor applications are due to Stefanie Berganini by December 1, 2009:

sberganini@interweave.com

SOAR 2010

201 E Fourth St.

Loveland, CO 80537

SOAR 2009 shipping information

stefanie berganini — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:22:25 GMT

SHIPPING INFORMATION

Sunriver Resort can receive limited shipments no more than three days prior to SOAR (10/22). Due to the high volume of guests that receive packages, it is very important to label all shipments properly. Shipments not labeled correctly may be refused or returned by the shipping company. Sunriver Resort does not take responsibility for returned/refused items. Please label the boxes with the following information:

Pre-Arrival Shipments from UPS, FedEx, DHL

Great Hall Complex / Sunriver Resort
57081 Meadow Road
Sunriver, Oregon 97707
Conference Name: SOAR (Spin-Off Autumn Retreat)
Hold for:
Box # of #

Pre-Arrival Shipments from USPS

Anything shipped through the USPS must be directed to the following address.

Guest Name
Sunriver Resort
P.O. Box 3609
Sunriver, OR 97707

Handspun Gallery: All Wrapped Up in Natural Fibers

Spin-Off — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:22:13 GMT

To celebrate the International Year of Natural Fibres, we put out a call for entries to Spin.Off readers asking you to submit your scarves made from natural fibers that had been processed by hand. Many people rose to the challenge and submitted beautiful scarves made from a diversity of natural fibers using many different techniques, and some even used natural dyes to color the fiber. We selected nine scarves to show you.

Call for Entries--Horseshoe Cap

Amy Clarke Moore — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:06:14 GMT

Horseshoe Cap
Call for Entries

In the Handspun Gallery of the Summer 2010 issue of Spin-Off, we’d like to showcase your versions of the Horseshoe Cap and invite you to submit your caps by February 1, 2010.

To download the entry guidelines, please click on the green download button on the righthand side of the screen.

Call for Submissions--Button-Up Neck Warmers

Amy Clarke Moore — Thu, 21 May 2009 21:12:41 GMT

Button-Up Neck Warmer
Call for Submissions

In the Handspun Gallery of the Spring 2010 issue of Spin-Off, we’d like to showcase your versions of the Button-Up Neck Warmer that was published in the Summer 2009 issue of Spin-Off and invite you to submit your scarves by November 9, 2009.

Errata for the Estonian Sheep Puppets--Summer 2006

Amy Clarke Moore — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:33:09 GMT

In the Summer 2006 issue we inadvertently omitted part of the instructions for forming an ear in the Estonian Sheep Puppets project. The directions should have indicated the following

Cast on 24 sts; join, being careful not to twist the cast-on row.

Knit 10 rounds.

Shape top

K1, ssk, k6, k2tog, k1 twice. 20 sts remain.
Knit 2 rounds.
K1, ssk, k4, k2tog, k1 twice. 16 sts remain.
Knit 2 rounds.
K1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1 twice. 12 sts remain.
Knit 2 rounds
K1, ssk, k2tog, k1 twice. 8 sts remain.
Knit 2 rounds
K1, k2tog, k1 twice. 4 sts remain.

Cut yarn and draw tail through remaining sts; weave in tail neatly on WS.

All Wrapped Up in Natural Fibers Contest

Amy Clarke Moore — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:27:47 GMT

Call for Entries

The Fall 2009 issue of Spin-Off will celebrate Natural Fibers in conjunction with the United Nations declaration of 2009 as the International Year of Natural Fibers (learn more at www.naturalfibres2009.org). In the Handspun Gallery of the Fall issue, we’d like to showcase what you’re doing with natural fibers and invite you to submit your scarves by May 20, 2009.

Two birds, one stone

You could, in theory, participate in our contest and also participate in this one sponsored by the International Year of Natural Fiber with the same scarf--just follow the guidelines for both contests while you make your scarf.

SOAR 2009 Guide to Workshops

stefanie berganini — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:41:44 GMT

Join us as we head to the Northwest for the 27th annual SOAR. An excellent group of mentors and a broad range of 15 classes offer something for every spinner, novice to advanced. Enjoy three-day workshops and four half-day retreat sessions, spinners’ market, gallery, fashion show, spin-ins, plus time for sharing your fiber passions. Register for a workshop only, the retreat only, or join us for the entire week.

This pdf file includes decriptions of all the workshop classes offered at this year's SOAR.

SOAR 2009 Guide to Retreat

stefanie berganini — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:37:09 GMT

This pdf file includes decriptions of all the retreat classes offered at this year's SOAR.

Spin-Off Index 1977-2000

Amy Clarke Moore — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 17:45:41 GMT

Download a pdf of the Spin-Off 1977-2000 Index and search for articles published in Spin-Off.

Spin-Off 2004-2008 Index

Amy Clarke Moore — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 17:43:37 GMT

Download a pdf of the Spin-Off 2004-2008 Index and search for articles published in Spin-Off.