Aleatha Shannon discovered handspinning and fiber art in 2020. She quickly acquired a spinning wheel, a loom, and some angora rabbits. Aleatha runs an online shop full of hand processed, naturally dyed fiber art supplies, including Louisiana-grown fibers. She is passionate about sharing “simple living and handspinning” on her blog and YouTube channel, Spindle and Spoon Homestead.
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Discover how a search for community led one spinner to discover the deep historical roots of Acadian brown cotton—and how it continues build local connections today.
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In the Gulf Coast region of the southern United States lives a scrappy sheep with a history older than the oaks and pines that shade their pastures. Discover what makes this breed special.