Andrea Mielke Schroer learned to spin with a spindle over 30 years ago and has been enamored with this simple and incredibly versatile tool ever since. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband and children, and she co-owns Mielke’s Fiber Arts with her sister.
Andrea's helpful suggestions for winding-on a cop are based on her years of research and experience.
Next time you’re spinning, stop and take a look at your drafting method. Twist holds both woolen and worsted yarn together.
The Winter 2019 Grassroots issue of Spin Off includes two articles on a less-common fiber preparation called cloud. This fluffy, no-rules prep can be created by hand or by a commercial carding mill.
Handcarding: Some spinners dread it, some tolerate it. Andrea Mielke Schroer loves it—here's why.