In honor of #HairballAwarenessDay, we spare a thought for the greatest fiber producers in the house: our pets.
Season 2, Episode 5: Follow this former goat farmer on her quest for cashmere at the top of the world and seal wool at its bottom.
Season 2, Episode 3: Ever wonder what it’s really like to own a yarn store?
Season 11, Episode 3: A Pueblo fiber artist brings ancient textiles to life.
Charllotte Kwon's company, Maiwa, partners with Indian artisans to expand the reach of traditional textiles. Along the way, the company has developed in-person learning, shopping, web resources, a fair-trade partnership, and more.
When my old spinning habits gave me sore hands, I turned to a less-common technique and relaxed my grip.
Fiber prep always looked to me like cooking: I like the results, and I’m glad someone else wants to do it, but I'd rather enjoy the results than get in the kitchen. So why did I clear my desk, clamp down a drumcarder, and look for bits of fiber to feed it?
The #spinoffmittalong was the opportunity I needed to reconnect my hands with making yarn.
Suddenly spinning solo? Make the most of your online community.