Deborah Held

Deborah Held


How to Stay Motivated Throughout The Tour de Fleece

In any race of endurance, staying motivated is crucial to crossing the finish line.

Her Handspun Habit & the Tour de Fleece: Tunes & Flicks

Debbie Held shares her list of alternative Tour de Fleece viewing and listening!

Tour de Fleece Day 8: 5 Tips for a Successful Ride

Here are Debbie's tips for charting out a successful Tour de Fleece.

Use a Blending Board for Rolags and More

Whether you prefer smooth and subtle or funky and chunky blends, the blending board can produce a variety of fiber preparations. Here’s Deborah Held with more.

13 Reasons to Join a Spinning Guild

Do you belong to a spinning guild? Many people join one to connect with the spinning community and share their fiber obsession with like-minded enthusiasts.

The First Spin Off Combo Spinalong & Knitalong

So when a few readers asked me to organize a SAL/KAL (spinalong/knitalong) based on the combination spinning method I’d outlined in Spin Off Winter 2017, I knew that was a challenge I needed to take.

Her Handspun Habit: Spindle to the Rescue

My handspun is my muse, and I am forever seeking the best application for my latest spins.

Le Tour de Fleece 2017 Day 15: Just Keep Treadling

Spinners, there is only one more week until Le Tour de Fleece 2017 is in the books.

Lessons Learned from Tour de Fleece 2017

At the close of each Tour de Fleece, I enjoy taking a few moments to reflect upon my accomplishments, both the yarns I’ve spun as well as lessons gathered during the ride itself.

Intention & Serendipity: How to Spin Yarn You Love

I consider the best end use of the fiber when I decide how to spin yarn. Factoring in color management or color effects can take me still closer.