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Win Big in the Great Holiday Giveaway!

With a dozen prizes valued at over $900 total, spinners and fiber lovers could win big this holiday season.

Spin Off Submissions Fall 2025: Prep by Hand

Preparing fiber “by hand” often relies on our trusty tools. Combs, hackles, flickers, and beyond—tell us what’s in your toolbox.

Taking Notes

Learn why it’s helpful to take notes at the beginning of a spinning project, plus find suggestions for the types of information to record.

Lamb Mowers: Babydoll Southdowns in the City

Laureen introduces us to this adorable flock of lawn mowers and describes her experience with their wool.

Kate Larson and the Secret Language of Norwegian Mittens

Norwegian mittens and gloves are a fun challenge for spinners, knitters, and even embroiderers.

A Stocking Study: Spinning Cotton for Knitting

Devin found that handspun cotton yarn resulted in more elasticity and memory than commercial cotton yarns. How would this yarn work for socks, especially for someone who is used to knitting wool socks?

The Louet s10 Spinning Wheel Is 50 Years Young

After decades inventing and innovating spinning and weaving equipment, Jan Louët says that his favorite is the one he hasn’t released yet.

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Inkle Inspiration: Explore Color, Fiber, Twist, Tubes, and More

Handspinner Jeannine Glaves discusses the different ways she spins natural fibers for warp-faced band weaving.

Threads of Heritage: Understanding the Ceremonial Dhoti

An antique textile found close to home sends Chitra searching for silk in South India.

Long Thread Podcast: Nanne Kennedy, Polwarth Shepherd & Seawater Dyer

Season 10, Episode 5: From importing a new breed of sheep to developing her own dye method to developing local products, shepherd Nanne Kennedy cultivates a uniquely Maine farm and flock.