In these long, hot days of summer, I’ve carved out a morning ritual: spinning a bit of cotton while I drink my morning tea.
Have you ever stopped to wonder what is grease? Spinning terms can often lead to confusion, even for the seasoned handspinner.
Season 5, Episode 3: What do algae blooms and homemade biodiesel have to do with running a yarn company? For an independent natural dyer, there may be no greater creative challenge than the local environment.
Sometimes our tools need a tune up and extra care to run well.
Nålbinding is the craft of making a textile from loops of yarn; it is a craft for mavericks. Learn it, and you’ll be forever free from the tyranny of patterns and rules.
Beginning her flock with Romney and fine wools, a shepherd finds she likes to keep strong wools in the mix.
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We’ve taken a little bit of the work out of the quest to find a perfect wheel.
Are you challenged by cotton spinning? Improving your fiber preparation can make all the difference.