Is it possible to make a durable fiber blend without nylon?
Join us as we take a look at the intentional use of texture in spinning.
My preferred low-whorl spindle is the plainest possible—no hook or spiral at the tip to secure the yarn, no special or fancy wood, just a plain, workaday tool.
Season 4, Episode 10: A wool mill forms the link between sheep and fiber artists, transforming raw fiber into handcraft-ready yarn and roving. Working in small batches, processing fleece from small farms, a mill can still have a big impact.
Many handspinners dream of owning their own spinner’s flock. Jennifer and Rich share a little about the realities, including hard work and rewards.
Learning to ply yarn is easier than you think with these step-by-step spinning instructions plus the best ways to store your yarn and more!
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Between fiber artists craving an authentic grassroots connection and the small farms who produce heirloom-quality fiber, a small-batch mill provides the link that keeps local wool vital.
When buying an alpaca fleece, you might wonder how washing wool from an alpaca is different from washing sheep’s fleece.
