Astonished and captivated by all the colorful wool on the market? What if you could create those luscious hues yourself, all without the use of a dye pot?
Devin found the perfect fleece for knitted socks that will withstand a lot of wear and tear.
Artist, spinner, and educator Alanna Wilcox talks about saving special yarn scraps and adding them as texture elements to new batts as a way of connecting with the memories associated with her previous projects.
We’ve dug into the Spin Off archives to uncover exercises for the study of color interactions. Use these experiments to create interesting colored yarns.
While putting together the Winter 2023 issue of Spin Off, we found some amazing examples of Canadian Production Wheels (CPWs) in the Marshfield School of Weaving Study Collection. We’d love for you to see them, too.
While happily drifting among the many booths at the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, Kate tried two different e-spinner models.
These instructors make beautiful use of materials with histories that become integral to the finished textiles. Join these makers at SOAR 2023 to learn about their process from the ground up!
Meet the Jacob sheep, a rare breed known for its spotted fleece and multiple horns, producing soft and lofty fiber that’s favored by handspinners.
In her quest to understand all aspects of silk, Karen Selk has focused her life’s journey on both the lustrous fibers and the communities that produce it. This 5-part mini-series taps into her decades of experience and enduring love for all things silk.