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Dive into Texture: Spin Off Summer 2022

Join us as we take a look at the intentional use of texture in spinning.

Low-Whorl Love: Versatile and Productive Spindles

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.

Long Thread Podcast: Lydia Christiansen, Abundant Earth Fiber

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.

Shepherd Dreams: What to Know About Starting a Handspinner’s Flock

Many handspinners dream of owning their own spinner’s flock. Jennifer and Rich share a little about the realities, including hard work and rewards.

Wraps Per Inch

Learn why a wraps per inch tool can be useful for handspinners.

Abundant Earth Fiber: Sustaining Small-Batch Wool

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.

Washing Wool: Alpaca Edition

When buying an alpaca fleece, you might wonder how washing wool from an alpaca is different from washing sheep’s fleece.

5 Tips for Spinning with a Distaff

A nifty tool to manage your fiber

A Shepherd’s Year: Tunis Sheep in All Seasons

Raising rare-breed sheep is a year-round occupation, but spring is the season for two special events: lambing and shearing.

Visible Mending: 7 Tricks to Know Before You Sew

Patch it, mend it, or darn it—visible mending is hot! Transforming a worn piece of clothing with vibrant stitchwork offers a great way to show off your handspun yarn.