Are you desiring light and fluffy fiber to spin? Using handcards might be the solution.
On a recent trip home to Provo, Utah, Meghan headed to the local yarn shop and found that handspinning was springing up all over.
Some spinning teachers insist that you must start with a drop spindle; others pull out a chair and invite you to sit at a spinning wheel. Which is best?
Season 4, Episode 8: From her first treadle sewing machine to her houseful of beautiful, useful fiber equipment, Stephenie Gaustad has turned her dreams of textiles into the fabric of life.
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It’s time for our spring color issue once again! We want to hear all about your experiences dyeing, blending, spinning, and stitching in pursuit of the perfect palette. Share your article and project ideas with Spin Off!
Sue’s vivid color choices are the perfect fit for a knit-along theme and resulted in the perfect addition to her colorful living room.
The longer days of spring and extra daylight mean more time for spinning! Make sure your tools are in tip-top shape.
Our final installment on Merino looks at the fiber's versatility for use in fiber arts.
Season 4, Episode 7: Lamb snuggles, Dorset buttons, Indiana soil, plain sewing, and spinning cotton on a charkha—these are the joys of editor Kate Larson.