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Lazy Kates: Beginner Basics

Learn how the orientation of your lazy kates can affect the outcome of plying your handspun yarn.

On Becoming a Handspinner During the Pandemic

How crafters have immersed themselves in both new and familiar crafts during the pandemic.

My Three Favorite Lessons from Watching Judith Spin Silk

Build your spinning skills with Judith MacKenzie’s new video course on unusual silks.

A Lustrous Treasure: Silk in Mexico

Read about the fascinating history of silk arriving in the Americas.

Yes, Antique Spinning Wheels Do Talk

Learning the language spoken by older tools that have lasted for generations.

Blending for Beauty: Part 2

See what Devin made with the wool and silk blend they spun in Part 1 of the series.

Five Fanciful Favorites from Silk

A roundup of favorite articles and projects using silk. Number five may surprise you!

Spin Off Winter 2022: The Blends Issue

Join us as we explore fiber combinations that bring out the best in each other.

Tablet Weaving with Handspun Silk Hankies

The pros and cons of tablet weaving using handspun silk hankies.

Taking it Easy: Spinning Silk with Sara Lamb

If you're intimidated just thinking about spinning silk, let spinning teacher Sara Lamb ease your fears!