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Shining Colors: Natural dyes on silk hankies and caps

A look at creating a rainbow of silk using natural dyes

The Four Easiest Ways to Spin Gradient Yarn

A look at letting the fiber do the work in gradient yarn spinning.

Twist & Pleat High-Twist Singles for Easy Woven Texture

See how using high-twist yarns can create dramatic effects in handwoven fabrics.

A Short Spin on Natural Dyeing

A view of healing through craft.

Spinning Paper Thread in Ghana

A look at turning an invasive plant into a viable resource.

Long Thread Podcast: Deborah Robson

Season 3, Episode 6: With a passion for rare-breed wool and its unsung qualities, Deborah Robson is a walking, spinning encyclopedia of delightful fiber knowledge.

My Favorite Spinning Tool: The Computer

Fiber artist Alanna Wilcox shares tips for organization.

Amazing Guide to Spinning Flax: Linen Spun from Flax Fibers

Learn everything you need to know about spinning flax with this FREE expert guide that provides tips on using, harvesting, and preparing your flax fibers.

Emptying the Bucket: A Handspun Crochet Challenge

Down with the bucket list as Mary-Lyn Tebby conquers a self-made challenge.

Ancud Dolls Travel the World

The Chilean legacy of wool, and a doll who travels the world.