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Roving Reporter: Spinning for Inkle Weaving

Have you ever tried spinning for inkle weaving? I was inspired to give it a go after seeing an abundance of beautiful, handwoven bands during my travels in Estonia and Norway.

Her Handspun Habit: Staying Accountable for My Fiber Stash

On more than one occasion, I have written in support of keeping a well-stocked fiber stash. I like to think of it as a pantry rich with enticing spinning ingredients.

Roving Reporter: Spinning Fiber in Baltimore & Beyond

This roving reporter has just returned from Baltimore, Maryland, stuffed with crabcakes and carrying burgeoning suitcases stuffed with spinning fiber.

A Brief History of an 18th-Century Woven Cloth: Cassimere

Sarah Wroot’s working title for her Spin Off article started as “The Cassimere Project” but became “The Cassimere Insanity.”

Making Your Weaving Unique With Handspun Yarns

I've know many spinners who are loath to sample and almost protective about weaving with their handspun yarns.

I Am a Spinner: Terri Drouin-Guerette, Certified Public Accountant

Terri Drouin-Guerette, a former SOAR (Spin Off Autumn Retreat) scholar and Interweave Yarn Fest instructor, shares how spinning satisfies her creative side.

Botanical Weaving and Woven Wildflowers

In the past few months, my focus has been very much botanical weaving. I am absolutely blown away by the floral weaving of Carol Irving.

Spinzilla Diary: How To Spin Yak/Silk

In the dozen or so fiber-laden vendor halls I visit each year, I love seeing spinners encounter yak/silk combed tops for the first time.

Rising to the Spinzilla Challenge: Milissa Dewey’s Story

Christina Oliveri interviewed Milissa Dewey who decided spin exclusively on antique spinning equipment during 2017’s Spinzilla event.

Measuring Handspun Yarn

When the time comes to measure your yarn, how accurate can you get?