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In the Gulf Coast region of the southern United States lives a scrappy sheep with a history older than the oaks and pines that shade their pastures. Discover what makes this breed special.

With some basic shop tools, you can turn thorns from a menacing stand of trees—or other castoff wood—into an ancient fiber tool.

Blending boards offer lots of options. Find out why they’re this spinner’s desert-island prep tool.

Learn tips for working with the queen of bast fibers—ramie—whether you’re spinning, knitting, weaving, or dyeing. Plus, discover how and why to blend ramie with other fibers.

Understanding grist is just the beginning! Learn how one spinner used Patsy Zawistoski's course to make a light and airy replica of a favorite millspun yarn—and how you can do it too.

Try this high-impact, no-fuss way to make textured locks shine.

Looking for a great way to use up oddball skeins? See how one spinner knitted a shawl from bits of handspun, then overdyed it for a cohesive look!

Learn how to spin luscious handspun textures using recycled bits of yarn, silk, and more!

Learn how to twist cordage, plus find two projects for your garden cordage!

Read how one spinner rediscovers her roots with flax.