
I Am a Spinner: Janet Metzger
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Immerse yourself in the vivid shades of the season. Spin Off Spring 2021, our annual color issue, examines the choices handspinners make when dyeing and blending yarn and fiber.

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I get to play with all kinds of animals while also building close relationships with them and their families.

The Spin Off Winter 2021 issue, our annual fiber issue, explores the elements of structure. Whether in a lock, yarn, or garment, what does structure mean to you?

Learn a new spinning technique today for FREE! Get your copy of "Guide to Dyeing Yarn: Learn How to Dye Yarn Using Natural Dyeing Techniques" here!

Discover new books on sheep shearing, natural dyes, and textile photography.

Marine Geophysicist

Spin Off Fall 2020, our annual tool issue, investigates the abundance of spinning tools available in our community, old and new.

Learn to spin with this great starter pack of resources!


Enjoy a free tatted edging pattern from PieceWork’s Trimmings. This department offers a collection of patterns, charts, and instructions that have been gleaned from old magazines and books that are no longer generally available.