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Learn how one spinner develops ideas for making big, cohesive spins out of little bits of fiber.
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Learn how one spinner develops ideas for making big, cohesive spins out of little bits of fiber.
I found the carding methods that are best for my body, the fibers I use, and the variety of yarns I want to spin.
Laureen introduces us to this adorable flock of lawn mowers and describes her experience with their wool.
Carded wool cloud is famously forgiving to spin—woolen, worsted, and any drafting technique in between are all options to try.
Spritzing a lubricant onto your locks of wool will make combing easier. Here are three recipes to try.
A foundation cloth covered in bent metal teeth seems such a simple technology, but we continue to find new ways to make use of it in our fiber-prep pursuits! Roy Clemes helps us take a closer look at carding cloth and how it is made.
A surprise discovery made during a hike in southwest England prompted this author to question: Would it even be possible to make something of this matted “mystery” wool?
Spinners can create complex colors in different ways. As a dyer, Alanna can mix dye stocks to create specific hues, but here, she explores how to apply that same approach to handcarded color.
Join us as we celebrate all things carding—from handcards, drumcarders, and flick cards, to blending boards and more—to help you harness the power of fiber prep.
Watch even a few minutes of a Norman Kennedy video and you’ll be charmed and captivated by his singing and anecdotes.
Few subjects in spinning are as contentious as handcarding. Explore three completely different ways that excellent spinners approach these tools.
Astonished and captivated by all the colorful wool on the market? What if you could create those luscious hues yourself, all without the use of a dye pot?
Vegetable matter (VM)—the chaff, twigs, and burrs that can become embedded in our fleeces—is considered a flaw. But how much VM is too much? It’s a matter of opinion.