Year in Review: Saxon Blue!
If 2017 was the year I fell in love with cotton, 2018 was the year I fell in love with indigo, saxon blue, and all things overdyeing.
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If 2017 was the year I fell in love with cotton, 2018 was the year I fell in love with indigo, saxon blue, and all things overdyeing.
When I first began work on the January/February 2019 issue of Handwoven on yarn blends, I couldn’t help but think about the vegetable lamb of Tartary.
They tell me that one quick way to set a Shetlander’s teeth on edge is to talk about hap shawls. It’s why I wince at a chai tea latte with milk: in India, where “chai” means tea, it’s always tea with milk.
How do you get ready for the new year? The Spin Off crew have all been preparing to say goodbye to 2018 in their own way. Happy Handspun Holiday from our flocks to yours!
It’s been a while, but BeWeave It headquarters is back up and running again, and we couldn’t be more pleased. To kick off our new season of fun fiber facts and current events, we’re going to India to learn a bit about the spectacular embroidery of t
After a decade of spinning-focused travels, teaching, and writing, I’m off on a new adventure as editor of Spin Off magazine.
Spring brings sheep-shearing season to many parts of the United States, and skilled shearers are in high demand.
It’s no wonder that we look forward to Kate Larson’s latest Roving Reporter—we can’t wait to see what she’s been up to!
When I visited Shetland several years ago, I met one of its most famous handspinners.
The fall harvest is finally finished: the crops are in, barn is full of hay, and the last group of woolly ewes was shorn.
If you know someone interested in exploring spinning or you find yourself circling the idea, Kate’s 2 courses with us can help anyone get started.
I recently spent a great weekend teaching at a fiber festival not far from home. For many people in my classes, this is their one fiber-filled weekend of the year complete with time to meet other spinners and shop for new fiber treats.