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As a physical therapist, The Knitting PT helps crafters take care of their bodies.
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As a physical therapist, The Knitting PT helps crafters take care of their bodies.
Exciting things are happening in Quebec’s fiber community! We reached out to some of the makers who are creating and selling beautiful fibers for spinners in Canada and beyond—meet two of them here in the first of a two-part series.
Madeline shares five tips for spinning and weaving in a tiny home.
I manage data centers for planetary spacecraft. This means that I coordinate the design, development, and operation of the computer systems that process and distribute science data from missions to other planets.
Early on the afternoon of April 4, 2008, after spending two hours working in a windowless room on campus, Marcy left a building to walk across campus to my office. She had entered in the sunshine, but now the sky looked ominous.
Devin offers tips for making space for spinning to suit any living situation, from a single spindle and a few ounces of fiber in a basket to a room filled with tools, a wheel, and fiber.
One of the ways I make myself feel better about the utter chaos that exists in parts of my life is to take excellent care of my fiber stash and related spinning tools.
More spinners than ever are going electric—what’s your take? Here are some e-spinning tips aimed at twist and takeup management.
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.
I can admit it: not every skein of handspun yarn turns out as well as I’d envisioned. In fact, there’s the occasional skein that is downright unsightly.
In this excerpt from Kate Larson’s article “Spinning for Warp-Faced Bands,” get a sneak peek at Spin Off Spring 2018.
Learn everything you need to know about drop spindle spinning in this FREE spinning eBook that includes detailed instructions and more.