How to Pet Your Sheep: Preparing Raw Fleece for Spinning
Today I present A Tale of Two Sheepies: the story of my first adventures with raw wool.
Loading the latest stories…
Category
Today I present A Tale of Two Sheepies: the story of my first adventures with raw wool.
Over the next few years, I’ll pursue some sheep breed studies, study Felicia Lo’s dyeing lessons from Dyeing to Spin and Knit, and play around with yarn design.
Years ago at a stressful period in my life, I thought a new spinning hobby could help me relax and create pretty things with wool.
Colorado State University’s “lambulance” is here to help.
If you’re looking to add a more consistent handspinning practice to your lifestyle but think you’ve got no time for even a few minutes each day?
Revolutionary War reenactor Terri Drouin-Guerette shares some of her experiences showing people how to spin yarn at Old Sturbridge Village, a living history museum in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, in the Spring 2018 issue of Spin Off.
Each year, as December rolls past like a freight train, I find a few moments to sit and quietly reflect on my year in handspinning.
With my job, you have to have a desire to learn on a daily basis. We are constantly presented with new challenges and problems to solve.
Drumcarders are an investment, generally ranking second only to spinning wheels in cost. It pays to maintain this awesome tool!
The new year inspires many of us to plan and cast on fresh projects. Look no further! Here are a few of my favorite projects from Spin Off’s 2018 issues.
In “On-the-Go Spinning” from the Spin Off Fall 2016 issue, Devin Helmen shares his tips for spinning yarn while you walk.