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Season 6, Episode 9: Josefin turned to spinning to help preserve Swedish heritage sheep breeds and live a more sustainable life. She has found a kinship with crafters around the world and discovered her superpower in fiber.
See if my spinning superpower wish list matches yours—and tell me which you have or want.
Meet 4 instructors who will be bringing their unique approach to working with fibers and their wheels to SOAR 2023.
Handspinners get used to very odd questions and comments, but some still make us scratch our heads. Here are the 3 most common types of odd questions or comments you may hear when spinning.
Handspinning can be a powerful mindfulness practice. To take a break from the frantic pace of modern life, pause and enjoy some meditative handspinning.
Trying a new fiber or technique for this year’s spin-along? See what Stefanie has on her bobbins!
Artist, spinner, and educator Alanna Wilcox talks about saving special yarn scraps and adding them as texture elements to new batts as a way of connecting with the memories associated with her previous projects.
Wondering how to find a spinning guild in your area? You’re not alone!
While happily drifting among the many booths at the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, Kate tried two different e-spinner models.
These instructors make beautiful use of materials with histories that become integral to the finished textiles. Join these makers at SOAR 2023 to learn about their process from the ground up!
In her quest to understand all aspects of silk, Karen Selk has focused her life’s journey on both the lustrous fibers and the communities that produce it. This 5-part mini-series taps into her decades of experience and enduring love for all things silk.
Season 6, Episode 5: Life lessons are where you find them. Peggy Orenstein found them in her quest to build a sweater from scratch.
