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In many parts of the world today, spindle-and-distaff spinning is a regular and substantial part of fiber processing and textile production, even after spinning wheels have been available for quite some time.
I enjoy spinning alone, but my joy multiplies when I share it with others. So I make no secret of the fact that I’m on a mission to introduce people to spinning. I love teaching people how to spin wool, and I never turn down an opportunity to start some
I was standing in Maggie Casey’s shop,Shuttles, Spindles & Skeins, when she handed me a braid of hand-dyed wool with a tag that read “The Hummingbird Moon.” I gave her a skeptical look.
Amy Tyler’s new article on energized yarn in the Spring issue of Spin Off has people buzzing about these special yarns, so let’s look back at Kathryn’s classic video.
Want to spin a semiwoolen yarn from locks or top? Try using the long-draw drafting method paired with spinning from the fold. In the Fall 2017 issue of Spin Off, Maggie Casey shares her method.
What do you do with fiber dregs? Since my early spinning days, I’ve been saving these bits and pieces for drumcarding into batts.
“Geek” used to be a bad thing. Not anymore. What does geekiness mean, anyway?
Sheep are often misunderstood. As prey animals, often their best defense is inscrutability, memory, and behavior when sensing danger. There are a few common sheep myths that this ovine-besotted shepherd would just like to clear up.
Linda Ligon's surprising take on spinning tools: You may already have what you need, and it's closer than you think.
It’s a good time to be a sock knitter thanks to the endless variety of sock yarns available today!
To learn to spin, I tossed Jenna into the deep end and sat her down in front of a spinning wheel before teaching her on a spindle.
Guarding your stash from a wool moth invasion doesn’t have to be a monstrous battle.
