
Is Norman Watching Over Your Shoulder? Spinning Flax and Cotton
This summer, I’ve spent more time working with and reading about cotton and flax than I typically do in my spinning life.
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This summer, I’ve spent more time working with and reading about cotton and flax than I typically do in my spinning life.

Handcarding: Some spinners dread it, some tolerate it. Andrea Mielke Schroer loves it—here's why.

Surrounded by the blossoms and abundant greens of an Indiana summer, I am stockpiling fleeces for fall spinning workshops.

Learn what must-have items you should bring with you to sheep and wool festivals in this expert guide—don’t leave home without them!


Cashmere fiber is just as sensuous and delightful as chocolate mousse and fine wine, but you should definitely not save it for last.

Today is Sisters Day which made me start thinking about who I consider my fiber family.

In “Bluefaced Leicester Crossbred Wool” from Spin Off Fall 2016, Carol explains what to look for in a crossbred sheep fleece.


Ever wanted to experiment with fiber and spin gradient yarn?

Learn how to prepare and spin natural fibers for spinning in this exclusive, FREE eBook that includes free projects on alternative fibers and more.

Learn everything you need to know about washing wool in this FREE eBook that discusses choosing your fiber, washing wool, and washing fleece fibers!