A Swatch for a Shepherd
Occasionally I let people know that I am interested in fleeces. What follows can be delightful for everyone.
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Occasionally I let people know that I am interested in fleeces. What follows can be delightful for everyone.
Minicombs are handheld tools with one or two rows of tines and are used for creating a worsted or semiworsted yarn.
Warp your rigid-heddle loom and try the clasped-weft technique. It's an easy way to achieve an attractive tapestry-like pattern using a single shuttle and two weft colors.
With a newfound knowledge of weeds, Lynn explored dyeing wool with plants from her garden.
Learn how kitchen scraps and yard waste yield a rainbow of hues.
We asked three members of our fiber community to share their tips for approaching online fleece sales.
Shetland sheep have a champion in Martha Owen. Read why they’re a lively component of her spinner’s flock.
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In the Winter 2022 issue, help us explore spectacular combinations: fiber blends, technique mixes, tool duos, and more!
Whether you're a new handspinner or a seasoned fiber enthusiast looking to break a breed rut, plan your spinning for the coming year and try some of these delightful fibers.
Teacher Maggie Casey guides you step-by-step through a few basic ways to spin top.
Sampling a new-to-you spinning fiber provides valuable information about what your finished handspun yarn will look like. Devin shares why this extra step is worth the effort.