Vicuña: Fiber of Incan Royalty
If you want to try weaving with vicuña fiber you can try mixing it with a less expensive, but equally luxurious fiber in the warp such as guanaco or qiviut.
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If you want to try weaving with vicuña fiber you can try mixing it with a less expensive, but equally luxurious fiber in the warp such as guanaco or qiviut.
This week’s Small Biz Saturday focuses on Fort Collins Local Yarn Shop Your Daily Fiber
I spun semiworsted to create a 2-ply bulky yarn, checking twist carefully—there’s a sweet spot for alpaca where yarn holds together without feeling stiff or harsh.
If there’s any better form of self-care than spinning exotic fibers, I have yet to discover it. My version of Fantasy Island holds a lot of spinning wheels.
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.
It’s sheep shearing time! The Museum of Appalachia, in Clinton, Tennessee, celebrates this magical rite of spring every year with Sheep Shearing Day.
The new issue of Spin Off magazine is almost here. Spring 2019 brings fresh energy, new inspirations, and of course, lambs!
For me, The Intentional Spinner by Judith MacKenzie is one of those special books that is full of craft detours.
As far back as I can remember, the end of summer meant packing up the minivan to spend a week traveling around North America.
Christina Oliveri interviewed Milissa Dewey who decided spin exclusively on antique spinning equipment during 2017’s Spinzilla event.
In the Spring 2013 issue of Spin Off, master spinner and former spinning business owner Kaye Collins shared her advice for setting up shop.
As I worked on my Moonflower Dolman knitted from my own handspun yarn this summer, I was determined to have it ready to wear to the Madison Knitters’ Guild in. It was a close call, but don’t worry-—this is a happy sweater ending!