The Most Surprising Natural Fiber You Can Spin Yourself
So who first thought of nettles as natural fiber?
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So who first thought of nettles as natural fiber?
SUBWhether you are new to acid dyes or just curious to see another experienced dyer at work, Mary’s step-by-step instructions are a great way to peek into her Texas dyeing studio.
Changing the order of the colors in a handpainted braid? Inconceivable! Or so I thought.
Our Winter issue gets to the heart of handspinning, exploring how natural fibers connect global communities.
Spinners can create complex colors in different ways. As a dyer, Alanna can mix dye stocks to create specific hues, but here, she explores how to apply that same approach to handcarded color.
As spinners our goal is to be able to control the spin so we get the type of yarn we want every time, which starts with how we are drafting the fiber. Jeannine Bakriges shows us seven methods of drafting; how many of them do you use?
An extensive traveler, weaver and teacher Laverne Waddington is also a researcher and student of backstrap weaving. Learn how she got started, and about the important connection between handspun and her weaving.
Join us as we celebrate all things carding—from handcards, drumcarders, and flick cards, to blending boards and more—to help you harness the power of fiber prep.
Fiber prep aficionado Kim McKenna says, “Yes, you can!” and she’s here to show you how.
Are you curious about natural dyeing but have yet to give it a try? We’d like to help you get started!
After learning to spin, cotton balls in medicine bottles, dust bunnies behind the couch, and even your husband’s beard may all look like potential yarn.
We’re back with another batch of odd handspinning terms—some you’ll know and others may surprise you! Let’s explore carding and combing wool.