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For one week in October, the world stands still and spinners race to make as much yarn as possible. We asked Monica Bittner, Spinzilla’s 2016 winner (who spun 50,378 yards for Team Louet North America), for her suggestions.
Test your fiber knowledge with this 10-question true or false quiz.
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.
This method helps me store an entire project’s worth of singles before plying.
Spin Off 2016 issues may be a distant memory—but one worthy of revisiting to learn about fibers, preparation, techniques for spinning yarn, and more. Here are 5 of my favorite pieces of advice from the experts.
Chances are you already have a couple of dyed silk hankies tucked away in your stash—perhaps they were too alluring to pass up, even though you weren’t quite sure what to do with them.
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!
