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Expert Tips for Spinning and Plying Silk
Working with silk? Take your skills up a notch with these handy resources.
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SUBWorking with silk? Take your skills up a notch with these handy resources.
There's more than one way to spin a hankie! We've gathered some expert advice, tips, and projects to inspire your silk spinning.
Learn how to manage fine, slippery eri silk for more control during spinning, and you’ll enjoy the resulting handspun with a lovely soft hand, excellent drape, and exquisite luster.
In her quest to understand all aspects of silk, Karen Selk has focused her life’s journey on both the lustrous fibers and the communities that produce it. This 5-part mini-series taps into her decades of experience and enduring love for all things silk.
Spinning marled yarns can be tricky. Judith MacKenzie will show you how to keep your drafting in tip-top shape in her new silk spinning course.
A quick look back at some of our favorites from 2021.
Build your spinning skills with Judith MacKenzie’s new video course on unusual silks.
Read about the fascinating history of silk arriving in the Americas.
See what Devin made with the wool and silk blend they spun in Part 1 of the series.
A roundup of favorite articles and projects using silk. Number five may surprise you!
The pros and cons of tablet weaving using handspun silk hankies.
If you're intimidated just thinking about spinning silk, let spinning teacher Sara Lamb ease your fears!
Devin Helmen encourages you to conquer your fear of spinning silk and shares tips for spinning silk hankies and top.