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The Great Fleece Makeover
Don’t let a funky look fleece keep you from the secrets within! Emonieiesha shares how to find the fabulous fiber hiding inside.
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Don’t let a funky look fleece keep you from the secrets within! Emonieiesha shares how to find the fabulous fiber hiding inside.
Known for his work in agronomy, George Washington Carver had a lifelong passion for art, textiles, and natural dyes.
There are things I do to cashmere that would make the faint of heart keel over.
There are many ways to wash a fleece. Looking for a straightforward approach? Try Devin’s method.
Kate’s first fiber love: Columbia sheep.
When I really want to surrender to spontaneity and playfulness, I take out my cake-decorating supplies and start dyeing yarn with food coloring.
Have you ever stopped to think about why you finish your handspun yarn by thwacking it against a surface or snapping it between your hands? Emonieiesha shares her tips for finishing a skein.
Are you afraid to wash handmade sweaters? Deb is here to share her best tips and her secret weapon: the washing machine.
Have you ever stopped to wonder what is grease? Spinning terms can often lead to confusion, even for the seasoned handspinner.
When buying an alpaca fleece, you might wonder how washing wool from an alpaca is different from washing sheep’s fleece.
Patch it, mend it, or darn it—visible mending is hot! Transforming a worn piece of clothing with vibrant stitchwork offers a great way to show off your handspun yarn.
I hate washing wool. I loved my first spinning class, and I loved spinning handcarded rolags, but the part about washing fleece 2 times in soapy water and rinsing it 2 times wasn’t my favorite.
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.