Roving Reporter: Tips for a Tidy Charkha Cop
Part of the mindful act of charkha spinning for me is slowly winding my singles into a tidy spindle cop.
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Part of the mindful act of charkha spinning for me is slowly winding my singles into a tidy spindle cop.
I find Norman Kennedy’s video workshop From Wool to Waulking: Spinning Fiber & Creating Cloth so refreshing.
Debbie Held is back to discuss the how-to portion of the plying process, or what to do after winding off.
The number one question people ask when I’m using a handspindle: “how do you go about plying singles yarns from the spindles?”
What are the characteristics of Merino that make it valued?
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.
The pros and cons of tablet weaving using handspun silk hankies.
One spinner's solution for using small amounts of precious handspun fiber.
Devin Helmen encourages you to conquer your fear of spinning silk and shares tips for spinning silk hankies and top.
What can you learn about cloth in the hands of experts? Linda Ligon shares a peek into her silk collection, and Judith offers her impressions of the tussah, bombyx, peduncle, and other silks she finds there.
See how using high-twist yarns can create dramatic effects in handwoven fabrics.