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ArticleFor subscribersFractal Stripes from Blended TopsDiscover a new approach to fractal spinning with a different fiber prep.

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23 Spin Off issues mention “fiber prep” on 2381 pages — matched by meaning, not just keywords.

Spin Off Winter 20131 page
- Page 119shop. We carry a large selection of fibers, including local exotics, wheels, looms and fiber prep supplies. 130 Gonzales St. (512) 253-0100 Vermont GREEN MOUNTAIN SPINNING WHEELS —LEICESTER www.greenmountainspinningwheels.com Beautiful
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- Page 118shop. We carry a large selection of fibers, including local exotics, wheels, looms and fiber prep supplies. 130 Gonzales St. (512) 253-0100 Vermont GREEN MOUNTAIN SPINNING WHEELS —LEICESTER www.greenmountainspinningwheels.com Beautiful

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Cotton: From Growing to Finishing eBook

Cotton really is the fabric of our lives, and though it can sometimes be tricky for handspinners, this eBook is filled with great tips about spinning cotton to get you set up for success.

eBookGuide to Processing Wool: How to Wash, Card and Comb Wool | Free eBookThese instructions on how to wash, and then comb or card your wool should make the process of preparing raw wool for spinning easy and fun.

ArticleUse a Blending Board for Rolags and MoreWhether you prefer smooth and subtle or funky and chunky blends, the blending board can produce a variety of fiber preparations. Here’s Deborah Held with more.

eBookGuide to Felting: Fiber Preparation + Project Inspiration for Making Felt | Free eBookLearn everything you need to know about felting fiber, from wet felting to needlefelting, plus projects to try out your new felting skills on.

MagazineFor subscribersSpin Off Fall 2025Discover spinning traditions, essential tools, and a new-to-you fiber preparation technique to elevate your next spin.

VideoFor All Access membersSupported Spindle SpinningIn this video workshop, expert instructor Amelia Garripoli makes supported spindle spinning accessible to spinners of all skill levels. You'll learn the basics as well as Amelia's expert tips and tricks for fiber preparation, plying, and more.

VideoFor All Access membersDrumcarding Basics & BeyondLearn to use a drumcarder for fiber preparation, color blending, texture, and more.

eBook Washing Wool: How to Select and Wash Wool | Free eBookLearn everything you need to know about washing wool including choosing your fiber and tips for washing and prepping your fiber.

eBookGuide to Wool Combing and Carding | Free eBookThis free guide provides expert tips on using hand carders, wool combs, and drumcarders to prepare your wool fiber for spinning.

ArticleHer Handspun Habit: What Is Your Handspun Yarn Telling You?We all know that a skein of handspun yarn is made up of more than just fiber. Other elements count, too: the preparation, the color, the tools and how they’re used, and the ever-important mood of the handspinner.

VideoFor All Access membersSpinning Exotic Fiber BlendsDo you have a small collection of precious or exotic fibers you’ve been waiting to spin? Join handspinning and fiber blending expert Sarah Anderson and learn to prepare, blend, and spin silk, cashmere, cotton, sari silk, and more.

eBookSpinning Alpaca: Fiber from Huacaya to Suri (and beyond) | Free eBookLearn everything about spinning alpaca —a luxuriously soft and versatile fiber—in this free eBook.

TopicDiscover the Magic of Natural DyeingFrom foraged flora to kitchen scraps, natural dyeing connects us to our environment and adds new depth to our spinning. Explore time-honored techniques, vibrant color stories, and expert tips to help you infuse your fiber with hues drawn straight from nature.

AuthorBecks of Tiny Fibre Studio

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Page 117We carry a large selection of fibers, includ- ing local exotics, wheels, looms and fiber prep supplies. 130 Gonzales St. (512) 253-0100 Vermont GOLDING FIBER TOOLS—SAXTONS RIVER www.GoldingFiberTools.com Hand-built, heirloom-quality

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Page 117fall 2009 ■ Spin.Off 111 ing local exotics, wheels, looms and fiber prep supplies. 130 Gonzales St. (512) 253-0100 Vermont Goldin G Fiber t ool S —S

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Page 113shop. We carry a large selection of fibers, including local exotics, wheels, looms and fiber prep supplies. 130 Gonzales St. (512) 253-0100 Virginia STONY MOUNTAIN FIBERS —CHARLOTTESVILLE www.StonyMountainFibers.com Serving Spinners,

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Page 113shop. We carry a large selection of fibers, including local exotics, wheels, looms and fiber prep supplies. 130 Gonzales St. (512) 253-0100 Vermont GOLDING FIBER TOOLS—SAXTONS RIVER www.GoldingFiberTools.com Hand-built, heirloom-quality

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