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eBookFor subscribersAvocado Ikat: A Spinner Explores Resist Dyeing & Botanical Color | PDFIn this article PDF, you'll see how Rachel Simmons created a series of samples to capture the spirit of glorious traditional ikat textiles with a less complex, sample-friendly process designed for spinners.
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- Page 114at www.twitter.com/ SusanBAnderson. —Deborah Gerish Do you know someone whom we should feature in “I Am a Spinner?” We’re especially interested in spinners with unusual careers, locations, and perspectives. Drop us a line at spinoff@ interweave.com. If
Spin Off Winter 20171 page
- Page 114from Romney. LINDSAY STEVENS Winemaker Do you know someone whom we should feature in “I Am a Spinner?” We’re especially interested in spinners with unusual careers, locations, and perspectives. Drop us a line at spinoff@interweave.com. If we

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Color: A Spinner's Guide to Dyeing and Blending eBook

The advice from these five master colorists is inspiring, reassuring, and informative—just what you need to choose a color scheme and bring it to life in your yarn.

eBookFor All Access membersCombing: A Spinner's Guide eBookWith this collection of articles from top contributors, you'll learn about different combing methods and equipment to help you gain confidence hand-combing your fibers.

eBookFor All Access membersSpinner's Questions with Rita Buchanan eBookMaster spinner Rita Buchanan approaches the craft with analysis, pragmatism, and extensive experience, and in this eBook, you'll find a wealth of practical advice and food for thought.

eBookHow to Ply: A Guide to Plying on a Spindle or Wheel | Free eBookWhether you're learning for the first time, want to weigh the benefits of different ply options, or want tips for plying on a drop spindle, this eBook is packed with helpful tips for spinners of all skill levels.

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.

ArticleSpin Off Made Me a Spinner!Frequent Spin Off contributor Devin Helmen ruminates on how it all started.

ArticleThe Spinner I Want to Be

ArticleA Spinner’s Manifesto: Standing Up for Singles YarnWhen it comes to spinning techniques, it’s no secret that spinners often disagree.

ArticleI Am a Spinner: Janet MetzgerActor

ArticleI Am a Spinner: Miranda Mims, Archivist and CuratorThis is an exciting career to be in, allowing me to actively engage in archiving and preserving our shared cultural heritage.

ArticleI am a Spinner: Kate RogovinHypnotherapist and Artist

ArticleI Am a Spinner: David Kortier, Harp MakerThe Spin Off Spring 2017 issue’s “I am a Spinner” featured a Q&A with spinner and harp maker David Kortier.

ArticleI Am a Spinner: Alexandria WareI manage data centers for planetary spacecraft. This means that I coordinate the design, development, and operation of the computer systems that process and distribute science data from missions to other planets.

ArticleI Am a Spinner: Terri Drouin-Guerette, Certified Public AccountantTerri Drouin-Guerette, a former SOAR (Spin Off Autumn Retreat) scholar and Interweave Yarn Fest instructor, shares how spinning satisfies her creative side.

ArticleI Am a Spinner: Pat Maley, Handspinning Teacher and Ham Radio Operator“CQ CQ (which means “seek you”)—are there any other ham/spinners out there?” In the Summer 2018 issue of Spin Off we featured handspinning teacher and ham radio operator Pat Maley in the “I Am a Spinner” department. Pat told us about how her

ArticleI Am a Spinner: Anne HansonYou may know blogger and Creative Director of Bare Naked Wools Anne Hanson from her popular knitwear designs, but did you know that she’s a handspinner, too?

ArticleI Am a Spinner: Ginger Clark, Forensic DNA AnalystI identify and compare the DNA from different pieces of evidence to determine whether they have come from the same animal.

ArticleI Am a Spinner: Stefanie Johnson, Health InspectorWith my job, you have to have a desire to learn on a daily basis. We are constantly presented with new challenges and problems to solve.

ArticleI Am a Spinner: Erin Dillard, Pet StylistI get to play with all kinds of animals while also building close relationships with them and their families.

ArticleI Am a Spinner: Ellen Hansen, Professor of GeographyEllen Hansen's research and teaching interests are in cultural geography, specifically in gender and women’s lives in different cultures and various places, and she is a firm believer that everyone should make time for fiber every day.

ArticleSpinner on a Mission: Why Every Fiber Lover Needs to Learn to SpinTo learn to spin, I tossed Jenna into the deep end and sat her down in front of a spinning wheel before teaching her on a spindle.

ArticleMy first and only spinning wheel

ArticleHer Handspun Habit: 3 Tips for Better E-Spinner HandspunMore spinners than ever are going electric—what’s your take? Here are some e-spinning tips aimed at twist and takeup management.

ArticleA Traditional Spinner Goes Electric

Article5 Ways a Busy Spinner Can Rock SpinzillaLast week, I signed up for my sixth Spinzilla (on Team Spin Off, of course!). The next day, I signed up for a 3-day conference during Spinzilla week—taking place on the other side of the country. While some spinners are gathering in groups or binge-watc

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Page 114l Photos by Dan Colon DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE whom we should feature in “I Am a Spinner”? We’re especially interested in spinners with unusual careers, locations, and perspectives. Drop us a line at spinoff@interweave.com. If we

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Page 106with the yarn. —Stefanie Berganini Do you know someone whom we should feature in “I Am a Spinner?” We’re especially interested in spinners with unusual careers, locations, and perspectives. Drop us a line at spinoff@interweave.com. If we

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Page 106in touch with. —Stefanie Berganini Do you know someone whom we should feature in “I Am a Spinner?” We’re especially interested in spinners with unusual careers, locations, and perspectives. Drop us a line at spinoff@interweave.com. If we

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Page 100Spell Photo by Bryan Burkett DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE whom we should feature in “I Am a Spinner”? We’re especially interested in spinners with unusual careers, locations, and perspectives. Drop us a line at spinoff@longthreadmedia.com . Because of

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