Are you looking for a meditative pasttime that is productive as well as relaxing? Have you alway wanted to create unique and beautiful yarns? Well then, learning how to spin yarn on a drop spindle might be...
Spinning Wheels -- The Basics More Listing a spinning wheel? Don't know what you have? This guide will help you identify what kind of wheel you have and how to determine if it is a true working wheel. I am...
You've found a gorgeous fleece that sets your imagination creating beautiful shawls, hats, rugs, jackets or other flights of fiber fantasy. Or you have a desire to make something of your very own - starting...
What is the best fiber for a Spinner to learn on, Wheel or drop spindle? I've been asked this questions many times. In the United States and most of Europe, the answer seems to be wool. What I have found out...
There are two different ways to come out even when plying. I'll explain both methods to you.In the first method, you will need a scale to weigh the bobbins on, preferably a triple balance gram scale or a very...
Yes, The Victorias are here!!!! I have been spinning on mine since last Wednesday and love it! I had promised myself that I wouldn't take it out of the box till after the holidays. Well so much for that...
Before your cleaned and oiled fibers can be drawn out and spun into yarn, they usually require some futher preparation. Some just need a gently teasing with the fingers prior to spinning, but others will...
Drafting for Worsted Yarn Spinning Worsted yarn makes a smooth, dense, and lustrous yarn, with the fibers lying parallel to each other along the yarn's length. While you can use the short draw for short or...
Before you want to begin spinning, there is some care that must be taken in selecting and preparing the fiber. Before your fiber can be spun into yarn, it will need to be sorted or picked over, and possibly...
WHETHER YOU CALL IT AN ART FORM OR A FINE CRAFT OR WHETHER YOU DO IT IN THE HOME OR OFFICE, FELTING CAN BE USED TO MAKE A VARIETY OF GARMENTS, YOU'LL DISCOVER, THAT COMPLEMENT YOUR DRESSES, ACCESSORIES, AND...