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Making Friends with My Drop Spindle
I first learned how to spin using a drop spindle – one of the most ancient of fiber tools. A local hand dyer (Kristine from A Verb For Keeping Warm) taught me the basics at a trunk show she and her … Continue reading
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Tagged drop spindle, fiber, shetland wool, sock yarn, spinning, wool
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Spinning for a Sweater, Part 2
For my Spinning For a Sweater Project, I chose English Shetland wool for my fiber. Why, when I could have chosen Merino or Blue Faced Leister, two of (possibly) the most widely spun (and knitted) wool fibers in the hand … Continue reading
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Tagged fiber, fleece, from-the-fold, long draw, merino, shetland wool, spinning
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Knitty blogs about a bobbin winder
Yesterday the knitty.com spinning folks (a.k.a. Jillian) blogged about using a bobbin winder. All you spinners out there should check it out! There’s great info to be had. I have actually come up with a DIY solution to winding bobbins … Continue reading
Etsy Love: Cupcake Fiber Company
Since I began spinning about a year ago, I’ve fallen hard for Etsy shopping. It’s fairly difficult to find beautiful and inspiring spinning fiber if all you do is shop locally. Not many local yarn shops carry a good selection … Continue reading
Fiber Festivals
Last week I had the pleasure of attending my first outdoor fiber festival. It was a very small and informal affair called Spinner’s Day on the Farm in Healdsburg, CA, in the heart of wine country. On a sunny Sunday … Continue reading
Let’s Try This Again
Allow me to introduce myself. I’m a knitter, spinner, former yarn shop owner, photographer, software developer, and up-and-coming knitwear designer. I’m aiming with this blog to spread the love I have for knitting, spinning, designing, and the fiber arts in … Continue reading
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