The Handspinner’s Companion: From Fibre to Yarn by Amanda Hannaford Publisher: The Crowood PressPaperback, e-book, 144 pagesPublication date: August 12, 2025$31.49 (As this title is published out of the UK, the physical book will not be widely available outside of the UK until February 10, 2026. However, the e-book is available now!) Buy now at […]
by Kat Pong I love rainbows. My first rainbow yarn was a long gradient. I took rainbow-dyed Three Feet of Sheep braids from Frabjous Fibers, spun them end to end, then chain plied. When I knit a scarf from the yarn, it created long rainbows, big chunks of color gently fading from one to the […]
Time to ramp up for tonight’s PLY Spinners Guild Third Thursday foundational spin-in! We’d like to take a moment to feature some tips from one of our wonderful PLY Guild spin-in leaders, Donita Westman. The old saying is that “practice makes perfect”; over twenty years ago, my music education mentor challenged me to consider if […]
by Tracy Murphy In the dark, we find ourselves anew. Have you ever woken in the middle of the night reaching out, maybe for a light on your nightstand, your phone, a pet, your partner? As we reach we rely on our touch, the familiarity of the object in question. I have reached out for […]
We reached out to Clemes & Clemes to see how the tariffs are impacting business for a tool manufacturer. For over half a century, we have worked hard to source locally and domestically when possible. Forging long-lasting relationships with local suppliers tends to keep costs down and quality up – being able to walk right into […]
In 1985 a small group of like-minded individuals formed the Genesee Valley Handspinners Guild. They had the tenacity and skill to develop their craft.
As we ramp up for tonight’s PLY Spinners Guild Third Thursday foundational spin-in, we’d like to take a moment to feature some tips from one of our wonderful PLY Guild spin-in leaders, Terri Guerette. What should I bring to a workshop? Although not something to bring to a workshop, one of the reminders I often […]
Rose gray is one of the most mysterious colors present in the alpaca fleece color range. It is a color comprising three shades – light, medium, and dark – which can be imagined as coffee with varying amounts of cream added. The hint of rose is most noticeable in medium rose gray but is a […]
Words and photos by Jenn Lander For those of us who are spinners, fiber is joy. And when we create something beyond our expectations, it’s even better. During the summer of 2023 I did just that with the help of others who knew exactly how to make my work come to life. As a visual […]
