Call for Blog Submissions: Tension
While the Tension issue of PLY is already in the works (and it looks like another great one!) we are still interested in finding quality related posts for the blog!
Author Archive for: mcondon0512
Entries by Meagan Condon
Tip for Spinning Sustainably: an Excerpt from the Care Issue
Excerpt from “Spinning Sustainably” by Diana Hawthorne, PLY Issue 47, Winter 2024 Prioritize natural fibers As a spinner you are likely already spinning wool, silk, cotton, or linen. Natural fiber is a more climate-friendly choice than synthetic fibers like acrylic and polyester, which are made from petroleum. Washing and working with fibers causes microscopic pieces […]
Spin Together 2025
We are excited to announce that PLY will be joining into the Spin Together festivities this year!
We want your tips!
The Tip Jar has been emptied, and it’s time to fill it with your best advice & insights about spinning!
Book Review: Japanese Paper Yarn by Andra F. Stanton
Released just before the holiday season, Japanese Paper Yarn: Using Washi and Kami-ito to Knit, Crochet, Weave, and More by Andra F. Stanton is a engaging read for papermakers and handspinners alike.
Trash in; trash out
You have permission to scrap the scrappy bits.
PLY: 2024 YEAR IN REVIEW
PLY has has an exciting year. Here is 2024 in review!
Seasons Greetings from the PLY Spinners Guild
The giving season is upon us, and we want to include everyone we can in the PLY Spinners Guild. If you are in a crunch looking for a very last minute holiday gift for the spinner or soon-to-be-spinner in your life, a guild membership is the perfect answer!
Mood Board: Spring 2026 – Experimental
Let’s break out those lab coats and safety goggles and try out all those spinning “what ifs” you’ve always wondered about. This issue is about experimentation, and we want you to explore the possibilities within fiber and spinning that you’ve always wanted to examine. This isn’t a time for writing about what you already know – it’s a time to test hypotheses and see what happens.
