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Spinning Paper

Words and photos by Kyla Crawford Have you ever wanted to take a drawing and make it into yarn? I do that by spinning paper. I started this practice while I was in graduate school working on my MFA in sculpture. I have always been fascinated with artworks that cross the line between two and […]

Ask Jillian: How Do I Steam My Fiber?

I’ve seen lots of people lately steaming their fiber before they spin. Why do they do this and how do I do it if I want to try it? ~Bethany, Denver, Colorado Why to steam your fiber Steam wakes up the crimp in a fiber whether it’s a woolen preparation that’s been hanging out too long […]

Planting Seeds for Better Spinning Habits

by Kira Dulaney Historically, spinning was a necessary household chore, but these days for most of us it’s a hobby, a creative outlet, or perhaps even an escape. You might spin yarn sporadically and inconsistently or in concentrated bursts that cause sore muscles the next day, or maybe you are getting bored by using the […]

Book Review: The Handspinner’s Companion by Amanda Hannaford

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 […]

PLY Guild: Second Season Drop – Episode 4

It is that time again!  The fourth episode of the PLY Guild is here!  And you won’t want to miss it!  As we continue our journey through worsted spinning this season, this episode is all about spinning plant fibers worsted.   Patsy Zawistoski teaches us about growing and processing flax.  Even seasoned linen spinners will find […]