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Making Journey Yarns

words and photos by Joanne Nakonechny To sharpen my memory of any longish trip I make, I begin making a travel journal as soon as I start travelling. I gather any small items I can – sketches, photos, stamps, postcards – and write about each day. When I get home, I physically make a book […]

The Beauty of Farm Blend Roving

words by Jacqueline Harp | photos by Susan and Patricia Harp If you want to reach another level in spinning fibers, check out a farm blend roving! Farm blend roving is a woolen preparation made with two or more types of fiber. Typically available in small batches, it can be either hand processed or professionally […]

Served with a Twist

words and photos by Meagan Condon Just as there is art and science in spinning yarn, there is art and science in the mixing of cocktails. My husband and long-time partner Steve has always had a passion for mixology and got his bartending certificate in 2015. It goes back to his roots in chemistry. “I […]

PLY Vlog: July 2022

In this edition of the PLY Vlog… Jacey and Jillian talk about the Goat and Mix issues of PLY. Jacey spills Goat Drama, in which we learn that you should never try to work with goats in the world of magazine photography, because they will absolutely cause chaos wherever they go. She also reveals some […]

Teach or Vend at PLYAway 2023!

Attention all fiber artists! We’re looking for a few good teachers & vendors for PLYAway 2023! The PLYAway retreat will be held at the Westin’s Crown Center in Kansas City, MO, April 18-23, 2023. Vendors: Find your application here. Due by August 1, 2022 Teachers: The application is here. Due by July 15, 2022 We […]