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Coronavirus Spindles
/in Frontpage Article, Spinning, We couldn't fit it in the print issue!/by Guest BloggerA few months ago in a spinning group on Ravelry, a spinner posted about how the image of the coronavirus might make a good spindle whorl, with the weight on the outside. She made one out of a wooden bead and wood screws. Inspired by this post, Jame A. (distaff on Ravelry), decided to make […]
The Basics Issue is coming: sneak peek
/in Frontpage Article, Spinning, We couldn't fit it in the print issue!/by Guest BloggerThe new issue of PLY is almost ready! Make sure you get your subscription in/renewed by August 25th to get this fantastic issue. The Basics issue is anything but basic! Since all of us learn about spinning in vastly different ways, in various places, and at different times, we’ve all got knowledge gaps. This issue […]
Putting Your Best Skein Forward: Tips for Preparing Skeins for Fair Competition
/in Frontpage Article, Spinning, We couldn't fit it in the print issue!/by Guest Bloggerwords and photos by Sue Meissner You may be considering entering a skein in the handspun competition of a fair, but you may not know how to enter. Or you may have entered but did not have a pleasing outcome. Let’s talk about how to put your best skein forward – not in terms of […]
Reader Feature: Ilona Vitti
/in Frontpage Article, Spinning, We couldn't fit it in the print issue!/by Guest BloggerAlthough disappointed at having PLYAway canceled this year, Ilona didn’t let that stop her from expanding her spinning knowledge and experience. Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got started spinning. My alter ego is a cat, so curiosity must be satisfied. Every year at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival, I stop […]
Don’t miss the best new book around!
/in Frontpage Article, Spinning, We couldn't fit it in the print issue!/by Guest BloggerA Spinner’s Dozen: 14 darn useful toolswritten and illustrated by Stephenie GaustadAvailable in print and digital versions What the heck is a heck? In A Spinner’s Dozen: 14 Darn Useful Tools, Stephenie Gaustad shines a light on tools for fiber and yarn management that will make your yarn more consistent and spinning more productive. Drawing […]