The Power of Colour!
/in Frontpage Article, Spinning, We couldn't fit it in the print issue!/by Jacey FaulknerColour and Power Words and Graphics by Katie Weston As handcrafters and spinners, colour is vitally important. The colour you choose to dye, spin, knit, or weave impacts your final work, your feelings about it, and others’ interpretations of it. This has long been true of colour, which has often been associated with power, as […]
Desert Island Spinning: 3 Small Tools
/in Frontpage Article, Spinning/by Jillian MorenoIf you were stranded and limited to only three small spinning tools, what would you choose? What are the tools you can’t live without, at least this week? I have never grown out of playing ‘what if’ games. It’s just fun and I always want to know what other people would choose. I will add […]
Little Tricks
/in Frontpage Article, Spinning/by Guest BloggerSo, last week I was trying to spin on my Norm Hall Saxony wheel. I love the wheel but I’ve never really been able to spin fine on it. It’s been frustrating. I’m in the midst of trying to get the last bit of weft spun for the skirt project and weather changes and all […]
Oil That Spinning Wheel
/in Frontpage Article, Spinning/by Guest BloggerThe week before Christmas I went to Jillian’s house to spin with some friends I hadn’t seen in a long time. We were all spinning along and soon Jillian stated to struggle with her wheel. I don’t remember exactly what was happening (something about noise I think) but I do remember saying to her, quietly, […]
Judging Fleeces – A dream come true
/in Festivals, Frontpage Article, Spinning/by Guest BloggerI’ve been judging fleeces on my own, for friends, and in classes for years! I know what I’m looking for, I understand the categories and I certainly know what makes a good fleece. This year I was asked to judge the Fleece Competition at the Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair in Asheville, NC. I immediately said […]
Loops, Plies, and Binding? Oh, my!
/in Frontpage Article, Spinning/by Guest BloggerWe’re delighted to have Rachel Anne MacGillivray back at the blog today! If you’ve been intimidated to try to spin a Bouclé yarn, you are not alone! In today’s post Rachel takes us through her beginner’s attempt at spinning this type of yarn. I’d like to share with you all my deep, dark, spinning secret. […]
Rhinebeck Sweater?
/in Festivals, Frontpage Article, Projects, Spinning/by Guest BloggerI’m leaving for New York in less than a week. It’s the New York State Sheep and Wool Festival. I’m excited to see the festival. I haven’t been able to see the festival on my own terms for years and I’ve written myself a little schedule. I did leave some open spaces in case somebody […]
Spinning Confession: I Write On My Bobbins
/in Spinning/by Jillian MorenoYes, you read that right. I take a brand new piece of equipment that costs between $30 & $50 and write on it. With a Sharpie. And it keeps me sane. My spinning tools are just that, tools that I use to make yarn. It took me a long time to finally break down […]
