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Third Thursdays Guild Tips

As we ramp up for tonight’s PLY Spinners Guild Third Thursday foundational spin-in, we’d like to take a moment to feature some tips from one of our wonderful PLY Guild spin-in leaders, Terri Guerette.  What should I bring to a workshop?  Although not something to bring to a workshop, one of the reminders I often […]

Ask Jacey: How Do I Improve My Joins?

I’ve heard lots of people talk about how there are different joins for different kinds of spinning. I’m not even super good at the one join I do (I kind of tease out the fiber at the end of my new yarn and then lay new fiber over it and hope it all gets twisted […]

Sneak Peek: Spring 2025 – Hue!

You may have already received your digital or print copy of the Spring 2025 Hue issue! We aren’t going to lie – we got caught up in staring at all the pretty colors, so this is less of a preview and more of a post-view, since you might already have it in your hands. Still, we […]

Rose Gray Alpaca Fiber Study

Rose gray is one of the most mysterious colors present in the alpaca fleece color range. It is a color comprising three shades – light, medium, and dark – which can be imagined as coffee with varying amounts of cream added. The hint of rose is most noticeable in medium rose gray but is a […]

Book Review: The Spinner’s Blending Board Bible by Debbie Held

The Spinner’s Blending Board Bible: From Woolen to (Nearly!) Worsted and Everything in Between by Deborah HeldStackpole Books$32.95, hardcover 8.2 x 10.1 with 136 pagesPublished: April 1, 2025Buy now at Bookshop.orgReview by Jillian Moreno I’ve noticed that spinners are more interested in fiber preparation lately, both working from fleece and the fiber fun of creating […]

Ask Jillian: What Should I Consider Before Buying a Wheel?

Dear Jillian, I have been spinning for a year on my Ashford Traditional, and I want to buy a second wheel. What should I consider before I buy one?  ~Margaret  Getting a new wheel is exciting, but it can be overwhelming. Here are factors to consider before adding to your flock. Note: I’m specifically addressing treadle […]

PLY has an index!

We’ve just released our 48th issue, which is really exciting as there’s lots of great new content to share with you. Sometimes, though, you might want to return to previous issues to look up something you remember reading or a new interest you’ve developed. But that can be challenging with so many back issues and […]

New Guild Spin-In Today! Join us!

Hooray! Hooray! Today’s the day!  Today is our first ever third Thursday PLY Spinners Guild (PSG) spin-in!  We encourage you to check out our new spin-in at 5 pm pacific today, March 20th. These third Thursday spin-ins are dedicated to helping you develop the foundational spinning skills and fiber confidence you want. So, if you’re […]

Dyed and Went to Pennsylvania

Words and photos by Jenn Lander For those of us who are spinners, fiber is joy. And when we create something beyond our expectations, it’s even better. During the summer of 2023 I did just that with the help of others who knew exactly how to make my work come to life.  As a visual […]