The Secret to Silk Is in Your Hands
The secret to spinning silk is in your hands… literally.
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Meet the Team: Karen Robinson
/in Community/by Meagan CondonOver the next few months, we will be interviewing and featuring members of the PLY team here on the blog!
A Spinner’s Spreadsheet
/in We couldn't fit it in the print issue!/by Meagan CondonWhile spinning need not be heavily mathematical, in some situations math can be helpful. If you are math-averse, having these calculations in a reference spreadsheet can be a big help.
Spooky Spins & Handspun Horror
/in Fun/by Meagan CondonEnjoy these 3 creepy and fibery micro-stories that will strike fear into any spinner’s heart. Happy Halloween!
Three Tips for Making Consistent Yarn
/in Frontpage Article, News, Spinning/by Meagan CondonMaybe you’ve just learned how to spin and now you are struggling to create consistent yarn. Or perhaps you’ve been spinning for a long time and are ready to refine your technique. These tips will help you create a more consistent yarn.
So You Wanna Learn to Spin
/in Frontpage Article, News/by Guest BloggerHello! If you have found your way to this little corner of the internet, I take it that you are at least somewhat interested in learning how to spin yarn. Well, new friend, you have come to the right place!
Step Away from Your Electric Wheel
/in Frontpage Article, News/by Guest BloggerThe title sounds like something the “Spinning Police” would say, doesn’t it? No, I’m not here to give you a ticket, but maybe an idea instead.
Fleece Whispered into Spinning
/in News/by Guest BloggerAs I trace my steps in the world of spinning, I realize it is not a straight progression. I think that’s okay because just as I have been told over and over again that there is no absolutely correct way to spin, I believe there is no absolutely correct way to learn how to spin. But the end is the same – the delicious accomplishment of turning fibres into yarn!
