Genesee Valley Handspinners Guild: Preserving the Ancient Art of Handspinning
In 1985 a small group of like-minded individuals formed the Genesee Valley Handspinners Guild. They had the tenacity and skill to develop their craft.
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By the Books: Using Older Texts to Inform Our Modern Understanding of Fiber
/in Frontpage Article/by Meagan CondonThere seems to be a lot of crossover between book people and fiber people. It is part of why I spend so much time researching fiber arts.
Third Thursdays Guild Tips
/in Guild/by Guest BloggerAs 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?
/in Ask Jacey!/by Emily Davis-HaleI’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 […]
Mood Board: Summer 2026 – Purpose
/in Mood Board, News/by Emily Davis-HaleMood Board: Summer 2026 – Purpose Proposals due by: June 1, 2025 Final work due by: December 1, 2025 Although spinning up a gorgeous skein of yarn seems like a project in and of itself, ultimately most handspun yarn is used to create something else. So how do you spin with a purpose in mind? […]
Sneak Peek: Spring 2025 – Hue!
/in Issue Preview, News, sneak peek/by Meagan CondonYou 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
/in We couldn't fit it in the print issue!/by Guest BloggerRose 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
/in Reviews/by Jillian MorenoThe 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?
/in Ask Jillian!/by Jillian MorenoDear 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 […]
