A Spinner’s Toolbox . . . Literally
Today, I would just like to share with you a few essential tools every spinner should have handy to keep a wheel in working condition and fix solutions to tiny problems.
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Farm to Wheel: Supporting local shepherds
/in We couldn't fit it in the print issue!Is it possible for us as spinners to buy local wool to fulfill our spinning needs and support local shepherds at the same time? When we purchase locally, we play a part, however small, in contributing to sustainable agriculture in our part of the world. Additional benefits include providing support to the rural economy and helping to ensure that local agriculture stays alive and thriving.
Book Review: Marking Time with Fabric and Thread by Tommye McClure Scanlin
/in News, ReviewsPLY had the pleasure of sharing an article by Sarah Swett in the Cloth (Autumn 2019) issue. I remember being fascinated while reading about her practices of creation. She writes the foreword in this book, and her words about marking time using crafting made me want to dive right into the book.
Tip for Spinning Sustainably: an Excerpt from the Care Issue
/in Issue Preview, NewsExcerpt from “Spinning Sustainably” by Diana Hawthorne, PLY Issue 47, Winter 2024 Prioritize natural fibers As a spinner you are likely already spinning wool, silk, cotton, or linen. Natural fiber is a more climate-friendly choice than synthetic fibers like acrylic and polyester, which are made from petroleum. Washing and working with fibers causes microscopic pieces […]
Spin Together 2025
/in Community, NewsWe are excited to announce that PLY will be joining into the Spin Together festivities this year!
Ask Jillian January 2025
/in Ask Jillian!Ask Jillian! Eleanor from Ithaca, New York asks, “How do you get yourself to practice other styles and structures of yarn? I learn to do something new and then just go back to my default yarn. I want to make new yarns! “
We want your tips!
/in Tipjar!The Tip Jar has been emptied, and it’s time to fill it with your best advice & insights about spinning!
Book Review: Japanese Paper Yarn by Andra F. Stanton
/in ReviewsReleased just before the holiday season, Japanese Paper Yarn: Using Washi and Kami-ito to Knit, Crochet, Weave, and More by Andra F. Stanton is a engaging read for papermakers and handspinners alike.
Celebrating Risks
/in We couldn't fit it in the print issue!Challenging myself sometimes results in discouragement to such an extent that I don’t even want to look at my wheels or fiber stockpile. I’ve discovered that I need to celebrate my attempts at the new and different.
