Liz's Blog

FAQs you need to spin to weave

2013-04-15T11:00:00Z

Liz shares a selection of Sara Lamb's frequently asked questions from Sara's new book Spin to Weave: The Weaver's Guide to Making Yarn

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How an issue of Spin-Off is created

2013-04-03T11:00:00Z

Oftentimes my favorite articles are a result of the problem-solving that goes into creating a well-rounded issue. Here is a little of the back story from the Spring issue.

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Time to spin to weave

2013-03-06T12:00:00Z

After watching Sara Lamb's new workshop video, Spin to Weave, Liz feels like she has the knowledge to make yarn that will be the best for weaving, both in structure and appearance.

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Celebrate spinning with Saint Blaise

2013-02-04T12:00:00Z

Did you celebrate Saint Blaise day yesterday? St. Blaise is the saint of wool combers.

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We have our Winners! Win the Spin Art Puzzle

2013-01-13T12:00:00Z

How many words do you know that start with the word "spin"?

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A day to celebrate spinning, past and present

2013-01-07T12:00:00Z

Join spinners throughout history and celebrate Rock Day today.

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Good teachers are the best tools you can have

2012-12-05T12:00:00Z

It is amazing how first impressions can affect our whole relationship with a craft. We are lucky to have resources like Maggie Casey's Start Spinning and Abby Franquemont's Respect the Spindle at our fingertips.

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Round 2: We have our Winners! Win a copy of Abby Franquemont's book Respect the Spindle!

2012-11-26T12:00:00Z

See how Spinning Daily members answered: "For what aspect of spinning are you most thankful?" and who won a copy of Abby Franquemont's book Respect the Spindle.

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Connecting to past leads to spinning gold

2012-11-19T12:00:00Z

As more and more issues of Spin-Off are offered digitally we have access to treasured content from the past.

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Something any spinner would appreciate

2012-11-07T12:00:00Z

As the days get shorter and winter is on its way, this book creates the perfect mood for snuggling in and knitting for a night. Filled with Scandinavian ice and furs, it creates the perfect vision of winter.

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Explore flax and cotton history hands-on

2012-10-24T11:00:00Z

We were lucky to record some of Norman Kennedy's vast knowledge to share with spinners everywhere with our newly released DVD, Spin Flax and Cotton: Traditional Techniques with Norman Kennedy.

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We have our winners! Win a copy of Respect the Spindle by Abby Franquemont!

2012-10-18T20:00:00Z

See how Spinning Daily members answered the question: "Why do you Respect the Spindle?" and who won a copy of this wonderful book.

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Support the cure for breast cancer

2012-10-01T16:02:00Z

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month, and we are delighted to let you know that over the next five days (through 11:59 PM MST on October 5, 2012), 30% of all Spinning Daily Shop proceeds go to benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF).

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A place for everything

2012-08-13T11:00:00Z

In tight quarters collection CDs make more room for the things we love.

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A virtual craft group

2012-07-11T11:00:00Z

Liz finds local craft groups a great way to find her next project. The Interweave pattern store offers a similar experience online.

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