TAGS: Spinning Wool

Spin-Off Winter 2011

In this issue, we’re looking at fiber close-up—really close-up—by examining crimp and diameter in detail to understand why fiber does what it does. Beth Smith has written a great article about spinning to the crimp—it’s a pretty straightforward concept and a wonderful place to start when you’re deciding how to spin your yarn. Deb Robson has written a really fascinating article about fiber diameter—she sent samples to a lab to look at the diameter of fiber from rare breeds of sheep (in addition to some that are not so rare). She walks us through the scans in a very logical way, explaining what the findings mean for spinners. And Judith MacKenzie examines the difference between hair and fiber with her wonderful ability to ask big questions and then answer them in lyrical ways.

Our fiber basic focus is on yaks. And our developing your skills department takes a look at purchasing and sorting a fleece. This issue also includes our largest ever special pull out Natural Fiber Directory full of suppliers and mills from across the United States and around the world.

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Published Nov 25, 2011 6:00 AM by Spin-Off

Filed under: Natural Fiber, Calendar of Events, Spindle Spinning, Drop Spindle, Call for Entries, Spin-Off Magazine, Wool Processing, Handspun, Spinning Wool, Merino Wool, Spinning, Processing Fiber
Spin-Off Fall 2008

The Great Spinning Wheel Roundup; Handspun Gallery of Baby Surprise Jackets; Spinning Basics: Drumcarding by Robin Russo; On Washing Fleece by Judith MacKenzie McCuin; The Cloisters Sweater by Sarah Swett.

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Published Sep 16, 2008 4:23 PM by Spin-Off

Filed under: Spin-Off Magazine, Wool Processing, Handspun, Spinning Wool, Worsted, Spinning Wheels, Merino Wool, Your Yarn, Types of Yarn, Spinning
Spin-Off Fall 2007

Fiber Basics: Gutefår by Judith MacKenzie McCuin; Spinning Locally: Finding local sources for sustainably produced fiber by Kate Larson; A Very Accurate Scotch Tension by Peter Teal; Silk and Angora: A cactus lace scarf by Cheryl Riniker.
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Published Sep 25, 2007 4:59 PM by Spin-Off

Filed under: Natural Fiber, Dyeing, Spin-Off Magazine, Wool Processing, Mohair, Handspun, Spinning Wool, Natural Dyes, Spinning Silk, Your Yarn, Types of Yarn, Spinning, Dyeing Yarn
Spin-Off Winter 2005

Features

Behind the Scenes: At Vermont Spindle Company by Cindy Ellen Hill

Spinning True to Oneself by Randy Chelsey

In Hot Water by Glenna Dean

Handspun Gallery of Ponchos

A Passion for Fiber by Catherine Veleker
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Published Nov 28, 2005 12:48 PM by Spin-Off

Filed under: Spindle Spinning, How-To, Drop Spindle, Spin-Off Magazine, Wool Processing, Handspun, Spinning Wool, Worsted, Merino Wool, Your Yarn, Types of Yarn, Spinning
Spin-Off Winter 2003

Features

Why Keep Sheep? by Laura Ten Eyck

Spinning Soft Yarn with a Handspindle by Mary Spanos

Milkweed Stalk Fiber by Carol Johnson Collins and Elizabeth Dyak

Fiber Basics: Natural Colored Mohair by Carol Huebscher Rhoades

A Handspun Gallery of Sweaters

Hands by Randy Chelsey
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Published Nov 28, 2003 12:25 PM by Spin-Off

Filed under: Spin-Off Magazine, Wool Processing, Mohair, Handspun, Spinning Wool, Spinning
Spin-Off Fall 2003

Features

A Colonial Twist to Spinning in Schools by Jane Piller-Wilson and Laura Schickli

The Watkins Woolen Mill by Beth Morimoto

Choosing a Fleece by Judith MacKenzie McCuin

A Handspun Gallery of Precious Things

A Yarn to Remember by Clairelis Baxter
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Published Aug 28, 2003 12:23 PM by Spin-Off

Filed under: Spin-Off Magazine, Wool Processing, Handspun, Spinning Wool, Rare Wools, Merino Wool, Spinning
Spin-Off Summer 2002

Features

After a Loss, the Home Textile Tool Museum Looks Ahead by Pamella Mawhiney, Pat Hilts, Victor Hilts, and Esther Welden

A Profile of Kathleen Bowen by Dynise Balcavage

Our Autumnal Cotswold Rug by Gayle Vallance

Fiber Basics: The Magic of Mohair by Robin Russo

A Passion for Pygora by Jude Daurelle

Take a Spin with a Cop by Karen Wintermyer McNally

Handspun Gallery of Small Things

Mineral Bottoms by Meghan Sayres
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Published Jun 28, 2002 12:15 PM by Spin-Off

Filed under: Qiviut, Spin-Off Magazine, Wool Processing, Mohair, Handspun, Spinning Wool, Spinning
Spin-Off Winter 1999

Features

Spinner's Question: Combing Wool and the Matter of Waste Fiber by Rita Buchanan

Spinner Profile: Walter Bright Ashford as told to Elizabeth Ashford

New Spinner's Sweater by Nancy Oakes

Spanish Moss and Southern "Belles" by Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer

Knitted Merino Scarf by Erda Kappeler

Fiber Basics: Cotswold by Deborah Pulliam

Tops With A Twist: Another Pattern From the Spin-Off Contest Soumak and Crochet Hat by Joanna Gleason

Simple Distaffs by Rita Buchanan

Wild Silks of the World by Richard S. Peigler

Crocheted Silk Cords by Dodie Rush

Handspun Gallery of Sweaters
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Published Nov 28, 1999 12:04 PM by Spin-Off

Filed under: Spin-Off Magazine, Wool Processing, Handspun, Spinning Wool, Merino Wool, Spinning

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