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A Guide to Spinning Flax: Linen Spun from Flax Fibers
Apr 5, 2013 posted by Liz Good
In this new free eBook, you will about flax from seed to fiber. By using traditional hand methods, it's quite...
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2013, Spring: Green yarn
Mar 6, 2013 posted by Liz Good
Green yarns! In our Fall 2012 issue, we challenged readers to the very open task of creating green yarn. It was...
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2012, Fall: Recycled yarn
Mar 6, 2013 posted by Liz Good
Recycled yarn! In our Spring 2012 issue, we featured two articles about harvesting yarn from existing garments...
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Wet Finishes for Yarn by Judith MacKenzie
Mar 5, 2013 posted by Liz Good
Wet Finishes for Yarn: Or , it all comes out in the wash . . . by Judith MacKenzie originally published in Spin...
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Natural Fiber, A Spin-Off Directory, 2013
Jan 16, 2013 posted by Liz Good
This special advertising section is a one-stop, easy-to-take-with-you listing of fiber resources from around the...
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Wool Combing and Carding: How to Use Hand Carders, Wool...
Nov 16, 2012 posted by Liz Good
In this new free eBook, you will learn the ins and outs of combing and carding. Learn how to comb and card your...
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Dodec Spinning Wheel Plans by Porter Threads
Oct 9, 2012 posted by Spin-Off
These are the plans for the DODEC Spinning Wheel created by Scott Porter of www.porterthreads.com that was featured...
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Guide to Dyeing Yarn: Learn How to Dye Yarn Using Natural...
Sep 21, 2012 posted by Liz Good
In this new free eBook, you will learn the ins and outs of natural dyes, explore dyeing with black walnuts as well...
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A Guide to Handspun Yarn: Types of Yarn and How to Spin...
Aug 23, 2012 posted by Liz Good
In this free eBook, discover the numerous types of yarn you can create and the techniques and methods for spinning...
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How to Ply Yarn: From Plying on a Drop Spindle to Creating...
Jun 20, 2012 posted by Liz Good
This fascinating eBook from the experts at Spinning Daily uncovers all of the opportunities, benefits, methods...
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Know Your Rights: Copyright 101 for Spinners
Apr 26, 2012 posted by tiffwarble
How Much Do You Know About Copyright? Spinning Daily and the staff at Interweave have released a new free eBook...
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2012, Spring: Barber poles and mud
Mar 1, 2012 posted by Liz Good
Barber poles and mud! We challenged readers to explore these two often maligned traits in handspun. We were surprised...
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2011, Fall: Paper
Mar 1, 2012 posted by Liz Good
Paper! In our Spring 2011 issue, Judith MacKenzie shared her experiences spinning with sewing-pattern paper. We...
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All About Spinning Cotton: A Guide to Cotton Spinning +...
Dec 14, 2011 posted by Liz Good
This eBook is filled with great tips about spinning cotton from spinners who love working with cotton and know...
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Natural Fiber, A Spin-Off Directory, 2011
Nov 22, 2011 posted by Liz Good
This special advertising section is a one-stop, easy-to-take-with-you listing of fiber resources from around the...
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A Guide to Spinning Silk Fibers + Free Knitting, Weaving...
Nov 21, 2011 posted by Liz Good
In this free eBook you'll learn how to spin silk for knitting, weaving, crochet, and embroidery projects guided...
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A Guide to Spinning Wool: Learn How to Spin Wool from Rare...
Oct 21, 2011 posted by Liz Good
Want to learn more about spinning wool? We’ve compiled some of our best content from the pages of Spin-Off...
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Spin-Off Index 2001-2011
Jul 27, 2011 posted by Liz Good
Download a pdf of the Spin-Off 2001-2010 Index and search for articles published in Spin-Off.
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A Guide to Processing Wool to Make Wool Roving: Washing...
Jul 21, 2011 posted by Liz Good
Considering processing our own fibers? We’ve compiled some of our best content from the pages of Spin-Off...
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An Introduction to Spinning Wheels: How to Use and How to...
Jun 9, 2011 posted by Liz Good
Learning how to spin your own yarn is pretty easy and straight forward, especially if you have access to great...
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Correction for Annukka Socks page 89 Interweave Knit&Spin...
Jun 6, 2011 posted by Amy Clarke Moore
We're very sorry that the Annukka Socks—Cable Cuff Chart on page 89 of Interweave Knit&Spin is missing...
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Drop Spindle Spinning: Learn How to Spin with Drop Spindles
Apr 28, 2011 posted by Liz Good
Learning how to spin your own yarn is pretty easy and straight forward, especially if you have access to great...
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Interweave Felt 2007 Staff Projects: Passport Wallet, Vicki...
Apr 7, 2011 posted by Liz Good
I purchased a sweater at a thrift store, hoping inspiration (and luck in my case!) would enable me to actually...
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Interweave Felt 2007 Staff Project: Yoga Mat Bag, Annie...
Apr 7, 2011 posted by Liz Good
I knew I wanted to create a bag for my yoga mat, but I wasn’t sure that my idea would work until I tested...
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Interweave Felt 2007 Staff Project: Mysterious Messenger...
Apr 7, 2011 posted by Liz Good
This casual bag was inspired by my love of mystery novels. The embroidery on the flap—Locus Delicti—is...
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