Posted on May 26, 2009 by yarn2spin
Yarn 2 Spin strives to provide quality fibers to textile artisans. Spinners, Weavers, Knitters, Felters and Crocheters can all find unique fibers to feed their creativity. 95% of the fibers we sell are natural fibers. We strive to obtain products that are grown and processed with environmentally responsible methods. Visit the online store to [...]
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Posted on April 2, 2009 by yarn2spin
The continueing series on making yarn. Part II covers washing your fleece.
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Posted on March 27, 2009 by yarn2spin
A knitting friend of mine told me that she never thought about where her yarn comes from until she started coming to my shop and watching the spinners. So let’s take some time to get back to basics and look at yarn from the beginning.
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Posted on January 11, 2009 by yarn2spin
First impressions regarding spinning hemp.
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Posted on January 5, 2009 by yarn2spin
They say you are never too old to learn something new. And though I don’t know who “they” are… I guess they are right ‘cuz I did learn something new. And it was taught to me by a young whipper snapper by name of Melissa at http://www.rainydayart.etsy.com Melissa taught me to Navajo Ply.
Learning to Navajo Ply [...]
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