2009 – The International Year of Natural Fibers

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 [...]

The Making of Yarn! Part II

The continueing series on making yarn. Part II covers washing your fleece.

Upcoming New Series – The Making of a Yarn!

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.

Adventures in Hemp!

First impressions regarding spinning hemp.

Never Too Old To Learn Something New!

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 [...]