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diy, Drop Spindle, Fiber Arts, Tutorials, Yarn Spinning - July 07, 2022

Yarn Spinning Terms - Fiber Spinning Glossary

When I first showed interest in spinning I started in a drop spindle and eventually moved to a spinning wheel. I picked up terms as I went and googled individual ones when I was confused, but it would have been nice to study a beginner's glossary of terms. Below I have compiled a glossary list for you that is related to spinning. I have also taken the time to add photos when appropriate to assist further.

Right Twist Stitch Tutorial with Two Colors

Here is a knitting tutorial of the right twist knit stitch while using two colors.

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Birthday Party Ideas, DIY, Party Ideas - January 06, 2022

Psych Themed Birthday Party Ideas - Psych TV Show

I have gathered some ideas for a Psych themed party and wanted to share them here with all of you, or any fans who may be looking for inspiration.

New Endavour - Yarn Spinning With a Drop Spindle

Buying commercial yarn of premium quality can be expensive. Merino yarn is one of the best wools (in my opinion) to work with, but it can be pricey. If you want to work on a project with specific color stories it can be difficult to find the specific type of yarn to suit your needs. Etsy can be helpful for unique yarn, but again, it's expensive. I have no issues with the price since handpainted and homespun yarn takes a lot of work, but I can't help but wonder how difficult it would be to spin the specific colorways I would need for projects that I have in mind.

Gremlin Wreath Craft Project

I decided to get crafty and create a Gremlin wreath! Although I consider Gremlins to be a Christmas movie, I figured this wreath would also be suitable for Halloween, thereby killing two birds with one stone! I tried googling some other wreath examples to get an idea of how to put this together, however it didn't really seem like anyone else had done this type of wreath, so I was mostly on my own. After considering a few days to pull it off (adding various gremlins attached around it, or doing one big gremlin) I decided to make a Stripe...

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Shop Update: New Item Alert - Green Apple Soap
Green Apple soap has just been added to our shop! This smells like fresh, tart granny smith apples and less like arti...
Dyeing Wool with Easter Egg Tablets Experiment
Easter egg coloring kits were on sale for .60 after Easter so I decided to buy a few and conduct a few experiments. I...
Yarn Spinning Terms - Fiber Spinning Glossary
When I first showed interest in spinning I started in a drop spindle and eventually moved to a spinning wheel. I pick...