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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.

New Product Line: Wearables! Hats, Earwarmers, and Cowls, Oh My!

We are proud to be able to offer some wearables again. Please peruse our new line and let us know what you think! I will only be selling 'ready made' items for the moment as custom requests or made-to-order will be difficult to keep up with. If you have suggestions for new colors or items please let us know and we will work on adding more!

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Drop Spindle, Fiber Arts, Yarn Spinning - January 14, 2022

Yarn Spinning - Our First Spin

For my first spin I decided to go with a white and turquoise roving. I started with white, and it was pretty thick and thin without much consistency, but as I continued to work it got more consistent. By the time I worked on my second batch of turquoise roving it looked pretty good! Below is a photo of my very first spin with white wool roving:

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.

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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...