Handspinning is the craft of creating yarn from fiber, by drawing the fibers out while twisting them. It can by accomplished using a spinning wheel treadled by foot or by hand, or using a drop or support spindle or even more primitive means.
This category and its subcategories cover sites about handspinners, equipment, techniques, festivals and events, and types of fiber.
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A group of spinners whose members come to spinning from a variety of fiber arts. Event calendar, membership form, newsletters, tips and tricks.
Fiber artist Holly Schaltz teaches contemporary interpretations of handspinning and handweaving. Includes class information, teacher biography and description of her process.
Programs and other information about Illinois Prairie Spinners, a handspinning guild that meets in the western suburbs of Chicago.
Description, habits, and treatment of clothes moths and carpet beetles.
Teacher and author offering information on her workshops, videos for sale, and online help.
A teaching facility dedicated to the promotion of fiber arts. Information about classes, recommended equipment, and events at the farm.
Periodical devoted to spinning wheels and related tools
Articles, projects and resources on handspinning, weaving and fiber crafts, including the author's textile blog.
Discussions of handspinning fiber, equipment and technique plus a monthly Spin In with music and stories to spin along with.
A teaching facility dedicated to the promotion of fiber arts. Information about classes, recommended equipment, and events at the farm.
Articles, projects and resources on handspinning, weaving and fiber crafts, including the author's textile blog.
Discussions of handspinning fiber, equipment and technique plus a monthly Spin In with music and stories to spin along with.
Programs and other information about Illinois Prairie Spinners, a handspinning guild that meets in the western suburbs of Chicago.
Fiber artist Holly Schaltz teaches contemporary interpretations of handspinning and handweaving. Includes class information, teacher biography and description of her process.
Description, habits, and treatment of clothes moths and carpet beetles.
A group of spinners whose members come to spinning from a variety of fiber arts. Event calendar, membership form, newsletters, tips and tricks.
Teacher and author offering information on her workshops, videos for sale, and online help.
Periodical devoted to spinning wheels and related tools
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