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My Worst Weaving Mistakes (FAQ)

My Worst Weaving Mistakes (FAQ)

I spent 4 weeks in December & January with my Ashford Sample-It Rigid Heddle Loom experimenting with a huge collection of yarns and scraps from my stash.  I wanted to learn, hands...

My Worst Weaving Mistakes (FAQ)

I spent 4 weeks in December & January with my Ashford Sample-It Rigid Heddle Loom experimenting with a huge collection of yarns and scraps from my stash.  I wanted to learn, hands...

Substituting Handspun in Patterns (FAQ)

Substituting Handspun in Patterns (FAQ)

Back when Dayna and I were discussing how to display art yarns used in patterns, I made lists and lists of "methods" in a composition book for pattern ideas. I...

Substituting Handspun in Patterns (FAQ)

Back when Dayna and I were discussing how to display art yarns used in patterns, I made lists and lists of "methods" in a composition book for pattern ideas. I...

Wheels Designed for Art Yarns (FAQ)

Wheels Designed for Art Yarns (FAQ)

Here is a list of spinning wheel makes & models that have bobbins and orifices ideal for spinning freeform art yarn...

Wheels Designed for Art Yarns (FAQ)

Here is a list of spinning wheel makes & models that have bobbins and orifices ideal for spinning freeform art yarn...

Why I Enjoy Spinning Yarn (FAQ)

Why I Enjoy Spinning Yarn (FAQ)

The reason I started spinning yarn was because I wanted to create my own textiles for art, function, and perhaps...

Why I Enjoy Spinning Yarn (FAQ)

The reason I started spinning yarn was because I wanted to create my own textiles for art, function, and perhaps...

Ideal Ratios & Flyer Styles for Art Yarn (FAQ)

Ideal Ratios & Flyer Styles for Art Yarn (FAQ)

Some spinners might prefer a ratio lower than 1:4, but I find 1:4 just fine for the yarns I prefer to spin. It probably depends on what you're accustomed to....

Ideal Ratios & Flyer Styles for Art Yarn (FAQ)

Some spinners might prefer a ratio lower than 1:4, but I find 1:4 just fine for the yarns I prefer to spin. It probably depends on what you're accustomed to....

Copy-catting in Fiber Arts (FAQ)

Copy-catting in Fiber Arts (FAQ)

Always think that in any area of the arts, you get maybe ten percent of people who are creative, original... and the rest are generally following on, copying...

Copy-catting in Fiber Arts (FAQ)

Always think that in any area of the arts, you get maybe ten percent of people who are creative, original... and the rest are generally following on, copying...