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Sheep and Wool Festival Highlights (Craftsy Blog)

Sheep and Wool Festival Highlights (Craftsy Blog)

Ashley Martineau

Most sheep and wool festivals take place in the spring and fall during shearing time. I enjoy visiting them with my family, getting inspired for new projects, shopping for fleeces,...

Sheep and Wool Festival Highlights (Craftsy Blog)

Ashley Martineau

Most sheep and wool festivals take place in the spring and fall during shearing time. I enjoy visiting them with my family, getting inspired for new projects, shopping for fleeces,...

How to spin an Art Batt (Craftsy Blog)

How to spin an Art Batt (Craftsy Blog)

Ashley Martineau

Every batt is one-of-a-kind, and the method you use to spin them will affect the look of your handspun yarn and completed knit or crochet project. In this post, we’ll...

How to spin an Art Batt (Craftsy Blog)

Ashley Martineau

Every batt is one-of-a-kind, and the method you use to spin them will affect the look of your handspun yarn and completed knit or crochet project. In this post, we’ll...

Spinning Pet Fur (Craftsy Blog)

Spinning Pet Fur (Craftsy Blog)

Ashley Martineau

I have received many emails from pet owners who are looking for someone to spin their pet’s fur into yarn, so here are some resources...

Spinning Pet Fur (Craftsy Blog)

Ashley Martineau

I have received many emails from pet owners who are looking for someone to spin their pet’s fur into yarn, so here are some resources...

Tips for Corespinning (Craftsy Blog)

Tips for Corespinning (Craftsy Blog)

Ashley Martineau

The core you use determines the inner personality of the yarn you spin. You can use many unique types of cores: elastic thread for a stretchy yarn, craft wire for...

Tips for Corespinning (Craftsy Blog)

Ashley Martineau

The core you use determines the inner personality of the yarn you spin. You can use many unique types of cores: elastic thread for a stretchy yarn, craft wire for...

Shopping for Wool (Craftsy Blog)

Shopping for Wool (Craftsy Blog)

Ashley Martineau

One of the best ways to spin yarn on a budget and support local family farms is to buy raw fleece for spinning. Instead of paying several dollars per ounce,...

Shopping for Wool (Craftsy Blog)

Ashley Martineau

One of the best ways to spin yarn on a budget and support local family farms is to buy raw fleece for spinning. Instead of paying several dollars per ounce,...

Selling yarn at your Local Yarn Store (Craftsy Blog)

Selling yarn at your Local Yarn Store (Craftsy ...

Ashley Martineau

Yarn shops often love featuring local artists and unique yarns, and some will even host a afternoon or evening where you can bring your wheel and spin yarn for customers...

Selling yarn at your Local Yarn Store (Craftsy ...

Ashley Martineau

Yarn shops often love featuring local artists and unique yarns, and some will even host a afternoon or evening where you can bring your wheel and spin yarn for customers...