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Why I Enjoy Spinning Yarn (FAQ)

Why I Enjoy Spinning Yarn (FAQ)

Ashley Martineau

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)

Ashley Martineau

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)

Ashley Martineau

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)

Ashley Martineau

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)

Ashley Martineau

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)

Ashley Martineau

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...

Pricing Handmade Goods (Craftsy Blog)

Pricing Handmade Goods (Craftsy Blog)

Ashley Martineau

Many artisans are overwhelmed when it comes to pricing their handiwork. How do you put a price on all the time and effort that goes into the creative process?

Pricing Handmade Goods (Craftsy Blog)

Ashley Martineau

Many artisans are overwhelmed when it comes to pricing their handiwork. How do you put a price on all the time and effort that goes into the creative process?

What to Make with Handspun Art Yarn (FAQ)

What to Make with Handspun Art Yarn (FAQ)

Ashley Martineau

by Dayna Mankowski / THISyarn Understanding the properties and characteristics of a yarn can help guide you to a project.   Fiber Content: this may not always be listed on an...

What to Make with Handspun Art Yarn (FAQ)

Ashley Martineau

by Dayna Mankowski / THISyarn Understanding the properties and characteristics of a yarn can help guide you to a project.   Fiber Content: this may not always be listed on an...

Practical Guide to Spinning Cotton & Hemp by Stephanie Gaustad (Book Review)

Practical Guide to Spinning Cotton & Hemp by St...

Ashley Martineau

The first yarn I ever tried to spin was cotton, and it was miserable.  I had no idea what I was doing.  All I knew is that I didn't have...

Practical Guide to Spinning Cotton & Hemp by St...

Ashley Martineau

The first yarn I ever tried to spin was cotton, and it was miserable.  I had no idea what I was doing.  All I knew is that I didn't have...