How to spin with a drop spindle basics Glossary Getting Started Common problems when drafting Common problem when adding twist Spinning of any kind is simply the addition of twist to fiber to create strength, you can see this with any non-braided rope or steel cables for bridges- same idea many fibers or strands locked […]

Interested in spinning, but no room fora spinning wheel, not sure you want to commit to a hobby that takes up too much space? Have you thought about the drop spindle? The pre-curser to the spinning wheel, drop spindle are great way to make your own yarn. They travel well, simple to use and have […]

This September in our Fiber of the Month Club, we took our members back to Fiber Art school with 5 unique spinning fibers, a never before seen highlighter dyeing tutorial, a lesson on creating classic tweed yarn, and an introduction to a time-tested technique to get the most yardage out of your wool when hand spinning! Have […]

This September in our Fiber of the Month Club, we took our members back to Fiber Art school with 5 unique spinning fibers, a never before seen highlighter dyeing tutorial, a lesson on creating classic tweed yarn, and an introduction to a time-tested technique to get the most yardage out of your wool when hand spinning! Have […]

Happy birthday to our Fiber of the Month Club! It’s been five years of mystery fiber goodness! So today, we are going to explore special birthdays from different cultures! From the Latin American quinceañera to the Japanese kanreki, all over the world humanity celebrates landmark birthdays, and here we are to celebrate ours with you! […]

Summer is here! The night sky is lit up by stars… and FIREWORKS!! Beautiful sparks of color adorn the night sky. There for a split second and then fading out of existence, leaving only a memory in their wake. As a child, perhaps you sat on a blanket on some grass at night with your […]

Ah, June. Here in Spokane, it is finally warm and sunny. Dare I say, “A bit too warm for Spring?” The solution? A trip to the beach! We may be a tad bit far from the Pacific coast of the United States, but perhaps we can take a trip there now, with you! This June, […]

In England, snapdragons are blooming. Perhaps someone chooses to have a light snack and tea with Native Honey in the garden while enjoying these towering blossoms. Overlooked by the ancient temples of India, the lotus starts to flower. A statue of Buddha smiles down at the delicate blooms, just starting to open. In northern Japan, […]

Alice in Paradise Alice returns! Only this time after tumbling down the rabbit hole, she finds herself in an even curiouser and unfamiliar place. She’s swiftly greeted by a pink llama, taller than a sycamore tree, with abounding curls covering its dark blue eyes and wrapping around its knobby knees. “Hi-YA!” exclaims the pink llama, […]

The month of Love! Of course we had to spoil our Fiber of the Month Club Members with Luxurious Fibers and a One of a Kind spinning tutorial. Members received a Chocolate Covered Strawberry scented box filled with unique fibers nestled in a bed of Silk rose petals. We don’t mess around! This month we […]

Wool is a WONDROUS fiber with incredible properties that make it a joy to experiment with in many projects! Wool is durable, takes dye well, resists soiling/odor, antibacterial, non allergenic, repels moisture, resists wrinkles, retains shape, we could go on… To start off the new year we sent our Fiber of the Month Club members […]

Protein Fiber blended with Cellulose Fiber is a match that is a joy to dye, spin, and knit! You can achieve striking results when using protein, cellulose dyes, or both! In our December Fiber Club Box we sent members 3 exclusive, never before seen, undyed 50/50 blends: Milky Mohair, Minty Merino, and Pearly Polwarth! We […]