Weaving Essentials: a List of Fundamentals
All weaving is just a little bit different but the essentials are always there. A loom, warping equipment, weaving tools. Having all the weaving essentials…
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Best Reference Books for Handspinners (by the School of SweetGeorgia Instructors)
We, your School of SweetGeorgia handspinning instructors (Diana, Katrina, Kim, Rachel, and Debbie), thought we’d share with you an index of our own …
Building a Library of Samples and Swatches
I use my library of swatches and samples to deepen my understanding of textiles.
“Finishing” the Little Basic Cardi
Throughout the spring and summer, I steadily knit the Little Basic Cardi Fingering Weight and finished just in time for autumn.
Learn to Crochet with Laceweight Yarn
With a few important tips and tricks, laceweight yarn can be fun and easy for your crochet projects
Which Blending Tools Should I Buy First?
Investing in your first blending tools can be a dizzying decision.
Featured Instructor: Diana Twiss
Diana's playful approach to fibre prep is just wonderful to follow, and it is impossible not to fall in love with her colourful blends.
Featured Student: Marjoram Lynn
What if it felt like time to fill your own cup back up, and enjoy a little (or a lot) of self-care? After talking with Marjoram Lynn, you’ll underst…
The Rigid Heddle Loom Meets Handspun Singles
I’m all for enlisting alternate solutions in utilizing my handspun, and I know of no better stash-busting ally than the rigid heddle loom.
Do You Really Need A Master Spinner Certification?
Sometimes, we build up goals and long-term objectives in our minds or even on paper, but we fail to review and reconsider the items on these lists as …
Greta’s Little Basic Cardi Update
After listening to Holli talk about the nitty-gritty nuances of knitting, I decided to use the Little Basic Cardi Fingering Weight knitting pattern as…
The Fear of Showing Up: Learning to de-Lurk
There are lots of good reasons to be a lurker, and if you feel like your fears are holding you back, I can relate.