Essential Spinning & Fibre Prep Tools
We can make yarn with a stick and some wool. Pretty incredible really. Then some people made a wheel. And we saw more balanced and…
Category: Spinning Articles
Learning to Spin Silk Yarns
For the longest time, I felt intimidated by the idea of learning to spin silk yarns. It felt like the epitome of luxury fibres for…
Learn About Spinning Instructor Rachel Smith
If you hadn’t yet watched Rachel Smith’s spinning online courses at the School of SweetGeorgia, I encourage you to do it. Rachel is a passionate…
The Dish on Grist: Understanding Yards Per Pound in Handspinning
Becoming a more intentional spinner isn’t hard, but it does require tackling a subject that intimidates many: grist and yards per pound (YPP).
Spinning a Balanced Yarn: Marker or Milestone?
What if we considered twist balance in handspinning as more of a moving target than an end point, much in the way we think about the woollen and worst…
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.
Which Blending Tools Should I Buy First?
Investing in your first blending tools can be a dizzying decision.
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 …
Best Wool for New Spinners
If you’re a new or newer spinner looking for just the right spinning fibre to help you on your hand spinning journey, you’re in luck.…