Worsted Style Yarn Spinning-Worsted Vs. Woolen Style Spinning

Worsted Style spinning -I just love a well planed out worsted style yarn. This type of spinning makes well behaved singles that are great on their own or even better plyed together. Because they are nice and compact they will create a lovely even yarn and are great for show off those fabulous colors from a dyed braid! Let’s Learn how to Spin a Worsted Style Yarn!

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Top 4 Best Spinning Wheel features on SpinOlution Wheels in 2022

Find out the top 4 reasons I think that these spinolution spinning wheels are the best spinning wheel on the market today.

They have a wide range of bobbin sizes and features. The big bobbins and the open face orifice make it very accessible that way while having the fastest spinning ratios, meaning that you can spend very fine easily because you've got a really smooth and really quick spinning ratio at the same time. And then the really lightweight 3d printed bobbins,four-ounce and eight-ounce bobbins really are great for fine spinning. You end up having the wheel range options where you can really go between the really big and the really fast I definitely think this is what sets these wheels apart.

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How to Weave a Belt with Yarn- Part 3 - Weaving your Belt

This is the third installment in our Braid to Belt series from Jessica Jane Patterson from Spinning Shadows. Make sure you check out the first installment here first.

In the first segment you learned all about planning out the colors in your braid , pre-drafting, separating fiber and attaching the fiber to your spindle.

Learn to warp and weave a belt with hand spun yarn

You would want to first divide the braid long ways as she shows in the first video becase you are going to be spinning two identical single ply yarns

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How to Andean ply with Spinning Shadows-Bonus Section of From Braid to Belt Series

"This step-by-step tutorial breaks down the traditional Andean plying technique, empowering spinners with the skills to create beautifully plied yarns with ease."

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Master the Art of Andean Plying: A Comprehensive Guide for Fiber Artists

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Mastering 2-Ply Yarn: A Step-by-Step Drop Spindle Guide-Part 2 From Braid to Belt Project

How to Weave a Sash Belt With Hand Spun Yarn- A step by Step guide - Part 2 - 2 ply on a Drop Spindle

This is the second installment in our Braid to Belt series from Jessica Jane Patterson from Spinning Shadows. Make sure you check out the first installment here first.

In the first segment you learned all about planning out the colors in your braid , pre-drafting, separating fiber and attaching the fiber to your spindle.

You would want to first divide the braid long ways as she shows in the first video becase you are going to be spinning two identical single ply yarns

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How to Weave a Belt with Yarn- Part 1 of From Braid to Belt- Drop Spindle and Color Theory

Do you love the idea of making something that is truly unique and all your own? Well this is a great time to try. My lovely and super talented friend Jessica Jane Patterson of Spinning Shadows YouTube Channel is a pro at using simple at home tools to create really top notch fiber arts projects. I just love her ability to really walk a project though from beginning to end with a well thought out plan. I loved the idea of being able to not just spin your own yarn( shown on a drop spindle) but weave your own belt with simple at home tools.

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Spinning fiber clubs - unboxing- Fiber Artist Design Bundle from Crafty Housewife Yarns

You know you love them, I do too. Spinning fiber clubs are such a fun way to not just get a fun treat in the mail every month but also a great way for new and seasoned spinners to push they’re boundaries and try new things! I know this was how I fell in love with this craft myself. This is one of my most requested video topics and I finally got around to recording it here for you. Check out our “Fiber Artist Design Bundle” in the video and transcript below. We’re so proud of our small farm spinning fiber clubs and we hope you will too.

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Quick DIY Wool Needle Felting Project for a Snowy Day

If you’re looking for a quick and easy snow day felting project to bring a little brightness to your home this tutorial is for you. I have found stabbing wool repeatedly with a needle to be a great way to de-stress when the day has been chaotic- snow days home with all the kids alone being a great example. I love this project because it was easy to set down and walk away and make snacks, change a diaper, or turn on the next episode of Mickey Mouse.

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