Buying Your First Spinning Wheel: What I’d Look For as a Beginner
Choosing your first spinning wheel can feel overwhelming. Instead of focusing on brands, this guide breaks down what actually matters for beginners — and why.
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Wool → Yarn → Cloth
A step-by-step look at warping with coffee-dyed yarn, from color planning and warp calculations to back-to-front warping and threading the loom.
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A DIY Swing Picker for Wool Prep + Free plans to build your own
Spinning wool into yarn involves more prep than most people realize.Before you get to carding or spinning, raw wool locks need to be opened up so the fibers aren’t compacted, and dirt and debris (known as VM in the fiber world) need to be removed. That early prep step is where I used to spend…
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Wool → Yarn → Cloth Series Part 1
Planning the palette Every weaving starts with a plan — even if it’s a loose one. For this piece, the idea was simple:I wanted to see if I could create a fabric that hinted at a leopard print — not literal spots, but that warm, organic mix of light and dark that feels familiar without…
