Thick and Low Twist Yarn
I’m going to let you in on a little secret. I have been spinning for a little over 5 years and have never once spun on a traditional spinning wheel with treadles. I’m sharing with you my favourite spinning methods on an e-spinner to create thick and low-twist yarns. These types of yarns are wonderful to incorporate into your fibre art as they are quick to weave up due to their thickness and they create beautiful texture as well.
Bamboo Fibre
I had a lovely customer of mine named Jane ask about spinning bamboo and I thought I'd experiment and do a blog post for others who may be interested as well.Â
Bamboo fibre compared to wool is much silkier, softer and lighter. I would consider this to be a more intermediate to advanced fibre to spin on it's own due to its slippery, silky nature. The staple length is approximately 10cm long.Â
Super Jumbo Wheel Videos
A compilation of videos to introduce you to spinning on the Super Jumbo e-spinner - including core spinning, plying, spinning with batts and more. Very helpful for those considering purchasing or looking for some tuition.
Carding - Art Batts & Rolags
A compilation of videos from Ashford on how to card fibres with the blending board, hand carders and drum carders.
Scrap Yarn Experiment
You know how sometimes when you've been doing something for so long, you think you kinda know it all? I suppose that's how I've been feeling about some things lately and it puts such a halt on my growth. You ever feel the same?
Weaving - Online Classes
Lindsey has generously given me an exclusive discount for all my beautiful customers to use with her coveted online Foundations Weaving Class, which is a culmination of all the foundational techniques every tapestry weaver needs to know.
Drop Spindling
Drop spindles were one of the first basic tools of spinning yarn by many different cultures around the world. To this day, it's still the most simple and budget friendly tool to use to spin your own unique yarns. Drop spindling is a very slow and methodical craft which I would encourage all yarn enthusiasts to try. Being able to make your own yarn is a really honourable skill and trust me, it makes your woven/knitted/crocheted projects that much more unique and special.Â