Directory of Handspinning Resources

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Handspinning is the craft of creating yarn from fiber, by drawing the fibers out while twisting them. It can by accomplished using a spinning wheel treadled by foot or by hand, or using a drop or support spindle or even more primitive means. This category and its subcategories cover sites about handspinners, equipment, techniques, festivals and events, and types of fiber.

Subcategories

• Directories
• Festivals and Events
• Processors
• Spinning Fibers
• Supplies
• Technique

Resources in This Category

• An Tir: Spinners Guild

  http://www.antir.sca.org/Guilds/Spinners/
  Group of spinners operating in the context of the Society for Creative Anachronism. History, bibliography.

• Company of the Silver Spindle

  http://kws.atlantia.sca.org/
  A Guild operating within the Society for Creative Anachronism. Photo gallery, glossary of terms and a list if spinning deities.

• Greater Los Angeles Spinning Guild

  http://www.glasg.org/
  A group of spinners whose members come to spinning from a variety of fiber arts. Event calendar, membership form, newsletters, tips and tricks.

• HJS Studio

  http://www.hjsstudio.com/
  Fiber artist Holly Schaltz teaches contemporary interpretations of handspinning and handweaving. Includes class information, teacher biography and description of her process.

• Illinois Prairie Spinners

  http://ips.chicagolandspins.org/
  Programs and other information about Illinois Prairie Spinners, a handspinning guild that meets in the western suburbs of Chicago.

• Insects that Damage Wool

  http://www.angelfire.com/mn/FiberHome/WoolBugs.html
  Description, habits, and treatment of clothes moths and carpet beetles.

• Modern History Sourcebook: The Loss of Woollen Spinning, 1794

  http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/1794woolens.asp
  Social observations on the loss of woollen spinning as a cottage industry in 1794

• Northeast Handspinners Association

  http://www.nehandspinners.org/
  Dedicated to the art and craft of handspinning in northeast US. Events calendar, information on The Gathering sponsored conference.

• Patsy Zawistoski

  http://www.spinninguru.com/
  Teacher and author offering information on her workshops, videos for sale, and online help.

• Spinning Loft

  http://www.thespinningloft.com/
  A teaching facility dedicated to the promotion of fiber arts. Information about classes, recommended equipment, and events at the farm.

• SpinnySpinny

  http://www.spinnyspinny.com/
  Articles, projects and resources on handspinning, weaving and fiber crafts, including the author's textile blog.

• The Spinning Wheel Sleuth

  http://www.spwhsl.com/
  Periodical devoted to spinning wheels and related tools

• Yarnspinners Tales's Podcast

  http://yarnspinnerstales.com/
  Discussions of handspinning fiber, equipment and technique plus a monthly Spin In with music and stories to spin along with.

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