Using hand carders with wool. Basic technique of using hand carders. (YouTube Video 3 min 42 sec)
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How to use hand cards to card your wool, alpaca, or other spinning fiber. (YouTube Video: 7 mn 52 sec)
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Let's talk about the difference between hand cards and wool combs. These two essential fiber processing tools have unique histories and purposes. We are going to try them out and then spin two samples of yarn to see the differences. Which tools will you choose after watching this video?
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Once you get your washed fleece picked, it's time to card! You can hand card or use a drum carder. Nancy demonstrates how to use the Strauch Petite Drum Carder.
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Carding your fleece is quick and easy on the Ashford Wide Carder.
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The basics of drum carding from preparing the fibre to removing the batt. Presented by Jill Shepherd using the Classic Carder, this short video explains how to easily card sheep fleece ready for spinning or felting.
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During Tour de Fleece Dionne had questions about the rolags I was spinning, but lots of you had many more questions like, "Why make fiber into rolags?" and tons more. I decided to make some loose rolags, and some tighter ones to show how they look and talk about why you might want either kind, but also made some on the blending board. …The opening is a little unique but she has some good tips. (Youtube Video 17 min 7 sec.)
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Learn about the tools and where to get them, how to use a Blending Board, and how to make a rolag. You'll see the fun of mixing colors and fibers. It's a great way to process fiber for spinning. (YouTube Video 10 min 5 sec)
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This video should hopefully accompany a blog post I'm thinking of writing on how to spin a Tartan yarn. My goal is to spin a yarn with long colour sections, and a complementary yarn with shorter colour sections. The idea is that I will eventually be able to weave a tartan effect scarf using my two variegated yarns without having to change colour during weaving. That's the idea anyway! (YouTube Video 13 min. 16 sed.)
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Just a quick video showing how I pre-draft my roving before spinning it up on my spinning wheel. (YouTube Video 5 min. 59 sed.)
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This video shows you how to draft to the thickness you desire in your singles and how to maintain that thickness, or thinness. Great video on consistent drafting.
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Drafting—pulling out new fibers to become yarn—is the final variable that affects your handspun yarn. Change your draft, and your yarn can become thinner or thicker, lighter or denser. (YouTube Video 9 min 39 sec.)
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The Tahkli Spindle: The ideal spindle for cotton and other short staple fibers. Use: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw-hI5nWI1U |
Also known as a Scottish Spindle, Farsadh, or Fairsaid. Unique whorl-less spindle that produces a center-pull ball (similar to a nostepinne). Use: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xHFMYhjMOA |
Mayan spindles (Mayan Spinner, Mayan Blade) are extremely versatile. As there is no pull on the fiber, it is easy to spin any weight yarn. Use: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPCN8ifm7Ng |
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This tutorial covers everything you need to know to learn how to spin yarn using a drop spindle. Starting with an empty top whorl drop spindle, learn to attach a leader, add twist, draft fiber, ply, take the fiber off the spindle, and finally finish the yarn. I've included lots of troubleshooting tips to help you spin your best yarn! Jillian Eve. (YouTube Video 17 min 51 sec.
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How I spin on a top whorl drop spindle, sharing my favorite tips and tricks for getting started and beginners. Kristin Lehrer (YouTube Video 10 min 9 sec.
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Learn how to spin yarn on a drop spindle. Benjamin takes you step by step through the process. (You Tube Video 12 min 26 sec.)
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In this video I take you from fluff to yarn using a top whorl drop spindle. You may not be interested in every segment, so click the time stamps below to jump to the part(s) you want to watch. As always, thank you for watching and I will see you soon! … (YouTube Video 57 min 37 sec.)
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Learn how to spin on a drop spindle with WEBS spinning instructor Ashley Flagg. Ashley uses a Schacht Hi-Lo Spindle in the Hi position for this tutorial. (YouTube Video 4 min 41 sec.)
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yv48xwAypOgThese are my three best tips for going from park and draft to suspended drop spindle spinning. This will help you spin finer yarn, drop your spindle less, and get the courage to try drop spinning for the first time if you have only used the park and draft method so far.
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YMy name is Lisa and this is my channel about creating & using handspun yarn. In this video I show you how to put together your Turkish Spindle and demonstrate how to get a leader from your fiber and start spinning. I also give you a tour of my Turkish Spindle collection. … (YouTube Video 29 min 15 sec.)
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Learn which wheel is right for you in the quick video. Kyle here at the shop covers all the basic features and types of wheels. After watching this video you will be able to narrow down your selection quickly the right way so you get a wheel that suits you. (YouTube Video: 8 min 28 sec)
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The first of a series for beginner spinners, this video shows how three different spinning wheels work — one Saxony style, one Castle style and one eSpinner. These are all set up in single drive, Scotch tension (AKA flyer-led) and I'll be looking at the other drive systems in another video. Of course, knowing how a wheel works is one thing, knowing how to use your hands to create the yarn you want is another! I'm sure I've forgotten something so please do leave a comment and let me know what you think. One extra note: the footman can also be referred to as the conrod. (YouTube Video 11 min 31 sec.)
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Textile Indie show you the different parts of a spinning wheel. (YouTube video 5 min 26 sec.)
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Learn to spin on an Ashford Traditional spinning wheel. (YouTube Video 4 min 29 sec.)
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Learn how to get started spinning on a spinning wheel. I am using an Ashford Traveler, many of the tips and techniques I'm showing here will translate to other types of wheels. (YouTube Video 21 min. 56 sec.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_nly8E6PlM
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You have a spinning wheel, you have some fiber, but now what? Watch this video! This is the ultimate how to spin yarn on a spinning wheel for absolute beginners tutorial video. I will guide you with simple, step by step instructions so you can get spinning quickly and with confidence. … (YouTube Video 11 min 45 sec). www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vtw1TEjXWH0 |
Note: She gives you a lot of tricks and great basics. Hello aspiring spinners! Here's a quick instructional video to get you started on your spinning journey. It can be a lot of different movements to coordinate in the beginning, but don't give up! You got this! I cover some of the most helpful advice I received when I started learning. After you get the basics down, you'll find that spinning can be so relaxing and most of all, SO FUN! Happy making! (YouTube Video 12 min 3 sec.)
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Part 1 How To Set Up Your Indian Book Charkha by Joan Ruane. (YouTube Video 5 min. 09 sec.
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Step 2 Spinning on a Indian Book Charkha by Joan Ruane (YouTube Video 5 min 28 sec.)
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Step 3 How to Close Your Indian Book Charkha by Joan Ruane (YouTube Video 1 min 50 sec.)
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Just in time for Spinzilla 2018, Nancy gives tutorial on how to spin with the Long Draw method. This is one of the quickest ways to spin a large amount of yarn. Using this method will create a woolen spun yarn, which is a fluffy airy light weight yarn. Nancy is spinning on a Lendrum Original using hand blended rolags. (YouTube Video 4 min 52 sec.)
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Join Beth Smith as she demonstrates long draw drafting on a Schacht-Reeves wheel in double drive. She shows how to make your technique smoother with fewer messy bobbins. (YouTube Video: 3 min 40 sec.
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Dani and Annie have a little chat about their favorite methods for trying to spin more consistent yarns in honor of The Woolery Spin Along! It's all about finding what methods work for you to achieve a more consistent yarn. (YouTube Video 14 min 09 sec.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHb432c1848
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Here's a quick video showing long draw with rolags, from the fold, and from a carded batt. (YouTube Video 4 min 44 sec.)
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Long Draw Spinning for Beginners. She is a little chatty, but this iss a good video. (YouTube Video 53 Min 58 sec. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKUE4AN3wg4
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In this tutorial I explain how to spin rolags using a supported long draw spinning technique. I also include 12 tips to help you troubleshoot and spin a beautiful woolen yarn. Spinning woolen using a long draw technique is a fast, and efficient way to spin yarn. If you want to learn how to spin yarn faster, check out this fun spinning technique! … (YouTube Video 11 min 49 sec. ) www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZGa-O_mz5E
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We start this 3-part series getting ready. We'll discuss staple length, and you'll learn how to prepare your fiber and set up your wheel for long draw spinning. (YouTube Video: 2 min 40 sec.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXqXc0pdins
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Part 2 covers drafting in long draw spinning. See how to coordinate your hands and feet to create the smooth, elegant long draw motion. Learn how to fix common mistakes too. (YouTube Video 3 min 48 sec.)
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Part 3 of our long draw spin-along covers finishing, which reinforces structure and adds strength to the yarn. Learn how to felt and fuzz your long draw yarn. (Youtube Video 2 min 59 sec.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=JH4uM1jflOc
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Spinning worsted yarn creates a beautiful dense and smooth yarn. Worsted spinning is a perfect technique for spinning from combed top. In this spinning tutorial, I’ll show you how I prepare a braid of hand dyed fiber. I will demonstrate how I spin short forward draw, short backward draw, and why I use one drafting method over the other. Plus, I’ll talk about the common quirks of the fiber I'm using, Malabrigo Nube. Get out your spinning wheel, and let's spin a beautiful worsted style yarn! (YouTube Video: 16 min. 28 sec. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TH-mUuQ74j4
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This drafting technique has many names: worsted drafting, short-draw, inchworm.... It's simple and straightforward, as this video demonstrates. With high-quality combed wool (which this is not!), drafting this way makes a smooth, dense yarn.(YouTube Video - no talking - 4 min 1 sec.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=Euv5qNUGKmw
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Working through basics, we need to spend some time talking about short draw. Forward, backward, both? Spin more. (YouTube Video: 4 min 1 sec.)
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Handspinning Alpaca wool to yarn at Old Alpaca Mill in Ontario. How adorable those Alpacas are! They provide such fine fibre. Watch the episode to find out how Amy Oliver weaved alpaca wool into yarn, with her eyes closed! - You love the Alpacas on her farm. (YouTube Video: 6 min 09 sec.)
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Let's learn how to spin yarn from alpaca! This video shows how I'm spinning the fiber from 3 different preparations. I spin from a cloud, hand cards, and a drum carder. Using woolen long draw to process hand spun yarn makes a yarn that is soft and squishy! (YouTube Video: 20 min 15 sec.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjUm5CBQ3kM |
Using my Lendrum double treadle spinning wheel to spin up some alpaca fiber from my flock in preparation for the PA Farm Show 2019. Sharing the tips and tricks I've learned for working with alpaca roving. (YouTube Video: 5 min 34 sec.)
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Cotton spinning is easy when you learn a few simple tricks to adjusting your wheel and understanding your cotton fiber. (YouTube Video: 5 min 16 sec.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dq5cAiheSpc
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Cotton fiber is easy to work with, but many spinners shy away from it because they hear it is hard. Cotton isn't hard to spin, just different from wool. Your hands need to develop some new skills. Irene Schmoller welcomes you to her home and share with you her toolbox of tips and tricks to spinning cotton fiber on a spinning wheel. From setting up the wheel to scouring your handspun cotton yarn, Irene walks you thought the steps to making great yarn. Also covered, are plying and where to go from here. The cotton fibers available in today's market make spinning cotton a joy. For more information about cotton spinning and to find a weather of tools and supplies, visit our website at www.cottonclouds.com/spin. (YouTube Video: 8 min 7 sec.)
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Spinning Cotton on a Charkha and a bit of history (inaccuract) and what to do with the bits. (YouTube Video 14 min 13 sec.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tL_UQu8UVI
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Spinning a braid of dyed Merino wool and black Tencel fiber into yarn. This fiber is from Jakire Farms. The spinning wheel I am using is an Ashford Traveler. (YouTube Video - 16 min 25 sec) No actual talkingwww.youtube.com/watch?v=pk4Z_PEZcBI
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In this video, I show you how I "spin from the fold" with a long draw as a way to manage short, slippery, and downy spinning fiber blends. Using this technique, I'm able to spin yarn faster than with an "inchworm" drafting technique and I'm able to create a loftier, lighter, airier yarn than with a worsted technique. … (YouTube Video: 7 min 35 sec.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzRUJRRVHK0&t=3s
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Everyday our guides give live demos at the spinning wheel, showing visitors how flax fibre is spun into yarn. Philip is one of the best in the business, see him in action below! … (YouTube Video: 2 min 56 sec). Love the Irish accent and really gives you some unusual insights.
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This guide shows you Spinning Flax Fibre Into Linen. I hope you enjoy her Scottish accent! (Youtube Video: 2 min 55 sec.)
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Traditional spinner and weaver Norman Kennedy demonstrates flax spinning, first on a handspindle and then on a spinning wheel. From his youth in Aberdeen, Scotland, Norman Kennedy was fascinated with learning the old textile traditions, and now you can watch this master at work. (YouTube Video 4 min 25 sec.)
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A close look at spinning Flax fiber into Linen. Enjoy. Here I use my Ashford Double Treadle Spinning Wheel with a Woolee Winder Flyer and Bobbin. Im working on spinning consistent lace weight singles or close to lace weight then will ply two bobbins together then put it on the loom. Thought you might enjoy a close look at spinning Flax to Linen. (YouTube Video 15 min. 48 sec.)
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Where I dress stick distaffs (plural of distaff) with carded wool fibre for spinning into yarn. I use four different methods for drum carded batts, hand carded rolags, and commercially prepared roving. A distaff is a device to hold fibre to facilitate drafting and spinning. Distaves (plural of distaff) can be of various construction, but it is the purpose that counts. It could be a nail or a hook on the wall, a broom, a stick, or a rake. Often the distaff is purpose-built and highly decorative. Paraphrased from the Big Book of Handspinning by Alden Amos (YouTube Video: 13 min. 10 sec.
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Flax Stricks and Dressing a Distaff: (YouTube Video 1 min.)
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St. Distaff Day, according to a 17th century poem was a day for shenanigans with flax and fire, but should we take this poem literally? I did some research to learn more about the context of that notorious "St. Distaff’s Day" poem because I love geeking out on all the historical spinning things! Plus, I'll show you how I'm celebrating St Distaff Day by spinning with a distaff and drop spindle! (YouTube Video: 12 mn. 38 sec. ) www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6g9VnoYDG8
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Master spinner and weaver Sara Lamb demonstrates how to spin from silk brick, a fiber preparation that developed for industrial silk spinning but available to handspinners. Sara starts by breaking down the preparation into smaller bits and then spins from the fold. (YouTube Video: 2 min 36 sec.)
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This video features a simple method for spinning silk hankies that allows you to work comfortably and without hand fatigue. Silk hankies can be a little tricky to spin because they need to be drafted, if you want to spin yarn, before you start adding twist. Don't hurt your hands! Working inch-worm style, you'll be able to smoothly draft and spin yarn without cutting your fingers, making your hands sore, or straining your arms and shoulders. (YouTube Video 28 min. 04 sec.
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Something interesting: For over a thousand years, Chiara Vigo’s family has been keeping up an ancient tradition, spinning silk from the sea. Creating the sea silk, or byssus, involves an intricate process shrouded in secrecy. Living on the Sardinian coast, Chiara follows in her family’s footsteps as a master weaver—perhaps the last remaining on Earth. (YouTube Video 3 min 29 sec). Filmed in the original language, translated into English. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITzYSYi_rGE
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Combing Qiviut: Just because I thought this was interesting, Qiviut from Musk Oxen University of Alaska at Fairbanks. (YouTube Video 7 min 28 sec.)
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Spinning Angora start to finish. Not the best sound quality, but has good information. (YouTube Video. 12 min 14 sec. )
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New Hilltop Cloud Mohair & Silk blend, here's how I spin it worsted style. Come and join our community space for more chat about this blend and lots of other spinning hints and tips. (You Tube Video: 2 min 21 sec.)
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I'm going to spin and weave a sample from three different plant fibers, banana, pineapple (piña), and rose fiber. Let's look at some ways to spin these fibers, what projects they will work well for, as well as take a dive into the history of these fibers, their ecological impact, and the possible future of each fiber. (YouTube Video: 26 min. 35 sec.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-ciZRk78qA
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Joan Ruane takes you step by step on how to spin Hemp fiber into yarn. (YouTube Video: 4 min 43 sec.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=IG9n3DsCQkU
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Allan Brown demonstrates the processes he takes nettle plants through, in order to extract a usable fiber for textiles.
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Joan will be teaching you helpful tips for when you are plying cotton threads. It will include getting your wheel prepared for spinning, securing a lead on that will not slip and is easy to attach your threads to, as well as proper posture for prolong spinning. . (YouTube Video: 7 min 23 sec.)
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Sarah Anderson explains her unique Navajo plying technique. This variation on the Navajo-plying or chain-plying technique is different than many others because all three plies are completely under control and under equal tension when the twist enters them, resulting in a very consistently plied yarn. (YouTube Video: 5 min 54 sec.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7mlwEGhHWk
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Tips and troubleshooting for chain plying (also called Navajo plying), a great technique for creating a 3-ply yarn out of a single strand. Learn how to start your ply, recover from broken singles, keep even tension, and reduce chain bumps from showing in your final yarn. To learn more, come join the Classy Squid Fiber Co group on Ravelry for the 2017 Goal Spin A Long! (YouTube Video: 14 min 53 sec.)
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Solar Dying: Join me as I show you a fun and easy way to dye yarn using the sun and rainwater. I will use ingredients such as fresh flowers, vegetables, and other botanicals. I will take you through a step-by-step process so that you can start solar dyeing yarn.(YouTube: 40 min. 30 sec.)
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Ice Dying: It’s New Year’s Eve eve 2017, I just got back to the studio from the gym, and I’ve got a few more batches of shirts to finish! Enjoy an informative demo all about my process of ice dyeing and how I combine it with bottle dyeing for incredible results. (YouTube Video: 18 min 51 sec.) www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnVrZKybFoc
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Natural Dying: This video demonstrates how to mordant your cellulose (plant derived) fibers. Some examples of cellulose fibers are: cotton, hemp, linen, and rayon. (YouTube Video: 5 min 40 sec.)
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Long Thread Media:
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Spin Off Magazine: spinoffmagazine.com/
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Ply Magazine: plymagazine.com/
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Paradise Fibers: paradisefibers.com/collections/spin
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Webs: https://www.yarn.com/pages/spinning
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Woolery: woolery.com/spinning.html
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