A Fresh Start in Stash Organization
It’s that time of year when we’re ready to shake off the feeling of being …
Best Practices in Fractal Spinning
If there’s any downside to being a collector and spinner of colourful, hand-painted fibre, it’s …
Spinning Library: The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook
So you have fallen head over heels for spinning and are ready to expand your …
Choosing Your First Spinning Wheel
If you’re ready to buy your first spinning wheel, you may be feeling more overwhelmed …
What is a Diz and Why Do You Need One?
What is a diz, and why do you need one? Together with a good set …
Getting Bulky: How to Spin A Thicker Yarn
If you’ve ever analyzed a chunky or bulky yarn, be it as a singles or …
Learning to Spin Silk Yarns
For the longest time, I felt intimidated by the idea of learning to spin silk …
Learn About Spinning Instructor Rachel Smith
I’m excited to help you learn about spinning instructor Rachel Smith. I met Rachel Smith …
Best Reference Books for Handspinners (from the School of SweetGeorgia Instructors)
Ask any writer, and they will tell you that books will never wholly go out …
Spinning a Balanced Yarn: Marker or Milestone?
We talk about balance in our lives or balanced yarn in our spinning, as if …
How to Use Your Handspun
It is all well and good to know how to spin and to be able …
Which Blending Tools Should I Buy First?
At some point in most every spinner’s journey, their thoughts turn to fibre processing and …
Do You Really Need A Master Spinner Certification?
Sometimes, we build up goals and long-term objectives in our minds or even on paper, …
The SweetGeorgia Team Explores Colour & Texture in Fibre!
We’re now in the final week of Fibre Prep February. It has been amazing to …
Spinning Rolags Long Draw on a Wheel & Spindle is Magical!
Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve been all about making rolags on our blending …
Comparing Blending Boards: Ashford vs. Loüet
Blending boards are a fantastic tool for fibre preparation, offering a perfect balance between hand …
Secrets to Perfect Rolags on Blending Boards & Hand Cards
It is Fibre Prep February, and we’re diving in with a special focus on rolags. …
Colour Collab: Winter Inspirations
When we think about the countless ways we find inspiration, we can’t help but reflect …
Spinning Camelid Fibres: Alpaca, Llama, Vicuña, Camel, & More!
For centuries, the luxurious fibres from camelids have been treasured for their remarkable softness, insulating …
Handspinning Luxurious Fibres: Goats, Rabbits, & Yak!
Handspinning with goat and rare fibres opens a world of luxurious textures, rich histories, and …
How to Achieve Grist & Avoid Skewing Your Count
I measure grist for two different purposes in my spinning practice: to help with consistency …
The Art of Handspinning Silk Fibre
Many hand spinners are comfortable spinning silk within a wool preparation, blended commercially or by …
Bracelet Plying: One of the Coolest Tools in Your Spinning Toolkit
Bracelet plying is simply one of the coolest tools to have in a spinner’s toolkit. …
Chain Plying: On a Wheel or a Spindle
It’s always a good thing to have a variety of tools, skills, and strategies in …
