S & D Spinning Mill

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

How Valdese Weavers spins a yarn

A vertical operation allows InsideOut to evolve with the performance fabric industry

Vikings Knew How to Spin Yarn—But They Weren't the Only Ones

Vikings knew their way around a spindle, but new research reveals that Inuit in the Arctic were also spinning wool long before the Norse came upon their shores.

WEBS Yarn Store Blog » Spinning Tips

When I first learned how to spin fractal spinning was my favorite fancy thing to do. While it’s based on complicated mathematical sets, an endless pattern of fragmented geometric shapes that can be split into parts, each of which is a reduced-size copy of the whole, it’s actually quite simple<br>You will want to start with fiber that is dyed in bold and contrasting colors, I’m using Frabjous Fibers Hand-dyed Merino in the kaleidoscope colorway. If your fiber color progression/combo is too subtle…

Handspun Yarn Guide: Types of Yarn and How to Spin Them

Learn a new spinning technique using our free Guide to Handspun Yarn eBook, where you will learn about different types of yarn and how to spin them!

Don't Miss These Free Yarn Spinning Projects & Tutorials

Whether you are looking for beginner spinning wheel instructions, or are in need of a refresher, you'll love these free spinning projects and tutorials.

Spinning: Yarn, Techniques, Tools, Projects & More

Dive into the world of Interweave spinning and discover amazing how-to spin videos, expert advice and tips, fun projects, and much more!

Learn the Types of Yarn

Yarn is our favorite crafting material whether we are knitting, crocheting, working on a plastic canvas craft or rug hooking. This Yarn Guide helps!

Lisa’s List: Questions You Should Never Ask a Yarn Shop Owner

Based on my experiences and the experiences of my yarn shop friends, THESE are the questions you should never ask a yarn shop owner.

How to Make a Yarn Wall Hanging

Have you ever looked at an empty space on one of your wall's and thought about all of the simple DIY possibilities there are out there that you could

How to Mix Yarn & Finally Use Up Your Stash Yarn

Say buh-bye to even your smallest scraps of stash yarn when you use these tips to mix yarn of different weights, fibers and brands together in one project.

How to Embroider Baskets with Yarn!

Trasform thrift store baskets into a modern work of art with a little yarn and creativity!

New Yarns and Pattern Ideas

Fixation Yarn Sprayed and Solid

Fixation Yarn by Cascade Yarns is a great yarn with just a bit of stretch. From socks to garments, with a great color selection, this is a perfect choice. Great

How to Doodle Yarn for Crochet and Knitting Art

Learn how to Doodle Yarn for Crochet and Knitting Art using Tombow USA Dual Brush Pens &amp; this tutorial by Katie Smith

Learn to Turn Natural Fibers into Yarn

Drop spindle is a good place to start for beginners turning natural fibers into yarn.

How to create yarn butterflies

Yarn Craft Ideas

There are so many fun things that can be done with yarn. Why not start with one of these Yarn Craft Ideas.

Is synthetic yarn for the birds?

A knitter wonders if it’s OK to put acrylic yarn scraps outside for birds to make nests with. Umbra Fisk swoops in with an answer.