Juniper Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I know this is a crafty group and was wondering if there were any other handspinners on here? I am looking for an online resource for different techniques and recipes for dyeing and blending different fibers together. Right now I have the itch to spin up something super soft and fairy like, but am struggling with the specific approach I want to take. What are you working on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I am, but I haven't done much recently. I also move frequently so I don't have a wheel, just a spindle so I can take it anywhere. I happened to end up in a part of Mexico where there isn't much traditional textile production, but I'm hoping I can learn some new things while I'm here, especially with my backstrap loom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I know this is a crafty group and was wondering if there were any other handspinners on here? I am looking for an online resource for different techniques and recipes for dyeing and blending different fibers together. Right now I have the itch to spin up something super soft and fairy like, but am struggling with the specific approach I want to take. What are you working on? Are you on Ravelry? http://www.ravelry.com/ There are a LOT of handspinners there and you can easily find more info. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I am working on some Malabrigo Nube right now. It feels a bit felted, and doesn't want to draft easily, but it is turning out to be a beautiful yarn! I second the Ravelry recommendation. Check out the "What a Kool Way to Dye" group. (All about drink mix dyes.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniper Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share Posted March 11, 2014 I am working on some Malabrigo Nube right now. It feels a bit felted, and doesn't want to draft easily, but it is turning out to be a beautiful yarn! I second the Ravelry recommendation. Check out the "What a Kool Way to Dye" group. (All about drink mix dyes.) I love Malabrigo Nube! I use it a lot in my wet felt flowers. i wish I could figure out how to create those colorways. They are stunning! Right now I have dyed up some alpaca and angora in greens and pinks and am going to try spinning from a cloud. I need to make a newborn hat for a relative and am just in the mood for something Spring and Light! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticmom Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I love spinning but have not done any in way too long. :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Rosemary in CO used to be a regular poster here. She has a fiber arts blog called Rosemary Knits, which has a bunch of handspinning info as well. The last post in her blog, which was quite a while ago, had an interesting rolag technique that may be up your alley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Rosemary in CO used to be a regular poster here. She has a fiber arts blog called Rosemary Knits, which has a bunch of handspinning info as well. The last post in her blog, which was quite a while ago, had an interesting rolag technique that may be up your alley. Hey! I bought that issue of Spin Off for that very article! I didn't know she was a WTMer. Small world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfrumpable. Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 I am working on some Malabrigo Nube right now. It feels a bit felted, and doesn't want to draft easily, but it is turning out to be a beautiful yarn! I second the Ravelry recommendation. Check out the "What a Kool Way to Dye" group. (All about drink mix dyes.) I did not know that Malabrigo had spinning fiber too! :drool5: I spin, but haven't in quite a while. I do enjoy it when I do. I do both wheel spinning and spindle spinning. I've done a lot of dyeing too, especially with Kool Aid, but it's been even longer! I did enjoy it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 Spinner/dyer/knitter and weaver here. Though my spinning wheels have been pretty quiet lately I have done some silk spinning by drop spindle during my children's martial arts classes this month. I usually visit ravelry for ideas since my local spinning guild folded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniper Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 Rosemary in CO used to be a regular poster here. She has a fiber arts blog called Rosemary Knits, which has a bunch of handspinning info as well. The last post in her blog, which was quite a while ago, had an interesting rolag technique that may be up your alley. Very interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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