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INTRO to Carding Moods - Colorways with Ashley Martineau

INTRO to Carding Moods - Colorways with Ashley Martineau

Welcome to Carding Landscapes! In this intuitive lesson series we will be using abstract concepts of the colors of moods and emotions for carding colorways using painterly methods and concepts...
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Serendipity SAORI Studio in New York

Serendipity SAORI Studio in New York

I have been wanting to design a SAORI website ever since I started weaving, and was thrilled when Karen contacted me to inquire about redesigning her website for her SAORI...
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WORTHY - a SAORI tapestry

WORTHY - a SAORI tapestry

This is the second tapestry I wove using freeform SAORI methods and my handspun yarn. I spun the yarn with my 4 year old daughter and wove it into a tapestry to memorialize this chapter of my life as a mom of three young children.
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GENESIS - a SAORI tapestry

GENESIS - a SAORI tapestry

This is the first tapestry I wove using freeform SAORI methods and my own handspun yarn. It is an interpretation of Genesis 1. It represents the first week of creation from a literal point of view. 
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EXISTENCE - a SAORI tapestry

EXISTENCE - a SAORI tapestry

This is the third tapestry I wove using SAORI methods and my own handspun yarn. It tells the story of the fossil record, global extinction event, ice ages, modern earth, and the future of the planet (destruction by heat).
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Quiz: Which SpinOlution Wheel is Right for You? (Over $1000)

Quiz: Which SpinOlution Wheel is Right for You? (Over $1000)

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Quiz: Which SpinOlution Wheel is Right for You? (Under $1000)

Quiz: Which SpinOlution Wheel is Right for You? (Under $1000)

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My Local Wool Article in Spin Off (Spring 2019)

My Local Wool Article in Spin Off (Spring 2019)

Super excited to have an article in Spin Off this season, turn to pages 20-22 to read about My Local Wool - the makers resource for finding wool near you...
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My Favorite Tools & Resources (FAQ)

My Favorite Tools & Resources (FAQ)

A list of my favorite wheels, fibers, suppliers, and makers in the community!
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How to Price Handspun Yarn (FAQ)

How to Price Handspun Yarn (FAQ)

Pricing handspun yarn is a difficult and often debated topic. We will approach this question from the perspective of two art yarn spinners who price their yarns to be as...
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Choosing A Spinning Wheel (FAQ)

Choosing A Spinning Wheel (FAQ)

Choosing a spinning wheel is like choosing a wedding dress; with so many wheels from manufacturers all over the world, it takes time and research to decide what is the...
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My Worst Weaving Mistakes (FAQ)

My Worst Weaving Mistakes (FAQ)

I spent 4 weeks in December & January with my Ashford Sample-It Rigid Heddle Loom experimenting with a huge collection of yarns and scraps from my stash.  I wanted to learn, hands...
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Substituting Handspun in Patterns (FAQ)

Substituting Handspun in Patterns (FAQ)

Back when Dayna and I were discussing how to display art yarns used in patterns, I made lists and lists of "methods" in a composition book for pattern ideas. I...
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Wheels Designed for Art Yarns (FAQ)

Wheels Designed for Art Yarns (FAQ)

Here is a list of spinning wheel makes & models that have bobbins and orifices ideal for spinning freeform art yarn...
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Why I Enjoy Spinning Yarn (FAQ)

Why I Enjoy Spinning Yarn (FAQ)

The reason I started spinning yarn was because I wanted to create my own textiles for art, function, and perhaps...
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Ideal Ratios & Flyer Styles for Art Yarn (FAQ)

Ideal Ratios & Flyer Styles for Art Yarn (FAQ)

Some spinners might prefer a ratio lower than 1:4, but I find 1:4 just fine for the yarns I prefer to spin. It probably depends on what you're accustomed to. Since I spent 10 years on 1:4, I find 1:1 too slow for...
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Copy-catting in Fiber Arts (FAQ)

Copy-catting in Fiber Arts (FAQ)

Always think that in any area of the arts, you get maybe ten percent of people who are creative, original... and the rest are generally following on, copying...
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Pricing Handmade Goods (Craftsy Blog)

Pricing Handmade Goods (Craftsy Blog)

Many artisans are overwhelmed when it comes to pricing their handiwork. How do you put a price on all the time and effort that goes into the creative process?
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