As you might have noticed, I talk about all things spinning (products, fibers, techniques, you name it!) on my blog and YouTube channel. With all this information out there, it can seem intimidating to get started spinning.
So, people often ask me how to get started if you are a beginner. Getting started doesn’t have to be that complicated or scary. That’s why I want to give you a very bare-bones breakdown of the basic things that you need to get started spinning.
I am going to share all my tips for getting started spinning, plus I'm really excited to partner with SkillShare, the sponsor for this post, to help you elevate your spinning education.Read More
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Canadian Production Wheel (CPW) — History, Spinning, and Long Draw
Have you ever wondered about the history of Canadian Production Wheels (CPWs)? Why were so many produced in Quebec during the late 1800s and early 1900s? I was inspired to do some research on CPWs after acquiring one myself.
The CPW is a beautiful historical spinning wheel and a real workhorse. I like to compare it to a draft horse and adoringly call my wheel Philippe after the draft horse in Beauty and the Beast.
Keep reading to learn all about the history, key features, and how to spin on a CPW.Read More
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Handspun Yarn for a Knitting Project and an Interview with Aroha Knits
When I saw photos of the cowl, I just knew it was a special piece. The Whiria Cowl was designed by the amazing Francoise, who is also the creator of Aroha Knits. I knew that I needed to dig deeper into the story behind this project, so I invited Francoise to chat with me about what this cowl means to her. Then I spun a specific yarn to knit this beautiful cowl.Read More
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I Dyed Handspun Yarn to Knit a Tank Top — Plus How to Fix a Dye Pot Disaster!
This is a project where I spun the wool, dyed the yarn, knit a top, and added glass beads to it. A garment made entirely from scratch! It was a bit of a challenge and I definitely suffered from some mid-project doubt, but it was such a great learning experience and I absolutely love the way that it turned out!Read More
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The Scotch Tension System – Is it Scottish?
I have had a question about the scotch tension system on my spinning wheels for a while now. Because it is often mentioned in the same context as Irish tension, I always wondered if scotch tension had something to do with Scotland like Scotch whisky...Read More
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Restoring a Vintage Ashford Traditional Spinning Wheel
I purchased a neglected vintage Ashford Traditional spinning wheel so that I could bring her back to her former glory. You can read more about how I came across this wheel, and some things I discovered about its past in my, “I Found a Vintage Ashford Traditional” post. Now it is time to get toRead More
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The Best Spinning Wheel for Spinning Art Yarn
Let's talk about important features that a spinning wheel should have if your goal is to spin bulky, textured art yarn. This is a list of my favorite wheels designed to spin the fluffiest of textured yarns.Read More
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The 5 Books that Taught Me How to Spin Yarn
There are so many excellent spinning books out there, it was hard for me to choose my favorites. But, as I started to narrow it down, I realized that my favorite beginner books were the books that taught me how to spin yarn! While several of these books are no longer in print, they are available in Kindle format, and of course you can always find them second hand if you are on the look out. So here they are, my top 5 books that taught me how to spin yarn.Read More
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The Spinning Wheel Shaped Object (SWSOs)
What is a spinning wheel shaped object and how can you spot one? These decorative spinning wheel shaped objects are floating around out there on sale sites enticing new spinners to make a disappointing mistake. Avoid making this mistake yourself by learning more about spinning wheel shaped objects.Read More
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Launching a Patreon!
I am so excited to announce the launch of my Patreon! Through Patreon, you can support the JillianEve channel and get access to even more awesome spinning content including bloopers, spinning vlogs, behind the scenes pictures, spinning graphics, printables, and even private spinning lessons with me! I don’t sell yarn or fiber because I haveRead More