 Wild Fibers Magazine
Wild Fibers Magazine is an exciting publication for fiber enthusiasts of all kinds. From raising cashmere goats to knitting with yak, Wild Fibers provides a comprehensive look at all levels of fiber production from around the world.
In stock now $6.95 each:
Fall 2007: Himalayan Sheep; Weaving for Peruvian Mummies
Summer 2007: Fiber animals in New Zealand & Kazakhstan
Spring 2007: Yak, Cashmere, Shearing in Big Sky Country
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Spindling: The Basics
by Amelia Carlson Garripoli
All you need to know to learn top-whorl spindling, and then some! Amelia Carlson Garripoli has organized what you need to know for good results and easy spinning. Topics range from choosing a good spindle, to how to get started, and what to do when your spindle's full. This is an excellent resource for new spindlers, and should be in the library of everyone who teaches. Extensive reference/resource list.
Spindling: The Basics $8.50
Perfect reference book for every hand spindler!
 Charkha Spinning
Tips & Techniques
Elaine Benfatto demonstrates the tips and tricks of charkha spinning on this DVD from Copper Moose (about 75 minutes). She uses her own Bosworth Book Charkha (as well as several other charkha types) in this program.
Elaine is well known for her charkha spinning and workshops.
Charkha Spinning Tips & Techniques DVD $35
 Spinning Cotton on the Charkha
Eileen Hallman's much-loved Charkha 101 and 201 classes are now available in video/DVD. This tutorial features 90 minutes of Eileen's clear, concise and easy to follow instruction for spinning on the book-size charkha.
Eileen, director of New World Textiles, is a well known instructor for charkha spinning workshops.
Spinning Cotton on the Charkha DVD $34.95
 Spindles Around the World
with Barbara Clorite
Enjoy Spindling around the world with Barbara Clorite! Barbara offers advanced spindle techniques for such ethnic spindles as Navajo, Russian, Turkish, Takli, Akha, and Balkan spindles. She also offers technical help for low and high whorl spindle designs, hook tweaking, whorl notching, winding cops, doffing (removing) yarn, plying and Andean Plying in addition to fiber management. There's even a chapter about making CD Spindles and spindle accessories from household items.
Barbara's workshops are always a great pleasure and success. Spend an hour with this experienced teacher and great spindler!
Spindles Around the World DVD $35
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