From marmalade making to crochet, many traditional forms of craft and cooking are having a resurgence, not least the art of spinning wool. After nearly 50 years of spinning and chatting, the Hamilton ...

Yarn spinning dynamics and fibre arrangement form the cornerstone of modern textile engineering, underpinning both the quality of yarn and its performance in downstream manufacturing. An understanding ...

The Montana Wool Growers Association has been a long-time exhibitor of the MATE Show. The purpose of their booth is to talk to show attendees about the work and purpose of the organization as well as ...

Learn how to spin yarn by hand and get quality drop spindle instructions. Start using this tool that’s hardly changed since the Stone Age. I taught myself to spin when I was about 13 years old, using ...

This workshop is open to attendees of the 61st International Congress on Medieval Studies who sign up during registration. The study of medieval textile labor highlights intimate connections between ...

The Ashford spinning wheel is a relatively recent addition at Eileen Douglas's Benambra house and its whisper is only occasionally interrupted by the pop of the 100-year-old slow combustion stove in ...