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The History of Spinning
Our theme this issue is history. To this end, we cover more than a few fascinating topics understanding our own desire to spin by looking at the spinning of our ancestors, imagining what it meant to spin cotton sewing thread in a time of need, understanding the spinning tools that were simultaneously a result and a cause of the Industrial Revolution, and learning how setting up a warp-weighted loom can make history real for people of all ages.
You will learn how twist affects the finished fabric in weaving and a spindle spinning technique used by the Blackfoot people. There is a special section on the ancient technique of sprang that will teach you the basics as well as why this netting technique works better with high-twist yarns making handspun the perfect yarn for sprang.
FEATURES
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Spindle Spinners of the Postcard Golden Age A Link to Spinners Past Behind the Scenes: The Spinning Wheel Sleuth: A conversation with Florence Feldman-Wood The Transformation of the Spinning Industry Restoring the Jane Austen House Museum Spinning Wheel: A John Planta spinning wheel Louie Garcia: Preserving cotton traditions The Grandfather's Kilt Project Handspun Sprang Gallery George Washington's Silk Sprang Sash Handspun Lace for a Prince The Mothers' and Daughters' Club: Plainfield, New Hampshire, 1897-1970 |
HOW-TO
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Twist in Weaving: An excerpt from Spin to Weave by Sara Lamb Blackfoot Spinning Sewing Thread in a Pinch The Warp-Weighted Loom |
PROJECTS
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Making an Officer's Sprang Sash by Carol James Hyde Park Stole Royal Baby Beanies Seasons Collars |
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