In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about why rare sheep breeds—and rare breeds of other livestock—are so important (and not just to spinners). This episode is about what's threatening genetic diversity in these animals, and why it matters.
Mentioned in this episode: Cabin Boy Knits SpinDoctor Episode 2 of the Sheepspot Podcast , on wool types Rare breed survival trust Livestock Conservancy Brene Brown website The Sheepspot Fiber Club...
Mentioned in this episode: Michael Pollan, In Defense of Food Gregg D. Jacobs, Say Good Night to Insomnia Simple Habit meditation app 7 Health Reasons to Take Up Knitting Should you knit?...
Mentioned in this episode: The Prince Edward County Fiber Festival Sheepspot on Instagram
Mentioned in this episode: Will Taylor/Judith MacKenzie Lazy Kate Tyvek Wristbands...
In this episode, Sasha talks about her spinning wheels—past and present.
Mentioned in this episode: DIY Twist Angle Gauge Online Classes at Sheepspot Episode 4: Woolen/Worsted McMorran Yarn Balance from The Woolery Ravelry's Standard Yarn Weights Additional resources: Jillian Moreno, " A Spinner's Compass ," Knitty 47 (Spring/Summer 2014). Jillian Moreno, "The Gist of Grist," Ply (Summer 2014; the twist issue). Michele Boyd, "Twist Angle," Ply (Summer 2014; the twist issue). Rachel Smith, " Grist: It is Kind of Really Important ," Welford Purls blog....
In this episode of the podcast, Sasha gives you six ways to stop spinning your default yarn over and over. Download the resource guide for a list of books and video classes to help get you out of your spinning rut and back into your spinning groove!
In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about how the way we think about spinning affects how easily we become better spinners. Mentioned in this episode: Bust Your Spinning Ruts , an online class from Sheepspot coming in early May Mindset: The New Psychology of Success , by Carol Dweck
In this episode of the podcast, Sasha tells all about her trip to PlyAway, including that weird day when she was accused of shacking up with someone with (almost) the same name as hers. Mentioned in this episode: Online classes from Sheepspot ! Jack Stack's
Mentioned in this episode: " Washing & Spinning Cormo Locks and Other Fine Wools" by Beth Smith Judith Mackenzie’s Interweave DVD, Three Bags Full Mesh Lingerie Bags Cleaner's Supply Comforter Bags Unicorn Power Scour, at Amazon or directly from Unicorn Mesh Sweater Drying Rack The Sheepspot Fleece Club...
Mentioned in this episode: Sheepspot Podcast Episode 2 and Episode 6 Sheepspot Fleece Club
Mentioned in this episode: The Meathead Hat pattern by Larissa Brown
Mentioned in this episode: The Sheepspot Fiber Club The Sheepspot Community Facebook Page
In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about how to assemble a spinning toolkit that you can hang right from your wheel. Mentioned in this episode: Felted Spinning Wheel Bag pattern Oil pen E mbroidery scissors Wraps per inch tools Rosie’s Precise Control Card...
Mentioned in this episode: Obenauf’s Heavy Duty LP "Know Your Wheel" Interweave DVD
Mentioned in this episode: 6 inch bobbins from Schacht Bobbin winder from Louet Bobbin winder from Schacht Handcrafted Maple Weavers' Shuttle Bobbin Winder DIY bobbin winder Rachel Smith's video on winding bobbins The Sheepspot Newsletter...
Mentioned in this episode: Sarah Anderson's DIY Lazy Kate The Sheepspot Podcast Episode 10 Subscribe to The Sheepspot Newsletter
Mentioned in this episode: Spinning Consistent Singles Workshop at The Sheepspot Studio
In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about one of her favorite wools, Rambouillet. Mentioned in this episode: Rambouillet at Sheepspot
Mentioned in this episode: Episode 2 of the Sheepspot Podcast Tuille Sausages Episode 4 of the Sheepspot Podcast Sasha on Instagram
In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about what's involved in getting a fiber club shipment ready to go out to members. Mentioned in this episode: The Sheepspot Fiber Club
Mentioned in this episode: Judith Mackenzie, Three Bags Full Kate Larson, The Practical Spinner’s Guide: Wool Beth Smith, The Spinner’s Book of Fleece Ashford flick carder Schacht fine wool cards Clemes and Clemes wool cards Blue Mountain Handcrafts two pitch hand combs Valkyrie superfine hand combs Louet mini-combs Esther Rogers, Fiber Preparation for Spinning Beth Smith’s handcarding video for Schacht The Sheepspot Fleece Club...
In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about whether our creative projects find us, or we find them. Mentioned in this episode: How to Survive the End of the World, "Let the Ancestors Speak" Elizabeth Gilbert's TED Talk ; the part of I mention in the podcast is at 10:11....
In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about woolen and worsted yarns, how to spin yarns in either style, and when you might choose a woolen yarn over a worsted one and vice versa. Additional resources on the woolen-worsted continuum: Jacey Boggs Faulkner's Craftsy class, From Woolen to Worsted Judith MacKenzie's dvd/video download, The Spinner's Toolbox Abby Franquemont's video download, Drafting: The Long and the Short of It Download your free worsted/woolen cheat sheet at http://www.shee...
Sasha reviews her new spinning wheel.
Mentioned in this episode: The Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook , by Deborah Robson and Carol Ekarius The Spinner's Book of Fleece , by Beth Smith To download your wool types cheat sheet, go to www.sheepspot.com/podcast/episode2.
A quick introduction to The Sheepspot Podcast.
