inkstained Posted July 7, 2009 (edited) Since I've found this site so helpful, I decided to try to be helpful as well. The following is a list of all the links I've found helpful, so far, in regards to spinning that can be found looking through the archives of this site. Some links are directly to post currently existing in the forums. Some are to off site websites. Some sites sell yarn, others have tutorials, but all have been really, really helpful to me as I think about attempting spinning. This list will grow and be helpfully organized as I can add to it. If anyone has any helpful links they would like to add to this list please post. The list to date so far: ~~~~~~~ Getting Started Spinning Links: Tutorials: http://www.artofspinning.com/tutorials.shtml Articles, Tutorials, helpful information: http://www.joyofhandspinning.com/ I can spin.com, nough said: http://www.ispindle.com/toc.htm Helpful links at: http://www.mullerslanefarm.com/spinning Spin-off Maginzine: http://www.interweave.com/ Where to buy as recommended by Crocheters of Crochetville: Email only contacts here and here: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=4382&page=3 http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=4382&page=5 Online Stores, Ebay, Etsy, etc: http://www.rhlindsaywool.com/index.htm http://www.woolyknobfibermill.com/ http://hyenacart.com/tinyladycooperative/ http://www.woolery.com/ http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5101775 http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=71825 http://www.paradisefibers.net/Oatmeal-Blue-Faced-Leicester-p/21267.htm http://www.pacificwoolandfiber.com/ http://www.yarnbarn-ks.com/ http://www.outbackfibers.com/ http://www.morrofleeceworks.com/ http://www.homesteadacres.com/ http://www.hobbylobby.com/ http://prairiefiber.homestead.com/index.html http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Oregon-Trail-Yarn-and-Books__W0QQ_armrsZ1 http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Copper-Moose-Fibers-and-Spinning__W0QQ_armrsZ1 http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Cotton-Confections-KnitTogether__W0QQ_nkwZwoolQ20rovingQQLHQ5fSellerWithStoreZ1QQLHQ5fTitleDescZ1QQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_ipgZQQ_sasiZ1 http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/jehovahjirehfarm_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_ipgZ25QQ_sopZ1 http://www.theblacklamb.ca/fibre.htm http://www.paradisefibers.net/Corriedale-Spinning-Fiber-s/138.htm http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=110802 http://www.icelandicsheepworld.com/fleeces.htm http://www.thesheepshedstudio.com/ Processing your fleece: Washing and Carding Washing fleece yourself: http://gfwsheep.com/washingwool/woolwashing.html http://www.icelandicsheepworld.com/washingfleece.htm http://www.fuzzygalore.biz/articles/wash_fleece.shtml Sending it away for processing: http://www.lambandwool.com/woolproc.htm#prices Make your own Drop Spindle and learning how to use it http://www.joyofhandspinning.com/make-dropspin.shtml http://www.diynetwork.com/videos/spinningyarn/5103.html Dying your yarn: Pictures of Kool-Aid Dying Results: http://www.thepiper.com/fiberart/koolaid/images/colorchart-max.jpg Good books, Articles, Etc Creating Projects with unspun rovings: http://www.dudleyspinner.com/createwithunspunroving.html Good article on Spinning: http://fiberlife.blogspot.com/2006/03/historical-spinning.html Good Books for Beginners: http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=25306 Information on Wool Breeds: http://www.apparelsearch.com/education_research_wool_sheep_breeds.htm Fiber Festivals Alaphebetical by State: Maryland: http://www.sheepandwool.org/ Spinning Guilds Alapha by State: http://www.interweave.com/spin/resources/spinning_guilds/ http://www.camillavalleyfarm.com/other/weavingguilds.htm#usa http://www.fibreartsonline.com/fac/weaving/assnGeo.htm#California New Jersey: http://www.northcountryspinners.org/index.htm Creating projects with your homespun yarn: Free Crochet Patterns: www.crochetpatterncentral.com, Crochetville.com Free Knitting Patterns: www.knittingpatterncentral.com Both: www.lionbrand.com (I'm afraid thats all I have for now, but will keep adding links as I find them or as suggested by anyone on this thread) Edited July 9, 2009 by inkstained Adding more links Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MullersLaneFarm Posted July 8, 2009 Another fiber source (mill ends from Brown Sheep) http://www.thesheepshedstudio.com/ Thanks for including me in helpful links. That was sweet! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
inkstained Posted July 8, 2009 *smiles* It's no problem really. You were the first person to post something helpful on my first thread and what I've seen on the spinning board so far, you are always there to help. So it is not I who is sweet, but thee. Thank you for all your help. And thank you to anyone here on this board who has help us new spinners or people who are thinking about spinning but don't no where to start. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MullersLaneFarm Posted July 9, 2009 Interweave Press: http://www.interweave.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
inkstained Posted July 9, 2009 Added three links to lists of Spinning Guilds by State! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tia Posted August 20, 2009 Another fiber source (mill ends from Brown Sheep) http://www.thesheepshedstudio.com/ Thanks for including me in helpful links. That was sweet! Can those who have order these mill ends tell me please how they liked the fiber....was it next-to-the-skin soft? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MullersLaneFarm Posted August 21, 2009 Tia, It depends on what you get. These are mill ends from the Brown Sheep mill which makes wonderful yarns. If you're unsure about any of it, contact Carol Lee and ask her opinion Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tia Posted August 27, 2009 Thanks, who is Carol Lee? I guess I'll just have to try them and see what comes. If something is really scratchy I'll just make a rug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MullersLaneFarm Posted August 31, 2009 Carol & Carl Lee are the couple that runs http://www.thesheepshedstudio.com/ for the past 38 years. Carol loves to chat about all things fiber! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tia Posted August 31, 2009 Thanks! Carol & Carl Lee are the couple that runs http://www.thesheepshedstudio.com/ for the past 38 years. Carol loves to chat about all things fiber! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mandymae Posted July 21, 2010 I'm planning on making my first venture into spinning, and all of the links that everyone has posted in this thread (and in other threads in this section) have all been super helpful! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darah Posted September 11, 2010 Another Etsy seller - love her stuff http://www.etsy.com/shop/SarasTextureCrafts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
way2gomom Posted May 17, 2011 Thanks for this information! Exactly what the hubby and I were looking for! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mellie Posted September 29, 2011 Wow, thanks for this list. I am a very new spinner, and trying to figure the thing out has been a challenge. The tutorials will be especially helpful! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites