Crimp. We all know what it is but where does it come from and why do some breeds of sheep have highly crimped fleeces while others have only a small amount of crimp?

Spinners have a tendency to accumulate fibers. Some have small stashes, some have stashes of epic proportions but we all have the same problem - where, oh where do we put it?

Ah...summer! But it's too hot to spin wool! Here's a cool summer fiber blend for spinning on those lazy summer days.

Blend flax with silk? Sure, why not?

Traditional linsey-woolsey is cloth woven with a linen warp and woolen weft. But there is no reason why you can't spin a linsey-woolsey yarn.

How to spin cotton directly from the seed.

A knowledge of yarn sizes makes a great starting point for using your stash of handspun yarns. Here's what you need to know to determine if your yarn will work for the project you have in mind.

Shearing day! A brief description of what it takes to organize shearing day for a small flock.

Some ideas for creating a personal Spinning Notebook.

Setting the tension on your spinning wheel.