The causes of pilling and some tips on how to spin yarns that will not pill.

The Spinning Police: who they are and how to deal with them.

Why this simple tool belongs in every spinner's toolkit.

Using the McMorran Yarn Balance to determine the yardage of your hand spun yarns.

The various ways in which bamboo fibers are obtained and some tips on spinning bamboo.

The differences between roving, sliver and top.

Are those beautiful hand painted rovings you bought spinning up to be muddy looking and drab? Keep the colors looking brilliant with this simple technique.

Some different ways to spin boucle yarns.

Love textured yarns? Try spinning a boucle.

If you're like I am, then you have a stash of small bits and pieces of fleece and yarn. It's too nice to just throw it out, but what can it possibly be used for?