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Useful Links, Sites & Publications for Fiber Enthusiasts
Here is a collection of links to help educate and entertain you.
Spin-Off Magazine
Published four times a year, Spin•Off magazine features articles about the ancient and thriving craft of spinning. Includes projects showing all the wonderful things you can make with handspun yarn.
Wild Fibers Magazine
In January 2004, the first issue of Wild Fibers rolled off the press packed with pictures, passion, and typos. In the years that followed, Wild Fibers has earned the reputation as the "National Geographic of fibers."
Petpals 4ever
We are a small business in Maryland catering to pet lovers in a very unique way. Having an abundance of hair from my Great Pyrenees prompted me to spin it and see what I could make with it. The results were amazing and a new business was born! I can handspin your pet's hair into yarn that can be made into a remembrance piece or a matching accessory. Please visit my website and contact me to learn what we can do with your pet.
Staci Perry's World
An informative knitters site. Visit her blog, links to her knitting patterns, as well as study techniques and tutorial videos.
Spin List Users Group
Welcome to the Spin-List, cyber-home to the international community of handspinners!
Breeds of Livestock
Learn about all types of fiber producing animals, as well as those that do not produce fiber. This site covers them all!
Wool Fiber Sizes
Here is an excellent compilation of animal fiber comparisons. The vast amount of information is divided among four tables:
Table 1. Fibre sizes for common sheep breeds sorted on size
Table 2. Fibre sizes for common sheep breeds sorted on sheep breed
Table 3. Fibre sizes for other fibre animals sorted on type
Table 4. Comparing two common methods of measuring thickness of wool fibre
Complete Textile Glossary
For all you techies out there, this Complete Textile Glossary, courtesy of Celanese Corp, 2001, has tons of definitions and illustrations to broaden your knowledge about the fiber world.
