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Dyed in the Wool: Tips & Tutorials for Adding Color to Your Fiber Projects

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Otto

There are plenty of tantalizing dyed fibers and batts available for today’s fiber artist, but the further you explore the world of breed-specific fibers, the more likely you are to find them in their natural, undyed state. While these natural … Continue reading →

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Where to Source Fleece & Fiber Without Leaving Your Home

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Otto

Many of our beloved fiber festivals and yarn shows have been canceled or rescheduled this year, but that doesn’t mean you have to go without beautiful fleece and fibers in your life! Although we are sad that we won’t be seeing … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Felted Pin Cushion from a Wool Batt

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Otto

Right now, we’re seeing a huge number of folks sewing face masks, both for personal use and to donate to those in need. Since every sewist needs a few good pin cushions, this month’s tutorial is a quick & simple … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Have Fun With Fiber at Home

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Otto

Are you staying home this spring? You might find yourself with more time on your hands than you’re used to – thankfully, as fiber lovers, we know what to do with it! Today, we round up 5 of our favorite … Continue reading →

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The 8 Wonders of Wool: Amazing Facts You Might Not Know

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Otto

As many of us are hunkering down for more time at home, we hope you have plenty of yarn and fiber to keep your hands busy. Today, we continue our exploration of the wonderful world of wool by sharing some amazing … Continue reading →

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Meet Our Makers: The Foldout Cat

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Otto

We’re pleased to present our first Meet our Makers feature for 2020! When we attend shows and fiber festivals, we almost always connect with a new maker who uses our products to create their wares. Last fall, we met Q from The Foldout Cat … Continue reading →

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Spring Cleaning Your Strauch Drum Carder

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Otto

Have you been bitten by the spring cleaning bug? As you tidy up, don’t forget about your drum carder! While our machines are designed to require little to no maintenance or adjustments over a lifetime of use, there are a … Continue reading →

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Evaluating Fleece & Fiber: A Beginner’s Guide

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Otto

Do you speak fiber? There are many words specific to evaluating, preparing and processing fiber – and if you are newer to the fiber arts scene, it might seem like a foreign language! Today, we’ll talk about what to look for … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Distaff Day & Breed-Specific Wools

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Otto

Earlier this month, we celebrated Distaff Day at Wild Skeins, our Local Yarn store here in Hickory, NC. A distaff is a long tool used in handspinning which keeps fibers from getting tangled and dates back to medieval times. Distaffs … Continue reading →

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Fibery Challenges for 2020

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Otto

Happy New Year! The fresh start of a new year is the perfect time to take stock, make plans and set goals for the year ahead. There are many ways to include crafting and fiber arts in your resolutions, and today we … Continue reading →

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