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3 Ways to Use a Fiber Diz

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Otto

A diz is a small tool used to make roving and combed top, or prepared fiber for handspinning. Dizzes have 1-3 holes in the center and come in many shapes and sizes (we sell our own button dizzes here on … Continue reading →

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How to Maximize Your Next Drum Carding Session [FREE PRINTABLE]

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Otto

Whether you’ve just gotten a big bag of fleece or need to stock your shop or fiber bin with beautiful batts, your perfect day of drum carding requires just a bit of planning to ensure maximum efficiency. Today, we share … Continue reading →

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Worsted vs. Woolen Yarns: A Quick Guide for Handspinners

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Otto

Do you know what kind of yarn you’re spinning? Handspun yarns (as well as commercially-spun yarns!) can be classified as worsted or woolen, which refers to the fiber preparation and how they were spun, rather than the yarn weight or … Continue reading →

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Summer Batt Experiment: Can You Card Flax Fiber?

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Otto

While we firmly believe that wool is a year-round fiber (if you don’t believe us, just check out these amazing wool facts shared by Terri Laura & Julie Dennison), summer is a great time to explore non-wool fibers that you … Continue reading →

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Which Strauch Drum Carder is Right For You?

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Otto

Choosing a drum carder is a big decision, but not all carders can handle everything you need it to do (and more!). We believe that preparing fibers for spinning and felting projects should be an enjoyable task – not just something you … 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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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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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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How to Wet Felt Coasters from Carded Batts

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Otto

Wet felting is a technique that uses friction to blend together wool fibers into a solid sheet. Today, we’ll show you how to felt batts straight from your drum carder into a thick sheet of felt that you can cut … Continue reading →

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Staple Length: A Quick Guide for Fiber Artists

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Otto

The term staple length is frequently used when talking about fleece and fiber, but have you ever wondered why staple length matters and how it affects your choice of tools and techniques in a given project? In this post, we’ll … Continue reading →

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