Spinning a Yarn at The Spinning Barn Hand Spinning Inspiration

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How relevant is crafting today?

2022-09-0916:39

In this episode I discuss the ways that crafts, and spinning in particular are relevant in our current troubling times. I hope that you find it inspiring and helpful.

Celebrating our Wool Heritage.

2021-10-0124:02

In this episode I chat about my feelings regarding the wool industry in the uk and celebrate the amazing properties of wool as a sustainable resource. I hope to inspire you to make the most of wool and find ways in which to incorporate it into our every day lives. Link to the crochet wedding dress page, A Dress of Many Threads. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1184823882003876

A summer of Love

2021-09-0624:06

This month I chat about the wonderful summer I have had specifically relating to how my love of hand spinning has so enriched my life, including my visit to spinning summer school. I hope that it inspires you and also reconfirms for you just how important our crafts are in terms of happiness and health Enjoy.

Cleaning a fleece using the suint fermentation method

2021-06-3021:30

In this episode we look at how to clean a fleece using the eco friendly method of suint fermentation. If you have never tried this or fancy having another go then I hope this helps. Enjoy.

Crafting Wellbeing. 5 ways that crafts supports our mental wellbeing.

2021-05-2417:42

In this episode I would like to discuss how crafting and spinning in particular is beneficial to our mental wellbeing. It has nurtured us through the most difficult of years and if you have not already I hope that this will help you to recognise those benefits to further inspire your love of spinning. You may find this link useful Mental Health UK - Forward Together (mentalhealth-uk.org) Best wishes Theresa

The Silk Road

2021-04-2722:02

In this episode we discuss a variety of silks and explore some hand spinning tips to help you produce some gorgeous, lustrous silk yarns.

One Coat is Never Enough. Double-Coated Fleece Considerations.

2021-03-1720:52

You are very welcome to share in all my news from my farm and the Spinning Barn. In this episode we discuss Double-Coated fleeces which will offer you so many spinning possibilities. I would love to hear your thoughts. Happy Spinning! Link to PLY magazine Double-Coated issue - https://simplecirc.com/shop/ply-magazine Link to the Spinning Barn Community Spinning Group - Community Spinning | The Spinning Barn

The Search for Consistency & Do We Really Need it?

2021-02-1819:36

Listen to some news from The Spinning Barn where we chat about the weather (well we are British!) and a new inspirational group called Community Spinning which is available on our website from the link below. The subject this month is about achieving consistency in our yarns - if that is what you choose to do. I hope you enjoy. Theresa x Link to the Community Spinning Group: Community Spinning | The Spinning Barn

Ramblings of a Shepherd & Inspirational Woolly Books.

2021-01-1723:37

In this my first episode of 2021 you will hear a chat about current goings-on at The Spinning Barn and our little farm. I also discuss two fabulous books which I hope will inspire you to try new ways of spinning or new fibres. I do hope that you enjoy it. Book Information: Patterns for North Ronaldsay and other 4 ply/fingering and aran Yarn - Author Elizabeth Lovick with Elly Doyle ISBN 978-9930614-8-6 51 Yarns to Spin Before you Cast Off.. Author Jacey Boggs Faulkner ISBN 978-0-9996693-0-3

PODCAST 4 A Historical Perspective on Hand Spinning & Other Crafts

2020-11-2729:11

In this episode you can hear a chat I had with Archeo Metalagist Giovanna Fregni about her work and hobbies and the importance of our crafts since pre-history and the importance to us still today. Interested in experimental archaeology or ancient metalworking? VisitGiovanna Fregni's website Ancient Tools and Crafts: Exploring Ancient Technology Through Experimental Archaeology. http://ancienttools.net/ Segdefors Archaeological Site - SHARP https://www.sharp.org.uk/

Episode 3 'This Sheep Needs a Bath!' A Simple Guide to Washing Fleece

2020-11-0121:35

In this episode we discuss a simple way of washing a sheep fleece. Plus a bit about my month here at The Spinning Barn.

Episode 1 Introducing The Spinning Barn Podcast Series

2020-10-0108:29

Welcome to my first podcast. Just to say Hi!

Episode 2 Woollen V Worsted Fibre Preparation and Spinning Techniques

2020-10-0110:46

In this episode you will hear an explanation of the two methods of fibre preparation and their spinning methods to help you choose the best fibre for each method which I hope will inspire you to try something new.

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Spinning a Yarn at The Spinning Barn Hand Spinning Inspiration