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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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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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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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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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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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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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