Monthly Archives: April 2016

PlyAway 2016

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Otto

We recently returned from PlyAway Spinning Retreat held at the Crown Westin in Kansas City, MO. We had a wonderful time demonstrating our tools and talking with all who attended. For those who could not make it here’s a photo … Continue reading →

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Using Natural Dye on Your Batts!

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Otto

Dyeing fiber and fabric without using commercially-made chemicals has become quite a trending topic. There are lots of tutorials and suggestions for dyeing your fleece and fiber at home using items commonly found in your kitchen: fruit, vegetables, coffee and … Continue reading →

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Mad Batt’r Drum Carder – New Size!

Posted on April 1, 2016 by admin

Back in 2010, we had many requests and suggestions for an “art carder”. Something that would serve a purpose for those fiber enthusiasts who wanted to add a lot of texture in their batts. Thus, the Mad Batt’r was born! … Continue reading →

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