Monthly Archives: January 2020

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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