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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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6 Ways to Prep for the Tour de Fleece

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Otto

Each July, spinners around the globe take part in the Tour de Fleece, a spin-along that challenges participants to spin every day that the athletes in the Tour de France ride. This is a fun way to practice your spinning skills and … Continue reading →

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Color Inspiration: Wheat Fields Batt

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Otto

Signs of the seasonal shift are starting to pop up and the first official day of fall will be here before you know it! We often think of the autumn harvest, but did you know that winter wheat is actually planted this time … Continue reading →

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Drum Carding Tip: Make a Fiber Sandwich

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Otto

Fluffy, slippery, short and very fine fibers can get stuck in the teeth of the licker-in and drum carding cloth when processing them  all on their own, requiring meticulous cleanup with the doffer brush before moving on to your next project.  You have probably experienced this issue … Continue reading →

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Meet Our Makers: Colorful Flock

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Otto

Last month, we attended the Fibernate festival in Falls Church, VA (click here to see where we’ll be next!). Here’s Otto hard at work in our booth: It was a delight to meet so many passionate fiber folk at this event … Continue reading →

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How to Blend a Winter Inspired Batt

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Otto

Winter is here, and we’re closing out our 2017 series of seasonal batt projects with this project inspired by a familiar winter sight: icicles. You can find our previous project tutorials by clicking here. Here’s what you’ll need: A Strauch Drum Carder (we used … Continue reading →

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Free Printables to Keep Track of Your Fiber Prep & Spinning

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Otto

Have you ever wanted to keep better track of your fiber prep and handspinning projects? It’s never too late to turn over a new leaf, and we have two new printable PDFs to help you keep track of the details … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Fibers and How to Blend Them: Your Guide to Art Batt Additives

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Otto

Art batts are fun to make, and the magical yarns they create are one of a kind. In this post, we’ll introduce you to a few add ins, and how to best integrate them into your batts. Fiber and Yarn … Continue reading →

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How to Blend a Candy Corn Batt

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Otto

A Halloween favorite, candy corn has been an iconic October snack for decades. In this post, we’re sharing a sweet tutorial with you so that you can make your very own candy corn batt for spinning this fall! Supplies: Strauch Drum … Continue reading →

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Fiber Artist Feature: Nicole Frost – Frostyarn

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Otto

This industry is filled with amazing and talented artists from all different backgrounds, and it’s always inspiring to get to know them better. This week, we have Nicole Frost, fiber artist behind Frostyarn, and avid user of Strauch Drum Carders. … Continue reading →

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