Blog Archives

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 →

Posted in Fiber, Strauch Artists | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Fixing “Failed” Fiber

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Otto

It happens: the fiber that dyed didn’t come out exactly how you planned, or perhaps your online purchase has some “surprises” hiding within the braid. Even if the fiber in question is full of colors that seem to go well with each … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiber, Strauch Products | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

4 Ways to Fix a Busted Stash

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Otto

Often we go through our stash at the end of the year and try to “stash-down,” using as much spinning fiber as we can before the new year. Then at a certain point, the horrifying realization sets in: I have nothing … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiber | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Walking in a Wooly Wonderland

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Otto

Last November we brought you three fun and easy projects to make with wool roving, and we decided that we’d like to continue that holiday tradition with this post. With our button diz and any of our drum carders, you … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiber | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

5 Drum Carder Videos You Need to Watch

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Otto

You may have noticed that we have been posting more videos recently, but did you know that we have a whole YouTube channel devoted to our products and how to use them? In this blog post we will share 5 videos … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiber, Strauch Products | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Time Management During Spinzilla

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Otto

During Spinzilla, it can be easy to think that time is getting away from you. With only 7 days to spin as much yarn as you possibly can, it can feel daunting to get everything done. Here are 6 tips … Continue reading →

Posted in Fiber, Spinzilla | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Staff Highlight: Liz Ackermann

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Otto

Today we’re featuring one of our staff, Liz Ackermann. Liz has worked for Strauch Fiber Equipment for more than 10 years assembling drum carders, ball winders, and swifts. In her spare time, she enjoys weaving, spinning, knitting and whatever other … Continue reading →

Posted in About Strauch, Strauch Artists | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

SAFF 2015

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Otto

We had another great show with Earth Guild at the Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair (SAFF) last month. If you haven’t been SAFF is fiber filled event in Fletcher, North Carolina with classes, animals, and lots of wonderful vendors. Today we’re … Continue reading →

Posted in Shows | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Getting Ready for Maryland Sheep & Wool!

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Otto

Maryland Sheep & Wool is our largest show, with a total of NINE dealers that stock our products: Carolina Homespun: Main bldg C24 Earth Guild: Main C8 Stony Mountain: Barn 6 space 10 Misty Mountain: Outside S4 Mannings: Main C27 … Continue reading →

Posted in About Strauch | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Behind the Scenes at the Strauch Workshop

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Otto

Welcome to the Strauch Fiber Equipment Blog! To start off our blog we thought we’d write about the early days of our workshops here in New Castle, Virginia. Strauch Fiber Equipment started building its workshop in Spring of 1999. The … Continue reading →

Posted in About Strauch | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment