How relevant is crafting today?
In this episode I discuss the ways that crafts, and spinning in particular are relevant in our current troubling times. I hope that you find it inspiring and helpful.
9 Sep 202216min
Celebrating our Wool Heritage.
In this episode I chat about my feelings regarding the wool industry in the uk and celebrate the amazing properties of wool as a sustainable resource. I hope to inspire you to make the most of wool an...
1 Okt 202124min
A summer of Love
This month I chat about the wonderful summer I have had specifically relating to how my love of hand spinning has so enriched my life, including my visit to spinning summer school. I hope that it insp...
6 Sep 202124min
Cleaning a fleece using the suint fermentation method
In this episode we look at how to clean a fleece using the eco friendly method of suint fermentation. If you have never tried this or fancy having another go then I hope this helps. Enjoy.
30 Juni 202121min
The Silk Road
In this episode we discuss a variety of silks and explore some hand spinning tips to help you produce some gorgeous, lustrous silk yarns.
27 Apr 202122min
One Coat is Never Enough. Double-Coated Fleece Considerations.
You are very welcome to share in all my news from my farm and the Spinning Barn. In this episode we discuss Double-Coated fleeces which will offer you so many spinning possibilities. I would love to h...
17 Mars 202120min
The Search for Consistency & Do We Really Need it?
Listen to some news from The Spinning Barn where we chat about the weather (well we are British!) and a new inspirational group called Community Spinning which is available on our website from the lin...
18 Feb 202119min
