Spinning a Yarn at The Spinning Barn Hand Spinning Inspiration

Theresa George
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Hand Spinning Chat to Inspire

  1. 09/09/2022

    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.

    17 min
  2. Celebrating our Wool Heritage.

    10/01/2021

    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 and find ways in which to incorporate it into our every day lives.  Link to the crochet wedding dress page, A Dress of Many Threads. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1184823882003876

    24 min

  3. 09/06/2021

    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 inspires you and also reconfirms for you just how important our crafts are in terms of happiness and health Enjoy.

    24 min
  4. Cleaning a fleece using the suint fermentation method

    06/30/2021

    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.

    22 min
  5. Crafting Wellbeing. 5 ways that crafts supports our mental wellbeing.

    05/24/2021

    Crafting Wellbeing. 5 ways that crafts supports our mental wellbeing.

    In this episode I would like to discuss how crafting and spinning in particular is beneficial to our mental wellbeing. It has nurtured us through the most difficult of years and if you have not already I hope that this will help you to recognise those benefits to further inspire your love of spinning.  You may find this link useful     Mental Health UK - Forward Together (mentalhealth-uk.org) Best wishes Theresa

    18 min
  6. The Silk Road

    04/27/2021

    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.

    22 min
  7. One Coat is Never Enough. Double-Coated Fleece Considerations.

    03/17/2021

    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 hear your thoughts. Happy Spinning! Link to PLY magazine Double-Coated issue -  https://simplecirc.com/shop/ply-magazine Link to the Spinning Barn Community Spinning Group - Community Spinning | The Spinning Barn

    21 min
  8. The Search for Consistency & Do We Really Need it?

    02/18/2021

    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 link below. The subject this month is about achieving consistency in our yarns - if that is what you choose to do. I hope you enjoy.  Theresa x Link to the Community Spinning Group:  Community Spinning | The Spinning Barn

    20 min
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