Spinning a Yarn at The Spinning Barn Hand Spinning Inspiration Theresa George
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Hand Spinning Chat to Inspire
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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.
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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 -
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.
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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.
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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)
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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.