Name: Spin-off Magazine 1987-1988 Collection CD - 8 Issues
Brand: Interweave Press, LLC
Price: 24.99 USD
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Spin-off Magazine 1987-1988 Collection - CD 8 Issues

Enjoy all 8 issues of Spin-Off Magazine exactly as they were originally

printed in 1987 and 1988.

Spring 1987 In this issue you will get a look into natural dyes, natural colored cotton, and color blending, with a related scarf pattern. You will also learn about using and checking twist. Plus, learn more about the Cotswold sheep bread.

Summer 1987 Discover ways to adjust the bands on your wheel, have a look at machine knitting with handspun cotton, explore llama wool, and learn about warping and weaving with over spun yarns.

Fall 1987 Join Spin-Off as we explore the history and traditions of spinning from around the world. We take a look at where we've come as spinners and give helpful advice for beginning spinners. Plus get a look at qiviut fiber from the arctic.

Winter 1987 This issue is full of great advice, from plying a balanced yarn and creating variegated yarns to learning about the Navajo way of spinning to trouble shooting with your fl yer and bobbin.

Spring 1988 The advice keeps coming with this issue of Spin-Off . Learn about production dyeing with natural fi bers, have a look at traditional wool combing techniques, experience a felting revival, and learn to rug hook with your handspun.

Summer 1988 Discover new fi bers in this issue. Learn about Merino, have a look at Icelandic sheep, and discover some great silk blends. Plus, there are sections on dyeing and an informative article on plying.

Fall 1988 Spin-Off has a look at spinning wheels in this issue. Get the fi rst part of a discourse on spinning wheels and a brief history from Deb Robson and then see how other spinners have modifi ed their wheels for their specifi c needs.

Winter 1988 Discover the second part to a spinning wheel discourse, some facts and myths about felt, a look at Lincoln, and advice on labeling your handspun creations.

Discover the magazines as they were printed in 1987 and 1988 with a time-saving electronic index. You can also search each issue by keywords of your choosing such as: