Tag Archives: Bamboo

Spinning Tech – Keeping a Steady Diameter

I learned many wonderful things in my class a few weeks ago at John C Campbell, but one of the most immediately useful was how to spin with a more-or-less consistent diameter. It’s very, very easy to spin thinner and … Continue reading

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Dream Fiber

I decided to look through my fiber stash for my next spinning project and see what caught my eye, now that I’ve finished the art batts. One of the fibers, a blend of merino, bamboo, and firestar, just called right … Continue reading

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Sueños de Bambú

Have you ever walked in a bamboo forest? Some are open and light, others are dense and shady. The stalks clatter gently in the wind. They smell grassy. On the island of Maui, there are several bamboo forests, and when … Continue reading

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