The Sheepspot Podcast offers quick, actionable tips that you can use right away to make better yarn, use that yarn in ways that delight you, or otherwise enrich your practice as a fiber artist by deepening your knowledge of spinning techniques or materials.
Episodes
Jun 6, 2025
Jun 6, 2025
19 min
In this episode, Sasha breaks down Breed School; what it is, where it came from, and details about the newest bring-your-own-fiber version of Breed School.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Why We (Really) Need Rare Sheep Breeds: The Case of American Jacobs
To join the live lesson, you do have to join Breed Study 101.
You can find the script for this episode HERE.
You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.
Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.
May 31, 2025
May 31, 2025
24 min
In this episode, Sasha talks about breeds of sheep that produce wonderfully useful and complex fleeces: the multi-coated breeds.
Mentioned in the episode:
- Episode 18, on washing fleece
You can find the script for this episode HERE.
You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.
Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.
Since these episodes are encores, you may occasionally hear Sasha mention links that are no longer available.
May 23, 2025
May 23, 2025
23 min
In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about the ‘Down’ breeds: the Southdown, the Suffolk, the Dorset Down, the Hampshire, the Oxford and the Shropshire.
Mentioned in this episode:
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In Sheep's Clothing: A Handspinner's Guide to Wool by Nola Fournier
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The Spinner's Book of Fleece by Beth Smith
You can find the script for this episode HERE.
You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.
Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.
Since these episodes are encores, you may occasionally hear Sasha mention links that are no longer available.
May 16, 2025
May 16, 2025
33 min
In this episode, Sasha talks about the longwools - breeds to look for, prep suggestions, and tips and tricks for spinning these fibers.
Mentioned in this episode:
You can find the script for this episode HERE.
You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.
Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.
Since these episodes are encores, you may occasionally hear Sasha mention links that are no longer available.
May 9, 2025
May 9, 2025
12 min
In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about one of her favorite wools, Rambouillet.
Mentioned in this episode:
You can find the script for this episode HERE.
You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.
Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.
Since these episodes are encores, you may occasionally hear Sasha mention links that are no longer available.
May 2, 2025
May 2, 2025
17 min
In this encore episode Sasha talks about different types of wool and their uses.
Mentioned in this episode:
- The Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook, by Deborah Robson and Carol Ekarius
- The Spinner's Book of Fleece, by Beth Smith
- Wool types cheat sheet - available inside The Flock
- Breed School
You can find the script for this episode HERE.
You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.
Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.
Since these episodes are encores, you may occasionally hear Sasha mention links that are no longer available.
Apr 25, 2025
Apr 25, 2025
11 min
In this episode, Sasha offers 5 tips for plying and finishing a big spin.
Mentioned in this episode:
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The Sheepspot Podcast:
You can find the script for this episode HERE.
You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.
Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.
Apr 18, 2025
Apr 18, 2025
10 min
In this episode Sasha dives into the essential strategies for staying motivated and consistent during your big spinning projects. Based on her own experiences, she knows how easy it is to lose focus when tackling something ambitious, so she shares her best tips to keep you spinning happily and efficiently.
Mentioned in this episode:
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Carson Demer - Knitting Comfortably: The Ergonomics of Hand Knitting.
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The Sheepspot Podcast:
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Instagram
You can find the script for this episode HERE.
You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.
Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.
Apr 11, 2025
Apr 11, 2025
14 min
In this episode Sasha dives into what it takes to set herself up for a successful spin of 16 ounces or more. Sampling is a crucial part of the process; by letting herself start with experimentation and play, she figures out how to achieve both a fun spin and one that results in a yarn that she loves.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Sheepspot Podcast:
Podcast Freebie inside The Flock:
You can find the script for this episode HERE.
You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.
Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.
Apr 7, 2025
Apr 7, 2025
7 min
This episode is the first in our series focusing on the "Using Your Handspun" pillar of skillful spinning. In this episode Sasha discusses two approaches on planning a big spin and she addresses the advantages and disadvantages to both.
You can find the script for this episode HERE.
You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.
Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.