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
Saturday Jul 07, 2018
Saturday Jul 07, 2018
In this episode, Sasha talks about all the ways that breed study can make you a more knowledgeable, confident, and versatile spinner
Friday Jun 29, 2018
Friday Jun 29, 2018
On this week’s podcast, Sasha shares her best fleece-sale strategies.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Sheepspot Podcast, episode 17 (buying fleeces)
The Sheepspot Podcast, episode 18 (washing fleeces)
Comforter bags from Cleaner’s Supply
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Saturday Jun 23, 2018
Saturday Jun 23, 2018
On this week’s podcast, we talk Perendale!
Mentioned in the episode:
The Sheepspot Podcast episode 29 (Meet the longwools)
The Sheepspot Podcast episode 28 (Why rare breeds matter)
The Knitted Bear Company
Ramparts Farm and Wool Mill
Tell Sasha which breeds you’ve spun: http://bit.ly/sheepbreedsurvey
The Sheepspot Podcast episode 18 (on washing fleece)
Don’t forget to share your spinning on Instagram with the hashtag #sheepspotspinningcheckin!
Friday Jun 15, 2018
Friday Jun 15, 2018
In this episode, Sasha talks about the longwools - breeds to look for, prep suggestions, and tips and tricks for spinning these fibers.
Friday Jun 08, 2018
Friday Jun 08, 2018
In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about why rare sheep breeds—and rare breeds of other livestock—are so important (and not just to spinners). This episode is about what's threatening genetic diversity in these animals, and why it matters.
Friday Jun 01, 2018
Friday Jun 01, 2018
Mentioned in this episode:
Episode 2 of the Sheepspot Podcast, on wool types
Friday May 25, 2018
Friday May 25, 2018
Friday May 18, 2018
Friday May 18, 2018
Friday May 11, 2018
Friday May 11, 2018
Saturday May 05, 2018
Saturday May 05, 2018
In this episode, Sasha talks about her spinning wheels—past and present.