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
Jul 7, 2018
Jul 7, 2018
32 min
In this episode, Sasha talks about all the ways that breed study can make you a more knowledgeable, confident, and versatile spinner
Jun 29, 2018
Jun 29, 2018
14 min
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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Jun 23, 2018
Jun 23, 2018
17 min
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!
Jun 15, 2018
Jun 15, 2018
31 min
In this episode, Sasha talks about the longwools - breeds to look for, prep suggestions, and tips and tricks for spinning these fibers.
Jun 8, 2018
Jun 8, 2018
23 min
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.
Jun 1, 2018
Jun 1, 2018
22 min
Mentioned in this episode:
Episode 2 of the Sheepspot Podcast, on wool types
May 25, 2018
May 25, 2018
26 min
May 18, 2018
May 18, 2018
22 min
May 11, 2018
May 11, 2018
21 min
May 5, 2018