The Sheepspot Podcast

Episode 138 | SpinDoctor Flashback: Sasha and Jillian at Madrona 2012

In this episode from 2012, Sasha and Jillian Moreno report from their shared hotel room at the Madrona Winter Fiber Arts Festival (now the Red Alder Fiber Arts Retreat). Hilarity ensues. 

Apologies for the intermittent audio issues!

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.

Episode 137 | SpinDoctor Flashback: Talking Color with Deb Menz

In this episode from 2011, Sasha interviews colorist extraordinaire Deb Menz. Deb is the author of Color in Spinning, which is sadly out of print. It's an amazing book, and if you ever find a used copy of it, snatch it up. 

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.

Episode 136 | SpinDoctor Flashback: Maryland Sheep and Wool 2011

In this episode from 2011, Sasha tells you all about a field trip to the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival. 

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.

 

 

Episode 135 | SpinDoctor Flashback: An Interview with Deb Robson

In this episode from 2010, Sasha interviews Deb Robson about the process of creating her magnum opus, The Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook.

Mentioned in this episode:

Deb Robson; The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook

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.

Episode 134 | SpinDoctor Flashback: Reporting from Rhinebeck 2010

In this episode from 2010, Sasha talks about the insane buying spree that was her one and only trip to Rhinebeck.

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.

Episode 133 | SpinDoctor Flashback: Buying Fleece with Beth Smith

In this episode, from 2010, Sasha interviews Beth Smith about buying fleeces. 

Mentioned in this episode: 

Beth Smith: The Spinner's Book of 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 classes or offers that are no longer available.

Episode 132: Working With Value

In this episode, Sasha talks about the importance of value as it relates to color.

Mentioned in this episode: 

Deb Menz: Color Works

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. 

Episode 131: Learning to See Hue

In this episode, Sasha explores the difference between "blue" and "blue-green" and the relationship between different hues. 

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.

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Click here to see the images of the hues. 

Episode 130: The Continuum of Blendiness: Color Management Basics

In this episode, Sasha explains the "continuum of blendiness," a rubric for understanding different ways to control optical mixing.

Mentioned in the episode:

• Episode 101: Combination Drafting vs. Combination Spinning

• Debbie Held: Best Practices in Fractal Spinning

• Podcast Freebie: Click here to download

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. 

 

Episode 129: Color in Spinning: Understanding Optical Mixing

In this episode, Sasha explains optical mixing.

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.