
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

Jan 3, 2025
Jan 3, 2025
25 min
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.

Dec 27, 2024
Dec 27, 2024
25 min
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.

Dec 20, 2024
Dec 20, 2024
34 min
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.

Dec 13, 2024
Dec 13, 2024
11 min
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.

Dec 6, 2024
Dec 6, 2024
31 min
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.

Nov 29, 2024
Nov 29, 2024
14 min
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.

Nov 25, 2024
Nov 25, 2024
11 min
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.
Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.

Nov 15, 2024
Nov 15, 2024
17 min
In this episode, Sasha explains the "continuum of blendiness," a rubric for understanding different ways to control optical mixing.
Mentioned in the episode:
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Debbie Held: Best Practices in Fractal Spinning
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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.

Nov 11, 2024
Nov 11, 2024
12 min
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.

Nov 1, 2024
Nov 1, 2024
20 min
In this episode, Sasha talks about her color journey and how she went from being massively color challenged to becoming a dyer.
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.
