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Below are links to my tutorial pages.  If you have any additional questions (or just want to talk fiber) please e-mail me.

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Wheel Spinning

From set-up through plying your yarns, a complete tutorial for the novice.  I can't cover all wheels, but this basic tutorial should get you started.

Spindle Spinning

Spinning with a top-whorl drop spindle

Washing Wool

Everything you need to know from choosing a good fleece to washing and processing it yourself with basic equipment.

Washing finished wool items

How to keep your cherished wool items in heirloom shape.

Dyeing Wool Fleece

Dyeing wool fleece, both raw and washed.  This is where the term "dyed in the wool" came from.

Dyeing Wool Roving or Top

It takes some careful handling, but you can turn your plain white roving or top into dyed masterpieces.

Dyeing Wool Yarn

When your plain yarn just won't do.

Felting

How to make things smaller on purpose.

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