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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 arti...
In this episode, Sasha breaks down Breed School; what it is, where it came from, and details about the newest bring-your-own-fiber version o...
In this episode, Sasha talks about breeds of sheep that produce wonderfully useful and complex fleeces: the multi-coated breeds. Mentioned i...
In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about the ‘Down’ breeds: the Southdown, the Suffolk, the Dorset Down, the Hampshire, the Oxford...
In this episode, Sasha talks about the longwools - breeds to look for, prep suggestions, and tips and tricks for spinning these fibers. Ment...
In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about one of her favorite wools, Rambouillet. Mentioned in this episode: Breed School You can fi...
In this encore episode Sasha talks about different types of wool and their uses. Mentioned in this episode: The Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook...
In this episode, Sasha offers 5 tips for plying and finishing a big spin. Mentioned in this episode: The Sheepspot Podcast: Episode 146: Why...
In this episode Sasha dives into the essential strategies for staying motivated and consistent during your big spinning projects. Based on h...
In this episode Sasha dives into what it takes to set herself up for a successful spin of 16 ounces or more. Sampling is a crucial part of t...
This episode is the first in our series focusing on the "Using Your Handspun" pillar of skillful spinning. In this episode Sasha discusses t...
In this episode, Sasha dives into the frustrating experience of leftover singles after plying, a common headache for spinners. She shares th...
In this episode, Sasha dives into the frustrating experience of leftover singles after plying, a common headache for spinners. She shares th...
In this episode Sasha explores cabled yarns, which require multiple plying steps but which have a distinct look and texture and are fantasti...
In this episode of The Sheepspot Podcast, Sasha dives into the various yarn structures, focusing specifically on singles, two-ply, and three...
In this episode Sasha takes what she has learned from abstract painting classes and suggests how we might use those lessons in our spinning...
In this episode, Sasha searches for her missing mojo and talks about the steps she's taking to get it back. You can find the script for this...
In this episode, Sasha shares her system for keeping track of her ever-growing spindle collection. Mentioned in this episode: Podcast Freebi...
In this episode, Sasha shares her favorite spindle for beginners. Mentioned in this episode: Greensleeves Spindles: Bare Bones Spindles You...
In this episode, Sasha shares three of her favorite spinning resources. Mentioned in this episode: Maggie Casey: Getting Started on a Drop S...
In this episode from 2012, Sasha and Jillian Moreno report from their shared hotel room at the Madrona Winter Fiber Arts Festival (now the R...
In this episode from 2011, Sasha interviews colorist extraordinaire Deb Menz. Deb is the author of Color in Spinning, which is sadly out of...
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...
In this episode from 2010, Sasha interviews Deb Robson about the process of creating her magnum opus, The Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook. Menti...
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 fo...
In this episode, from 2010, Sasha interviews Beth Smith about buying fleeces. Mentioned in this episode: Beth Smith: The Spinner's Book of F...
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...
In this episode, Sasha explores the difference between "blue" and "blue-green" and the relationship between different hues. You can find the...
In this episode, Sasha explains the "continuum of blendiness," a rubric for understanding different ways to control optical mixing. Mentione...
In this episode, Sasha explains optical mixing. You can find the script for this episode HERE . You can comment on and discuss this episode...
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...
In this episode, Sasha reviews her brand new fiber-preparation tool, the Lock Pop from Clemes and Clemes. You can find the script for this e...
In this episode, Sasha reviews the Louet two-pitch mini-combs. Spoiler alert: she loves them! Mentioned in this episode: The Fibre Garden Th...
In this episode, Sasha talks about what you should consider when you are choosing hand carders. Mentioned in this episode: Etsy Shop: Fellvi...
In this episode, Sasha discusses a variety of ways to prepare fiber for worsted spinning. Mentioned in this episode: Sources for combing too...
In this episode, Sasha indulges in a little post-retreat reflection on how spinning enables human connection. You can find the script for th...
In this episode, Sasha talks about some of the downsides of going it alone when learning to spin. You can find the script for this episode H...
In this episode, Sasha talks about the three things she wishes she had known at the start of her spinning journey. You can find the transcri...
In this episode, Sasha encourages knitters, crocheters, and weavers to give spinning a try, and discusses some of the ways learning to spin...
Spinning Fundamentals Encore Episode In this episode, Sasha talks about what she calls The Pillars of Skillful Spinning™, and how they can h...
Spinning Fundamentals Encore Episode This week’s episode of The Sheepspot Podcast, on The Spinner’s Journey, will help bring you clarity on...
Spinning Fundamentals Encore Episode In this episode, Sasha talks about five beginner-friendly wools that new spinners can use to build thei...
Spinning Fundamentals Encore Episode In this episode, Sasha talks about what you can do with your wheel, your lazy Kate, and your singles to...
Spinning Fundamentals Encore Episode In this episode of the podcast, Sasha walks through the process of spinning even singles, from sampling...
In this episode, Sasha talks about the strategies she's developed when spinning commercial fiber blends with mixed staple lengths. Mentioned...
In this episode, Sasha offers four crucial tips for creating wool/silk blends with a drum carder. You can find the transcript for this episo...
In this episode, Sasha shares an easy fiber blending project; her chemo hat recipe. Mentioned in this episode: Episode 100: The Woolen Draft...
In this episode, Sasha offers some tips and resources on creating unique fiber blends. Mentioned in this episode: Sarah Anderson's Spinning...
In this episode, Sasha talks about some of the resources linking handwork to happiness and healthy brains. She is joined by two members of T...
In this episode, Sasha talks about the inspiring effects of community. Mentioned in this episode: Scenius: why creatives are stronger togeth...
In this episode, Sasha talks about what to look for in a healthy spinning community. You can find the transcript for this episode HERE . You...