Episode 157: Breed School is Back
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...
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Episode 156: Encore Episode: Meet the Multicoated Breeds
In this episode, Sasha talks about breeds of sheep that produce wonderfully useful and complex fleeces: the multi-coated breeds. Mentioned i...
Episode 155: Encore Episode: Get to Know the Down Breeds
In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about the ‘Down’ breeds: the Southdown, the Suffolk, the Dorset Down, the Hampshire, the Oxford...
Episode 154 Encore Episode: Meet the Longwools
In this episode, Sasha talks about the longwools - breeds to look for, prep suggestions, and tips and tricks for spinning these fibers. Ment...
Episode 153 Encore Episode: Getting to Know the Fine Wools
In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about one of her favorite wools, Rambouillet. Mentioned in this episode: Breed School You can fi...
Episode 152: Encore Episode Wool Types - An Introduction
In this encore episode Sasha talks about different types of wool and their uses. Mentioned in this episode: The Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook...
Episode 151 Big Spins: 5 Tips for Plying and Finishing
In this episode, Sasha offers 5 tips for plying and finishing a big spin. Mentioned in this episode: The Sheepspot Podcast: Episode 146: Why...
Episode 150 Big Spins: The Singles
In this episode Sasha dives into the essential strategies for staying motivated and consistent during your big spinning projects. Based on h...
Episode 149:Big Spins: Sampling and Setting up
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...
Episode 148: Big Spins: Two Approaches
This episode is the first in our series focusing on the "Using Your Handspun" pillar of skillful spinning. In this episode Sasha discusses t...
Episode 147: Common Plying Problems and How to Solve Them
In this episode, Sasha dives into the frustrating experience of leftover singles after plying, a common headache for spinners. She shares th...
Episode146: Why I Never End Up with Leftover Singles When I Ply
In this episode, Sasha dives into the frustrating experience of leftover singles after plying, a common headache for spinners. She shares th...
Episode 145: Are Cabled Yarns Worth the Work?
In this episode Sasha explores cabled yarns, which require multiple plying steps but which have a distinct look and texture and are fantasti...
Episode 144: Common Yarn Structures: The Whys and Wherefores
In this episode of The Sheepspot Podcast, Sasha dives into the various yarn structures, focusing specifically on singles, two-ply, and three...
Episode 143: Creativity Lessons from Denise Love
In this episode Sasha takes what she has learned from abstract painting classes and suggests how we might use those lessons in our spinning...
Episode 142: My Missing Mojo
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...
Episode 141: How to Keep Track of Your Spindles
In this episode, Sasha shares her system for keeping track of her ever-growing spindle collection. Mentioned in this episode: Podcast Freebi...
Episode 140: My Favorite Drop Spindle for Beginners
In this episode, Sasha shares her favorite spindle for beginners. Mentioned in this episode: Greensleeves Spindles: Bare Bones Spindles You...
Episode 139: Great Spindle Spinning Resources
In this episode, Sasha shares three of her favorite spinning resources. Mentioned in this episode: Maggie Casey: Getting Started on a Drop S...
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 R...