Spin-Off Presents: The Judith MacKenzie Collection eBook

Discover an eBook full of articles from Spin-Off magazine from contributor and long-time spinner Judith MacKenzie!

Judith MacKenzie’s spinning knowledge goes far beyond just wool. She has an extensive background in spinning fibers ranging from silk to a variety of plant fibers to other animal fibers beside sheep. From her many years of spinning yarn from different fibers and for different purposes, she has acquired a depth of knowledge on more than just the basics.

This eBook covers:

• Wool—selecting a good fleece at fleece shows, understanding the properties of wool, washing and preparing the fiber, as well as spinning and finishing the yarn
• Silk—preparing, dyeing, and spinning silk singles
• Wild fibers—learn the best plant and animal fibers to collect in the wild, where to find these resources, and how to go about spinning the fiber
• Plus more—get the basics of plying yarn, learn about wet finishing yarns, understand cabled yarns, and try your hand at spinning beaded yarns 

This eBook is a wealth of information on a variety of topics. It is a resource that will entice any spinner interested in the craft and is a great way to learn more about spinning a wide variety of fibers. The techniques in this eBook go into every aspect of the spinning process making it a great compact reference.