Spin Off, Summer 1992 Digital Edition

Learn all about flax and linen in this issue of Spin Off magazine, with an understanding of flax from seed to fiber, techniques for spinning flax, and even an in-depth look at spinning linen for bobbin lace. Plus, knit accessories for all seasons with your handspun yarn, and discover Andean weaving and spinning techniques of high-twist yarns.

Table of Contents:

• Fiber Basics: English Leicester by Jane Fournier
• The Family Blanket by Jude and David Daurelle
• It is in the Water by Barb Quinn
• Handspun Gallery
• Silk Needlepoint Box by Janet Bowe-Bosch
• Felted Jacket with Knitted Sleeves by Sidney Black
• Man's Vest from Jacob Fleece by Meta Thompson
• Silk/Merino Fair Isle Vest by Mary M. Crisp
• Child's Sweater and Hood by Gina M. Hills
• Flax and Linen
• A Gallery of Handspun Flax
• The Flax Museum by Mary A. Chase
• Flax from Seed to Fiber by Mary A. Chase
• Spinning Flax Roving by Claire Westerink
• An Introduction to Spinning Line Flax by Linda Heinrich
• Spinning Flax for Bobbin Lace by Kathie Mellinger Plack
• Wool/Mohair Felt by Shirley Browsky
• Traveling Shawl by Donna Muller
• Tracking Down More Moving Spindle Wheels by Florence Feldman-Wood
• Spinning for Andean Weaving in Suburban Massachusetts by Debbie Watson
• What's in the Wash? by Pat Slaven

Departments:

• Advertisers' Index
• Books
• Calendar
• Classified Ads
• Editor's Desk
• Letters
• News
• Product News
• Readers Ask
• Spinners' Connection
• Tips & Techniques

Projects:

• The Family Blanket by Jude and David Daurelle
• Knitted Summer Top by Val Slemko
• Brimmed Hat by Shirley Browsky
• Felted Mittens by Shirley Browsky
• Traveling Shawl by Donna Muller