In Praise Of Simple Cloth Spinning for a Purpose Video on DVD with Rita Buchanan for Interweave

2-DVD Set.What can you learn from someone who spins all day, every day (except during gardening season) , and who produces her own handspun shirts, sweaters, blankets, rugs, table linens, bath towels, aprons, even gardening shorts? Short answer: A lot! Rita Buchanan has spent more thoughtful time preparing fiber, spinning yarn, and making fabrics from her handspun than perhaps anyone in the developed world. This is not just mindless handwork; Rita has a keen, analytical mind that she applies consistently to testing, sampling, and record keeping, and she balances this against her pure joy in the process and a deep appreciation for living with handspun cloth. In this set, she shares: Exploring the possibilities of a fiber; Matching yarns for a project; Spinning and weaving rugs for wall and floor; Creating humble household fabrics that create everyday joy; Knitting and weaving with handspun knitting yarns. You’ll find pure inspiration and lots of good practical tips.