Spin-Off Magazine (Making Yarn By Hand) 1987 – 1988 Collection Issues on CD

Format: NTSC Region 0 (unrestricted) . Get all 8 issues from 1987 – 1988 of Spin-Off Magazine on one CD. Enjoy all 8 issues of Spin-Off Magazine exactly as they were originallyprinted in 1987 and 1988. Spring 1987 – In this issue you will get a look into natural dyes, natural colored cotton, and color blending, with a related scarf pattern. You will also learn about using and checking twist. Plus, learn more about the Cotswold sheep bread. Summer 1987 – Discover ways to adjust the bands on your wheel, have a look at machine knitting with handspun cotton, explore llama wool, and learn about warping and weaving with over spun yarns. Fall 1987 – Join Spin-Off as we explore the history and traditions of spinning from around the world. We take a look at where we’ve come as spinners and give helpful advice for beginning spinners. Plus get a look at qiviut fiber from the arctic. Winter 1987 – This issue is full of great advice, from plying a balanced yarn and creating variegated yarns to learning about the Navajo way of spinning to trouble shooting with your flyer and bobbin. Spring 1988 – The advice keeps coming with this issue of Spin-Off. Learn about production dyeing with natural fibers, have a look at traditional wool combing techniques, experience a felting revival, and learn to rug hook with your handspun. Summer 1988 – Discover new fibers in this issue. Learn about Merino, have a look at Icelandic sheep, and discover some great silk blends. Plus, there are sections on dyeing and an informative article on plying. Fall 1988 – Spin-Off has a look at spinning wheels in this issue. Get the first part of a discourse on spinning wheels and a brief history from Deb Robson and then see how other spinners have modified their wheels for their specific needs. Winter 1988 – Discover the second part to a spinning wheel