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YST Episode 148 Lichen Dyeing part 3 Nov 21, 2017

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This podcast is the third on lichen dyeing and concludes the project for me. I talk about the ammonia extraction method and dyeing wool with the extract. I also tried a contact dyeing method on some silk and talk about that. The fiber is lovely and I am looking forward to spinning with it next year. The photo shows the corriedale roving dyed with the ammonia extraction method.

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Happy Spinning!

YST Episode 147 Spinzilla 2017 Recap Nov 02, 2017

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I had a wonderful week, focused on spinning as much yardage as I could. I talk about all those yards in this podcast, plus a few thoughts on spinning on the electric Roberta and also what to do about fiber with high vegetable matter in it.

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Happy Spinning!

YST Episode 146 Spindle Crane Review Oct 01, 2017

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This podcast has a review of my experience using Akerworks drop spindle tool called the Sprindle Crane. They were a prize sponsor in the Tour de Fleece 2017 on Ravelry, and I had the very good fortune to win this prize!

Akerworks website for further information.

I promised a few links, here's the easiest to find on Youtube.

There is a difference between how the spinner in this video uses the spindle crane, and what I experienced. I did not get the twist to go past the plastic threader when I worked with it. I also used a hanging spindle instead of a supported spindle, although I do want to try the support spindle with it next.

You have to be signed into Ravelry before clicking this link, but once you are it will take you to the thread in my group for discussion of the spindle crane.

YST Episode 145 Dyeing with Lichens Part 2 Aug 19, 2017

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This podcast talks about the boiling water method of lichen dyeing. I used the dye pot twice and dye fiber and fabric.

YST Episode 144 Dyeing with Lichens part 1 Jul 14, 2017

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I have started the fun project of a lichen dye pot and in today's podcast I talk a little about the history of lichen dyeing, and how and where I collected my lichens.

There's also a TdF2017 update at the end of the podcast.

I had four books in my spinning library to use as references for this information.

The main sources were from the same author, Karen Casselman. The books are: Craft of the Dyer Colour from Plants and Lichens and Lichen Dyes The New Source Book both published by Dover Press.

Two other books that mention dyeing with lichens are:

Your Yarn Dyeing by Elsie G Davenport

Natural Dyes for Spinners & Weavers by Hetty Wickens

YST Episode 143 Counting Treadles for Even Plying Jul 03, 2017

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Today's podcast talks about how to achieve even, consistent 2 ply yarn by counting your treadle movements.

Near the end I do talk about the start of the Tour De Fleece and what I hope to spin during it.

If you want to join our discussions and sharing with the YST Team on Ravelry, the best way to find the group is to search under groups for Yarnspinnerstales Spin In. Hope to see you there!

YST Episode 142 Life Changes, Why Worry Jun 16, 2017

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Welcome to the newly redesigned web page. If you are looking for previous episodes, look in the upper right hand corner and click on episodes. The quickest way to the most recent and then later, is to click on 'category' and then podcasts. They will load with the new easier to use player.

In the podcast,after a sabbatical from spinning, I am glad to be back. I update the spinning and knitting projects from the past few months, and then have a lovely recorded conversation with my daughter, about why we as humans experience various emotions. We both agree that the meditative experiences of spinning, knitting and weaving are often a way to help in these times.

YST A Spinning Sabbatical Mar 10, 2017

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There is a saying in our family for many years: 'Life is too much with us now'. As it implies, I have to step aside from podcasting for a few months, while I deal with family life.

During that time, I am researching dyeing with lichens, and I hope to get some dye baths started. That will be the topic of the podcast, when I return.

Thanks for your patience and Happy Spinning!

YST Episode 141 Spinning New Year's Resolutions Feb 02, 2017

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Happy 2017!

It's a new year and that always makes me think about my spinning goals. Along the way, I discovered some specifics about three ply yarn, and plying in general.

I close the podcast with a review of the book, Yarn i tec ture by Jillian Moreno.

YST Episode 140 Spinzilla and Natural Dye Mordants Dec 02, 2016

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This podcast closes the 2016 year, with details on my Spinzilla 2016 spinning. Since one of the fibers I spun during that was dyed with natural dyes and the mordants tin and alum, I did a bit of research on those mordants. I end this podcast with that discussion. These are links to some of the things mentioned in the podcast.

The original dye day for the columbia roving was Episode 52.

The Jacob roving I spun was from the Ross Family Farm in Pa.

One good blog post I referenced in the natural dye mordant discussion was written by Alpenglow yarns.

A second post I read and referenced is by Cheryl Kolander of Aurora Silk.

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