Long Thread Media Library

Guide to Felting: Fiber Preparation + Project Inspiration for Making Felt

Learn everything you need to know about felting fiber, from wet felting to needlefelting, plus projects to try out your new felting skills on.

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Spinning Alpaca: Fiber from Huacaya to Suri (and beyond)

Learn everything about spinning alpaca —a luxuriously soft and versatile fiber—in this free eBook.

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Weave a Good Rug with Tom Knisely: From Fiber to Finish

In Weave a Good Rug, weavers will learn how to weave a rug from beginning to end in this beginning weaving tutorial. Master weaver, Tom Knisely, will take you through fiber selection as well as preparing materials.

Spinning Exotic Fiber Blends

Do you have a small collection of precious or exotic fibers you’ve been waiting to spin? Join handspinning and fiber blending expert Sarah Anderson and learn to prepare, blend, and spin silk, cashmere, cotton, sari silk, and more.

Long Thread Podcast: Lisa Mitchell Lives a Fiber Life—with Guanacos

Season 7, Episode 1: First-time farmers Lisa and Greg began their new life with some of the world's rarest fiber animals. In managing guanacos, they have lived lessons about presence, caring for the herd, and the incomparable rewards of hand work.

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Fractal Stripes from Blended Tops

Discover a new approach to fractal spinning with a different fiber prep.

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Spin Off Fall 2025

Discover spinning traditions, essential tools, and a new-to-you fiber preparation technique to elevate your next spin.

Drumcarding Basics & Beyond

Learn to use a drumcarder for fiber preparation, color blending, texture, and more.

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Washing Wool: How to Select and Wash Wool

Learn everything you need to know about washing wool including choosing your fiber and tips for washing and prepping your fiber.

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Guide to Wool Combing and Carding

This free guide provides expert tips on using hand carders, wool combs, and drumcarders to prepare your wool fiber for spinning.

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Long Thread Podcast: Josefin Waltin, Swedish Spinning Revival

Season 7, Episode 1: First-time farmers Season 6, Episode 9: Josefin turned to spinning to help preserve Swedish heritage sheep breeds and live a more sustainable life. She has found a kinship with crafters around the world and discovered her superpower in fiber.Lisa and Greg began their new life with some of the world's rarest fiber animals. In managing guanacos, they have lived lessons about presence, caring for the herd, and the incomparable rewards of hand work.

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Guide to Processing Wool: How to Wash, Card and Comb Wool

These instructions on how to wash, and then comb or card your wool should make the process of preparing raw wool for spinning easy and fun.

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Leaves and More Leaves Shawl

Inspired by an 1887 leaf border from Weldon’s Practical Needlework, this shawl brings historic lace into the present with naturally dyed yarn and Shetland-style construction.

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Cotton: From Growing to Finishing eBook

Cotton really is the fabric of our lives, and though it can sometimes be tricky for handspinners, this eBook is filled with great tips about spinning cotton to get you set up for success.

Spinning Fine Wool eBook

Whether you’re selecting a fine fleece or even choosing commercial top, you will find spinning wisdom to follow and test out for yourself in these pages.