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Elaine Benfatto
Instructions for making and using a wrist distaff and a shaft for a handspindle, categorized links, descriptions of antique tools, and pictures of various projects. (infos)Spinners' and Weavers' Housecleaning Pages
For the exchange of things related to spinning and weaving -- tools, equipment and raw fiber from home-raised animals. (infos)
The Spinning Wheel Sleuth
Periodical devoted to spinning wheels and related tools (infos)
Spinning Wheel FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about spinning wheels, along with build-one-yourself instructions and resources. (infos)
Insects that Damage Wool
Description, habits, and treatment of clothes moths and carpet beetles. (infos)
Spin Off
A magazine devoted to all aspects of spinning. The site includes indexes of back issues and subscription information. Also other Interweave Press spinning information. (infos)
Northeast Handspinners Association
Dedicated to the art and craft of handspinning in northeast US. Events calendar, information on The Gathering sponsored conference. (infos)
Modern History Sourcebook: The Loss of Woollen Spinning, 1794
Social observations on the loss of woollen spinning as a cottage industry in 1794 (infos)
HJS Studio
Fiber artist Holly Schaltz teaches contemporary interpretations of handspinning and handweaving. Includes class information, teacher biography and description of her process. (infos)
An Tir: Spinners Guild
Group of spinners operating in the context of the Society for Creative Anachronism. History, bibliography. (infos)