The Sheepspot Podcast

Feb 14 2025 146 ep. 18 mins 167
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The Sheepspot Podcast offers quick, actionable tips that you can use right away to make better yarn, use that yarn in ways that delight you, or otherwise enrich your practice as a fiber artist by deepening your knowledge of spinning techniques or materials.

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Episode 141: How to Keep Track of Your Spindles

Feb 14 2025 8 mins  
In this episode, Sasha shares her system for keeping track of her ever-growing spindle collection. Mentioned in this episode: Podcast Freebie: Click here to download You can find the script for this episode HERE. You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners. Here's the link to the Podcast search page

Episode 140: My Favorite Drop Spindle for Beginners

Feb 07 2025 7 mins  
In this episode, Sasha shares her favorite spindle for beginners. Mentioned in this episode: Greensleeves Spindles: Bare Bones Spindles You can find the script for this episode HERE. You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners. Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.

Episode 139: Great Spindle Spinning Resources

Jan 31 2025 13 mins  
In this episode, Sasha shares three of her favorite spinning resources. Mentioned in this episode: Maggie Casey: Getting Started on a Drop Spindle Abby Franquemont: Respect the Spindle Link to book Link to video You can find the script for this episode HERE. You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitiv

Episode 138 | SpinDoctor Flashback: Sasha and Jillian at Madrona 2012

Jan 10 2025 34 mins  
In this episode from 2012, Sasha and Jillian Moreno report from their shared hotel room at the Madrona Winter Fiber Arts Festival (now the Red Alder Fiber Arts Retreat). Hilarity ensues. Apologies for the intermittent audio issues! You can find the script for this episode HERE. You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for i

Episode 137 | SpinDoctor Flashback: Talking Color with Deb Menz

Jan 03 2025 25 mins  
In this episode from 2011, Sasha interviews colorist extraordinaire Deb Menz. Deb is the author of Color in Spinning, which is sadly out of print. It's an amazing book, and if you ever find a used copy of it, snatch it up. You can find the script for this episode HERE. You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitiv

Episode 136 | SpinDoctor Flashback: Maryland Sheep and Wool 2011

Dec 27 2024 25 mins  
In this episode from 2011, Sasha tells you all about a field trip to the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival. You can find the script for this episode HERE. You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners. Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists. Since these episodes are encores, you may occ

Episode 135 | SpinDoctor Flashback: An Interview with Deb Robson

Dec 20 2024 34 mins  
In this episode from 2010, Sasha interviews Deb Robson about the process of creating her magnum opus, The Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook. Mentioned in this episode: Deb Robson; The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook You can find the script for this episode HERE. You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners. Here

Episode 134 | SpinDoctor Flashback: Reporting from Rhinebeck 2010

Dec 13 2024 11 mins  
In this episode from 2010, Sasha talks about the insane buying spree that was her one and only trip to Rhinebeck. You can find the script for this episode HERE. You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners. Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists. Since these episodes are encores, you

Episode 133 | SpinDoctor Flashback: Buying Fleece with Beth Smith

Dec 06 2024 31 mins  
In this episode, from 2010, Sasha interviews Beth Smith about buying fleeces. Mentioned in this episode: Beth Smith: The Spinner's Book of Fleece You can find the script for this episode HERE. You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners. Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.

Episode 132: Working With Value

Nov 29 2024 14 mins  
In this episode, Sasha talks about the importance of value as it relates to color. Mentioned in this episode: Deb Menz: Color Works You can find the script for this episode HERE. You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners. Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.