{"product_id":"spin-off-winter-2014-digital-edition","title":"Spin-Off, Winter 2014 Digital Edition","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpin-Off\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWinter 2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIn this issue, we’re looking at natural fiber with a special focus both on unusual fibers and spinning fiber heroes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe unusual fibers we look at include chinchilla, Spanish moss, barrel cactus, three types bamboo, and mercerized wool.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe look at spinning fiber heroes, such as Sally Fox (figuring out a way to grow her colored cotton), Deborah Robson (illustrating that spinning a rare-breed fleece can help save the breed from extinction), and Ella Baker (recording the cotton-spinning techniques of ancient peoples).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition, we look at the Northwest Regional Spinners Association standardized system for judging skeins, how to tackle a new-to-you fleece, plus the story of a journey on foot spinning through the countryside of Wales. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProjects include a lovely shawl from black as black Zwartbles wool, a woven mercerized wool shrug, a crocheted tunic, and lovely bags in the shape of a cotton boll and flax flower.\u003cbr\u003eThis issue also includes our annual special pull out Natural Fiber Directory full of suppliers and mills from across the United States and around the world.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Long Thread Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67749374591296,"sku":"gcx1791804117374","price":5.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/0787\/1296\/files\/spin-off-winter-2014-digital-edition_1.jpg?v=1791804123","url":"https:\/\/www.kindharbor.shop\/products\/spin-off-winter-2014-digital-edition","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}