Long Thread Media Workshops

[Video Only] Power Spinning: The Modern Spinner's Guide to Electric Spinning Wheels

Do you get a jolt from spinning on an e-spinner? Want to ditch the ratios and whorls and spin like the wind? Sarah Anderson’s video explores the ins and outs (and ons and offs) of the new generation of electric spinning wheels.

(16) 4.9 average rating

[Video Only] Supported Spindle Spinning

In this video workshop, expert instructor Amelia Garripoli makes supported spindle spinning accessible to spinners of all skill levels. You'll learn the basics as well as Amelia's expert tips and tricks for fiber preparation, plying, and more.

(12) 4.8 average rating

[Video Only] How to Spin Art Yarns

In How to Spin Art Yarns, Esther Rodgers shows you how to spin a variety of creative yarns, with textures from smooth to wild.

(15) 4.5 average rating

[Video Only] Spinning on a Turkish Spindle

You'll have so much fun exploring the composition, history, techniques, and benefits of using a Turkish spindle; it's sure to become one of your favorite spinning tools.

(17) 4.9 average rating

[Video Only] Predrafting for Spinning: How, When and Why

Learn how to take control of your fibers while spinning them by predrafting. When starting off spinning, fibers are hard to manage, especially since there are so many.

(6) 5.0 average rating

[Video Only] 12 Ways to Spin Handpainted Top

Learn a dozen ways to play with color and gain more control over your yarn. Make the most of your stash of handpainted top—and choose new braids with confidence!

(14) 4.9 average rating

[Video Only] Spinning Singles with Jillian Moreno

Do you want to spin strong, beautiful yarns without plying? Join spinning instructor Jillian Moreno to learn her expert tips and tricks for spinning the best singles, or single-ply yarns.

(11) 4.8 average rating

[Video Only] Spin Your Stash

Join expert spinning instructor Jillian Moreno and learn her favorite tips and tricks for organizing, separating, and revitalizing your stash.

(9) 5.0 average rating

[Video Only] Hand Spindles: A History

Judith MacKenzie opens her chamber of wonders to show her prized collection of antique spindle whorls. In exploring these ancient (and some not so ancient) treasures, she explores the history of yarn making from early days to the present.

(10) 5.0 average rating

[Video Only] Color and Yarn Design for Spinners

With these simple, inspired approaches, anyone can design yarns that are rich, intriguing, complex, and effective.

(3) 5.0 average rating