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.

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[Video Only] Dyeing with Indigo: Easy Techniques with an Ancient Dye

In this video, dyer and artist Elizabeth McTear teaches how to work with new, easy-to-use natural indigo to bring its romance and beauty to your own textile creations.

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[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.

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[Video Only] Natural Shibori: Itajime

In itajime shibori, you can create strikingly different patterns in fabric through precise folding and geometric resists. These bold designs are suitable for everything from clothing and accessories to stunning wall hangings.

[Video only] Natural Shibori: Arashi

The arashi shibori technique creates striking yet serene designs that can enhance your wardrobe or décor. In this video, artist and teacher Elizabeth McTear teaches everything you need to know to start exploring this fun and versatile art.

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[Video Only] Orenburg Knitting: Knitting Gossamer Webs

Experience this rich tradition as Galina Khmeleva shares the history, the stories, the patterns, and the knitting techniques of the talented lace knitters of Orenburg, so that you can create your own gossamer webs.

[Video Only] Knits of Yore

A close look at some curious, perplexing, and estimable knitted objects from the past 200 years.

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[Video Only] Entrelac Knitting

Learn Kathryn's tips and techniques with her video workshop Entrelac Knitting: Surface Design with Yarn. A fun way to use your handspun, you'll add depth and intrigue to your knitted masterpieces.

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[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.

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[Video Only] Weaving Lace with Madelyn van der Hoogt

Dainty or dazzling, laces are among the most magical of weaves. In this workshop video from Handwoven magazine, Madelyn van der Hoogt teaches everything you need to know to weave lovely, lacey cloth.

Weaving Deflected Doubleweave

In this video, Madelyn van der Hoogt teaches everything you need to know to create your own designer fabrics with deflected doubleweave.

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Weaving Rep

Warp-faced rep weave is a playground of vibrant color and patterning possibilities. Also referred to as "ripsmatta" (a Swedish term), rep weave is characterized by the alternation of thick and thin picks of weft, or ribs.

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[Video Only] Felt It: Make Owl Babies

When it comes to felting, the only limit is your imagination! Join master felters Jennifer and Melissa VanSant as they teach you how to create two adorably felted owl babies!

[Video Only] Double Your Fun: Doubleweave on a Rigid Heddle Loom

In this video, Liz Gipson will walk you through setting up the loom, placing pick-up sticks, weaving a variety of doublweave patterns, and troubleshoot issues you may run into along the way.

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[Video Only] Weaving with Rags: Making Rag Rugs and More

Tom Knisely teaches you how to design and weave rag projects for every purpose, using both purchased and recycled fabric, as well as how the interaction yarn and cloth create gorgeous results.

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[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.

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[Video Only] Weaving a No-Sew Baby Blanket

Learn how to create a simple no sew baby blanket on a rigid heddle loom. You will weave narrow panels as small as you'd like, and seam them together in a series of small loops on each selvedge edge of your panels.

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[Video Only] Danish Medallions

In this chapter in her Creative Weaving series, weaver and teacher Sara Bixler shows how to embellish your plain-weave fabric using versatile, easy Danish medallions.

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[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.

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[Video Only] Make a Needlefelted Bird

Make a needlefelted bird with Sharon Costello in this 40 minute vignette. Sculpt charming birds out of wool--you'll soon have a whole flock!

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[Video Only] Color in Weaving

Watch master weaver and teacher Deb Essen share her approaches, tools and tips for creating “happy, successful” weaving projects through the best color choices.

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[Video Only] Pin Loom Weaving in New Dimensions

Pin loom weaving is fun, portable, easy, and little squares are just the beginning. From weaving to 3-dimensional design, Deb will have your imagination working overtime as you explore what your little loom can do.

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Pile Weaves with Supplemental Warps

Learn how to weave velvet and terry cloth without a second warp beam! Now you can "get fuzzy" and have the fun of weaving these luxurious fabrics at your own loom.

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[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!

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[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.

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[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.

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[Video Only] Weaving with Supplemental Warp

Imagine being able to create different areas of pattern across the width of your cloth without having to worry about color blending, changing the tie-up, or using multiple shuttles! You can do it with supplemental warps!

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[Video Only] Unlocking Profile Drafts with Deb Essen

The over-and-under grid of woven cloth lends itself to spectacular geometric patterns, and profile drafts are the blueprints for those geometric designs.

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[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.

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[Video Only] Color and Yarn Design for Spinners

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

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