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One question Kim McKenna often hears is, “How do I choose my first set of hand cards?” In this video, Kim shares a few key things to consider when deciding which hand cards to start with. This video is part of her Working with Fleece course at the School of SweetGeorgia . In the course, Kim walks through how to choose a raw fleece, scour locks, and prepare wool using both worsted and woollen methods. The course is designed so you can jump in at any point in the process. Whether you’re starting with a raw fleece or just want to explore fibre prep and spinning techniques, there’s something here for every spinner. Below the video, you’ll find notes from this video along with links to more of Kim’s articles and courses, plus ways to join the SweetGeorgia community. Types of Yarn & Fibre Start by thinking about the kind of yarns you love to spin and look at the tines per inch (TPI) hand card options to match. For fine fibres, you’ll want 112 TPI hand cards; for medium fibres, 72 ...

At the start of the year, our spinning instructors at the School of SweetGeorgia shared photos of what inspires them during the winter season. From those beautiful images, our team in the SweetGeorgia studio hand-dyed custom colourways, bringing the inspiration to life through our Colour Collab Collection: Winter Inspirations . Each instructor spun their colourway which we are happy to share with you! Whether inspiration comes from a photograph, a colourway, or a finished yarn, we love sharing that creative spark with our fibre arts community. Rachel Smith: Wesley’s Field is the third post in the series Throughout June, we’re sharing these special yarns along with the stories behind how they were spun. Please check back to see all five posts as they are released: Kim McKenna- River Walk Diana Twiss- Shadows on Snow Rachel Smith- Wesley’s Field Debbie Held- Winter Skies Katrina Stewart- Sprinkles of Joy Wesley’s Field colourway on the SweetGeorgia Trifecta fibre. Wesley’s...

We’re thrilled to unveil July’s Secret Stash Club yarn—a hand-dyed colourway that captures the golden glow and breezy spirit of a vintage California summer. Inspired by “old school, retro beach vibes,” this month’s “One Day at Venice” colourway blends apricot sunsets with turquoisey-teal waters, evoking carefree days by the shore. The heart of this colour is a cherished memory: a joyful California adventure, celebrating over a decade of friendship. From sun-soaked strolls between Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach to magical moments and mishaps, this yarn is a tribute to laughter, connection, and the simple magic of summer days spent together. THE STORY BEHIND “ONE DAY AT VENICE” The original inspiration for this month’s colourway was “old school, vintage, and retro beach vibes” with the golden, apricot-coloured sunset and the turquoisey-teal water. It’s meant to be lighthearted and breezy, summer fun, and relaxed. This colour is 100% inspired by our epic trip to California la...

Join Felicia over at the SweetGeorgia YouTube channel for today’s Taking Back Friday Live! A place we meet every month for a fun chat about craft and colour, we’ll be sharing the latest news from SweetGeorgia and the  School of SweetGeorgia . Felicia will talk about all of the projects we are working on, what’s new at the School, plus come and see a colourway reveal of our July  Secret Stash Club  yarn colourway! We’ll be starting today, July 11th at 10am PDT (1pm EDT). Grab any craft project you’re currently working on and come say hello in the YouTube live chat! If you’re interested in catching up on past videos, browse our  past livestream episodes  at the blog. Notes from the Livestream Check back after the livestream for helpful links to what was shared and discussed. We Invite You to Connect with Us: Follow us at our  SweetGeorgia YouTube  channel and on  Instagram  for inspiration, how-to videos, podcasts, and more! ...

In this episode of The SweetGeorgia Show, host Felicia Lo speaks with Star Athena, a multicraftual creative and founder of the Tour de Fleece. They explore Star’s journey through the fibre arts, her experiences across different crafts, and how the Tour de Fleece grew from a small idea into a global community. Star reflects on her creative path, the impact of her autism diagnosis, and the healing nature of making. Their conversation highlights the value of community, personal growth, and the joy that comes from crafting. Episode Highlights Star Athena’s journey in fibre arts began at a young age. She has a diverse background in various crafts, including knitting, spinning, and crochet. The Tour de Fleece was inspired by her love for cycling and spinning. The event started small but grew into a global community of spinners. Star emphasizes the importance of creativity without strict rules or guidelines. She has experienced burnout in her crafting journey but continues to explor...

The Ashford Traditional was Diana Twiss’s first spinning wheel. Over time, the polycord drive band naturally becomes loose. While most manufacturers suggest removing the band between spinning sessions to relieve tension, many of us simply don’t. If your wheel stops responding the way it should or your cord has worn out or snapped, this quick tutorial will help you get spinning again in no time. Diana Twiss teaches several courses in the School of SweetGeorgia . This tutorial was filmed during her Colour and Fibre Play 2 course, where she explores how to blend and refine colours in fibre prep and how to recreate them on a larger scale for bigger projects, along with spinning techniques like thick singles, marled yarns and more! Below the video, you’ll find written instructions and links to Diana’s courses and articles, as well as ways to connect with the SweetGeorgia community. Materials & Tools Shown Ashford Turbo Kit Polycord (includes polycord and wooden block) Flame s...