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Katrina Stewart is the instructor a popular course in the School of SweetGeorgia, Spinning Up a Level . In this course, she explains how to take you from a beginner spinner to understanding different spinning draws, comparing samples, and starting to spin intentionally. But as important as this is, wheel maintenance is just as crucial. For this reason, she created the workshop Tuning Up Your Wheel . This video is a snippet from the course explaining how oiling your wheel each time you sit down can create a more enjoyable spinning experience for you (and your wheel!). Below the video, we’ve provided written instructions, links to explore more of Katrina’s courses and articles, along with a link on how to join the SweetGeorgia community. Materials & Tools Shown Spinning Wheel Spinning Wheel Oil More About Katrina Stewart Katrina’s Instagram Crafty JAK’S Boutique Explore Katrina’s courses at the School of SweetGeorgia  Browse Katrina’s articles to discover new tech...

In January, we invited our spinning instructors at the School of SweetGeorgia to share what sparks their creativity during the winter months. Each person offered an image that captured their seasonal inspiration, and we transformed those ideas into a stunning set of hand-dyed colourways. The result is our Colour Collab Collection: Winter Inspirations , a vibrant celebration of the season, spun from imagination and brought to life through dye. They spun these colourways, and we are sharing with you here! Whether inspiration comes from a photograph, a colourway, or a finished yarn, we love sharing that creative spark with our fibre arts community. Katrina Stewart: Sprinkles of Joy is the last post in this series. Enjoy all five posts as inspiration for your next spinning project: Kim McKenna- River Walk Diana Twiss- Shadows on Snow Rachel Smith- Wesley’s Field Debbie Held- Winter Skies Katrina Stewart- Sprinkles of Joy Katrina Stewarts‘s fractal handspun skein spun from her...

In this episode of The SweetGeorgia Show, Felicia Lo speaks with Evie Schwartz, a multifaceted fibre artist whose path has taken her from accidental yarn making to intentional spinning and weaving. They talk about Evie’s creative evolution, her love for historical textiles, and the role of community in the fibre arts. The conversation also explores time management, the importance of preserving textile history, and how to inspire the next generation to engage with craft. Evie shares updates on her current projects, including her participation in the Tour de Fleece, and reflects on the value of approaching textile work with intention. Episode Highlights Evie’s journey in fibre arts began with crochet at age six. She transitioned from teaching to focusing on spinning and weaving. Evie’s YouTube channel showcases her passion for historical textiles. Community engagement is vital for learning and sharing in fibre arts. Time management is crucial for balancing multiple crafting proj...

In this video tutorial, Kim demonstrates how to take a braid apart and create a beautiful fibre prep with just your hands. With a few thoughtful steps, it’s possible to turn a standard braid into a smooth, easy-to-spin fibre preparation. Kim teaches several courses at the School of SweetGeorgia , including Nuances to Spinning Better Yarns , where she dives into the finer details of fibre prep, drafting, plying, and finishing. She shares how to make small but impactful changes in our spinning practices to enhance the process and create consistently beautiful yarns. Below the video, you’ll find written instructions, plus links to explore more of Kim’s courses and articles, as well as ways to join the SweetGeorgia community. Materials & Tools Shown A braid of fibre Your hands More About Kim McKenna Kim’s Instagram Kim’s Website: Claddagh Fibre Arts Explore Kim’s courses at the School of SweetGeorgia  Browse Kim’s articles to discover new techniques, refine your skil...