The theme of this issue is history. Spinning’s past is old, but the stories and inspiration that come from it are fresh and intriguing. There are more than a few fascinating topics covered in this issue.

The feature articles of Spin-Off Summer 2013 let you:

• Discover spindle spinners of the Postcard Golden Age with some beautiful examples
• Learn the intriguing history and creation of spindle whorls from across the world
• Meet Florence Feldman-Wood shares her story about The Spinning Wheel Sleuth, her go-to publication for information about rare and antique wheels
• Understand the spinning tools that were simultaneously a result and a cause of the Industrial Revolution
• Follow the restoration process for the Jane Austen House Museum spinning wheel
• Learn how Louie Garcia is preserving traditional cotton spinning and weaving techniques

And more!

Magazine published in June 2013 by Long Thread Media LLC

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