The Sheepspot Podcast

Episode 157: Breed School is Back

In this episode, Sasha breaks down Breed School; what it is, where it came from, and details about the newest bring-your-own-fiber version of Breed School.  Mentioned in

Episode 156: Encore Episode: Meet the Multicoated Breeds

In this episode, Sasha talks about breeds of sheep that produce wonderfully useful and complex fleeces: the multi-coated breeds. Mentioned in the episode: Episode 18, o

Episode 155: Encore Episode: Get to Know the Down Breeds

In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about the ‘Down’ breeds: the Southdown, the Suffolk, the Dorset Down, the Hampshire, the Oxford and the Shropshire. Mentioned

Episode 154 Encore Episode: Meet the Longwools

In this episode, Sasha talks about the longwools - breeds to look for, prep suggestions, and tips and tricks for spinning these fibers. Mentioned in this episode: Breed

Episode 153 Encore Episode: Getting to Know the Fine Wools

In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about one of her favorite wools, Rambouillet. Mentioned in this episode: Breed School  You can find the script for this epi

Episode 152: Encore Episode Wool Types - An Introduction

In this encore episode Sasha talks about different types of wool and their uses.   Mentioned in this episode: The Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook, by Deborah Robson and Ca

Episode 151 Big Spins: 5 Tips for Plying and Finishing

In this episode, Sasha offers 5 tips for plying and finishing a big spin. Mentioned in this episode: The Sheepspot Podcast: Episode 146: Why I Never End Up with Lefto

Episode 150 Big Spins: The Singles

In this episode Sasha dives into the essential strategies for staying motivated and consistent during your big spinning projects. Based on her own experiences, she knows

Episode 149:Big Spins: Sampling and Setting up

In this episode Sasha dives into what it takes to set herself up for a successful spin of 16 ounces or more. Sampling is a crucial part of the process; by letting herself

Episode 148: Big Spins: Two Approaches

This episode is the first in our series focusing on the "Using Your Handspun" pillar of skillful spinning. In this episode Sasha discusses two approaches on planning a bi

Episode 147: Common Plying Problems and How to Solve Them

In this episode, Sasha dives into the frustrating experience of leftover singles after plying, a common headache for spinners. She shares three effective strategies to en

Episode146: Why I Never End Up with Leftover Singles When I Ply

In this episode, Sasha dives into the frustrating experience of leftover singles after plying, a common headache for spinners. She shares three effective strategies to en

Episode 145: Are Cabled Yarns Worth the Work?

In this episode Sasha explores cabled yarns, which require multiple plying steps but which have a distinct look and texture and are fantastically durable. While they don'

Episode 144: Common Yarn Structures: The Whys and Wherefores

In this episode of The Sheepspot Podcast, Sasha dives into the various yarn structures, focusing specifically on singles, two-ply, and three-ply yarns, and discusses when

Episode 143: Creativity Lessons from Denise Love

In this episode Sasha takes what she has learned from abstract painting classes and suggests how we might use those lessons in our spinning practice. Mentioned in this e

Episode 142: My Missing Mojo

In this episode, Sasha searches for her missing mojo and talks about the steps she's taking to get it back. You can find the script for this episode HERE. You can comme

Episode 141: How to Keep Track of Your Spindles

In this episode, Sasha shares her system for keeping track of her ever-growing spindle collection. Mentioned in this episode: Podcast Freebie: Click here to download Y

Episode 140: My Favorite Drop Spindle for Beginners

In this episode, Sasha shares her favorite spindle for beginners. Mentioned in this episode: Greensleeves Spindles: Bare Bones Spindles You can find the script for thi

Episode 139: Great Spindle Spinning Resources

In this episode, Sasha shares three of her favorite spinning resources. Mentioned in this episode: Maggie Casey: Getting Started on a Drop Spindle Abby Franquemont: Re

Episode 138 | SpinDoctor Flashback: Sasha and Jillian at Madrona 2012

In this episode from 2012, Sasha and Jillian Moreno report from their shared hotel room at the Madrona Winter Fiber Arts Festival (now the Red Alder Fiber Arts Retreat).