Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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Becks: tinyfibrestudio.com
Amanda: mandacrafts.co.uk

This talk was filmed at our in-person Mill Open Weekend, June 2024. Spinning experts Becks, of Tiny Fibre Studio and Amanda Hannaford answer your questions and chat about their adventures in spinning.

Massive thanks to everyone who joined us for our Mill Open Weekend celebrations, it was a pure delight to host so many of you whether down in Devon, or virtually! Make sure to check out our plans for the next open weekends here: jarbon.com/mill-open-weekend

TIME SIGNATURES
00:00 - Welcome and introductions with Fay Dashper-Hughes
00:36 - About Amanda
01:42 - About Becks
02:39 - Why do you spin?
03:45 - What first drew you to spinning?
10:29 - What keeps you spinning day to day?
11:32 - How many wheels do you have?
16:07 - Is there snobbery against electric wheels?
20:14 - What do you prefer to use an e-spinner for?
22:23 - What is your favourite wheel?
28:54 - Top fibres to help you move from beginner to advanced spinning
39:19 - Tips for spinning blends with different staple lengths
42:15 - How do you spin silk hankies?
44:38 - How often should you oil your wheel?
46:14 - Desert island fibres
48:41 - How many plies do you add to your yarn?
52:38 - What is the difference between double and single drive?
56:40 - Goodbyes

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