The Sheepspot Podcast Podcast

The Sheepspot Podcast

Sasha Torres
The Sheepspot Podcast offers quick, actionable tips that you can use right away to make better yarn, use that yarn in ways that delight you, or otherwise enrich your practice as a fiber artist by deepening your knowledge of spinning techniques or materials.
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 this episode HERE. You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners. Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.
Feb 7
7 min
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: Respect the Spindle Link to book Link to video You can find the script for this episode HERE. You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners. Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.
Jan 31
13 min
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). Hilarity ensues.  Apologies for the intermittent audio issues! You can find the script for this episode HERE. You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners. Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.  Since these episodes are encores, you may occasionally hear Sasha mention links that are no longer available.
Jan 10
34 min
Episode 137 | SpinDoctor Flashback: Talking Color with Deb Menz
In this episode from 2011, Sasha interviews colorist extraordinaire Deb Menz. Deb is the author of Color in Spinning, which is sadly out of print. It's an amazing book, and if you ever find a used copy of it, snatch it up.  You can find the script for this episode HERE. You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners. Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.  Since these episodes are encores, you may occasionally hear Sasha mention links that are no longer available.
Jan 3
25 min
Episode 136 | SpinDoctor Flashback: Maryland Sheep and Wool 2011
In this episode from 2011, Sasha tells you all about a field trip to the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival.  You can find the script for this episode HERE. You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners. Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.  Since these episodes are encores, you may occasionally hear Sasha mention links that are no longer available.
Dec 27, 2024
25 min
Episode 135 | SpinDoctor Flashback: An Interview with Deb Robson
In this episode from 2010, Sasha interviews Deb Robson about the process of creating her magnum opus, The Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook. Mentioned in this episode: Deb Robson; The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook You can find the script for this episode HERE. You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners. Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.  Since these episodes are encores, you may occasionally hear Sasha mention links that are no longer available.
Dec 20, 2024
34 min
Episode 134 | SpinDoctor Flashback: Reporting from Rhinebeck 2010
In this episode from 2010, Sasha talks about the insane buying spree that was her one and only trip to Rhinebeck. You can find the script for this episode HERE. You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners. Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.    Since these episodes are encores, you may occasionally hear Sasha mention links that are no longer available.
Dec 13, 2024
11 min
Episode 133 | SpinDoctor Flashback: Buying Fleece with Beth Smith
In this episode, from 2010, Sasha interviews Beth Smith about buying fleeces.  Mentioned in this episode:  Beth Smith: The Spinner's Book of Fleece You can find the script for this episode HERE. You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners. Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.        Since these episodes are encores, you may occasionally hear Sasha mention classes or offers that are no longer available.
Dec 6, 2024
31 min
Episode 132: Working With Value
In this episode, Sasha talks about the importance of value as it relates to color. Mentioned in this episode:  Deb Menz: Color Works You can find the script for this episode HERE. You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners. Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.
Nov 29, 2024
14 min
Episode 131: Learning to See Hue
In this episode, Sasha explores the difference between "blue" and "blue-green" and the relationship between different hues.  You can find the script for this episode HERE. You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners. Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists.  Click here to see the images of the hues.
Nov 25, 2024
11 min
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