The Sheepspot 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 85: Strategy, Tactics, and Why Spinners Need Both
In this episode, Sasha talks about strategy, tactics, why spinners tend to focus on tactics, and the advantages of thinking strategically about the kinds of spinners we want to be. Plus, a freebie download to help you get to know your ideal future spinning self!
Jan 5
10 min
Episode 84: She’s Baaaaack
In this episode, Sasha shares what she's been up to in the 2 years, 9 months, and 3 days since the last podcast episode.
Jan 5
15 min
Episode 83: Spinning a (Deliberately) Thick and Thin Yarn
In this episode, Sasha explains how these yarns work, what fiber to use, and exactly how to make them, step by step.
Apr 2, 2021
14 min
Episode 82: Five Great Resources for Spinning Art Yarns
In this episode, Sasha talks about her five favorite resources for spinning textured or “art” yarns, and about why even the most traditional spinners can benefit from learning these techniques.
Mar 26, 2021
13 min
Episode 81: Bridget’s Spinning Journey
In this episode, Sasha talks with Sheepspotters’ Society member Bridget Flynn about her spinning journey.
Mar 20, 2021
34 min
Episode 80: Vicky's Spinning Journey
In this episode, Sasha chats with Sheepspotters’ Society member Vicky McKay about her spinning journey.
Mar 12, 2021
35 min
Episode 79: Nenette’s Spinning Journey
In this episode, Sasha chats with Sheepspotters’ Society member Nenette McNamara about her spinning journey.
Mar 5, 2021
27 min
Episode 78: Allyssa’s Spinning Journey
In this episode, Sasha chats with Sheepspotters’ Society member and biology graduate student Allyssa Kilanowski about her spinning journey.
Feb 26, 2021
30 min
Episode 77: Sandy’s Spinning Journey
In this episode, Sasha talks with student and Sheepspotters’ Society member Sandy Silver about her spinning journey.
Feb 19, 2021
40 min
Episode 76: Five Great Wools for New Spinners
In this episode, Sasha talks about five beginner-friendly wools that new spinners can use to build their spinning skills.
Feb 12, 2021
17 min
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