Projects, Tutorials, and News
Schacht Spindle Company was founded to support spinners and weavers. For over a decade, we've offered a free newsletter with projects, techniques, and more. Whether you're a beginner or an old hand, you'll find helpful tutorials, projects you love, and Schacht news here!
Looking for projects suitable for young makers? Use the KIDS/CHILDREN tag.
Where Do I Find Things?
On our old website, all newsletter content lived on one web page. We're currently setting up different places so you can find things more easily:
- Projects and Tutorials includes free stuff—projects, spinning how-tos, and weaving tutorials.*
- Blog includes everything else—fiber arts articles, announcements for products and events, and more.
- Archives contains vintage posts about older projects, office challenges, or design inspiration.
*Since 2022, we've put out calls for projects and tutorials. If you're interested in designing a project or writing a tutorial, see Submit a Project for more information.
Projects And Tutorials
Painted Warp Eyes Scarf
Designed and woven by Eileen Lee
Jelly Roll Placemats
Designed and woven by Kate Kilgus
Bold Moves Tapestry Rug
Designed and woven by Rachel Simmons
Chill Buster Zoom Loom Lap Blanket
Designed and woven by Anthony Thompson
Entrelac-Style Cowl
Designed and woven by Gabi van Tassell
Exploring Art Yarns
By Carole Bournias
News from the Ewes
2024 Tools for Schools Recipients
Newhall Elementary School Newhall Elementary School, who serves predominantly low-income families, will receive 10" Cricket Looms and 3" Hi-Lo Drop Spindles to launch a Fiber...
CNC
By Cindy Lair In the previous installment “Cut Off” I mentioned CNC (computer numerical control) as a reason our cut off saw needed upgrading. The...
Cut Off
By Cindy Lair In the third installment of this series, we come to the process of cutting a board based on the information the board...
It’s a Moulder, Not a Molder
Discover the detailed process of manufacturing a spinning wheel or loom with our blog series. Let's learn about the moulder.
It All Begins with Wood
Discover the detailed process of manufacturing a spinning wheel or loom with our blog series. Let's start at the beginning: the lumber.
Welcome To Our New Blog
Cindy Lair takes you through the features of our new website.
Archives
Looking for older projects, tutorials, and tips? Posts prior to 2020 live in the Archives. You can always find them by searching with the magnifying glass—just type in a few words. Or visit the Archives page on this website.