Schacht Spindle Company
Schacht Spindle Company, Inc. was founded during the back-to-earth movement of the late 1960s and its accompanying craft resurgence.
Barry Schacht, along with his brother Dan, started the business when a friend wanted to learn to spin. They had heard about Greentree Ranch in Loveland, Colorado, where people raised sheep and taught spinning. One day they hopped in their van with friends and dogs and drove up to the ranch. Not only did they get a quick lesson in the art of the drop spindle, they also came home with a commission to make 200 of them.
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Long Draw Spin-along | February 22, 2021
Welcome to the Long Draw Spin-along! As the Spin-along proceeds, you’ll find each lesson and video added to this page. Sign up to receive lesson links in your inbox Sign up Here Join the Facebook Group Join Here Materials 4 oz fiber braid. We’re using a 50/50 silk merino blend from Lisa Souza Dyeworks. You can use any short- to medium-length fiber in any prep you prefer. Carded preps may be preferable if you’ve new Read More »
Beyond Your Default Spin-along Day 5 | October 9, 2020
Welcome to the final day of our spin-along! Today we’ll cover: Drafting Drafting involves attenuating fibers and adding twist. There are several drafting methods, but as with fiber prep, they fall into two main camps, depending on when twist enters the fiber supply. If twist happens in front of the hand closest to the wheel orifice, you’re in the worsted category. If twist happens behind that hand, it’s a woolen draft. But there’s another twist Read More »
Pillow Sampler Weave-along Day 5 | October 9, 2020
Welcome to the final day of our weave-along! Today we’ll cover: Weft Floats Materials & equipment: weft yarn—Stephanie used worsted-weight. Novelty yarns work really well with this technique. shuttle pick-up stick a little longer than your weaving width Slots and holes in the rigid heddle reed allow floats to work: warp ends in the holes move up and down, depending on whether the rigid heddle is up or down. However, warp ends in the slots Read More »
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March 2021 Newsletter
Deflected Doubleweave Manor Garden Scarf Designed by Anu Bhatia Last year, right before the pandemic put us under lockdown, I visited the United Kingdom, not once but twice! Even though it was the peak of winter, London and surrounding areas looked lush green. On our bus ride from central London to Bristol, I was mesmerized by the rolling green pastures and meadows on both sides of the highway. Most impressive were the manor-type houses and Read More »
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Since our earliest days, we have always felt strongly about education and outreach. We offer grants, scholarships and internships to assist with the growth and continuation of the spinning and weaving community. Schacht also works with local organizations to host or participate in events that bring spinning and weaving to the Boulder community.
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