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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Madelyn van der Hoogt Reviews the SFL Trap | April 15, 2021
Madelyn made a special request for a Standard Floor Loom Trap. We granted her request and sent her the very first trap we made. Here’s how she responded. I’ve had a wish for a very long time. Most of the weaving I do is with two (or more) shuttles. The very first time I used a Wolf Trap on my Baby Wolf, I loved it. Placing each shuttle on the bench and then picking it back Read More »
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 »
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April 2021 Newsletter
Jillian’s Tips for Bulky Spinning By Jillian Moreno I love spinning bulky yarn—there is such instantaneous joy to it. A lot of spinners only spin bulky when they spin art yarn or highly textured yarn. I do that too, but I like the mellowness of spinning a smooth chubby yarn. For spinners who mostly spin fine or even medium yarns, spinning bulky can be daunting. Here are a few tips to help you spin fat. 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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