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
Handspun Caribbean Sunrise Scarf
Designed and woven by Malynda Allen
Azul Verde Do Mar Scarf
Designed and woven by Anu Bhatia
Stash Buster Scarf
Designed and woven by Anne Sammons
Ideas for Weaving: Surprise color
Designed and woven by Jane Patrick
Glory of Gamps: Study in Bronson Lace
Designed and woven by Rachel Simmons
Autumn Crossbody Pouch
Designed and woven by Gabi van Tassell
News from the Ewes
Simple Handmade Gifts: Search Our Free Projects
Don't know what to make for last-minute gifts? Want to make something on a specific loom? Suffering from maker's block—it's a thing—and need inspiration? Need...
Simple Handmade Gifts for Spinners to Make
By Deb Gerish Spinners are in a tough spot when it comes to giving gifts. Not many people will appreciate getting a skein of yarn,...
How to Enjoy Making Gifts
Gift-giving stresses out everybody, and for makers, it can be especially tricky to navigate the holidays. We're here to help you simplify the season. And—added...
5 Tricks for Keeping Your Cones (& Stash) Organized
By Marie Greene, founder of Olive Knits® and Knit Camp® Raise your hand if keeping your fiber projects and supplies organized is a bit of...
Simple Math for Weavers
It's easy to adapt weaving patterns so you can use up stash yarn—even mystery yarn! Our Weaving Toolbox has some useful tools to help you...
Tools for Schools Grant Update: Intertwine Arts
Intertwine Arts is grateful for the grant received from the Schacht's Tools for Schools Program. The addition of Cricket looms in our workshops has allowed...
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.