Spinning Silk Yarn from Quilt Batting - Techniques and Tips

Embark on a handspun journey exploring the art of spinning silk yarn from quilt batting, also known as silk lap. Learn valuable yarn spinning techniques as you follow along with the process of transforming silk batting into beautiful yarn. Discover how to card a batt using a Brother drum carder, spin 100% silk on a spindle, and create a silk/wool blend on a Schacht Matchless spinning wheel. Gain insights into choosing wool for blending, cutting and weighing fibers, and mastering various spinning methods. Explore aesthetic yarn spinning techniques and receive additional silk spinning tips to enhance your skills. By the end of this 25-minute tutorial, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of working with silk lap and creating unique, handspun silk yarns for your fiber art projects.

Introduction
Choosing Wool to Blend
Drum Carder
Cutting the Silk
Weighing Fibers
Carding Silk/Wool Batts
Spindle Spinning 100% Silk
Day 2
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Schacht Matchless Setup
Aesthetic Yarn Spinning
More Silk Spinning Tips
Loom and Yarn Plans