Holly has said all I would say as well. Some of her ideas could be
incorporated into a single article, such as breed samples in WOW
colours, or how the yarn looks done worsted style and woolen style of
spinning with examples of why and where they work. When she mentioned a
pantry of ideas, instead of recipes, it hit a core in both my spinning
life and my cooking life as I have difficulty making a meal unless I
have a bit of starter food, then I can go off into some thing, but I
cannot just look at a recipe or directions unless I have some of the
materials already. There was an article about Carstairs Spinning Mill
in Farm Woman with pictures and all. I liked it. (Different magazine
which probably has a smaller budget, but I don't know). If there were
more actual instructions on how to wash, card, spin, and make an
article, then the beginners would be served as well as those who are not
beginners. A well done article always inspires at any level.
Tricia
Holly Shaltz wrote:
1. Lots of reproduction spinning/weaving info.
2. Info on the technique the magazine is supposed to be about.
3. Lots and lots of inspirational projects,
4. Each item pictured or written about should represent quality
craftsmanship and design.
info about mills, particularly cottage carding mills
since those handle the vast majority of handspinning fibers.
take a project from blah to
WOW, etc.
research.
10. Maybe, to inspire beginners, there could be a column focusing on
one beginner-level project in each magazine. I would select a given
technique and structure the project and the a
Holly
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What if? A million possibilities.
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