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!

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.*
  • News 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

Exploring Art Yarns
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Exploring Art Yarns

By Carole Bournias

Warmth of Fall Shawl
shaft loom weaving wearables

Warmth of Fall Shawl

Designed by Stephanie Flynn Sokolov and Judy Steinkoenig, woven by Judy Steinkoenig

Gather placemats
home decor rigid heddle weaving

Gather Placemats

Designed and woven by Anne Sammons

Monmouth Cotton Coverlet
home decor shaft loom weaving

Monmouth Cotton Coverlet

Designed and woven by Malynda Allen

Hand Carding Specialty Rolags
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Hand Carding Specialty Rolags

By Jacqueline Harp

weaving linen on Standard Floor Loom
shaft loom weaving weaving techniques

7 Essential Tips For Weaving With Linen

By Carrie Miller

News from the Ewes

Cindy fixes a Matchless at Spinning & Weaving Week 2023

Welcome To Our New Blog

By Cindy Lair

people spinning and weaving

Spinning And Weaving Week 2023

Join us for free events from October 2 to October 8. Oil your wheels, warp your looms, and rev your engines!  Sign up for free events...

Schacht Summer Party 2023

Schacht Summer Party 2023

Schacht Summer Party 2023 We love to get creative and have fun at Schacht, and our summer party was the perfect opportunity to do both!...

Come Visit Schacht At The Estes Park Wool Market

Come Visit Schacht At The Estes Park Wool Market

Schacht will have a booth at the market on June 10th and 11th. We will have looms, wheels, and spinning and weaving accessories on hand—try...

New Course: Beginning 4-Shaft Weaving For Everyone

New Course: Beginning 4-Shaft Weaving For Everyone

Purchase the course and equipment Weave a set of towels and a scarf! You'll learn how to warp a loom with warp chains, how to...

2023 Schacht Tools For Schools Grant Winners

2023 Schacht Tools For Schools Grant Winners

Congratulations to all! Brooklyn Heights Montessori School in Brooklyn, New York With their 15" Cricket looms, 7th and 8th grade students at Brooklyn Heights Montessori...

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.