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The Spinner’s Blending Board Bible: From Woolen to (Nearly!) Worsted and Everything in Between

by Deborah Held
Stackpole. Apr. 2025. 136p. ISBN 9780811773676. $32.95. CRAFTS
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What a warm, welcome work for the weary crafter. This book provides a beautiful overview of what a blending board is, with a discussion of history and form, before providing readers with an introduction to the tools they’ll need to start to successfully spin off the wheel and onto the board. Held describes the board as an affordable, accessible option for those interested in spinning but unable to afford or not interested in a drum carder. She goes on to share exactly how a blending board works, with photos illustrating everything from related tools to tips, tricks, and techniques. Each section dispels myths and defines terms related to spinning, thereby demystifying the process and making it possible for anyone to make batts, clouds, and more.
VERDICT While Held used the blending board as a literal springboard into her yarn business, she recognizes that spinners at all levels of expertise can benefit from learning how to use the tool to transform fibers into fabulous, fat, fluffy rolls.
Reviewed by Emily Bowles , Apr 01, 2025
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