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The Sheepspot Podcast

The Sheepspot Podcast

By: Sasha Torres
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The Sheepspot Podcast offers quick, actionable tips that you can use right away to make better yarn, use that yarn in ways that delight you, or otherwise enrich your practice as a fiber artist by deepening your knowledge of spinning techniques or materials.©Sasha Torres Art
Episodes
  • Episode 155: Encore Episode: Get to Know the Down Breeds
    May 23 2025

    In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about the ‘Down’ breeds: the Southdown, the Suffolk, the Dorset Down, the Hampshire, the Oxford and the Shropshire.

    Mentioned in this episode:

    • In Sheep's Clothing: A Handspinner's Guide to Wool by Nola Fournier

    • The Spinner's Book of Fleece by Beth Smith

    • Breed School

    You can find the script for this episode HERE.

    You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.

    Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists. Since these episodes are encores, you may occasionally hear Sasha mention links that are no longer available.

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    23 mins
  • Episode 154 Encore Episode: Meet the Longwools
    May 16 2025

    In this episode, Sasha talks about the longwools - breeds to look for, prep suggestions, and tips and tricks for spinning these fibers. Mentioned in this episode:

    • Breed School

    You can find the script for this episode HERE.

    You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.

    Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists. Since these episodes are encores, you may occasionally hear Sasha mention links that are no longer available.

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    33 mins
  • Episode 153 Encore Episode: Getting to Know the Fine Wools
    May 9 2025

    In this episode of the podcast, Sasha talks about one of her favorite wools, Rambouillet. Mentioned in this episode:

    • Breed School

    You can find the script for this episode HERE.

    You can comment on and discuss this episode here in The Flock, Sheepspot’s free online community for inquisitive spinners.

    Here's the link to the Podcast search page and playlists. Since these episodes are encores, you may occasionally hear Sasha mention links that are no longer available.

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    13 mins

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