Spindle and Spoon Homestead

10/23/2026

**Come discover some of the fibers growing right here in Louisiana!**
Rules and info:
-To purchase: comment “sold” during the live sale with item description and quantity.
-Invoices will be sent out through my shopify website
-Buyer pays shipping, I get reduced rates through my website
For this month’s WAFA online fiber festival, I’ll be going LIVE to share Louisiana-grown and regional fibers from my studio, including Gulf Coast Native wool, Louisiana mohair, angora blends, Acadian Brown Cotton, and naturally dyed cotton.
A big part of my work is connecting the people who grow regional fibers with the spinners and makers who want to use them. Louisiana has a fascinating fiber history, but these materials aren’t just part of the past. I believe they can be part of the future of textile making, too.
During the live, I’ll show the fibers up close, talk about where they came from and how they were prepared, and share ideas for spinning and using them. Most are small-batch and available in limited quantities.
If you enjoy unusual fibers and like knowing the people, places, and stories behind what you spin, come hang out and explore some Louisiana fiber with me!

10/19/2026

Warning: wall of text! and c ulling mentioned below:
I recently bought this book with my birthday money, and have been reading it cover to cover. If you have angora rabbits, get this book. A lot of the info I already knew, but I think much that info came from Amanda's giant angora facebook group. A lot of info has been new to me and very helpful, even having had angoras for 5 years, I still can learn. I am taking notes on this book. Amanda is very experienced.
I am inspired to take better care of my rabbits. After the worst summer I've ever had in my rabbitry, and no sucessfull litters all year, I needed some inspiration. I'm grooming them better, cleaning the cages more thoroughly, and, hard but I don't regret it, I c ulled (for the first time ever) a rabbit myself. He was declining and I had been avoiding asking someone to c ull him because it's just the worst, and I feel guilty asking other people to do it, because no one wants to do it really. But this book gave me the courage to finally do it myself. It's a sad but critical milestone for me.
Sad things aside, this book is just what I needed to bring back that spark of enthusiasm, joy, and confidence in working with my angora rabbits.
My daughters also love flipping through it, it's full of beautiful color photos. Actually it reminds me of my childhood spent happily flipping through dog and horse breed books. 😊 Thank you Amanda Fritsch
If you need this book, head to her website to purchase before it sells out!

10/17/2026

Ugh 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 Meadow the queen!!!

10/12/2026

Ok, fine, I will post my outfit I wore to NELA Celtic Festival and Festivals Acadiens et Créoles
These are my handwoven, indigo dyed wool stays that I made recently. The sewing pattern is from the inspiring Hag & Company and I bought the wool raw from CM Farms | Louisiana Pumpkin Patch and had it processed by Ewetopia mill. Whew!! The skirt is crochet, I did not make it, it's handmade from India.

10/11/2026

10/08/2026

10/04/2026

My latest article in Spin Off!

How much fiber can one bunny produce? A lot, it turns out!

10/03/2026

Lots of empty baskets and hangers in my booth at the end if the day! Thank you NELA Celtic Festival people for your purchases, love, and enthusiasm for this artisan craft. This is my favorite local event. Love love love!