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The steering organization for the enCore MOO/Virtual Learning Environment software.

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VENDORS

(I have no affiliation with these organizations, but list them here as a satisfied customer.)

Alpaca Spinner.  http://alpacaspinner.com/
A UK company, they have some of the nicest BFL fiber I’ve handled.

Beadmarkers. http://www.picturetrail.com/beadmarkers
Or: http://www.beadmarkers.etsy.com/
Karen offers some of the the coolest stitch markers available, and she guarantees her work. They’re gorgeous enough to collect, are very reasonably priced, and they don’t snag on your fabric.

Crown Mountain Farms.  http://crownmountainfarms.com/
For lovely handpainted pencil rovings.

Goodies Unlimited.  http://goodiesunlimited.com/
Handmade soaps and balms.

Jenkins Woodworking.  http://www.jenkinswoodworking.com/
Gorgeous Turkish spindles.

Kendig Cottage.  http://kendigcottage.com/
One of my favorite fiber vendors and a very knowledgeable spinner.

Leah’s Yarn or a Tale.  http://www.freewebs.com/yarnoratale/
Any time I want laps, this is where I go.

Mielkes Fiber Arts.  http://mielkesfarm.com/
Ashford Bay fibers in particular.

Sarah’s Yarns.  http://sarahsyarns.com/
Sarah has the best prices on the Web for Zephyr and cashmere yarns.

The Sheep Shed Studio.  http://thesheepshedstudio.com/
Brown Sheep mill end rovings, including superwash.

Spinnvilt.  http://www.spinnvilt.no/
At the time of this writing, this Lillehammer-based online shop is the only store in Norway which is truly dedicated to spinners and spinning–and certainly one of the friendliest otherwise!  It includes a variety of wheel lines as well as a growing variety of fibers and spinning supplies.

Spunky Eclectic.  http://spunkyeclectic.com
Hand-dyed rovings of all sorts.  The fiber of the month club is perfect for testing fibers.

Turn of the Century: http://www.turn-of-the-century.com/tchome.htm
Bill makes the most beautiful crochet hooks I’ve ever seen—or used. They hook smoothly, feel good, and are simply gorgeous. Of course, it helps that his prices are great and that he handles each order like a real pro. I haven’t tried the knitting needles since I almost exclusively use circulars, but I have to think they’re equally impressive.

The Wheel Thing.  http://www.the-wheel-thing.com/
A great source for Strauch products as well as a variety of various other spinning and fibery supplies.

Wollknoll.  http://wollknoll.de/filzen.htm
A German store with great fibers at even better prices.  A good source for European spinners looking for silks and fine-grade merino.

Woolly Designs.  http://www.woollydesigns.com/
Probably my favorite top-whorl spindles, and a terrific source for Majacraft supplies.