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I'd say, you can card it on a carder with fine cloth. Although it depends on the definition of fine. If you already have successfully carded cashmere on your carder, I'd say, it should work. But the most important thing (at least in my opinion) is, that you roll the batts in the form of punis...
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I have been talking to an organic farmer. He is willing to raise sheep and sheer them. I wonder what to do with a raw fleece? Any ideas or suggestions? He has horses, cattle, chickens, ducks and all kinds of critters. I asked about farm stays and he asked me if anyone would want the fleece.
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Glad that was helpful. Icelandic down or shetland are great choices too. I would have tried to match the colors as precisely as I could, but I'm an out-of-control control-freak perfectionist ;) Sounds like you came up with something really beautiful. Angora is certainly spinnable just as it is; some...
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Carding, with handcarders or with a drumcarder, would be best. Make sure that the wool you are using is fine and soft, otherwise the yarn will be on the scratchy side. A similar staple length (how long the fibers are) is also important. Merino, corridale, ramboullet, BFL, cormo, polwarth are a few that...
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Hi, We are in Amana, Iowa. We are the current occupants of one of the Amana Colony houses. Ours was bult in ~ 1855 and shows it's charm every day. We raise Angora Rabbits, and are a family of Fiber Artists!
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So glad to get this newsletter! I was introduced to Spin-Off by Rick Reeves several years ago---long story, but I have loved this resource ever since. I anxiously await each issue and am delighted that I will be getting weekly notes from you. Please advise me of the status of my subscription. I don't...
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Hi All, I'm Phyllis. I spin, knit and drum card. Love to do all three. I'm also learning to quilt and needle felt. I'm currently working on carding some of my batts that I sell on etsy Spin Knit and Life Fibercrafts . My favorite carding fibers are Alpaca, Merino and Tussah Silk. This is...