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Hi everyone, I joined a while back but this is the first time I've investigated the forums. I've been a spinner now for about 3 years. Have two spinning wheels, a Louet Julia and an Ashford electric spinner as I went a bit made spinning at one point and damaged my knee. I mainly use the Ashford...
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I have a friend in Turkey that has access to wool from Red Karaman sheep.She sent about 5lbs of this wool that has not been skirted or processed. I am learning how to process this wool. I tried a search on this website for any mention of this breed of sheep, can't find any information. Does anyone...
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Newbie here, looking for some advice and direction... Here's my long winded story; I've only been spinning a short time (on a drop spindle), and already hooked! So naturaly I have been trying to source a local fibre producer in my area... Specifically Alpaca for it's softness... Not so easy...
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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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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...