Exploring a cultural history of wool to celebrate Wovember, this week through the tale of Jason and the Argonauts.
Category Archives: Exploring Fleece
Spinning: Hampshire Down
Spinning, Plying & Setting the Twist of Hampshire Down fleece on a Wheel.
Spinning: Clun Forest
Spinning Clun Forest fleece on a wheel and spindle.
Fibre Prep: Hampshire Down
Preparation of raw Hampshire Down fleece for spinning through, skirting, washing, picking and carding.
A Little About: Hampshire Down
Hampshire Down sheep are a newer breed, established in the Victorian period by crossing…
Tour De Fleece 2023 – Week 3 Wrap-up
Progress photos and reflections from the final week of Tour De Fleece 2023
Tour De Fleece 2023 – Week 2 Wrap-up
Progress photos and reflections from the second week of Tour De Fleece 2023
Tour De Fleece 2023 – Week 1 Wrap-up
Progress photos from the first week of Tour De Fleece 2023
Fibre Prep: Clun Forest
Preparation of raw Clun Forest fleece for spinning through, skirting, washing and carding.
Wovember 2022 – The Importance of Wool: Care & Repair
Wovember 2022- Sharing Information about Wool
Loose Ends 