Exploring Fibre – Page 5

Wovember 2023: Fate & Destiny

Exploring a cultural history of wool, this week through the legends of the Moirai.

Exploring a cultural history of wool to celebrate Wovember, this week through the tale of Jason and the Argonauts.

Spinning, Plying & Setting the Twist of Hampshire Down fleece on a Wheel.

Spinning Clun Forest fleece on a wheel and spindle.

Preparation of raw Hampshire Down fleece for spinning through, skirting, washing, picking and carding.

Hampshire Down sheep are a newer breed, established in the Victorian period by crossing…

Progress photos and reflections from the final week of Tour De Fleece 2023

Progress photos and reflections from the second week of Tour De Fleece 2023

Progress photos from the first week of Tour De Fleece 2023

Introduction to my Tour De Fleece Challenge 2023.