Preparation of raw Romney fleece for spinning through, skirting, washing and carding.
Tag Archives: Exploring Fibre
A Little About: Romney
Romney Sheep were established on Romney Marsh, a wetland between Kent & East Sussex, in the 13th Century…
Fibre Prep: Lincoln Longwool
Preparation of raw Lincoln Longwool fleece for spinning through, skirting & washing
A Little About: Lincoln Longwool
Lincoln Longwool sheep are one of the older British sheep breeds and were established in the English city of Lincoln in the Middle Ages…
Celebrating Wovember: What is Wool?
Celebrating Wovember wool month – What is wool?
Ryeland: Knitted Cowl & Gloves
Knitted cowl and fingerless gloves using handspun Ryeland fleece.
A Little About: Clun Forest
Clun Forest sheep resided on the hills near Clun, a small town in the South of Shropshire from the 19th century…
Cleaning Wool Using Suint Fermentation
With the weather getting warmer I decided I needed to find a way of washing fleece that was kinder on the environment and didn’t require as much water and washing powders/detergents, as greasy fleeces can use a surprising amount. I read about suint fermentation a long time ago and thought it too good to beContinue reading “Cleaning Wool Using Suint Fermentation”
A Little About: Jacob
Jacob sheep are believed to have originated in the Middle East during Biblical times…
Spinning: Ryeland
Spinning, Plying & Setting the Twist of the Ryeland on a Wheel.
Loose Ends 