Week 1 of Tour De Fleece got off to a good start, but I called day 6 a write off after losing my beloved pet and spinning companion. Although I don’t feel very creative at the moment, I’m too stubborn to give up, so am doing my best to pick up where I left off.Continue reading “Tour De Fleece 2021 – Week 1 Wrap-up”
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Tour De Fleece 2021
This year I have decided to participate in Tour de Fleece. This is an annual spinning event where crafters spin on every day the cyclists of the Tour de France ride. This year the dates are 26 June 2021- 18 July 2021. Although there are official Tour De Fleece groups on social media (Facebook andContinue reading “Tour De Fleece 2021”
Fibre Prep: Romney
Preparation of raw Romney fleece for spinning through, skirting, washing and carding.
Working Through the Stash
Hello everyone, it’s been a while since I put out a blog post. Over the past few months I have been steadily working through my wool stash and as usual I am working on several projects at once that are all at various stages of completion. I will be doing a full write up onContinue reading “Working Through the Stash”
Fibre Prep: Lincoln Longwool
Preparation of raw Lincoln Longwool fleece for spinning through, skirting & washing
DIY Wool Picker
DIY Wool Picker
Fibre Prep: Castlemilk Moorit
Preparation of raw Castlemilk Moorit fleece for spinning through, skirting, washing and carding.
Fibre Prep: Ryeland
Preparation of raw Ryeland fleece for spinning through, skirting, washing and carding.
Making a DIY Blending Board: Part 1
Making a DIY Blending Board
Fibre Prep: Dorset Horn
Preparation of raw Dorset Horn fleece for spinning through, skirting, washing and carding.
Loose Ends 