So you bought a stunning fleece at the fiber festival, and you DON’T want to wait months for a mill to clean and process it? You really can do this yourself, and it’s not as daunting a…
Ashford Book of Carding by Jo Reeve This popular, practical and inspirational guide to carding, fleece, slivers and exotic fibres has been revised and expanded to include sections on the blending board and creating self-striping yarn. Written for the hand spinner and felter; and everyone who loves fibre, there are sections on using the flick, hand and drum carders and the blending board. There are detailed explainations of colour and fibre blending and colour theory. Step-by-step instructions and full colour photographs will open a world of colour and texture.
Apart from actually shearing a sheep or wooly animal (hopefully I will get to do this someday), I have officially worked through the entire fleece to yarn process! Recently I was given a bag of raw…
So you bought a stunning fleece at the fiber festival, and you DON’T want to wait months for a mill to clean and process it? You really can do this yourself, and it’s not as daunting a…
It has never been so easy! Our Wool picker Uncle Kolya is a compact handmade wool picker that removes large debris and knots of wool, ruffles, and rough combs the material. Prepares wool for processing on a drum carder or combing with hand carders. Durable wood construction and stainless steel spiked finish will handle any type of coat. Facilitates work with wool. - Size - 60x14x17 cm. - Weight - 5 kg. - Set: assembler, holders (fixing to the table) - Number of teeth 202 pcs Your customs office may charge import fees, please be aware of this.
So you bought a stunning fleece at the fiber festival, and you DON’T want to wait months for a mill to clean and process it? You really can do this yourself, and it’s not as daunting a…
So you bought a stunning fleece at the fiber festival, and you DON’T want to wait months for a mill to clean and process it? You really can do this yourself, and it’s not as daunting a…
I love and collect handcards the way that many of my friends collect spindles.
Alas, my friend, I tell you, my life consists of dreaming of crafting, crafting and punctuated by the feeding and caring of a pile of children (3). Thus this page is in an unkempt, unfinished state…
Our guest author/artist today is Zara Tuulikki Rooke. She generously offered to take us through the process of preparing fibers from her own sheep to use for felting. As I enjoy felting, I feel ve…
Size: Fleece Blanket, 50"x60" It’s hard to cuddle by yourself. But with these fully customizable comfy fleece blankets, you won’t have to anymore. Customize the entire front panel and wrap yourself in personalized plush luxury. Delicate, soft and colorful, it's the perfect blanket for picnics in the park, outdoor events, and cozy winter snuggles. Available in 3 different sizes: small (30"x40"); medium(50" x 60"); large(60" x 80"). 100% buttery soft and cozy polyester fleece Edge-to-edge sublimation printing in vibrant full color Sturdy double edge stitching for a clean finish Back color is off-white Machine washable, gentle cycle, mild detergent Tumble dry low This product is recommended for ages 2+
From basic black to bold and bright.
I really enjoy playing with color. And what better way to experiment with color than making your own yarn for tapestry? Interweave's spinning magazine, Spin Off , has an article in the current issue (Spring 2017) about spinning for tapestry weaving by yours truly. The dyeing, spinning,
Our guest author/artist today is Zara Tuulikki Rooke. She generously offered to take us through the process of preparing fibers from her own sheep to use for felting. As I enjoy felting, I feel ve…
Cosy, Cropped, and now available in our iconic Orion Print! Our Fit High retro funnel neck with zip Lovely long cuffed sleeves Cute, cropped cut A cord & toggle to cinch in at the bottom Sustainability & Fabric Super soft fleece fabric made from recycled plastic bottles Why recycled polyester? Not only is it super soft and cosy, it saves plastic bottles from going into landfill or the sea. Plus, less energy is used to create polyester yarn from recycled bottles than is needed to create brand new polyester yarn from oil. Coloured with low-impact Oeko-Tex approved dyes All of our products are eligible for our Buyback scheme Get you a microfibre Guppy Friend bag too? Of course, nothing is perfect. And, like a lot of fabrics, polyester garments shed microfibres when being washed. So use a specially-designed Guppyfriend bag to catch the fibres. We sell them here. Modelled by Emily, UK10, 5ft8, wears S
This is inspired by James and the Giant Peach! This is one of a whole range of yarns and batts inspired by both the themes in the film and book and the music. Do check them out! The batt comes in my custom band with a free charm attached. All items are gift wrapped free of charge. Why not buy a complimentary batt or yarn from the others in the Giant Peach series to create a truly unique gift or project? Also take a look at the complimentary coloured stitch markers and project gift bags for that special present for someone else...or a well deserved treat for yourself! You can mix and match to select the gift bag, stitch marker set and yarns or batts for your individual needs. And with free gift wrapping and a label worded as you choose what better gift for any crafty person. The full Giant Peach colourway range titles are: My name is James That's the life Eating the peach Clouds Spiker, Sponge & a rhino Magic man Giant Peach Into the peach All at sea 100 seagulls and 1 shark Way off course where dreams come true Good news A generous 50g batt of soft airy fibres hand carded and blended by me. It is super soft and luxurious to the touch and very light. Looks wonderful with any of the other Giant Peach colourways. All batts are folded and rolled with layers of tissue before banding so they unroll beautifully ready for you to use. A free charm is attached to each band. Thank you for looking at my shop and if you have any questions please get in touch. I am happy to make yarn in any colour or combination of colours. The colour is baby safe and non toxic. The merino is South American and from non mulesed flocks. There are also a range of UK local (Herefordshire and Shropshire) wools and alpaca in my yarns. I also include silk, cottons and other luxury fibres for added texture and character.. This is something special and classy.
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Please See This Video for instructions on Knitting a Tab Insert My how summer flies by, but this lacy summer shawl is the perfect accessory to cover bare shoulders on a breezy summer evening. The butterfly and lace motif are accented by a knotted openwork trellis, reminiscent of butterflies happily fluttering through your summer garden. This shawl is worked by sections with increases made only on the right side rows. This creates a gentle curve for a shallow half round shawl. I recommend using natural plant fiber yarn in a DK or worsted weight, but you may use any DK or worsted weight yarn you wish.
A Double Layer blanket with outer side in the Softest Cotton, Earthy Design and Fluffy Fleece on the inside. A delicate lace trim completes this gorgeous blanket suitable for baby's crib or the stroller. Size: 51*35 inches (130*90cm) What's Included: 1 X Cotton Fleece Baby Blanket
FLUFFfibers BFL in the Sticks and Stones colorway. I decided to to a gradient spin for Tour de Fleece. Here is the fiber after I hand-carded it into rolags. The long staple of the BFL meant my colors got much more mixed up than I planned, but I did end up with a nice gradient in the brown and charcoal families. On Ravelry
Studio Notes 27/09/19 - I've washed the fleece and tried carding the wool, and now I'm moving on to needle felting, despite my cat getting in the way.
A completely unique and gorgeous hand made scarf - made from a UK selection of rarebreed fleece including teeswater . This card is a kaleidoscope of colours and has a real festival vibe! The wool and has been prepared and dyed using acid reactive dyes - then hand spun with a gold thread and woven on a loom. The overall length, including the fringe is approx 68” 1.73meters and it drapes beautifully. width approx 12” (31cms) Handwash only at 30 degrees and hang to dry naturally. Postage is included in the UK and dispatch time is 2 days - Royal Mail Tracked
Using raw fleece for making yarn is a marvelous process. Rebecca Mezoff processes and dyes fleece for her tapestry yarn. In this post she talks about canary stain, washing fleece and various procedures, and drum carding a problem fleece.
SpecificationUsing Rowan's chunky yarns Big Wool and Brushed Fleece, Quail Studio and MODE at Rowan bloggers Tiam Safari and Katharina Von Blumenthal deliver speedy style with this modern collection of accessories and garments. Featuring striped hats, matching mittens, a chunky cabled coat and top down jumpers, you’ll be winter-warm in no time at all
If you have your own sheep, or were given a fleece, now you need to know how to get it ready to spin.
A new collection of 12 designs from four influential bloggers for Quail Studio: Tiam Safari, Katharina Von Blumenthal, Samantha Hall and Lily Kate France. Type: Book Format: Book Designed by: Tiam Safari, Katharina Von Blumenthal, Samantha Hall, Lily Kate France. Crafts: Knitting Categories: Jumper, Cardigan, Hat, Scar
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Candy Wrapper Zipper Pouch Tutorial Hi all! Alicia here again from Sew What Alicia. I love the holiday season! I just love trying to come up with creative ways to give sweet gifts. Today I want to share with you a fun quilted candy wrapper zipper pouch tutorial. These little pouches are perfect for filling […] Read more...
Of the ways to prepare fleece once it’s been washed, I’m going to focus on hand carding. This is a lot of work and takes a lot of physical effort. If you can afford a drum carder, that is a good way to go. But I could barely afford hand carders and I had trouble …
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Washed, picked, carded and handspun by Fiberdog Fibers. This undyed yarn features the natural beaty of a beige merino fleece. I added white rayon (made from bamboo) to it and blended both fibers together. The resulting yarn reminds me of sandstone, so I decided to call it that. As always this product started in my studio as a raw fleece which I then processed by hand for you.I've included a picture of the different stages the wool went through in my studio so you can also enjoy the magical transformation from fleece to yarn.
Array is a thin, sturdy wool yarn. It comes in a wide range of hues and is perfect for embroidery, cross stitch, and needlepoint.
Proudly designed, crafted & printed in the USA from imported material.Come in 3 sizes. Please SELECT the size carefully. Check our last picture for size chart. 30x40in : BABY/ TODDLER < 3T size 50x60in : STANDARD THROW size 60x80in : LARGE size, fits the top of a queen bed. Available in 2 types of material. Plush Minky: The Plush Minky blanket features a lightweight, pill-free microfiber fleece that is not only supremely soft but warm & cozy. Lightweight, thinner than Sherpa Fleece Blanket Buttery soft & suitable for Spring & Summer seasons Perfect for snuggling while watching TV on the couch, relaxing on a sofa, or reading in bed. Sherpa Fleece:The Sherpa Fleece Blanket is made with a supremely soft Poly Microfiber front and a sherpa (faux wool) back. Premium quality. This extremely strong and durable synthetic fabric retains its shape and dries quickly. A soft, plush material that makes it fluffier and cosier. Best for cool/cold seasons: Fall & Winter BEST CHOICE FOR GIFTING PURPOSE All blankets are made upon customers' wish to order and handcrafted to high-quality standards. This design also can be an awesome present for grandparent day, parent's day gift, birthday gifts, Happy New Year, Christmas gifts, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Fall, Holidays, Birthdays, Memorial Day, Valentine's Day, or who loves blanketsDISCLAIMERS:Color variation: We aim to offer our clients exactly what is ordered, but due to certain conditions, there may be variations from what you see on our website and what you see in person.The colors you see on our website can vary in person due to the color variations of each photograph and each computer screen. Multiple factors can affect color display, none of which we have any control of.
When Life is just too short to do the hard boring stuff! Just do the fun stuff? Why not let us scour, card, dye or spin your fleece for you? 2024 Processing Limited Capacity - contact us for availability. 2025 Watch this space... We will process anything from a single fleece in the grease, through to an entire flock, all you need to do is: Select the level of processing you would like (Above). Buy ONE £20.00 deposit to book a time slot for all of the fleece you want processed. NOTE: The actual processing cost will depend upon the level of service we agree and the actual weight of fibres you send us, 'In the Grease'. We will never spend your money until we have spoken with you first! CLICK: "Add to Cart" To confirm your choice: CLICK on the Cart icon (Top Right corner of page): (No payment taken until step 6...) Add a note in your Special Instruction to Seller, telling us: The Breed The natural fibre colour The approximate weight of fleece or number of fleeces you plan to send (We'll assume 2kgs per fleece, but you will only pay for the actual weight we process... Weighed on receipt...) When the fleece will be available for processing If you would like any of the fibres dyed (Minimum weight per colourway 100g) CLICK : Check Out and you will be given the opportunity to enter any Discount Code you might have, and your secure payment (Card) details. We will contact you to agree exactly what you want us to do and a date for you to send or delivery your fibres to us. PLEASE: Do not send fleeces to us until the agreed date. We have limited storage capacity on site. All you then need to do is concentrate on doing the fun stuff! Please contact us to discuss your requirements, we will be pleased to provide you with a specific quotation. Limited Time: Founder Member Offer 2024 sees an exciting time for Felsted Fleece; we are partnering in development of Essex's first Wool Processing Mill in 300 years: The Felsted Woollen Mill From the middle of 2025 we will be able to offer a complete "Farm to Yarn" service, for the first time. The Felsted Mill requires around £500,000 of investment, mainly to purchase state-of-the-art commercial carding and spinning machinery and a novel Wool Scour. We are able to raise ALL of the funding required by means of commercial loans, however, we will prefer to share with you, our potential customers, the benefits that would otherwise go to paying the "Fat Cat" City Bankers their Bonuses: If you can wait until the August 2025 before we return your finished products to you: For any amount of money you lend us, from 12:01 on 1st July 2024, but before noon on 31st October 2024, we will: Process 1.33x the weight of fibres at our normal rate (33% discount). That is, if you pay for 2kgs, we will process 2.66kgs for you. Lend us more than £1,000 and, after we have given you the value of your loan back in produce or processing, we will also offer you a 10% discount off our then current standard processing or product prices - FOR LIFE. You can choose to lend us any amount between £20 and £200,000. You can take all of your benefits (processed fibres or products) as soon as the Mill is operational and the products are available in 2025, or you can spread the benefits out over any number of years. After 1st January 2028, you can ask us to repay any or all of your unredeemed loan in cash. To become a Founder Member and receive the above benefits: Buy a Founder Member option for £20.00 (Above). If in doubt, give us a call - no obligation... Add your details to the Checkout form We will send you an email confirming our offer and the benefits you will receive and how to make your loan (BACS, CASH or CARD). If you change your mind, and you let us know you want your money back in writing within 21-days of us receiving your loan, we will provide you with a full No-quibble refund. If you want wool processing, we will also contact you to discuss the level of processing you would like and to confirm the date for you to send us your fleece in 2025. Please do not send fleeces to us before this date.
Washed, picked, carded handdyed and handspun by Fiberdog Fibers. Spun from the fiber braids of the same name, this colorway is inspired by a spring meadow: young green everywhere, dotted with yellow and blue flowers. As always this product started in my studio as a raw fleece which I then processed by hand for you.I've included a picture of the fleece the way I got it, so you can also enjoy the transformation from fleece to yarn.
So I've been plugging away on my red linen suit lately. The skirt is complete, and the jacket is progressing nicely I think. I ended up using a modern (but out of print) McCall's pattern for the jacket. (It's 5278, view A, if you're interested.) I had just inserted the sleeves and was greeted with a rather sorry sight on my dress form. Look at that saggy, mushy, sleeve head! Now, of course it will be a bit mushy on the dress form as Veronica does not have the benefit of shoulders. But even so, I could see that I was going to want a crisper look. Enter the magical sleeve head! I first learned about sleeve heads in my favorite tailoring book when I was making my red winter coat, but I didn't end up using them since the coating was so thick it supported the sleeve head on its own. But this linen is not doing that, definitely. So luckily I had a couple of the suckers on hand to experiment with. The Sewing Divas have a really nice post on sleeve heads that I found VERY helpful in my process, so do give it a read if you're interested in this topic. Here's what my sleeve heads look like. I bought these at Steinlauf & Stoller, and this is the only kind they sell. They're basically a strip of batting with a bias strip of muslin folded over it and stitched. To start, you'll want to turn your jacket inside out and work that way. VERY IMPORTANT: trim your sleeve seam allowances down to 3/8". This keeps your sleeve heads from sticking out too far. You'll see what I mean in a minute. Find the exact middle of your sleeve head by folding it in half crosswise and marking it with a pin. Now match this pin to your shoulder seam on your jacket. Pin the sleeve head to your sleeve seam allowance, matching up the edge of the sleeve head with the raw edge of the seam allowance (which you've cut down to 3/8" of an inch, right? See how it would be a little extreme if they were extending 5/8"?). Baste the sleeve head to your seam allowance. I did mine by machine. You'll want to try on your jacket and make sure you're happy with how it looks before stitching it permanently. Then stitch it on by machine, making sure that you're within the seam allowance. Here's how it will look. See the red stitching line? Now look how nice the right-hand sleeve head looks compared to the other, headless one. And from the back, now on the left-hand side. Whoa! You can also add shoulder pads at this point, but I feel like that would be overkill for this jacket. Also, it's worth noting perhaps that this jacket will have a huge shawl collar, so the sleeve heads will probably be covered up anyway. Ah well. At least I'll know they look good, right? Update: Ann from Gorgeous Fabrics wrote me a really nice e-mail explaining that there are two ways to use sleeve heads. The way I'm doing it here is kind of backwards if what you're going for is support of the sleeve. Since the bulk of the sleeve head is pointing toward my chest, what I'm actually achieving here is chest support, not sleeve support. If you turned the sleeve head around, you would get support in the sleeve. Perhaps I will take pictures both ways to show you the difference! Also, a couple people have pointed out that you can make your own sleeve heads. Good materials include flannel, lambswool, muslin, and organza, among others. Whew, this could be an exhaustive topic! Thanks to Ann for the heads-up. (Ha, HEADs up, get it?)
Victoria van Gale nisse art plushie from Hilda cartoon! This item is made to order. handmade soft nisse art plushie, made from jersey fabric, soft cuddle fleece and fleece and filled with polyester stuffing, for squishy softness! His arms and legs have button joints so are moveable. Also his sock is removable. approx 10.5 inches tall by 6 inches wide across his head. Any questions please email me. washing - this plushie should only be spot cleaned with a damp cloth. Head pattern by cholyknight.com, body pattern by toysDIY, all other pattern pieces by me, squishy lobster.
Cotton and wool are two natural fibers with their own amazing properties—when the two are combined, the result is a wonderfully unique blend with all the advantages of each fiber. Cotton Fleece is spun with 80% pima cotton and 20% merino wool. It derives its strength and coolness from cotton, along with memory, bounce, and a touch of warmth from the wool. Cotton Fleece is cool enough to wear in any season, making it our most popular yarn for weavers, crocheters and knitters who live in both warm and cold climates. Cotton Fleece is easy to care for, making it a great choice for your next project! Cotton Fleece and Cotton Fine are excellent weaving yarns—try them for handwoven blankets, pillows, or table runners. More colors coming soon! Cotton Fleece Weaving Specifics: Fiber content: 80% Cotton, 20% Merino wool Wraps/inch (wpi) 16 Weaving tabby sett 8 to 10 Weaving twill sett 12 to 15 215 yards/3.5 oz (100 g) skein Yardage/lb 980 yards Cotton Fleece Knitting & Crochet Specifics: Knitting Needle Size No. 6 5 stitches per inch Crochet hook size G Enjoy this free One Skein Knitted Hat Pattern compliments of Brown Sheep Co. Washing Instructions: Hand wash in cool water using a mild detergent or shampoo and 1/8 cup white vinegar. Rinse thoroughly, adding 1/8 cup white vinegar to the last clear rinse. Roll gently in a towel to remove excess water (do not twist or wring), and lay flat to dry. Press with cool iron, if needed. My also be dry cleaned.
So you bought a stunning fleece at the fiber festival, and you DON’T want to wait months for a mill to clean and process it? You really can do this yourself, and it’s not as daunting a…
Hi everybody! I just realized that I haven't blogged that much recently. Blame Scarlet Heart Ryeo & W - Two Worlds, haha! I don't know if anyone is aware but I'm a certified K-drama marathoner... lolo
Array is a thin, sturdy wool yarn. It comes in a wide range of hues and is perfect for embroidery, cross stitch, and needlepoint.
