At last, the first blog for Jill’s Fibres. I intend to write two or three blog posts a month. I’m planning to cover a range of topics:
- What I’m working on
- Breed Studies
- Various ways to process fleece
- Different spinning techniques
- Dyeing – both acid and natural as well as safe projects for kids
- Ideas for kid’s projects
- Book reviews
- New products available in my shop Other ideas as they arise
- Other ideas as they arise - let me know what interests you
I'll let you in on what's going on this week.
Fibre being processed:
I have a sink full of Texel fleece in the process of being washed. It's got about a 4" staple length, nice crimp, and big bouncy locks. It's a big fleece, so I should have quite a bit available before long.
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| Washing Texel Fleece |
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| Texel Locks |
What's on the wheel:
I have two projects on bobbins. The first is nylon or faux cashmere which I'm spinning for the final project for my Master Spinner Level 5 homework. I'm spinning it very fine as in my sample, it did bloom once it was plied and the tension released. I'm planning to knit a cushion cover suitable for the deck in the summer. Nylon is resistant to sunlight, mildew and insect damage. So far, I've spun about half of what I need.
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| Nylon or Faux Cashmere |
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| Nylon Singles |
My other project is a BFL roving that I spun at the Tzouhalem Guild Distaff Day. I've got another that is similarly dyed in fall colours that I will ply with it. It spun beautifully and was very suitable for an easy spin while chatting. 😉
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| BFL Singles |
What's on the needles:
I'm working on sweater project with quite a bit of history. Several years ago, I dyed a whole Romney fleece teal. Then I took it and a white Romney fleece to Inca Dinca Doo and had them process it into roving. Some of you may have seen this at various fibre shows. There's still a little available in the shop (Teal Romney Roving). I'm knitting a hoody-style sweater . The back is finished and I'm about 3/4 up the first front. I'm really happy with the tweedy look to it.
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| 2500+ yards of 2-ply |
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| Romney Roving |
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| Sweater Front |
Hope you've enjoyed reading!