[Jacob-list] wool processing and yarn ideas

[Mary E Hansson]

Hi,
 
I have found one that truly managed to keep the colors from graying
out---and that is Donna Herrick of This and That Farm in Danby, VT.  I
love her work.  I do think she is rather swamped and don't know that she
is taking on new work.

Mary Ellen Hansson

ISeeSpots Farm

Jacob Sheep:  Those horny, fuzzy critters

Shop:  Knitting, crochet, spinning supplies

www.iseespots.com

 

-----Original Message-----
From: jacob-list-admin at jacobsheep.com
[mailto:jacob-list-admin at jacobsheep.com] On Behalf Of Linda
Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2002 7:44 AM
To: jacoblist
Subject: [Jacob-list] wool processing and yarn ideas


Hi,
Could anyone recommend wool processors?  I have only sent my fleeces out
a
couple of times for processing as I usually do my own processing.  I
have a PG
picker and electric drum carder and I'm usually happier with the fleece
I process
myself than with what I've gotten from commercial processors.
 
Due to lack of time, I'd like to send out my adult fleeces this year.  I
can't quite give
up the pleasure of "getting to know" my lambs via working with their
fleeces.
I would like to find a processor without a minimum run as I will
separate fleeces
by color and type.  I have two distinct types of fleeces - a soft and
elastic type and
another that is soft, less elastic, but silkier.  I like to process them
separately. (Ok, I
admit it - I do have one not-so-soft fleece, but I don't need processing
for that one!)
 
The more elastic wool frequently gets blended with angora, while the
silkier type is
often blended with silk.  Actually, I'd also be interested in hearing
how other breeders
design their yarn.  One of my favorites is to add some very black alpaca
with my very
black wool and chocolate alpaca with the black wool that has sunbleached
to a
chocolately color. It really accentuates the colors nicely.  Another
favorite yarn uses
the addition of brightly dyed kid mohair to natural colored yarn - just
enough to add
some sparkle.  Then there is my all time favorite - hand painted yarn -
just so many
options!
 
Any suggestions or ideas?
Thanks.
Linda
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