A little while ago I mentioned a new book called The Fleece and Fiber Source Book. The book is amazing and has almost everything you would want to know about fiber. The part that was missing for me was the felting part. So I figured since I was spinning it, I could also felt it and then I would have knowledge of another fiber that I could possibly use for projects. Yes, I know that information is already out there on the internet somewhere, but I like to see and feel it for myself. :)
The fiber I used was most definitely double coated. The wool was coarse to the touch and this would not be my first choice for spinning, but I would use this for felting if I needed a sturdy finished product. It wet felted easily and with 3 fine layers gave me a nice sturdy piece of felt. I would love to make a bag using this wool as I think it would be sturdy and resist pilling. I'm still working on finishing the spinning and then I will ply the yarn, was, and then determine how I feel about using it for a crochet or knit project. Right now for felting, I give it a thumbs up.
Nice, kelly! useful info for me about felting Shetland. I don't think I've tried it and I don't spin..so it's always interesting to hear about others' experiences and experiments!
ReplyDeleteKelly--I meant to tell you that after your earlier post about The Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook, I ordered it and just LOVE it!! You're right, it's an exhaustive resource and just so lovingly written, too! XXO-
ReplyDeleteI love Shetland! Its one of my all time favourites for spinning and felting.
ReplyDeleteIts nice spun thick and without too much twist, makes a softer yarn.
Really must look into this book..it sounds very useful
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I will need to try spinning it thicker, or even possibly core spinning it to get that softness. I chain plyed my first bobbin. It wouls be perfect for the warp in weaving. It's nice and strong!
ReplyDeleteHi Kelly, I have to explore more sorts of wool. The Shetland looks sturdy. You asked if the mulberry silk is the last laid. Actually I first put on mulberry silk first over the resist, then merino wool and cover with silk chiffon. After fulling, cut it and turn over. So mulberry silk appears on the top. That's the way I do.
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