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*Farmgirl Barter™:  In search of fiber for spinning - wool, etc.  |
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prairielandherbs
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Maggie
Iowa
USA
690 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 22 2008 : 3:57:34 PM
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Hey farmgirl! Any of you have some fiber you want to barter? I love to spin, and can use pretty much any sort of fiber: wool, alpaca, llama, mohair, angora, silk, you name it. :)
What I have to barter: anything from my herb shop http://www. prairielandherbs.com, or my etsy store: http://www.girlwithasword.etsy.com....:)
Thanks farmgirls!
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2008 : 6:17:01 PM
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I can certainly fix you up with some Icelandic wool if you don't mind raw that you will have to wash and comb. I don't have any that is washed on hand right now. I have one moorit (chocolate brown) and one black fleece for sure that I can send some of.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2008 : 6:42:47 PM
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Aunt Jenny-
If you still have some left over after Maggie has what she would like- I would love to barter for some of your raw wool!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
Please come visit Nora and I our our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2008 : 8:21:24 PM
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Sure thing. I need to get some spinning done myself..but NO WAY I can ever spin up all I have on hand by the time I shear again in spring. I will have to look..may have some white mohair too..also raw.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2008 : 8:41:19 PM
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yay! Let me know what you would like to trade for. I have the glass milk bottles, my Silky Milk Bath powder in pint glass milk bottles, homemade soap, and I can look for something else or I could just send a check :D
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
Please come visit Nora and I our our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 4:31:21 PM
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milk bottles sound great!! I love the quart size. Are there any that size with the writing on them?
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 5:01:21 PM
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I have only ever seen one quart with writing on it and that found a home in Florida already- but I can get you as many of the plain ones as you want! Wide or narrow mouth?
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
Please come visit Nora and I our our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2008 : 12:13:22 AM
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I like the narrow better..how much wool do you want? and which color? Or some of both??
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2008 : 06:09:22 AM
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I have never spun before, so I will let you decied how much to send/how many bottles you want. Just let me know-I can get any amount you would like. Then just send me the equivalent in wool?
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
Please come visit Nora and I our our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
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prairielandherbs
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Maggie
Iowa
USA
690 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2008 : 4:30:43 PM
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LOL! I love all this farmgirl bartering. :) Alee is this to be your first spinnign project? how cool! Do you have a wheel, or a drop spindle?
Aunt Jenny, I LOVE LOVE LOVE icelandic, and I don't mind the processing. I especially love naturally colored fleeces! oh, I'm so excited. Let me know what you'd want to barter for? I will take as much wool as you wnt off your hands. Seriously. :) |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2008 : 4:53:36 PM
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You know what..I will get some boxes made up for you gals over the weekend..and you can just surprize me with what you think is a good barter...I will love anything you send. Could you both email me your adresses? I KNOW I have yours around here somewhere Alee..but it will be quicker just to get it again. I really need to get a notebook and get organized about things like that. I am loving that you will be spinning up some of my girl's wool!!!
Maggie..I am so glad you like Icelandic..it is my favorite for sure...so versatile!!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
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prairielandherbs
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Maggie
Iowa
USA
690 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2008 : 6:49:32 PM
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Sending an email now! :)
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2008 : 6:55:59 PM
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I don't have either, but I have friends that have both, so I will probably try it on both a wheel and a drop spindle and see which one I am better at! This is so exciting! :D
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
Please come visit Nora and I our our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2008 : 8:46:17 PM
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Sure Sherri...just send me by email your address and I will get some ready for you too. How fun!!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2008 : 12:55:38 AM
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My company (my Uncle is here visiting from Colorado) won't be leaving until Sunday morning, but I will sure try to get boxes ready to mail out on Monday if I can...Tues at the latest. I just got some perfect boxes today. Usually I have a hard time finding good size boxes..but husband brought home a stack of boxes all the same size...so I am all set that way!!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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LunaTheFarmLady
True Blue Farmgirl
448 Posts
Luna
Rineyville
KY
USA
448 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2008 : 07:29:32 AM
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Hey there Jenny and all
I was just wondering if you have Shetland sheep since you mentioned moorit wool. I have 6 ewes and a ram and a wether in assorted natural colors. They are hopefully all pregnant and I will be shearing them in late Feb. I've never done this before on this scale (small for some I guess, but a lot for me). I will want to process or store (?) the wool for spinning. Some for my self and some to market. Any advice in this area would be great. Should I start a new thread?
Luna |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2008 : 07:31:31 AM
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Luna-
You might get more replies if you post your question under "Barnyard Buddies" some people only read certain sections of the forum. I will be looking for replies as I don't know anything about this either!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
Please come visit Nora and I our our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2008 : 12:30:57 PM
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My sheep are Icelandic Luna...alot like Shetland really, a little bigger and not quite as soft..but a primitive breed the same and they have the same look.I have only had as many as 10 sheep at a time, but there are several gals here who would know more about marketing wool..good luck..arn't shetlands cute???
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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LunaTheFarmLady
True Blue Farmgirl
448 Posts
Luna
Rineyville
KY
USA
448 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2008 : 2:15:19 PM
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Thanks Alee and Jenny
I will post over at the Barnyard Buddies. Yes the Shetlands are cute and very sweet, even the ram nuzzles up to ya before he buts you! Good luck on the spinning. It really is fun and satisfying and no need for perfection unless you want to.
Luna |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2008 : 9:56:39 PM
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Aunt Jenny- My spinner friend was practically drooling when I told her that I will be getting some Icelandic wool in! :D
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
Please come visit Nora and I our our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com |
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prairielandherbs
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Maggie
Iowa
USA
690 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2008 : 10:19:29 AM
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| It is my mostest favorite to use for felted items; felted slippers in particular. They are so beautiful and absoluetly do NOT wear out! |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2008 : 8:38:42 PM
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I like to separate it into the two types of fiber (called tog and thel) the outer coarser coat and the downy undercoat, and then spin separatly...the thel..undercoat..is soft enough for baby things! and the outer coat is wonderful for needlepoint yarn or where tougher stuff is needed. Or..I spin it combined and like you said..great felt or great sock yarn I have found too.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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*Farmgirl Barter™: In search of fiber for spinning - wool, etc. |
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In search of fiber for spinning - wool, etc.
