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Across the Fence:  got the wool washed up  |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4181 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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 Posted - Sep 09 2008 : 5:40:31 PM
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I spent the day washing this years wool. It is still drying, but it is done! Yah I wanted to get at it while I could still wash and dry outside. I still have some of last years wool to finish carding and spin. I hope to get some stash built up, so I can sit and knit this fall and winter. It sure is alot of work to do it yourself! But I enjoy it, I think
Glad I only have 2 sheep, I don't know what I would do with more!
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Sep 09 2008 : 8:24:28 PM
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That sounds very interesting. I love to work with my hands. I crochet only. I wish I were there to help.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Jami
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jami
Ellensburg
WA
USA
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Posted - Sep 10 2008 : 07:35:54 AM
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Michele, I understand your sense of accomplishment. Having 50 ewes, I finally just bagged up my wool for the wool pool next summer--have had enough wool washing this year. I dyed a bunch and have enough to card for a lifetime probably but still I continue to prepare more! Having another set of hands would help, huh? Enjoy.
Jami in WA
Farmgirl Sister #266
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4181 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4181 Posts |
Posted - Sep 10 2008 : 08:46:58 AM
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OH goodness 50 fleeces. I bet that keeps you busy, and I was thinking 2 was alot of work!
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Back Home Again
True Blue Farmgirl
584 Posts
Audrey
Albuquerque
New Mexico
USA
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Posted - Sep 10 2008 : 09:16:25 AM
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Michele....What kinds of things do you like to knit?? I do Easy Things but Boy am I going to appreciate the wool I use in whatever I make from now on after hearing the work all of you put into making it!!
Until Later,
Audrey
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4738 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Sep 10 2008 : 09:29:23 AM
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Congratulations on finishing washing last years wool! Any ideas on what you will make with all of it?
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4181 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4181 Posts |
Posted - Sep 11 2008 : 04:04:53 AM
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I like to knit and crochet. I hope to get some scarves made for gifts this year, some shawls maybe. Trying to find patterns that work well with my bulkyer homespun yarn. Though I am getting better.
It is alot of work making the yarn, from "scratch". That is why I am so excited to get some stash built up, so I can work with my own yarn. It is fun seeing it go from the sheeps back, to a nice scarf!
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4738 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Sep 11 2008 : 06:12:12 AM
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Do you dye your wool or leave it natural? I'm sure your scarves & shawls will be well loved by those you give them too!
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4181 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Sep 11 2008 : 12:33:30 PM
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So far all naturallll. I hope to try some natural dyeing at some point.
Michele |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4738 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Sep 12 2008 : 06:40:00 AM
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You'll have to post some pictures for us to see what you've made with your own wool. Good luck on cleaning this years wool too!
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Keeper of the Past
True Blue Farmgirl
925 Posts
Sarita
Battle Creek
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Sep 12 2008 : 2:46:41 PM
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Michele, what breed of sheep is your wool from?
www.coffmanspinningcfarm.blogspot.com
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4181 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4181 Posts |
Posted - Sep 13 2008 : 04:39:35 AM
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Sarita, I have 2 cross breds. Shetland, and Border Leicester. The wether is white, and the ewe is black ( well sort of black, changing colors ) I got them from a local person. I don't know much about wool, but when I go from spinning the black, to the white, the white seems soooo much nicer, and almost silkier.
I enjoyed looking at your blogspot too! Sure would like to come over and see what you do. Weaving looks like it would be fun.
We sheared ourselves this year. So not the greatest job, but it was hard to get someone to stop and shear, with only 2. I need to learn how to skirt,and card better. Well spin better too, but have been self taught. I have fun, and I like my yarn. That is what counts in my book.
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Across the Fence: got the wool washed up |
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got the wool washed up
