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Keeper of the Past
True Blue Farmgirl
925 Posts
Sarita
Battle Creek
Michigan
USA
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 Posted - Sep 19 2008 : 7:40:20 PM
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Amen, Grace...I am having to change my farming methods to try not to LOSE AS MUCH AS I DID LASt Year...I have never broke even with the sheep, but I get my fiber from them and I don't go to plays or movies and etc. Spinning, weaving, knitting is my recreation not to mention the love for the sheep. I do need to build new mangers that will prevent the sheep from getting hay in their wool. I love to put my hands on all types of fleeces. I toyed with opening my own wool processing business but I would have even less time than I do now to spin, weave, and knit.
www.coffmanspinningcfarm.blogspot.com
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Aunt Lulu
Farmgirl in Training
19 Posts
Aunt Lulu
Michigan
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Posted - Sep 20 2008 : 07:11:57 AM
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Musk Ox is the warmest, but I am not sure how to get some. I am sure it's very expensive!
TREAT OTHERS AS YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE TREATED......IT'S THAT SIMPLE!!!!!! |
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Tapestry
True Blue Farmgirl
1223 Posts
Cheryl
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Sep 20 2008 : 09:00:53 AM
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This is probably a really silly question but can you spin cat's fur? I have a ragdoll cat that has the softest undercoat. It's like down and so soft. It's not a hair but more of a fur. When I comb her I get lots and have said to my hubby that I wonder if I could spin it and knit with it? What do you all think?
Happy farmgirl sister #353
Look for rainbows instead of mud puddles 
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
2391 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2008 : 09:24:00 AM
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Tapestry, I am sure you can! There was a lady at the spinning guild meeting that was spinning dog hair and it was so soft! Some of the other ladies could tell you more!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
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eskimobirdlady
True Blue Farmgirl
700 Posts
connie
fairbanks
ak
USA
700 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2008 : 10:55:12 AM
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| aunt lulu, musk ox is qiviet (sp) and is VERY pricey! i can get it here in fairbanks alaska but i think its about $50-$60 an ounce!! it is usually spun lace weight. i will try to remember to check the actual price next time i go to one of the yarn stores. peace connie in alaska |
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
2391 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2008 : 11:03:26 AM
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There is a website called www.qiviut.com and they have a kit with 2 oz. of fiber and some patterns for a hat for 80.00 so just imagine how much a sweater would cost! I looked and a tunic is 595.00! Ouch!
monica
farmgirls rule!
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
2804 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2008 : 11:45:08 AM
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Ragdoll Cats are wonderful and YES, you can spin their fur. The issue with cat is you must blend it with something - their fur will not lock onto itself very well. I would suggest a merino and cashmere. Also, be very carefull because even if you do not have an issue with the dander if you go wearing it out in public you may get some folks with red eyes. When I spun for a lady her cat fur (I have had cats over the years) my eyes went red even after I washed it before I spun. Good luck and hug the kitty for me.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2008 : 12:28:17 PM
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ha! You can be like Catwoman and go around making people sneeze!
I was brushing a clients golden retriever this morning and I debated whether or not to save the fiber. I may just start doing that from now on~oh, what an assortment I'll have!
 http://bonne1313.blogspot.com/ BLOG
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Tapestry
True Blue Farmgirl
1223 Posts
Cheryl
Wisconsin
USA
1223 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2008 : 11:34:46 PM
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Giggles.....c'mere Isis....come see mommy...no the loud sound you hear isn't shears....evil laugh. Just kiddin'....grinz  >^..^<
Happy farmgirl sister #353
Look for rainbows instead of mud puddles
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