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my5kidzmom
Farmgirl at Heart
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Jill
Sparks
NV
USA
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 Posted - Jul 10 2009 : 3:45:06 PM
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| My family are the proud owners of 7 beautiful angora rabbits..As I was brushing one today, it occurred to me I should be doing something with it. How hard is it spin or should I donate somewhere? I hate good things to go to waste if someone can use it for sweaters, mittens and such.. Let me know what you ladies think. Jill |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Jul 11 2009 : 09:56:19 AM
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Oh Jill, what a wonderful idea....
We have serveral gals here on the forum who spin....I just can't remember who they are...
Try reposting with a title like: "Spinning Rabbit Hair Info" or "How to Spin Rabbit Hair Info" and you might get their attention.
I know it can be done because I had a French Angora Rabbit named 'Puffers' aka "poops-a-lot". A gal doing a spinning presentation said she could spin "PAL' cast off fur as well as the hair from Samoyed dogs & Himalyan & Persian kats.....
Have fun and just keep bagging that cast off hair....
hugz
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
"I've never met a sewing machine I didn't like!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
1534 Posts
Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
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Posted - Jul 11 2009 : 6:02:09 PM
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Try posting on the Sheep and Goat thread under barnyard buddies. Most of the spinners post there.
Blessings, Sheri
"Work is Love made visible" -Kahlil Gibran |
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Cabinprincess
True Blue Farmgirl
682 Posts
Melody June
Athens
TX
USA
682 Posts |
Posted - Jul 11 2009 : 6:51:03 PM
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If you are interested in seeing what spinning is all about I can send you a book on spinning. It is a easy read for beginners and show's the different ways to spin. I looked and there is a part on your rabbit and the best way to get the hair. Let me know.
Smiles, Melody June
God's gift to you are your talents, your gift to Him is how you use them. |
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
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Posted - Jul 12 2009 : 07:20:36 AM
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Congrat's on those sweet bunnies - I raised Angora bunnies for many year and am always on the look out for their fur for spinning. If you are looking to sell please contact of list and I would love to talk with you.
Give those sweet ones a big hug from this farmgal.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jul 12 2009 : 11:06:28 AM
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I just love angora rabbits and raised them (had up to 28 before moving here 7 years ago) for years. My last one passed away at an old age last year. My girls have mini lops now for a 4H project.
I have spun their wool alot..it is wonderful stuff. Be sure to talk to Grace..she is our "leader" in all things wooly...she will have lots of ideas for you.
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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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
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Posted - Jul 12 2009 : 3:18:51 PM
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Jill, Welcome to farmgirl connection! You could always donate some to me!! Just kidding! . If you are going to sell some , let me know! I spin yarn, but I have not spun angora yet. There are a lot of videos on you tube about spinning and there are probably some about spinning angora, so you can see what is involved!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
www.justducky48.etsy.com
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