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KarenP
True Blue Farmgirl
666 Posts
Karen
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
USA
666 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 24 2011 : 06:16:49 AM
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Last year I ordered some fiber from our very own Grace Gerber.
I finally spun some last night and this morning.
The color is called "Grace's Greens" its a beautiful combination of Alpaca, Cashmere, Mohair, Silk and a dash Angelina for sparkle.
It spun like a dream and I love the color. It sure made me smile.
This was perfect way to start my Easter Morning.
Of course I can't forget my helper...Sierra
Hope everyone has a Happy Easter.
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
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Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
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Posted - Apr 24 2011 : 07:48:34 AM
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ooooooooooooo..Grace, this is just beautiful!
Karen, your spinning is just beautiful! What pretty yarn you will have to work with. I can only dream of spinning that well. So far, I haven't figured out my drop spindle.
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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CMac
True Blue Farmgirl
1074 Posts
Connie
Ashland City
TN
USA
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Posted - Apr 24 2011 : 07:53:29 AM
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So pretty it made my fingers itch to knit it! I'd love to spin someday.
Connie
"I have three chairs in my house: one for solitude, two for friendship, three for company."
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embchicken
True Blue Farmgirl
1487 Posts
Elaine
Ocean
NJ
USA
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Posted - Apr 24 2011 : 4:57:23 PM
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What a beautiful color!
~ Elaine
"Be the change you wish to see in the world." - Gandhi
Farmgirl sister #2822
http://embchicken.blogspot.com
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Apr 24 2011 : 5:07:20 PM
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That is beautiful. What will it become, I wonder? Can't wait to see.
Kris
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
2804 Posts |
Posted - Apr 26 2011 : 3:52:49 PM
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OH Karen - I am so Thrilled that you are enjoying the batt and thank you so much for the kind words... I love the animals I raise, love getting to work with their incredible fibers and then make something that can bring joy to others. You did a fantastic job spinning and can not wait to see it finished... You did my fiber very proud!!!! I love your sweet one on the floor - we could make a great batt our of that lovely golden hair... Just a thought because I am sure there is enough floating around - right??
Again thank you for showing what I do - Blessings
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
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.artfire.com
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KarenP
True Blue Farmgirl
666 Posts
Karen
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
USA
666 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2011 : 03:51:04 AM
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Grace you must be a mind reader, I have been saving Sierra's undercoat in a grocery bag and one from my foster Golden, Lance too.
I have seen the beautiful "Chiengora" on Ravelry.
http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/spinning-dog-fiber-aka---spinnin-chien/651836/1-25
I'm unsure if I should keep saving and spin the dog fiber by itself or have it carded with something else.
I'm a novice yet at spinning so I may defer to you for advice.
I was told to use Chiengora in a very open or lacey way as it's very warm, almost too warm for some things.
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Edited by - KarenP on Apr 27 2011 03:52:25 AM |
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gypsy goat
True Blue Farmgirl
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mary jo
michigan
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Posted - Apr 27 2011 : 06:24:31 AM
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very beautiful,such a happy color
farmgirl#1362 whatever you are be a good one-abe lincoln |
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
2804 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2011 : 2:52:00 PM
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Hi Karen - dog hair can be too warm and does not have a crimp so it is best to blend with some type of wool. That will keep the fiber from shedding and also growing with wear. I also like to treat them like I do Bunny Fur with the final step after spinning is the soft felting. This will plump up the fiber and also trap them. I love spinning dog fur and cat fur. Did you know that there is a sweater designer in Toyko who get 10,000.00 for his cat sweaters??? See I keep telling myself I am in the wrong market. Let me know if I can be of any help. I also have a book on spinning and working with dog fur for sale if you are at all interested - sorry for the business plug but you know that hay bill will be coming soon and I have many mouths to feed...
Happy spinning.
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
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.artfire.com
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
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Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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