Is there a difference between roving and combed top?

ROVING OR COMBED TOP Is there really a difference? Yes, there is a distinct difference between roving and combed top. Let me break it down for you.  Let'…

Some questions to ask a fleece seller before you buy

Buying a raw fleece?   Here are some questions to ask the seller 1. When was the fleece sheared?   The longer a fleece sits the more potential for lanolin to o…

What is the difference between Angelina, Firestar, Snow on the Mountain and Stellina?

Let's talk about the commonality between the four.  They all add sparkle and shine to fiber when blended with wool or other fiber. Now let's talk about…

What do wool grades have to do with anything?

Wool grades are a grade that every sheep wool in the world can be plugging into.     1. Fine grade     2. Medium grade     3. Coarse grade     4. Very coarse…

How much fiber do I need to make this much yarn?

I often get asked how much fiber do I need to make, let's say, 200 yards of yarn.   Well it's all dependent on how thick you spin your yarn.   This mig…

Why is my hand dyed yarn bleeding and how can I stop that from happening?

CROCKING Bleeding hand-dyed yarn is a nightmare many dyers face.  Have you ever bought a skein of yarn or dyed fiber and it bled and bled and bled?  That is ac…

What the heck is Soffsilk®

I get asked that question quite a bit. What is Soffsilk®?  Soffsilk is 100% mulberry silk fiber.  That's it. Just a cloud of silk.  The way it's made i…

HOW TO SPIN A CABLE YARN

Have you always wanted to teach online courses? I have and I will teach...

Have you always wanted to teach an online course? Are you an expert at something that someone else would love to learn about?  It could be something as small a…

And the winner of the scouring book August 20, 2021 is....

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Are you completely new to spinning yarn or just can't the hang of it?  This year is YOUR year!!  Have you ever dreamt of spinning yarn an…

NEW FLEECE INSTRUCTIONS How to avoid moth infestation It's always a very good day when a new fleece arrives in the household.  WAIT!!   Be smart about open…