by Christine Pietraszek | Jun 26, 2016 | Fleece and Fibre
Meet some of the new members of Christan Farm furry family. We are just so beautiful and cute. Just think what you could make with our fleece in the future. CHRISTAN Farm Lambs New CHRISTAN Farm Lamb Getting a touch of Morning Sunshine Mothers and...
by Christine Pietraszek | Jun 26, 2016 | Alpaca Fashion, Fleece and Fibre
Spinning your own Yarn is one of the most magical journeys you can make. Imagine spinning the finest thread measuring over a kilometer in a 100 gram ball, usually taking a week or more complete. Spinning your own Yarn with chunky yarns gives a wonderful texture and...
by Christine Pietraszek | Mar 13, 2016 | Fleece and Fibre
Naturally coloured animal fleece should be subjected to as much if not more selection scrutiny as with any white fleece. When buying naturally coloured animal fleece. It is important to keep in mind, naturally coloured fleece can have all the same faults as the...
by Christine Pietraszek | Mar 13, 2016 | Fleece and Fibre
The Difference in Animal Fibre size Fibre size today is indicated by the micron measurement (one millionth of a metre). This measurement replaces the old count method. If you buy wool already measured remember the two systems work in opposite ways, the higher the...
by Christine Pietraszek | Mar 9, 2016 | Fleece and Fibre
The luster of a fleece The luster of a fleece is something sort after by spinners. The luster is when the fleece has an obvious luminous light refraction, in other words the fleece appears to glow. It is highly valued by experienced specialty spinners although not a...
by Christine Pietraszek | Mar 9, 2016 | Fleece and Fibre
The Alpaca An Alpaca (Vicugna pacos) is a domesticated species of South American camelid of which there are two varieties, one of which resembles a small Llama in appearance. Alpacas are considerably smaller than Llamas, and unlike llamas, they were not bred to be...
