Wool Breed
-
#spin15aday2021 post no. 3
photo permission from @thewildpurpleowl on Instagram I wanted to share a wonderful idea that Angela ~ @thewildpurpleowl on Instagram, created (see photo above). It’s a simple spool shaped card for holding breed samples with the lock of wool and the sample yarn created. You can cut out the sides of an index card to create…
-
August Wool Breed Study: Bluefaced Leicester
BFL – photo from Bluefaced Leicester Union of North America A few facts about BFL: Fiber: 24-28 microns Staple Length: 3-6 inches (longwool) Natural Colors: Mostly white, can have black or gray genes. A fiber quite easy to find and available in both fleece from farms or annual wool sales as well as commercially processed…