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Geek Fleece

The Prairie Spinner Posted on January 15, 2013 by spinnerNovember 29, 2024

To be strictly accurate, it’s not fleece any more, but roving.  Still, “geek roving” isn’t very catchy, is it?  I did a little internet research to figure out whether this is geeky or nerdy – which I guess is pretty geeky in itself. I have been a J.R.R. Tolkien fan ever since I first read his books in 1977… yes,… Continue Reading Geek Fleece

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Posted in Fiber, Wool | Tagged Lord of the Rings, New Zealand, Stansborough, Tolkien, wool

Salt City Fiber Works, Part 1

The Prairie Spinner Posted on October 21, 2012 by spinnerNovember 29, 2024

Whenever I have an opportunity to travel, I look for fiber destinations as well; this should come as no surprise to anyone who knows me.  So when we were making plans for a business conference in Syracuse, New York, we decided to tack on a couple of days’ vacation, and the hunt was on for interesting destinations! Since this was… Continue Reading Salt City Fiber Works, Part 1

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Posted in Fiber, Interview, Spinning, Travel | Tagged fiber processing, mill, tour, wool

Something wicked

The Prairie Spinner Posted on May 9, 2012 by spinnerNovember 29, 2024

Finally, I’m getting around to showing off one of my Christmas gifts – from my DH.  He didn’t know what this was for, but it was on my list, so it must be something that would make me happy, no matter how evil it looked! This is my set of Valkyrie wool combs.  These are the double row mini combs,… Continue Reading Something wicked

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Posted in Fiber, Wool | Tagged fiber, fiber prep, fleece, wool combing

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