I washed two more of the fleeces yesterday. It took me all day. I’ve learned a few things. Organize the locks 1st. This will save you hours in the long run. And I do mean hours. I have also realized that combing the locks with a simple comb will take me the better part of my life to get through all 17lbs of fleece. I need to invest in some heavy duty wool combs. The ones I want are from woolcombs. They are beautiful. Apparently they are highly recommended by Judith MacKenzie, fiber extraordinaire. I want combs because I like to spin worsted. I have yet figured out carders. The wool combs are not in my budget right now so, I will be combing very slowly. If anyone wants to help, let me know. I’ll ply you with wine and food… maybe a knitted pair of socks out of said wool?
On to the fiber: Part 2
Today’s feature: A beautiful creamy white Romeldale/Romney hybrid.
Shorn 4/11
Very clean and well skirted
2.75#
The fleece is from Janet Frazier www.wooloasis.etsy.com
The fleece before I washed it:
After washing:
I pulled out some locks and aligned them. They were soft and fluffy. A beautiful cream color. I combed them out and they were a dream! So much easier to comb than the dark romney fleece from part 1. They were like butter. I want more! I feel like a crack addict.
Aligned locks
Combed locks
They are like little clouds of fluffy soft amazingness. I can’t wait to spin this. I need combs!!
Coming soon: Part 3
