Category Archives: prepping wool

My trip to Hogwarts

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Sacred Teachings

We have dubbed my friend’s place Hogwart’s and that is where I spent a four day weekend enjoying a little peace and quiet out in the country.  I spent a little time spinning, the idea was to spend a lot … Continue reading →

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How to break the Tedium

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Sacred Teachings

While I was working on teasing and cleaning my fiber for the coat project I’ve embarked on, I allowed my mind to wander.  Then in the middle of that section of the project I took time out to make a … Continue reading →

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Temptation

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Sacred Teachings

I have been picking and cleaning wool for days.  I must admit, I miss knitting!!! Alot!!!! That said, I also miss spinning and as I go through this adventure of making a coat, which I am doing from start to … Continue reading →

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Prepping A Fleece From Start To Finish -Part 2: Picking and Cleaning

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Sacred Teachings

I’m working on a fleece, and the washing is all done and I still have some work to do cleaning it up.  Although the wool has been scoured and is clean of the worst of the filth, there is still … Continue reading →

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Prepping A Fleece From Start To Finish -Part 1: Washing

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Sacred Teachings

I have some fleeces in my clostand today I’m working with Prime Lincoln sheep.  This has been untouched from the time it was shorn so of course it’s full of bits and bobs of grass and dirt and other things … Continue reading →

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