tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052723513986842570.post7772741021555399105..comments2024-01-22T16:37:44.387+00:00Comments on Lucy 'In the sky': How to Prepare a Raw Fleece for SpinningIntheskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15872933009509406305noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052723513986842570.post-64017728050282008572013-12-29T15:28:13.239+00:002013-12-29T15:28:13.239+00:00I used to work at an historic restoration site in ...I used to work at an historic restoration site in Canada that demonstrated many "old-fashioned" skills that were considered necessary work a long time ago, but are now considered leisure activities. My favourite was the Weaver's cottage, where we wove cloth, spun wool, and worked with our hands. Thanks for this post...I never got to work a raw fleece while I was there, but I know a sheep has a distinct "ambiance" you need to experience OUTSIDE! This is great fun, though, and it's a shame more people don't realize the work involved in producing the wool we take for granted.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052723513986842570.post-1734357873283411742013-08-21T08:58:44.039+01:002013-08-21T08:58:44.039+01:00Good work. It's important we keep the old tra...Good work. It's important we keep the old traditions alive, or we will lose these skills forever. I raise my own sheep and wash the fleeces, but I have to admit the carding drives me bananas! It' gets posted for that! I get it back bumped and ready to spin. Ever tried dyeing with lichens? Now that is stinky!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4052723513986842570.post-27973513930424270712013-01-18T19:08:48.932+00:002013-01-18T19:08:48.932+00:00This is a topіc which is close to my
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