Home >> Arts >> Crafts >> Textiles >> Handspinning >> Spinning Fibers Redbud Wool Farm A shepherd's farm in rural central California. Photos of fleeces by animal's name, tips on washing fleece. Wool: Navajo-Churro Sheep Origin, history, characteristics and preservation of this rare breed. Breeder list. Published by Navajo-Churro Sheep Association. Silk: The Stuff of Dreams Using this exotic fiber -- qualities of silk, silk yarns, spinning silk. Llamapaedia: Wool from Llamas. Fiber glossary, characteristics, evaluation, testing, grading, production; shearing information. Mohair An article which discusses selecting, preparing and spinning mohair. Fibercritters An email discussion list for anyone having an interest in those animals who provide fiber for fiber artists. Information on how to join; message archives for members only. Alpacas From Mile End Farm Information from Mile End Farm (UK). History, fiber, alpaca care, and cost of ownership. Excellent photographs. Qiviut (or Qiviuk) Luxurious down fiber from the Muskox. Hints on preparing and spinning the fiber; vendors. Blue Rose Farm Home to miniature sheep of various colors, and chickens. Includes photos and story about the farm. Priscilla Lowry Silks A silk historian and medievalist, lecturer, designer and maker. Includes descriptions of lectures, seminars and workshops.
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