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Books : Spinning and Felting
In Sheep's Clothing: a Handspinner's Guide to Wool
by Nola Fournier and Jane Fournier
Paperback $24.95
ISBN 13: 978-1-931499-38-5
Interweave Press, 2003.
224 pages, approx 9.9" x 6.9".
They may all look alike to the untrained eye, but there are
scores of different breeds of sheep in the world. In Sheep's
Clothing looks at a hundred of them, with special attention
to the characteristics of the wool of each, from baby-soft Merino
to silky Lincoln to sturdy, coarse Karakul.
You'll find expert advice on:
- Selecting top-quality fleeces
- Cleaning wool efficiently and thoroughly
- Teasing, flicking, combing, carding, and other preparation methods
- Spinning and plying a variety of yarn styles
Actual fleece locks are shown in full-size photographs,
and knitting, crochet, weaving and other techniques
illustrate the importance of matching wool type to end use.
This highly readable, authoritative refernce work is
essential reading for handspinners, wool growers, and
other fiber craft enthusiasts.
England.
Nola Fournier is a master spinner
in New Zealand, a land where
sheep and wool are preeminent.
Her daughter, Jane Fournier, now
makes the United States her home.
She holds the Certificate of Excellence
in Handspinning. Nola and
Jane are partners in New Zealand Journey, a 17 day tour of
The Woolcrafts Festival, working sheep stations, and more wool than
you dreamed possible on the spectacular North and South islands
(www.newzealand journey.com).
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