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The Spinners Book of Fleece
Beth Smith
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Description for The Spinners Book of Fleece
Hardback. Presents a thorough overview of 100 sheep breeds, including each breed's characteristics and history, a photo of the animal and its locks, the best methods for washing its fleece, and specific techniques for preparing, spinning, and finishing the fleece. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WFB; WFG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 211 x 21. Weight in Grams: 898.
As spinners, knitters, and weavers know, the characteristics of fleece - its structure, grease content, and fibre diameter - vary widely depending on the breed of sheep the fleece comes from. These factors are crucial when you're deciding how to spin your fleece and use your finished yarn. In this comprehensive reference, Beth Smith presents a thorough overview of 100 sheep breeds, including each breed's characteristics and history, a photo of the animal and its locks, the best methods for washing its fleece, and specific techniques for preparing, spinning, and finishing the fleece.
As spinners, knitters, and weavers know, the characteristics of fleece - its structure, grease content, and fibre diameter - vary widely depending on the breed of sheep the fleece comes from. These factors are crucial when you're deciding how to spin your fleece and use your finished yarn. In this comprehensive reference, Beth Smith presents a thorough overview of 100 sheep breeds, including each breed's characteristics and history, a photo of the animal and its locks, the best methods for washing its fleece, and specific techniques for preparing, spinning, and finishing the fleece.
Product Details
Publisher
Storey Publishing LLC
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
North Adams, United States
ISBN
9781612120393
SKU
V9781612120393
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Beth Smith
Beth Smith, author of How to Spin and The Spinner's Book of Fleece, is renowned for her love of the variety and versatility of sheep breeds, and she teaches the whys and how-tos of preparing and spinning wool from different breeds. For seven years she owned The Spinning Loft, a shop celebrated for its selection of hard-to-find quality fleeces. She ... Read more
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