Synopsis: As spinners, knitters, and weavers know, the characteristics of fleece -- its structure, grease content, and fiber 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 21 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. You'll discover how to select the fleece that is best for your project and how to spin exactly the yarn you need.
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Rating: 3 stars
Source: review copy (Netgalley)
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The Handmade Marketplace: thoughts...
Synopsis: Since its original publication in 2010, Kari Chapin's The Handmade Marketplace
has inspired thousands of crafters around the world to find the courage
and know-how they need to make money -- and even to make a full-time
living -- from doing what they love best. Now, this best-selling guide
has been completely revised and updated to include solid information on
the latest on-line and social media opportunities for sales and
marketing, as well as fresh advice and invaluable tips from successful
crafters and artists. With Kari Chapin at your side, you can live a more
creative life and enjoy a lucrative career at the same time.Rating: 3 stars
Source: NetGalley