Special fibres
This section lists those special fibres that are not part of our regular product line.
I've been looking into the availability and "feltability" of local fleeces, with the idea of using them for my own projects, and also having some available on the website.
I like to buy exceptional fleeces and process them in various ways. But as no two fleeces are alike, even from the same breed, the total amount of each fleece is limited. Therefore, items will disappear from this section as they are sold, and other fibres will take their place.
~ Maureen
| Code | Description | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| TU1 |
Tunis, batt, natural creamy white with reddish hue
price reduced from $9.00 |
100g | 8.00 |
| WBB3 |
Blue Faced Leicester, top, humbug (natural brown & white)
price reduced from $9.00 |
100g | 6.00 |
| WTW | Teeswater/Wensleydale blend, top, natural white, lustrous, soft, staple of 20-25cm (8-10") | 100g | 8.00 |
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TU1
Tunis, batt, natural creamy white with reddish hue
This local fleece was processed by me with no harsh chemicals (i.e., no carbonising) so there is a small amount of chaff in it. I found this fibre to be fairly easy to felt, and it forms a nice firm felt.
The Tunis is an interesting fleece. It is a creamy white with light reddish patches, and some scattered red hairs throughout. It is bouncy and, I think, would make a lovely knitting yarn, but haven't got around to spinning any yet.
WBB3
Blue Faced Leicester, top, humbug (natural brown & white)
- A wonderful silky soft wool that felts or spins beautifully
- The micron count is 26 to 28
- In my trials, this fibre felts just about as quickly as 22 micron merino
- The humbug, a blend of natural brown and white, has a lovely heathery effect when spun or felted
WTW
Teeswater/Wensleydale blend, top, natural white
A blend of Teeswater and Wensleydale, this top is gorgeous. The staple length is 8 to 10 inches, and is bright white and lustrous. It is suitable for both felting and spinning. You can make a sturdy hard wearing felt or a "felt lace".
When the top is wetted and manipulated during felting, the fibres revert to their original curly structure, forming an open lacey fabric which is strong and durable when well felted.
This fibre spins fast and easily into smooth dense and lustrous yarn, which is perfect for hardwearing applications like socks and outerwear. It also dyes like mohair, resulting in rich and brilliant colours.