Fibre Fridays Tip of the Week

I recently, last week actually, started Fibre Fridays on my facebook page. I am also going to share my Fibre Fridays Tip of the Week here on my blog.

Here is last weeks tip:

When working with raw alpaca tumble it before washing. Use a small laundry basket with a cloth tied to the top and shake the fibres around, with enough force to dislodge dust and vegetation, but not so hard that you shake the fibre out the laundry basket slits. Since Alpacas do not have lanolin after the pre shake you may not even need to wash it before spinning or felting.

Here is yesterdays tip:

When spinning wear a cooking or baking apron to keep the hairs off your clothes. I love to do this because it works really well. I don't have to be constantly brushing or rolling fibres of my cloths and I can spin in anything. This also gives me another reason to add to my apron collection

If you have a tip idea for Fibre Friday just contact me and I will feature you and your tip of the week:)!

My Granny Could Knit That

For the month of April I have undertaken a personal challenge to create an Art Blanket (Piece Work Quilt). This personal challenge is undertaken in support of the local Farmers Market.
Please support me in this challenge by clicking the link at the bottom of this post and donating on my challenge page.
All funds collected go directly to the Rossland Mountain Market Society. 

Throughout the month I will be posting updates (on my yodel challenge page), patterns, how to videos, and fun fibre world facts for everyone to enjoy. Happy April Everyone!

Not sure what this yodel thing is all about? Watch this short video.

Find Out More About My Challenge and How to Support Me.