Re: [fibernet] Re: felting machine

I have a couple pieces of felt I had made out of my own wool. These were done on a mini-mills felting machine. Yes it had marks when it initially came off of the machine - but they were completely gone once the wool totally dried and relaxed. Neither piece I have has retained any of those

[fibernet] Re: NH Sheep and Wool Festival

For those further east and also on Mother's Day (what better gift for your fiber-loving Mom) is the 33rd annual New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival held at the Hopkinton Fairgrounds in Contoocook, NH. May 9 10 9a-4p. Free parking, adult admission $5, children free, seniors $4. 150

Re: [fibernet] Workshop FAQ

Thank you Holly for all of your hard work and dedication. Nadine Nadine Chounet Painted Knoll Farm New Hampton, NH tinyf...@metrocast.net http://www.paintedknollfarm.net/index.html Registered Shetland Sheep for breeding/fiber/pets Fleeces and rovings also available [Non-text portions

Re: [fibernet] Sheep herding demo

The parts that are real are cool. But the distance stuff is computer generated I agree - and in fact have seen the first part of this before; the set- up I will believe, but the sheep walking is pure photoshop ... though I would think that the 'pong session' (with stationary

Re: [fibernet] BL question

to get bug spray on to give them some relief! Of course my animals always have access to fresh water and trees or ledges for shade they are not simply out in a wide open field. Nadine Nadine Chounet Painted Knoll Farm New Hampton, NH [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.paintedknollfarm.net

Re: [fibernet] alpaca question

'. From the sound of it the seller you bought from did not holdout the neck area, but mixed the entire fleece into this processed stuff. Nadine Nadine Chounet Painted Knoll Farm New Hampton, NH [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.paintedknollfarm.net/index.html Registered Shetland Sheep for breeding

Re: marketing a fiber festival

one of them. They do us no good sitting in our garages/barns/cellars, so hand them out we do! I take them everywhere I go and hand them to total strangers. :) Nadine Nadine Chounet Painted Knoll Farm New Hampton, NH [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.paintedknollfarm.net/index.html Registered

Re: March workshop FAQ reminder

Wool: Can You Add It To Your Profit Line? Workshop sponsored by New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Growers, hosted by long-time Shetland shepherdess Nadine Chounet at Painted Knoll Farm, nestled in the Lakes Region of NH. Day-long workshop will cover tips leading up to shearing to get your best

Re: First and favorite fleece

picking up instead a project that to me is fun. Nadine Nadine Chounet Painted Knoll Farm New Hampton, NH [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.paintedknollfarm.net/index.html Registered Shetland Sheep for breeding/fiber/pets Fleeces and rovings also available To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL

Re: What is cashgora?

toward the angora and some seem to lean more toward the cashmere. I know of one of them who is sports a very lovely fleece each year (almost silk-like) - but others that definitely have a so-so fleece not worth the effort. Nadine Nadine Chounet Painted Knoll Farm New Hampton, NH [EMAIL

Re: NH Sheep and Wool fest May 13, 14

set it up! really! smile Anyway I got hold of the web master and she is fixing it - she also is at a loss as to where they went anyway the directions should be back up on the site today or tomorrow. Nadine Chairman 2006 NH Sheep and Wool Festival. Nadine Chounet Painted Knoll Farm

Re: Good sheep breeds for a spinner

and visitation. Use the internet, and then visit all the flocks you can to actually see the animals and do hands-on. Go to places like the NH Sheep and Wool Festival that has a very nice breed display of around 20 plus breeds, along with displays and breed information. Nadine Nadine Chounet

Re: Coopworth article

the fleeces individually to hand spinners?), and just plain what appeals to your eye! After all they will be in 'your backyard' and you need to enjoy this process! Check out my website for information. Nadine Nadine Chounet Painted Knoll Farm New Hampton, NH [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

Re: Plying

Thank you all for the responses. The two singles had been sitting on the bobbins for a few days before I got around to plying them - going to my 9-5 job really gets in the way of my fun sometimes:). In fact they seem to be relaxing somewhat now. I was surprised as my yarns usually seem to

plying

-warming up New Hampshire - it is 8 degrees F here this morning and the wind us much quieter. Nadine Chounet Painted Knoll Farm New Hampton, NH Registered Shetland Sheep for breeding/fiber/pets Fleeces and rovings also available To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message

Re: looms!

The big Schacht that is sitting here in my studio has the breast beam easily removable. The woman who owns this loom then removes the top of the beater bar and the reed, pushes the beater forward (and actually rests her wrists on the cross piece where you would normally set your reed), sets

Re: Interesting New Book

another book that I had been searching for - I have been finding it retail for $29.99 and through this site found it for $18. The postage was only $1.54 so it was still a real deal. I have never had a problem with any of their vendors. Nadine Nadine Chounet Painted Knoll Farm New Hampton, NH

Re: Fleece and yarn for birds' nests

. The birds seem to use the horse hair for the 'framing' on their nests and the wool for the 'interior decorating'. I don't specifically put this stuff out for the birds; they just find it and use it. Nadine Nadine Chounet Painted Knoll Farm New Hampton, NH Registered Shetland Sheep for breeding

Re: natural dyeing bucket

If you can get an 'in' with someone who works at a deli type grocery or restaurant, pickles come in 5 gallon white plastic buckets with a sealable lid and metal handle ... and they smell marvelously like dill pickles for the longest time Yesterday when I did grocery shopping I asked at

Re: Manmade vs natural

swelling up like a balloon with hives all over my face and arms sigh. I have also found that I cannot go into a fabric store anymore and touch things. I also get hives. If I buy a fabric it comes straight home and into the washer before I deal with it. Nadine Nadine Chounet Painted Knoll

Re: Best yardage counter

weaver told me slippery things would stay more accurate). Nadine Nadine Chounet Painted Knoll Farm New Hampton, NH Registered Shetland Sheep for breeding/fiber/pets Fleeces and rovings also available To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: set nomail To restore

Re: USA Certification for judging fleece?

I have not heard of a US certified program - but I am not the most knowledgeable in this area. The judges we hire for the NH Sheep and Wool Festival are simply long time sheep people with extensive experience and knowledge. Our judge the last couple of years is a 30 year shearer and a wool

Re: spinning chair

Anyone going to the NH Spinners Dyers' Guild Swap and Sale this Saturday? See ya' there. Johanna Absolutely. Looking forward to it. Nadine Chounet Painted Knoll Farm New Hampton, NH Shetland sheep for pets/spinning/breeding Spinning fleeces/rovings To stop mail temporarily mailto

Re: fiber festivals

that this is no where near the size of NY or MD...but we are giving it an all-out last ditch effort. If you live close by come and see us in May! If you want to get on a mailing list for a booklet e-mail me privately and I will pass your address along to the person doing the mailings. Nadine Chounet Painted

Re: fiber festivals - classes

If your local Festival is not offering what you wantmaybe it's time to ask the administration? or maybe it's time for you to join the committee? I like this statement. We asked and asked and tried to get feedback on what people wanted, and suggestions for teachers. Many of the

NH Sheep and Wool

Barbara, For some reason I could not get a reply off to you, it kept coming back. Please e-mail me off list again. Nadine To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: set nomail To restore send: set mail

Re: Which Breeds for RUG HOOKING

I'm considering Coopworth, Cotswold, Romney, Border Leicster, but am having a difficult time finding farms who have STRONGER (coarser) wool fleece of these breeds. My idea for the yarn's character is LOTS of luster and What about a Karakul fleece? The ones I have seen are very course but

Fricke equipment

Hello, Does anyone know if Fricke has a web site? I am getting nothing doing several different searches. Am I spelling it correctly? Nadine To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: set nomail To restore send: set mail

Re: Fricke equipment

Thank you everyone who responded with the URL and information for Fricke equipment. Nadine To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: set nomail To restore send: set mail

Re: Spinning Wheel

Starter. I may be wrong, but it was made from what looked like pvc pipe. Does anyone know about this? If this does exist where can I find more information about it? Hello, I have not spun on a Babe wheel, but a young lady just starting out with our spinning group uses one. Says it was all

Re: Color question

I know I could dye it, but if I want to keep the feel of the natural color but just make it a little more appealing, I have found that with these fleeces if you card them you get a more bland color than if you comb them lock by lock and spin them. I think the lock approach lets any subtle

Re: spinning horse hair

the hair, but I'm not sure if they spin the mane and tail or the hair of I talked to a woman who spins and felts Curly. It is the body hair which shed off in the spring is a fun curly mess. I have a couple of buckets of it saved off of my Curly but haven't had time to play with it yet. Soft?

Re: The chocolate thread

but sorry all...but See's has my vote...don't get candy often, but See's Bordouix(sp) has my vote!!! Used to go to Ghiradelli Square when a kid to get a hot fudge sundae made with their chocolate ... but agree. See's Bordouex definitely takes my vote. I left SF area 10 years ago and