I know there is, at least, one processor on the list........ maybe other folks could answer this question, as well. Hi, folks -
Is it possible to get roving processed in a determined diameter, or thickness? What I'm thinking of is a roving that I can just run through my bulky spinning wheel, without drafting, and have the yarn be a fairly consistent size....and be able to let it wind on without pulling it through the orifice by hand. I would like something about 3/4 the size of all the pounds of roving I have now........ I believe the diameter of this stuff is about the size of every other ball of roving I have bought, so maybe it can't be done. I have finished weaving the rugs that I talked about before...... finally. I got one with the white mohair full of dandruff (I forget the correct goaty word), one with a dark brown wool that I was told was merino, and one with a wool I didn't know I had......... and I don't know what it is!! Of course, the best looking one is the yucky mohair....... even though it is full of junk, it has a nice sheen and the finish of the yarn looks really good in that rug. I can't sell it because of the junk, so I'll just have to keep it......... oh, hurt me. ;-) The mystery wool is a rather crimpy, very springy, dingy looking fiber that I could not spin into a nice, regular yarn. I admit that could be because of several reasons not related to the wool. It doesn't seem to be a harsh fiber, but it won't draft nicely, at least, not in its present state. It is too springy to work well in the rug, and I suspect it will turn to felt in no time........ might not be a bad thing, we'll see. Another question for fiber processors......... can roving be reprocessed successfully? This stuff has been scoured, but it is full of dirt........ I have to clean my wheel after every ball and I still get the dirt everywhere when I weave it. Will it turn to itty-bits if subjected to recarding? Thanks for any thoughts on this. I hope to get pictures on my website when I have hemmed the rugs......... and learned how to update my website. :-P Robin Murphy, in the beautiful, Summery Northwoods of Wisconsin [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://robinmurphy.hytext.com/ To stop mail temporarily mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: set nomail To restore send: set mail
