Historical Woolen Mills to Visit
Carding machines and spinning wheels have not changed all that much over the course of history. Take a tour at one of these locations to check it out. The list Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Carding
Teasels for Carding?
Some feel that the teasel was the first means of carding fiber. The word teasel comes from the word tease which has the meaning, “to disentangle fibers”. The teasel is Continue Reading →
Exotic Fibers to Card and Spin
We all know the most common fibers: sheep, goat, Alpaca, Llama and Bunny. But there is a whole wide world out there offering some fabulous fibers. Considered exotic of luxury, Continue Reading →
Cleaning the Drums on Your Drum Carder
A common question we get is how to clean the drums on your drum carder. Each drum has a different purpose so each drum should be maintained differently. The small, Continue Reading →
What is the Fiber’s Micron?
When doing demonstrations, I am sometimes asked what the micron is of the fiber I am carding. Here is the answer plus some other fiber quality terminology. Micron – Continue Reading →
How to Choose a Drum Carder
Are you in the market for a drum carder, but don’t know anything about them? There are a variety of machines on the market, each with it’s own unique features. Continue Reading →
Happy Holidays!
How Much Do You Know About Sheep?
We all know things like a female sheep are called ewes and the male is a ram. Or that sheep have split tongues and no upper teeth. But did you Continue Reading →
Using Fiber Properties
When you are deciding what type of fiber to use for your project, you will want to choose a fiber with the correct properties for your projects use. If you Continue Reading →
Give Your Skills
Christmas brings out your giving nature. The perfect gifts for all the special people in your life. You might also consider special people who are not a part of your Continue Reading →