The biggest concern with novice fiber workers is accidentally felting the beautiful fleece they just got. Not to worry, washing fiber isn’t as scary as it sounds. You just need to remember one thing. DO NOT AGITATE. To felt fiber you need 3 things, hot water, soap and agitation. If you neglect to agitate you [...]
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  Tour de Fleece 2010 |
I spent Sunday afternoon skirting alpaca fiber. Like the majority of new alpaca owners I’m broke after purchasing my foundation herd. I feel like the blue collar redneck alpaca owner sometimes but honestly, I wouldn’t trade this lifestyle for anything. It is hard work but very satisfying.
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