Why I'm so excited to have found " Shaniko Wool"

Heidi and I were at Convergence in Knoxville last year when we befriended a mill from NC who introduced us to this lovely fiber blend. It was described to us a very well cared for breed whose wool is a combination of Merino and Rambouillet! We thought it was absolutely dreamy and I have so enjoyed using this roving in some of our spinning fiber subscriptions from time to time and more recently these fun “ tweed” style rovings. We also think it’s a dream to spin and have enjoyed using this tweed roving ourselves for the handspun yarn subscription. This has quickly become a favorite of my moms to spin which is why I wanted to look more into it.

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Rambouillet and Mohair a lovely combination for yarn!

Rambouillet wool, also known as the French Merino, is a popular fiber that is known for its softness, elasticity, and durability. Mohair wool, on the other hand, comes from the hair of the Angora goat and is known for its luster, strength, and warmth. When these two wools are combined to create yarn, the result is a blend that produces a unique and high-quality product.

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Outsiders together, Are you a "Crafty Housewife?" - Highlight from Bizzy Crochet interview.

It’s ok not to fit in. I myself and too “traditional “ for some folks and too “ offensive” for others. I used to try to hide these things about myself first just in my life and then later in my business. I named my silly little crafting business which I was never planning to grow this larger “ Crafty Housewife Yarns” kind of as a joke because I was tired of being treated like having an interest in these sorts of things and having kids and prioritizing my family time was somehow making me less than. Really owning that joke really helped me put a name to a stigma that pissed me off. Then as business grew I found myself once agian trying to people please but now it was though branding. I was trying to make myself and this brand be the crunchy, perfect, flowly , feel good vibe that everyone in the fiber arts seemed to respond to.

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Raw wool processing tips.

wool processing tips- washing raw wool- how to clean wool for spinning

In this blog post, we will discuss some helpful tips for processing raw wool. Processing wool is a vital step in turning this natural fiber into yarn or other textile products. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced wool enthusiast, these tips will guide you through the process:

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