MotherofPurl update and Directions

Hey Ya’ll! it’s been a while since I’ve made a blog post.

So, here’s a little info to fill you in on what’s been happening.

I am pregnant with my second child, and due in early April. This has encouraged me to turn my attention towards my passion.

SO, AS 2020 ROLLS AROUND YOU WILL BE SEEING A LOT MORE CONTENT COME FROM MOTHEROFPURL.

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How to skirt and Clean a Fleece

Processing Wool: Step one, Cleaning raw sheep's fleece

The total skirting and washing process takes me about 6 hours for a large fleece like this one. with practice I am sure that time will be shortened, but if this is your first fleece and you want it to be clean expect to take some amount of time doing this. 

When you are ready to skirt your fleece lay the fleece out flat, with the locks facing up...

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From Fleece to Fabric

my adventures in fiber are another way for me to marry myself to the earth. to use what is given, and to not take that which is not. 

This concept i doubt, is unfamiliar to you, and I am honored to say that I combine my passions and my principles to create a better world. 

 

"Do the best you can, until you know better, then when you know better do better"

-Maya Angelou

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