Back to Modern History SourceBook Modern History Sourcebook: Observations on the Loss of Woollen Spinning, 1794 The new machines did not all come at once. It proved easier to mechanize spinning than weaving. This is an account of the effects of the loss of spinning work for those previously employed in cottage industry . From Observations . . . on the Loss of Woollen Spinning (c. 1794) The ...

The Woolery Home Page for spinning and weaving supplies, knitting and related fiber craft supplies and more.

Four hundred years ago, the first Churro sheep were brought into the Southwest by Don Juan Onate. The fact that these sheep still exist today is a testimony to their endurance and endearment. No other sheep population in the history of the world has survived such selective pressure with such dignity and spirit. Even though the Navajo-Churro breed still exists, it is considered a Rare Breed. The ...

The Spinners' and Weavers' Summer Housecleaning Pages Hello to all you knitters! : ) We now take ads for knitting machines as well as hand knitting items. Send ads to us at kbruce@together.net. There are new knitting machine ads on the knitting page. We are happy to take your ads in for the knitting page, for hand or machine knitting items. Thanks. WE'VE CHANGED THE BREED/FARM OF THE SEASON!

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New York State Sheep & Wool Festival, Hudson Valley Sheep Breeders Directory, and official website of the Dutchess County Sheep & Wool Growers Association including schedule of events, directory of members, breeders, vendors and suppliers to the industry ...

The Wool Festival at Taos is sponsored by the Mountain and Valley Wool Association ...

Instructions on how to make a drop spindle, which is an ancient spinning tool for handspinning fleece and fiber into yarn.

Knitting yarn - hand spun angora rabbit knitting yarn, also for weaving and crochet, in a variety of colors; angora fiber for handspinning; scarves and knitwear.

THE GATHERING 2002 is coming up November 1-3, 2002 - - - Registrations accepted starting July 1st - - - Click here for more info ... NHA members - Check out our NHA-sponsored Scholarships, Grants and Awards Click here for the Latest News!! HISTORY of the NHA and WELCOME FROM NHA's PRESIDENT - Trish Jenkins The NORTHEAST HANDSPINNERS ASSOCIATION (NHA) is a pan-New England organization (serving ...

Welcome! The Spinning Wheel Sleuth is the only periodical devoted exclusively to spinning wheels and related tools. Our goal is to collect, exchange and share information about spinning wheels, thus making it more accessible, before the wheels and the material about them are completely lost. Join the quest! Participate in our treasure hunt! Become a spinning wheel sleuth! More information on ...

Calendar of Yarn-Related Events Compiled by Esther Bozak. Following is a calendar of events, mostly gleaned from the various magazines and newsletters I receive. I will try to keep the calendar as current as possible. I need your help on this, as I can't know of every event that's planned, so please send an email message announcing your event, or one of which you might know. (Please try to stick ...

Premium Romney Fleeces for Handspinners and FoxFibre Yarns and Sliver for Weavers and Knitters.

Festival displaying sheep, alpaca, llamas, other fiber producing animals, sheep dog trials, offering weaving, spinning, knitting and fiber products for sale at historic Montpelier estate in Virginia.

Breeders of Eight Breeds of Rare, Miniature and Toy Sheep.Lots of pictures, Information and History on each. Sales and Service.

Alpacas from MileEnd Alpacas and Classical Alpacas. Alpacas are Alternative Livestock for the Livestock Farmer or Smallholder.

Build your own Spinning Wheel ...

Mancuso Show Management is a manager and producer of quilt festivals, antiques shows and other major events throughout the USA.

Knitting, crochet, handspinning, weaving supplies. Yarn, patterns, knitting needles, books & videos ...

The FiberNet Workshop FAQ from Mary Vivit The location of this web page has changed. Please try hem.bredband.net/ronpar/ Return to Fiber Home main page ...

Using this exotic fiber -- qualities of silk, silk yarns, spinning silk.

Stackyard Links to pedigree sheep breeders societies and associations in The United States of America ...

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Getting The Most From Your Animal s Fiber Courtesy of Fantasy Fibers PURPOSE This document is intended to help people understand, how they may be able to get more value, from their animal s fiber. HOW CAN I GET THE MOST FROM MY FIBER WHY The cost and upkeep of our fiber animals is substantial. It is therefore important for us to get the most out of our investment. Getting the most from their ...