Directory: Arts: Crafts: Textiles: Handspinning: Spinning Fibers (16)
Wool: Breeds of Sheep - Maintained at Oklahoma State University. General information, photos, history of breed, bibliographies.Wool: Navajo-Churro Sheep - Origin, history, characteristics and preservation of this rare breed. Breeder list. Published by Navajo-Churro Sheep Association.
Silk: The Stuff of Dreams - Using this exotic fiber -- qualities of silk, silk yarns, spinning silk.
Llamapaedia: Wool from Llamas. - Fiber glossary, characteristics, evaluation, testing, grading, production; shearing information.
Mohair - An article which discusses selecting, preparing and spinning mohair.
Fibercritters - An email discussion list for anyone having an interest in those animals who provide fiber for fiber artists. Information on how to join; message archives for members only.
Alpacas From Mile End Farm - Information and photographs from Mile End Farm (UK). History, fiber, alpaca care, and cost of ownership.
Qiviut (or Qiviuk) - Luxurious down fiber from the Muskox. Hints on preparing and spinning the fiber; vendors.
Blue Rose Farm - Home to miniature sheep of various colors, and chickens. Includes photos and story about the farm.
Priscilla Lowry Silks - A silk historian and medievalist, lecturer, designer and maker. Includes descriptions of lectures, seminars and workshops.
Department of Textile Fabrics - Article from the Smithsonian Institution covering the basic natural fibers.
Soybean Protein Fiber - Background on this fiber produced from soybeans, describing the process.
Wool Facts from the American Sheep Industry Association - Includes fact sheets, newsletter, history, care and processing of wool.
Cotton: From Field to Fabric - Educational overview from the National Cotton Council.
Flax and Linen Overview - Basic history, biology, growing, preparation, and end use. From The Linen House, an online store.
Fiber Plants - An article on less-well-known fiber plants and their protential.
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