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Fiber Prep Tools – Resources

Wichita Weavers, Spinners & Dyers Guild Posted on September 7, 2017 by webadminSeptember 10, 2017

Building on the September 2017 meeting program, here are a few online resources for the tools demonstrated by Guild members Sharon Barnes, Susan De Wit, April Nilsen, Nancy Squire and Denise Renee.

Download the meeting’s handout, a chart of fiber prep tools and their uses.

Please bear in mind that there are many ways to use these tools, and that the ‘right’ way is the way that works for you (as long as you stay safe)!  Try searching YouTube for other techniques.

Picker: http://patgreencarders.com/triple.htm

Flicker: https://www.interweave.com/wp-content/uploads/basics-summer-08.pdf

Hand Cards: http://handspinner.co.uk/carding_using_hand_carders.html

And a technique for rescuing a debris-filled fleece using hand cards.

Drum Carder: http://www.pacificwoolandfiber.com/how-to-use-a-drum-carder.html

Combs: https://woolery.com/how-to-use-viking-wool-combs

Blending Board: http://debbieheld.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Held-SPO-Spring-2016-1.pdf

Hackle: http://valkyriesupply.com/blending.html

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HLA Fiber Mill Tour

Wichita Weavers, Spinners & Dyers Guild Posted on March 11, 2016 by webadminMarch 11, 2016

Last week, our meeting was a field trip – to HLA Fiber Mill east of Augusta, Kansas!

Owners John and Sara Morris graciously hosted our tour of their small and efficient facility, showing us the many steps of processing fiber from fleece (wool, alpaca, whatever!) to finished product.

 

Sara showing off a prize-winning alpaca fleece.
Sara showing off a prize-winning alpaca fleece.
Sara and guild members with a black alpaca fleece (or blanket); retail opportunity in the foreground!
Sara and guild members with a black alpaca fleece (or blanket); retail opportunity in the foreground!
HLA rugs and rug yarns
HLA rugs and rug yarns
A few of the mill products, with bags of fiber on the shelves waiting to be processed.
A few of the mill products, with bags of fiber on the shelves waiting to be processed.
Guild members drooling over the specialized washing machine - drying cabinet at left.
Guild members drooling over the specialized washing machine – drying cabinet at left.
Explaining how the draw frame works to draft fiber in the final step before spinning.
Explaining how the draw frame works to draft fiber in the final step before spinning.
Sam was particularly intrigued by the spinner, while John demonstrates plying.
Sam was particularly intrigued by the spinner, while John demonstrates plying.
More of their gorgeous yarn in a variety of natural colors.
More of their gorgeous yarn in a variety of natural colors.
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Ply Split Projects

Wichita Weavers, Spinners & Dyers Guild Posted on February 6, 2016 by webadminMarch 2, 2016

The February 2016 program was an absorbing project for everyone!  Susan DeWit and Nancy Squire prepared and provided the materials, and got us all started on our ‘wave’ key chains. One of the finished keychains: Several of the weavings-in-progress… And… Continue Reading Ply Split Projects Continue reading →

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