Friday, October 18, 2019

Process: Second Cuts, Veg Matter, and Crimpy Locks

"Besitos'" fleece, a CVM merino wool. Loved the smoky grays and brown tones.


Process starts at the heart of the matter, that being wool in its most raw form- fleece. I recently voyaged down to the Land of Enchantment to the Taos Wool Festival to speak with the ranchers and artisans, delving a little more into the world of fiber. 

The Bounty: Gotswold, Merino, and Teeswater. Time to sort our that veg matter and clean the wool!



Three different fibers felted up nicely. Love those wily locks!

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