Hello! I hope you had a blissful day. I just got to sit down and watch you with my hand quilting! I hope you have a glorious week ahead! Thank you for posting your video and your positive energy!
😊thank you for your kind words😊 My upcoming week includes putting on a binding. The quilt is one I had mostly quilted when I took on my Big Green Quilt. I’m hoping to show off both quilts in my next video😁 Have a wonderful week🌟
This was a refreshing video, where not very many exist. This was concise, and to the point. I do use Dawn, and have never had any problems or ruined a soft fleece with its use, in case you are interested.
I’m so pleased you enjoyed the video😊 So many do love using Dawn, and it certainly does the job. It’s just a bit too harsh for me, but I have terribly sensitive skin. It’s even hard for me to spin commercially processed fiber sometimes. Thank your comment❤️ It is so important for a variety of methods to be shared❤️
Thank you❤️ It didn’t take me very long to learn that the humidity in Virginia simply made this process miserable if done inside🥴 Fortunately we already had these burners from our “camping with kids” years😹
I did during the early years, but I’ve learned how to gauge it by sight and feel now. It has been a challenge getting used to lower altitude - it really changes more than I expected. Learning all over again how to control the temps.
Orvus paste also solidifies when it is cold. In the past, I used my washer for spinning scoured fleece but now I am concerned about my pipes clogging when I use Orvus paste. I changed to Dawn which is a degreaser and liquid when cold. I haven't noticed a change in dry fleece but one could spray oil or conditioner in during carding or combing to restore the softness.
I appreciate your video. I though would never use that much heat. I work with greasiest of greasy Columbia wool and have never needed to do anything other than turning up my water heater. I would be concerned that that much heat would damage/weaken the delicate wool I work with. I see this as overkill but this is just my experience and preference.
So much great advice! You’ve answered many questions as I work up the courage to scour my first fleece, a gift from my sheep farmer neighbour. Rideau Dorset is the breed. Do you know anything about it’s suitably to spin?
I’m glad to have been of help, or at least inspiration 😸 I don’t personally have experience with the sheep in question, but a bit of research makes me think you have a cross between Rideau and Dorset. The Rideau (Rideau Arcott) was developed by Canadian Agri in the late 20th century for mainly meat. Dorset was one of the breeds used with the Rideau group of sheep. So your fleece will likely have many Dorset qualities. It looks like Dorset has a bunch of variety so I think the spinnability is going to very much based on your particular fleece. Especially since Dorset is a loose name-based grouping rather than a tight family-based collection of sheep breeds🤦♀️ So take a look at its staple length. Card short, comb or spin from the lock if it’s long. Also test a handful to see how easy it is to felt😸 Course, feltable wool is great for so many projects like bags. But the fleece might also be surprisingly soft. When unsure, simply experiment and test a bit to see how it wants to be spun. The biggest factor in preparing your own fleece is time - if you want to spend the time, pretty much all fleece are worth spinning😹
I have been trying to find a solid answer for how long my lanolin will last in an air tight jar on the shelf. Could you possibly help me out with this question? I thought I would have had an easy time finding an answer to this but it has been surprisingly difficult.. Thank you so much! Great and detailed video!
Thank you😊 As long as the lanolin isn’t contaminated, it should probably last indefinitely. It is a wax-like substance so it could dry out over time. If it gets contaminated, simply process it again 😸 I have some stuff I’ve been using for a decade or so - a little really goes a very long way. Oh, and just remember if it somehow gets contaminated, simply wipe off the contamination, reheat, strain if needed, and it should be good to go again👍
I think your asking about spinning the water out of the scoured fiber - I use an older spin dryer that is no longer made. It is similar to the Panda or Ninja spin dryers.
That was the best video I’ve ever seen about scouring. Thank you.
You’re most welcome❣️
Hello! I hope you had a blissful day. I just got to sit down and watch you with my hand quilting! I hope you have a glorious week ahead! Thank you for posting your video and your positive energy!
😊thank you for your kind words😊 My upcoming week includes putting on a binding. The quilt is one I had mostly quilted when I took on my Big Green Quilt. I’m hoping to show off both quilts in my next video😁 Have a wonderful week🌟
Thank you for taking the time to share this. Very informative and interesting! Hugs
You’re most welcome❤️
This was a refreshing video, where not very many exist. This was concise, and to the point. I do use Dawn, and have never had any problems or ruined a soft fleece with its use, in case you are interested.
I’m so pleased you enjoyed the video😊 So many do love using Dawn, and it certainly does the job. It’s just a bit too harsh for me, but I have terribly sensitive skin. It’s even hard for me to spin commercially processed fiber sometimes.
Thank your comment❤️ It is so important for a variety of methods to be shared❤️
You have a lovely set up for scouring fleece, I have to use my kitchen sink and dishpans, but it gets the job done. Blessings
Thank you❤️
It didn’t take me very long to learn that the humidity in Virginia simply made this process miserable if done inside🥴 Fortunately we already had these burners from our “camping with kids” years😹
Have you ever used a thermometer to know how hot the water you use is? This would be helpful.
I did during the early years, but I’ve learned how to gauge it by sight and feel now. It has been a challenge getting used to lower altitude - it really changes more than I expected. Learning all over again how to control the temps.
@@UnwindingwithFiberandFabric isn't it amazing the difference with low altitude! Baking is also quite different.
@@DOLfirst 😸 it really is quite the change, sometimes subtle and other time glaringly different 😸
Orvus paste also solidifies when it is cold. In the past, I used my washer for spinning scoured fleece but now I am concerned about my pipes clogging when I use Orvus paste. I changed to Dawn which is a degreaser and liquid when cold. I haven't noticed a change in dry fleece but one could spray oil or conditioner in during carding or combing to restore the softness.
I appreciate your video. I though would never use that much heat. I work with greasiest of greasy Columbia wool and have never needed to do anything other than turning up my water heater. I would be concerned that that much heat would damage/weaken the delicate wool I work with. I see this as overkill but this is just my experience and preference.
It’s all about finding that spot just before boiling, which is certainly achievable with settings on water heaters as well.
So much great advice! You’ve answered many questions as I work up the courage to scour my first fleece, a gift from my sheep farmer neighbour. Rideau Dorset is the breed. Do you know anything about it’s suitably to spin?
I’m glad to have been of help, or at least inspiration 😸
I don’t personally have experience with the sheep in question, but a bit of research makes me think you have a cross between Rideau and Dorset. The Rideau (Rideau Arcott) was developed by Canadian Agri in the late 20th century for mainly meat. Dorset was one of the breeds used with the Rideau group of sheep. So your fleece will likely have many Dorset qualities. It looks like Dorset has a bunch of variety so I think the spinnability is going to very much based on your particular fleece. Especially since Dorset is a loose name-based grouping rather than a tight family-based collection of sheep breeds🤦♀️
So take a look at its staple length. Card short, comb or spin from the lock if it’s long. Also test a handful to see how easy it is to felt😸 Course, feltable wool is great for so many projects like bags. But the fleece might also be surprisingly soft. When unsure, simply experiment and test a bit to see how it wants to be spun.
The biggest factor in preparing your own fleece is time - if you want to spend the time, pretty much all fleece are worth spinning😹
@@UnwindingwithFiberandFabric Your very generous, informative and thoughtful reply is most helpful and appreciated!
I have been trying to find a solid answer for how long my lanolin will last in an air tight jar on the shelf. Could you possibly help me out with this question? I thought I would have had an easy time finding an answer to this but it has been surprisingly difficult..
Thank you so much! Great and detailed video!
Thank you😊
As long as the lanolin isn’t contaminated, it should probably last indefinitely. It is a wax-like substance so it could dry out over time. If it gets contaminated, simply process it again 😸 I have some stuff I’ve been using for a decade or so - a little really goes a very long way. Oh, and just remember if it somehow gets contaminated, simply wipe off the contamination, reheat, strain if needed, and it should be good to go again👍
@@UnwindingwithFiberandFabric oh my goodness thank you SO SO much!! Please have a beautiful day 👍🙂🙂🙂
Glad I could help💜
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What brand of wool spinner do you have?
I think your asking about spinning the water out of the scoured fiber - I use an older spin dryer that is no longer made. It is similar to the Panda or Ninja spin dryers.