Wow that’s amazing! I’d love to see more about that plying technique!

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

I'll have a full video on it soon. 💙

I am so happy you made this video! I bought a Jacob lamb fleece and wanted to know how to prep it. This is my first time processing a fleece. I am glad that you mentioned Jacob being a good beginner fleece. 😊

I agree with Andree the plying technique was amazing, and I’d love to see more on it as well. 🕊❤️👍🏻

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

I will definitely do a video on it soon. I promise!

thank you! You make it all look so easy!!

WOW! 😍 I loved this video! Very interesting to see the process.

Thanks Trish for showing how you wash your fleece! I'm so fascinated by the whole process. I can't wait for this craziness to be over so I can hopefully find a workshop to learn this in person.

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

You don't have to wait if you don't want to.

That was another great video! Thank you Trish for sharing your knowledge!

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

What a lovely yarn that came from that fleece! Really beautiful!

That DIY colander is so cool! Thank you for sharing your process :D

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I got the idea from my husband's beer brewing equipment.

I had family in town over the weekend, so finally got to catch up on your live videos!

I love watching the Wool go from fleece to yarn 🥰🥰🥰. Great job!

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you this was so very helpful 😊

WoW one of the most informative and helpful video I've found! Thanks x

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Holy moly! I'm drooling over that batt and the finished yarn! I'm probably about to get my first ever fleece, and I'm so excited to get to prepare it!

This is so awesome. I love seeing the entire process of making yarn, from raw wool to spun yarn. Thank you so much for showing us the process 😁

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I love coming back to this one. It’s making me excited to shear my Navajo Churros!

WOW! What an excellent job! I found your video searching for tips on preparing an Icelandic fleece that I got which is about in the same shape as your Jacob fleece was. Only hope I can prep it as well as you did this! Thanks! I have subscribed

Okay, so once again both fascinating and informative! You make everything look so easy too! I would like to see that technique for plying in more detail, along with when you plied using a center pull ball. Plying always is a struggle for me and you make it look effortless! The yarn turned out beautifully! Thank you so much for sharing your fiber diary with us!

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

It is easy! One of the two main reasons i started my channel was to empower anybody that wanted to try more fiber arts techniques. Thank you!

Many thanks for an excellent video. I have a carder but never knew how to roll the fleece up for spinning. Learnt so much from your video.

Love the final product. All the prep is worth every second.

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

I agree, but it's not for everybody!

Thanks for sharing your process...I have been debating on spinning fiber. The more I watch you the more courageous I get. Look forward to more. 💕 Leandra

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

One of my two biggest goals for this channel was to inspire more people to try., so thank you so much for saying that. 💜

thanks for sharing! it turned out so pretty!

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Holy Moley, that Andean plying technique made me gasp! Need more on that when you can!! Cool video, as usual!

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

It's filmed, so keep an eye out. Thank you!

Hi Trish, Great Job! This video was very interesting since I know nothing about prepping a fleece. I learned a lot. Thanks!

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it anyway!

Wonderful job explaining the whole process of washing fleece to spinning. Picked up a few ideas 💡. Thanks!

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks for showing your techniques. The yarn looks beautiful.

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Love the natural brown mix .... thanks for sharing

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I too, love your video. Just ordered 12 cones of cotton from Great Northern. You are an inspiration!

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

That's so nice. I had a whole cart full of autumn and holiday colors but i balked for now. Hopefully i can get some soon for gift towels!

It's so pretty! It's kind of heathered. I love that it looks more natural than a solid color does. 💜

Lovely work. You're craft of the hand creates a solute quality! Thanks so much for sharing!

@FiberLoveDiary

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

That’s so cool. 💕

That finished yarn is beautiful it makes me want to buy a fleece

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

Uh oh! 😂

I have to admit I didn’t think that fleece would come out as nice as it did. Thank for showing your process. I agree with others, please show is how you played.

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

I will definitely do that. Thank you!

What a wonderful lesson. Thank you so much.

@FiberLoveDiary

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

that Jacob turned out sooooo lovely! I'm spinning some Jacob for TdF and also long draw. Yeah, I like to "control" the twist, too!

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

I can't help myself! Jacob is a favorite for me❤

Thank you for this amazing video, super informative

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful!

I love that you showed all the dirt on your carder after the first pass. Some people don't think that's normal, my experience shows it is. I also wash with Dawn. Thanks for sharing your process! I love how this Jacob fleece spun up.

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

I've seen a lot of people questioning very normal processing stuff, so i think it's nice to let people see the warts inn the process 😉

Great to see the whole process. 3 times thru carder...I only did this step one time, and only put it thru once. I didn't think it was very homogeneous, seeing you do it 3x makes me realize I should have done more passes.

Thanks for the run through on how you do your processing. Hope you were able to get all of it washed without overheating! Stay safe.

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

It's all washed But i have other fleeces here to work on 😂

Trish I love your measurement technique - make the water nice and blue 😀 Your bucket colander is brilliant!

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

You know me! Super scientific and technical! 😂

I have a friend that offered me a fleece from her alpaca when she shears it, I’ll be sure to take her up on it next time! I’ve been dying to try starting from the very beginning for as long time. You’ve encouraged me!

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

Alpaca is even easier! You don't need the water nearly as hot, because you don't need to melt off the lanolin. Grab it!

This was amazing and I loved how delicately you handled the dawn vs other stuff issue. ;)

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

There's more than one way to get from here to there. I don't really want to lead people to spent 10 times more money to get to the same place even though that seems to be the KZread way 😂

@jamiejohnson7390

4 жыл бұрын

@@FiberLoveDiary I often think of what my great grandparents would do. In certain situations where the money was well spent I could see them spending it but where they could make it themselves almost as good or there was a less expensive option that worked very well, that is the option they would have taken.

That's gorgeous! My first experience of using fleece has been with Wensleydale locks and I think I felted it a bit but I'm persevering and combing the mats out. Your plying technique looks really handy 😁

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

I had some washed Wensleydale that I got as a gift, and I had to flick the knots out. It made beautiful laceweight yarn though! There is a video coming up on that technique in about two weeks, so stay tuned! and Thanks 💚

😊THANK YOU!! This bracelet method you do , is genius ! I ve always had to look up the other way - every single time ...Something like it's cohort " Kitchener " . You're simply fabulous.

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! I use it all the time, and not just for sampling.

This process is sooo interesting to watch! I’d love to clean my own fiber, but it’s so much work!

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

I think it's only worth it if you love it. Honestly, there are mills to do the parts you don't like 😉

This was super helpful, thank you! I have 4 Pygora fleeces from goats who really love to make a mess of themselves and their curls. I’ve been dreading washing & prepping it!

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

That's even easier! You don't have to go as hot with pygora, so have fun. I am soooooo jealous. My neighbors have goats and I keep telling them in going to sneak in a few for me 🤣

Great video

I'm not even a spinner and this was still so interesting and fun to watch!

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

Aw, thank you. But be careful. It is catching.

You make everything look so enjoyable and easy! But I still don’t feel brave enough to spin let alone wash fleece. Lol. Excited to see that sari order! These fleece look like it’s going to be wonderful once it’s all done!

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

I used to say the same thing, but here i am 😂

I love Jacob fleece. I was once given nine of them by someone who just kept the sheep as pets. I ended up spinning them and making a vest. After I separated out the colors. Just great stuff.

Amazing

This video is so helpful!!

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

Another great video - thank you Trish. Funnily enough I just sorted my Jacob fleece yesterday - my son bought it for my birthday! I actually sorted for colour mainly and plan to spin the colours separately. I actually don’t know what I’m doing (!) as it’s my first Jacob but your video inspired me. Of course I need to remember mine won’t look anything like as gorgeous as yours spun up😂😂 but it’s good to dream🥰

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

What a nice gift! I hope you have fun with it. Thank you!

You inspired me with your last video and I ordered a pound of CVM last night, and may get a fleece too. Because you know, I’ve been spinning for 6 weeks now so I need to try all the things. 😂

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

I totally get it. I'm never satisfied until i learn more!

@kimlyne9700

4 жыл бұрын

Fiber Love Diary I also just bought a Border Leicester/Cheviot fleece... no idea what that fleece will be good for since I mostly make wearables, but it was so cheap even if I just learn from it it will be worth it.

Thank you!

Beautiful! I want to learn to Indian plying bracelet, I only have one bobbin and I finally filled it.

@FiberLoveDiary

2 жыл бұрын

There's one on my channel, Just search for Andean plying and it'll pop up for you

Merci beaucoup!

Thank you for your video. I bought some raw sheep wool and would like to wash it on slightly warm water and leave the lanolin in for my projects. Part of the wool is clean and other parts pretty dirty. Ideas would be welcome. I would like to felt with it and make boots, etc. I am new here to your channel and excited to watch more of your videos.

This was great to watch. You are so gentle with the fiber. When I put mine back through I turn it and put it in sideways. I suppose that changes the direction of the fiber too much, dont know.

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

Noo! That's why i said there's more than one way to do it. I do that too sometimes. Thanks for watching!

I retired just before the shut down, and had purchased a spinning wheel, planning to take classes to learn what to do with it. Then, that didn't happen. But my Aunt had a friend who was cleaning out an abandoned garage and found some "bags of wool" and would I take them. Of course!!! They were actually four full fleeces, pretty dirty, but at least they were labeled! Icelandic, Jacob, Shetland, and Doll Face. Something was wrong with the Doll Face, maybe it was rotten? But I washed it, and when I tried to card it, it like broke, so I threw it out. Anyway, I cleaned the Jacob, and then washed samples of the Icelandic and the Shetland. I only wish I had found these videos sooner, but I feel like by chance I picked the right one, and kind of did the right thing. And that even if I didn't, the fiber police probably won't come for me. Thank you soooo much!

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

I wonder if the doll face was actually babydoll southdown. They aren't really necessarily bred for their fleece, so it's a bit of a crap shoot. You can find very nice ones, but they are more the exception than the rule. Sounds like you are having quite the retirement!

@nflinn8680

3 жыл бұрын

@@FiberLoveDiary Maybe it was babydoll Southdown. But the other three fleeces seem to be OK. My cousin refers to 2020 as my bait and switch retirement! But things safe looking up!!!

Thanks for the great tutorial- I love the colors 😀What are you going to make with the Jacob Fleece?

Wow, great job! You really know your stuff, you would be horrified at my approach, I would describe my approach as....rustic😄 I just got the Super Jumbo e-spinner and am making fat lumpy yarn which I love. That plying technique is new to me and it’s amazing, please explain more. I made my little dishcloths in the same colours as yours and used waffle weave and windowpane (Kelly Casanova is awesome 😍) and twill. I love them so much Trish, doing the dishes is a pleasure! I am very interested in seeing what you do with the newest Paradise Fibers mermaid goodies, I love those colours too and am very curious about the seaweed fiber. Thank you for sharing❤️

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

I would definitely not be horrified! I think it's so cool that we all have different ways of getting to the same place. I think pretty cloths and towels make cleaning up my kitchen more fun too, which is very challenging. I HATE cleaning the kitchen in any way. Videos on plying and dyeing plant fibers (including the seacell). Thank you!

@lynnwittet1301

4 жыл бұрын

I am doing a ton of natural dyeing...again "mad scientist" style (no measurements and lots of layering of colours) and I lied, oops. I do not weave "twill", I meant plain weave (Twill on 2 heddles? no thanks, too complicated for me).

I guess (as you see I am watching this video) you know what I am about to do….. thanks, Trish!

I love processing raw fleece and can’t get enough of watching it too. Thanks for bringing up how we each follow our own preferences for washing fleece. What works for me may not work for others. Even though I’m into being as earthy crunchy as possible I also use Dawn. I have a few very long garden hoses that supply VERY hot water after stringing them out in the sun. The down side is it takes time for the next supply to heat. My latest discovery was to put dirty, greasy but picked fleece in plain hot water to soak for several minutes before washing. I was skeptical but someone suggested this and I was surprised at how clean the wool became with just a hot water soak. I may do this again as even though I will always use Dawn Its hard for me to get out all the suds. I don’t have hard water. It’s amazing what comes out of the wool! How about the pile of chaff that falls out under the carder? Thanks for documenting your process. I always learn things.

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

If i have a fleece that has more dirt, i presoak too. There should be more room for everybody to have their own preferences. ❤

@dhurd4099

4 жыл бұрын

Fiber Love Diary however we get the job done it’s so rewarding to see and use the beautiful mounds of fluffy wool that we end up with.

Thank you! Do you have a video on the Indian plying bracelet method? That is so cool!

@FiberLoveDiary

Жыл бұрын

Yep, here you go kzread.info/dash/bejne/qa5hsZqBg8Wyh9o.html

Wow love watching the hole process from start to finish. How did you learn how to spin?

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

I taught myself on an antique wheel because i love to do everything the hard way 😂

I really want to get into workin with fleece! Money an space are bumps in the road atm tho lol but may get scoured or washed fleece soon to try

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you'll get there! These bargain fleeces are a good start of you have time for the work.

May I ask the specifics of your drum Carder it looks huge I love it

That was very informative and turned out lovely! 🥰 Question - How short is too short for a staple length?

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

It's personal preference But I'm going live Friday to talk about buying a fleece. I'll talk about this 😉

I can't believe it, if I'd live there I may try some...idk if I'd get it raw from a farm....where did you buy ?

Do you dye the yarn you make? I’d like to see the Andean ply. ❤️🌺

Seeing this tube for the 10th time - now I Will jump out of the closet and wash my first raw fleece!!! 😱 Saw other tubes but yours makes best sense 🥰 Which carder are you using I can’t find one with a metal tray?

@FiberLoveDiary

2 жыл бұрын

That is a Strauch finest drum carder. I like it better than any other carder I've tried for processing fleece myself.

@camillavestergaard9162

2 жыл бұрын

@@FiberLoveDiary ♥️

Good day, what kind of wool is this? Thank you on the video

SO pretty! What’s your favorite breed to work with?

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

I don't really have a favorite but i think it would be a good topic to talk about sometime soon. 💜

What do you plan to make with your new Jacob yarn? To me it looks like cozy outdoor wear : hat, mittens, cowl...sweater jacket?

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure yet. There will be enough for a sweater, and it's plenty soft enough.

Do you think this process will work for alpaca? I got some really nice alpaca for my birthday and I need to wash it fast! It smells pretty bad and mom ain’t happy lol. I’m using it for needle felting so I don’t really need to worry about spinning it into yarn (though it might be fun to do with some)

How soft did your yarn turn out to be? It’s beautiful and fuzzy🥰

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

I would say it's kind of in the middle of the softness scale but it is so squishy and bouncy.

love that electric drum carder... what brand is it? brother? or the big tom? and do you recommend it?

@FiberLoveDiary

3 жыл бұрын

That carder is actually a Strauch Finest. I highly recommend it, but I also have the ginormous motorized Brother and I sold a Big Tom a few years ago that lived with us for a few years before that. If you are going to be carding fleece, I recommend the Strauch. If you are making batts, I would recommend either.

@hollynoscar3534

3 жыл бұрын

@@FiberLoveDiary thanks for the feedback. i mainly work with raw fleeces.... damn, they're all so expensive, wish i could just test them out before purchasing.

What brand of carder are you using?

Where did you purchase you equipment from?

That last part.. Plying?.. Can you show that in more detail?.. Thank you

I learned the Andean plying from KZread :)

HELLO, COULD YOU PLEASE SEND A LINK TO THE BRACELET PLYING ??? I CANT FIND IT ON YOUR CHANNEL ?! THANK YOU !!!

@FiberLoveDiary

Жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/qa5hsZqBg8Wyh9o.html

Do you sell what you spin up?

Beautiful...I just want to reach out and touch it in the various phases. SHE WHO MUST BE OBEYED (6 year old granddaughter) thinks it should all stay in the cleaned but pre-spun phase...when it is softest. She agrees it is harder to wear that way.

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

Aww, it is softer that way. 😂😂

How did you install the hot water pump outside?

@FiberLoveDiary

2 жыл бұрын

We have hot and cold water lines running from our house to a cabana and to the outdoor shower. They have to be drained and closed for the winter.

Where do you find dawn classic?

@FiberLoveDiary

2 жыл бұрын

It was either Walmart or dollar general. I'm sorry I can't remember

Did you drum carding the wool while it was still damp?

@FiberLoveDiary

2 жыл бұрын

No, it was completely dry by the time I carded it.

@camillavestergaard9162

2 жыл бұрын

@@FiberLoveDiary do you ever use a picker?

@FiberLoveDiary

2 жыл бұрын

@@camillavestergaard9162 Nope, never.

@camillavestergaard9162

2 жыл бұрын

@@FiberLoveDiary Thank you for patiently answering I have tons of questions since I am considering ordering a Brother carder and I live in Denmark… What size is yours, what tpi do you prefer and why and was the metal tray included?

Normaly I would think of going to Japan...

Sorry, I really struggled with the poor sounds quality... :(

@FiberLoveDiary

4 жыл бұрын

Why would you need to apologize? I am trying to work out sound stuff right now.

Can't hear when you're outside.