June 2015 meeting

June 2015:

We enjoyed a potluck and guild meeting at Grace Clare's farm. In the barn, we examined fleece from different sheep breeds, as well as a mohair fleece from an angora goat and an alpaca fleece. 

 

The fleeces for checked for fineness, uniformity, lustre, lock type and length and lack of vegetation.

We discussed the pros and cons of each fleece type and how the traits of each one could be used to advantage.

Later members shared their completed items based on the challenge of using stashed fibre.