The Spinner's Book of Fleece: A Breed-by-Breed Guide to Choosing and Spinning the Perfect Fiber for Every Purpose pc_tatting accompanied by harness drafts for

accompanied by harness drafts for multishaft looms

Down breeds were dismissed as “meat sheep” (which makes their defenders wince)

With an eight shaft Voyageur you can sample planned projects while you still have a project on your floor loom

shawls aren’t just beginner projects—they can be simple or complex

The Spinner's Book of Fleece: A Breed-by-Breed Guide to Choosing and Spinning the Perfect Fiber for Every Purpose pc_tatting accompanied by harness drafts forCharacteristics of fleece vary widely depending on the breed of sheep. Beth Smith presents a thorough overview of 21 sheep breeds, including each breed's characteristics and history, a photo of the animal and its locks, the best methods for washing its fleece, and specific techniques for preparing, spinning, and finishing the fleece. You'll discover how to select the fleece that is best for your project and how to spin exactly the yarn you need.