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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Fleece giveaway!

So any of you readers interested in getting a fleece from me to spin/knit into something? I'm looking to broaden my clientele and word of mouth is great! I'd be willing to send you a raw fleece, or roving (once it is processed) for you to play with and make something. you are able to keep whatever you make, but I would like photos of the finished product, the kind of yarn it was used, how you liked the wool, etc.

Any takers?

7 comments:

Kady Cannon said...

Add me to the list. I loved having sheep, but the whole shearing part . . . as I have gotten older not so much.

Preferably roving rather than raw wool.

Cost and shipping?

Kara said...

Send me some roving about 4-5 ounces once you get it processed and I will spin and knit it into a hat for you if you don't have any other volunteers. If you want a scarf I will need about 8 oz. My skills are pretty novice though, as long as that doesn't bother you. Just make sure to let me know what type of hat style you like best.

Deb W said...

Since we were already talking fleece, I had just e-mailed you about that when I saw this. Is there any reason you posted this on your Corgi blog?

I have spun dog before - a Golden Retriever mix and my late Sheltie. Corgis have thick coats, but it a bit to short to spin! ha-ha

dreameyce said...

Count me in, of course. I'm also still willing to do a trade of a custom spindle, or fiber. Word of mouth for both of us! :)

Personally I'm fine with raw, as I love the smell of sheep, and processing, but I'm not picky *G*

Michelle said...

Hey Garrett, Deb W (who I may get to meet when I'm in KY next month - whee!) told me about this. I'd love a sample of "blue" katmoget to spin, since I have yet to get my hands on a poll-carrying kat to buy. If it's a small quantity I am willing to try raw, but with homeschooling and all the rest my "fiber playtime" is pretty limited, so roving works far better for me.

Rayna said...

I probably don't count :P but wanted to say that this was an awesome idea! :)

Lane.like.the.Street said...

Wow, that would be really cool! My daughter and I are just getting into the fiber stuff--she and I are both enjoying learning how to dye and felt.

PS Give Zoe an extra (gentle :oP) tummy rub from me. Wish you had been able to bring her to Jefferson so I could have met her! Or any of your dogs, really...