So the fluffy story continues...
I've had some problems getting the yarn to be consistently white. For me this isn't usually an issue as I dye most of my fibre, and so a little lanolin staining isn't a problem. You might remember that Fluffy is going to be made into a blanket, and is au naturale so to speak, so any yellowing is very obvious and not the look I'm after.
I took a while to track down a commercial scouring product, and have now tried it out on the latest batch of fleece. Whilst it removes grease well, and the feel is great, some yellow staining persists, so it looks like there will be some of the fleece I just cannot use in spinning, unless you know of something else I could try?
On another note, I've managed to source some new to me yarn bases, so I'll be launching these at Yarndale at the end of September. I'm really excited about them, and the new colour ways that will be on them, but you'll have to wait for them. Look me up on Instagram nearer the time when I will be doing a giveaway for the new range.... And there will be new patterns to go with them too!
I also spent today at the Civic Hall in Longridge at their monthly craft fair. I have a regular slot there on the first Saturday in each month. The venue is great, and there's a wonderful cafe there too.
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