A Sneak Peak

I've been gearing up for the fall with some new offerings for the shop and thought I'd share a little taste of what's to come.

Prizm - 2.4 oz - BFL, Faux cashmere, Bamboo, Silk noil and sparkles!

A Sari Sight - 2.1 oz - Cormo, Recycled Sari silk, Flax

Middle Earth - 2.5 oz - Cormo, Shetland, Peace Fleece, Alpaca, Bamboo and Copper sparkle

Hope you've enjoyed this preview!

Blue Faced Leicester (BFL), my new favorite fiber!

In honor of adding BFL roving to my Etsy shop, here is a little profile on this wonderful fiber for your viewing pleasure.

Breed: Blue Faced Leicester (pronounced leh-ster.) Not to be confused with its coarser cousins Leicester and Border Leicester.

Micron: 24 - 28

Bradford Count: 50s - 60s

Fiber Description: Like Merino, BFL is soft enough to be worn next to the skin. But unlike Merino, with its flat/mat surface, this fiber possesses a beautiful shine and has a slightly crisp texture. BFL is also stronger than Merino and has a fine, fuzzy halo when spun.

Spinning: Many spinners consider this fiber easier to spin with than Merino, for example. As the individual fibers are longer and have a bit more 'tooth' to them, BFL isn't quite as finicky.

Felting: This fiber is very had to felt.

Uses: Good for next to skin garments and can also be used for items that might see some wear, as its fairly durable.