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The Field Guide to Fleece

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The Field Guide to Fleece

Author: Deborah Robson and Carol Ekarius

With this compact portable reference in hand, crafters can quickly and easily look up any of 100 different sheep breeds, the characteristics of their fleece, and the kinds of projects for which their fleece is best suited. Each breed profile includes a photograph of the animal and information about its origin and conservation status, as well as the weight, staple length, fiber diameter, and natural colors of its fleece. This is a great primer for beginners, and a handy guide for anyone who loves working with fleece.

Carol Ekarius is the co-author of The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook, The Field Guide to Fleece, and Storey’s Guide to Raising Sheep, and she is the author of several books, including Small-Scale Livestock Farming, Storey’s Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds, and Storey’s Illustrated Breed Guide to Sheep, Goats, Cattle, and Pigs. She lives in the mountains of Colorado, where her four-legged and winged family keeps her busy.

Deborah Robson is co-author of The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook and Knitting in the Old Way. She is a former editor of both Shuttle, Spindle & Dyepot and Spin-Off magazine, and she is currently the editor and publisher of Nomad Press, which publishes books on traditional and ethnic knitting and spinning. Robson is also an artist, working in textiles, printmaking, and oils. She lives in Colorado with her daughter.

Product Details:

  • Paperback: 232 pages
  • Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC (August 27, 2013)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1612121780
  • ISBN-13: 978-1612121789
  • Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 0.6 x 7.1 inches

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Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 3 reviews.

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Great book for beginners!

"The book has colorful pictures of the sheep, and includes helpful in such as the microns. It's gives you an idea of what type of project works best for the wool after processing."

— Cynthia E. (5/5)

Handy guide

"I am new to spinning and am now attending fiber festivals with an eye to buying fleece. This portable field guide is full of “fleece facts” that will help me make a good purchasing choice."

— Kim F. (5/5)

Excellent pocket guide to navigate,

"Excellent pocket guide to navigate, qualify and utilize the many (many!) different types of wool breeds and fibers."

— Nick A. (5/5)

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