| ... durable, handles easily when spun or woven, readily takes on dyes and, most important, is in plentiful supply in turkish rug-making regions. there are certain breeds of sheep, like the merino, whose fleece is especially sought-after for its special luster and length of fiber, but actually it's the domestic fat-tailed sheep bred is favorable climatic and grazing conditions that provides much of th... |
| ...olid color or a pattern that complements your bedspread.
add a blanket - the next layer is a soft blanket. depending on the season and the climate in your area, you can go with a lighter cotton or fleece blanket, or a heavier wool one.
top it off - a quilt, duvet or bedspread is the top layer of your bedding and has the most visual impact. it needs to pull together all the layers of your bed ... |
| ...the ‘crafting the yarn’ video is the latest in our fleece to floor series, outlining the manufacturing process of our yarn. in the 1950’s, brintons invented the 80 percent wool, 20 percent nylon blend, which is now the global standard for carpet around the world. the blend combines the comfort of wool with the strength and durability of nylon.... |
| ...Alpaca fleece is very rich and silky with considerable luster. It comes from the Alpaca... |
| ... separated from the soft fibers is negligible and yields the finest animal fiber in the world. Vicuna is a member of the Llama family and is small and wild. Since it is generally killed to obtain the fleece, it is protected by rigorous conservation measures. This fiber is rare and very expensive, costing several hundred dollars per yard... |