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Wool: Breeds of Sheep - http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/
Maintained at Oklahoma State University. General information, photos, history of breed, bibliographies. |
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Wormspit.com - http://www.wormspit.com/
Silk work by hand: silkworms, reeling, spinning and weaving. |
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Wool: Navajo-Churro Sheep - http://navajo-churrosheep.com/
Origin, history, characteristics and preservation of this rare breed. Breeder list. Published by Navajo-Churro Sheep Association. |
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Cotton: From Field to Fabric - http://www.cotton.org/pubs/cottoncounts/fieldtofabric/
Educational overview from the National Cotton Council. |
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Fiber Plants - http://www.pfaf.org/leaflets/fibplant.php
An article on less-well-known fiber plants and their potential. |
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Department of Textile Fabrics - http://www.150.si.edu/siarch/handbook/textile.htm
Article from the Smithsonian Institution covering the basic natural fibers. |
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Soybean Protein Fiber - http://www.swicofil.com/soybeanproteinfiber.html#Introduction
Background on this fiber produced from soybeans, describing the process. |
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The Revival of Colored Cotton, James M. Vreeland, Jr. - http://www.perunaturtex.com/scientif.htm
History of naturally colored cotton in Peru |
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Silk: The Stuff of Dreams - http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/1526/13268
Using this exotic fiber -- qualities of silk, silk yarns, spinning silk. |
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Priscilla Lowry Silks - http://www.priscillasilks.co.nz/
A silk historian and medievalist, lecturer, designer and maker. Includes descriptions of lectures, seminars and workshops. |
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Qiviut (or Qiviuk) - http://www.fibergypsy.com/fibers/qiviut.shtml
Luxurious down fiber from the Muskox. Hints on preparing and spinning the fiber; vendors. |
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Flax and Linen Overview - http://www.thelinenhouse.com/EN/AboutLinen_FromFlaxToLinen.htm
Basic history, biology, growing, preparation, and end use. From The Linen House, an online store. |
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Wool Facts from the American Sheep Industry Association - http://www.sheepusa.org/index.phtml?page=site/text&nav_id=4b7df44051dfcfed7e390b80a90e2a10
Includes fact sheets, newsletter, history, care and processing of wool. |
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Fibercritters - http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/fibercritters/
An email discussion list for anyone having an interest in those animals who provide fiber for fiber artists. Information on how to join; message archives for members only. |