Can Hebridean fibre make beautiful felt ?
I few months ago I was given a Hebredian fleece. It came from the small flock Hebridean sheep that live in the field behind my house. I would like to use more local fibre in my felting, so this fleece is a bit special , but it is also a bit challenging . First I felted a sample. Firm bouncy and hairy and very brown. OK so I can felt Hebridean fibre but can I make anything attractive from it ? I was doubtful. At Woolfest a couple of weeks ago , I went to the Hebridean Sheep Society stall looking for inspiration. No felting to be seen but there was some rather attractive knitted mittens and purses. I enquired how they were made and was told it wasamix of Hebridean and Shetland wool. This gave me an idea , maybe combining Hebredian fibres…