The Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook
Information on the characteristics of each fibre-producing breed, as well as the unique qualities of each fibre, its history, and its potential uses. It covers almost every sheep breed in…
Information on the characteristics of each fibre-producing breed, as well as the unique qualities of each fibre, its history, and its potential uses. It covers almost every sheep breed in…
Review pending By Philip Walling Published by Profile Books 2014
A short guide to breeds organised by wool type. All images in black and white. By Elizabeth Henson Published by Shire Library 1986
A handy compact reference guide of 100 different sheep breeds;- the characteristics of their fleece, and the kinds of projects for which their fleece is best suited, (little on felting).…
Details of the different breeds of sheep found in the UK. Organised by wool type, each breed has information about it’s origins, characteristics, location, main uses as well as handle,…
An excellent book with a good range of projects on Nuno felt and designing garments. Thorough instructions on all aspects, including how to size up patterns etc. By Jenny Hill…
Book recently translated into English. Betty is a wool and sheep expert and has been involved in sheep farming in the Netherlands for over 30 years.It is essentially a book…
A collection of photographs of sheep by fashion photographer, Paul Farnham, and information about the breeds by vet, Kathryn Dunn. No specific information about making felt but the photographs are…
History of our highly profitable relationship with sheep; combines anthropology, geography, folklore, linguistics, biology and agriculture. Wool has been of prime importance throughout man's history, from ancient Babylonia ('Land of…
A really comprehensive guide to feltmaking and excellent resource for those first starting out and the more experienced felt maker. Johnson cover the history of the medium, materials, tools and…