British Wool for Feltmaking
A wonderful and inspirational resource and reference book. By the International Feltmakers Association Published by Crowood Press 2022
In Sheep’s Clothing: A Handspinners Guide to Wool
Comprehensive review of the characteristics of wool from 100 breeds of sheep. Images of fleece locks are shown in full-size photographs, illustrate the importance of matching wool type to end…
British Sheep Breeds
A short guide to breeds organised by wool type. All images in black and white. By Elizabeth Henson Published by Shire Library 1986
Sheep and Man
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…
Field Guide to Fleece :100 Sheep Breeds and How to Use their Fleece
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).…
Sheep and Wool in Europe
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…
Counting Sheep
Review pending By Philip Walling Published by Profile Books 2014
Beautiful Sheep: Portraits of Champion Breeds
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…
Felting and Wool Magic. Contemporary Techniques and Beautiful Projects
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…
British Sheep & Wool
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,…