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…
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…
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…
A wonderful and inspirational resource and reference book. By the International Feltmakers Association Published by Crowood Press 2022
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…
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).…
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…
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
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,…