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Some Useful Links
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The Making of Beaver Felt Hats (historical)
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Do you wonder from whence the term "mad hatter" comes? Be assured (be very assured) that almost none of the processes described herein bear resemblance to how I use sheep's-wool.
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Feltmakers' List FAQ
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The site to answer your questions about how numerous people make felt, specific objects of felt, types of wool to use, etc. Compiled by master felter, Pat Spark.
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Genopalette
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I buy most of my wool from the prize-winning flock of Andy and Desiree' McMurry. Carefully bred from New Zealand stock of Romney and Merino sheep. The Genopalette catalog features handwoven articles of beautiful naturally colored of Humble Hills Sheep and Wool in Franklin, Missouri. Weaving by Elzan McMurry. Yarns and fleeces are also offered, as well as a lot of useful information.
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Black Pines Sheep and Wool
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Gorgeous fleeces from Eaton, Colorado, including white and colored Merino, Rambouillet, Karakul, Romeldale, California Variegated Mutant, Teeswater, and 87.5% Wensleydale as of 2005. These fleeces are well-skirted and the sheep are meticulously cared for. Black Pines is my first choice for domestic Wensleydale, Teeswater and Cotswold wool locks. Roy and Myrtle Dow, proprietors.
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ABC Ranch Naturals
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Wool processing by Bonnie and Carl Ahrens near St. Louis, MO -- beautiful work! Bonnie scours each fleece, making sure each lock is clean for a cleaner product. ABC Ranch also hosts numerous felting workshops and is a reliable source for felting needles, kits, and dyed needlepunched wool.
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Prochemical and Dye
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In addition to being the source for the WashFast Acid and Sabraset dyes and their assists that I use, this site also features detailed worksheets on how to use all of their products. The print catalog is free; yarn samples of the Sabraset dyes are $4 per sheet, while the WashFast Acid samples are $10. The company also sells dyeing and safety equipment for prudent and safe use of their dyes.
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Paula Burch's Dyeing Information Site
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Great information about using lots of different types of dyes as well as frequently asked questions about dyes, dyeing, discharging, and safety issues.
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Hillcreek Fiber Studio
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Source for natural and synthetic dyes as well as their associated chemicals. Extensive catalog and class listings. Famous for patented triangle loom. 1-800-TRI-WEAV for orders.
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Columbia Weavers & Spinners' Guild
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To quote: "The Columbia Weavers and Spinners’ Guild is organized to support education in the skills of weaving, spinning and other fiber arts and to promote the appreciation of these arts and crafts in central Missouri.
"The guild was founded in 1947 as the Columbia Weavers Guild and specialized in weaving alone. Since our founding we have grown to encompass other fiber arts such as spinning, dyeing, felting, papermaking, knitting, basketweaving, quilting and surface designing, etc. Now called the Columbia Weavers and Spinners’ Guild, we welcome weavers, spinners and fiber enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels. Members include beginners, hobbyists, professionals, and teachers."
The major educational and fundraising event for the Guild's scholarship programs is held annually on the second full weekend of November at The Boone Country Heritage Society Museum on Ponderosa Dr. in Columbia, MO.
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Taos Wool Festival and The Mountain and Valley Wool Association
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All things about the current Taos Wool Festival. A juried show, The Taos Wool Festival, always the first full weekend of October, exists to promote the animal fibers of Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas. It is the work of The Mountain and Valley Wool Association.
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The Best of Missouri Hands (officially known as the Missouri Artisans Association)
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BOMH is a 501c3 organization which promotes fine craft education in Missouri and wherever its over 400 members travel. Its annual March conference is not to be missed: with seminars and work sessions featuring locally and nationally known experts on display and presentation as well as probing and informative slide reviews along with a gala presentation gallery of members' works, how can you possibly not attend?
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The Crafts Report
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A guide to the business of fine crafts for both artisan and retail shop.
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UPS
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Track the parcels you ship with UPS's on-line tracking service.
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