Spinning Fibers

Libeco Lagae: From Fax to Linen Libeco Lagae: From Fax to Linen- Basic history, biology, growing, preparation, and end use. From The Linen House, an online store. Fibercritters Fibercritters- An email discussion list for anyone having an interest in those animals who provide fiber for fiber artists. Information on how to join; message archives for member… Soybean Protein Fiber Soybean Protein Fiber- Background on this fiber produced from soybeans, describing the process. Department of Textile Fabrics Department of Textile Fabrics- Article from the Smithsonian Institution covering the basic natural fibers. Qiviut (or Qiviuk) Qiviut (or Qiviuk)- Luxurious down fiber from the Muskox. Hints on preparing and spinning the fiber; vendors. Cotton: From Field to Fabric Cotton: From Field to Fabric- Educational overview from the National Cotton Council. Wormspit.com Wormspit.com- Silk work by hand: silkworms, reeling, spinning and weaving. Wool: Navajo-Churro Sheep Wool: Navajo-Churro Sheep- Origin, history, characteristics and preservation of this rare breed. Breeder list. Published by Navajo-Churro Sheep Association. Wool: Breeds of Sheep Wool: Breeds of Sheep- Maintained at Oklahoma State University. General information, photos, history of breed, bibliographies.