I'm trying out a new fiber blending tool, the hackle, graciously loaned by my friend, Janet. With its sharp tines, it is every bit as scary-looking as my other "torture device" fiber tools. Beginning with some indigo-dyed wool, I lashed some on the tines, filling across with a layer. Next, I lashed on some slippery, white silk. Then, some purple-dyed alpaca I've had for years, from West Valley Alpacas in Esparto, California. I repeated the layers twice more and then used a diz to take the blended fibers off the hackle, making a lovely roving. It spins up beautifully and is making a river of color on the bobbin of my Schacht wheel. Great process! And I thought I didn't need any more fiber tools...
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