FIBERS
Would you like samples of all the fibers shown below? A sample card for just these fibers is available at the bottom of the page or all of our spinning fibers are available in the Merrymeeting Collection sample box for spinners.
Sensual Silks
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Silk Noil
Silk noil is short knots of fiber gathered from the inner part of the silk cocoon. When spinning you will find the characteristics of this fiber to be very similar to those of cotton. Be sure to put enought twist in your yarn to insure its strength. It can be spun alone or try blending it with other fibers.Silk noil is the perfect choice when you want to add texture to your yarn.It dyes beautifully with the Wash Fast Acid or Country Classic dyes.
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| Cultivated Silk Top Cultivated silk is the finest of all fibers. Cultivated silk worms, Bombyx mori, eat only mulberry leaves, which contain very little tannin, so their fibers are beautifully white. It is perfect for dyeing, blending, and spinning. Knitters take note: 100% silk yarn will not hold its shape well when knitted because silk fibers have very little elasticity. Consider blending the silk with wool or camel down for a more "knittable" yarn, or use textured stitches and cables. Silk Worms, a children's book by Sylvia Johnson, is an incredible source of information on the natural history of the silk worm, Halcyon Yarn Item# 4918.
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| Cinnamon Tussah Silk A uniquely colored tussah! To get the rich cinnamon shade the silk is dyed. Cinnamon Tussah comes in sliver form — carded and ready to spin.
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| Tussah Silk Top Tussah silk is produced by wild or semi-cultivated worms of the genus Antheraea. These worms eat leaves of oak, plum, jujube, or castor bean plants which contain varyng amounts of tannin. Depending on the diet of the silk worm, tussah silk can range in color from off-white to light brown (see item# 395). The fibers of our tussah silk top are a soft honey color. They are combed and ready for worsted spinning or combining with other fibers.
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To achieve bulk price 3, you need to purchase a minimum of 5 pounds (80 oz) of fibers.You may mix and match fiber types and colors, as long as you buy at least the price 2 volume of each item.
The shopping cart may not reflect the correct discount as it is not smart enough to know when you've reached 5 lbs in mixed items (people still need a role) but we will make the adjustments on your invoice. If you wish to see the pricing before shipping just ask us to fax or email you a copy of the invoice for approval before it is shipped.
Prices: We do our best to ensure that prices are accurate at the time they are posted. Our prices don't fluctuate often. However, some prices may change without notice. Customers will be charged the price that is current at the time they place their order. If in doubt, call us and we'll be happy to tell you the current price of any item.
Don't forget to browse through our book catalog for a large selection of books and videos on spinning, dyeing, felting, and many other fiber crafts.
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