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Flax Processing

Flax: Scutching Hackling

Flax and Linen, HAND SPINNING / By Paivi Suomi

Flax Scutching, Hackling When the retted flax has dried, breaking separates the inner core. A flax brake looks similar to a saw horse and consists of heavy hinged wooden blades that fit into wooden grooves in the lower part.… Read more...

Flax Processing

Flax: Retting

2 Comments / Flax and Linen, HAND SPINNING / By Paivi Suomi

Flax Growing, Rippling and Retting

There are two general types of flax, one is grown for seeds, the other for its fibre Linseed has been used for lamp oil, mixed into cough medications, laxatives and other medicinal teas.… Read more...

Flax Processing

Flax Fibre

1 Comment / Flax and Linen, HAND WEAVING / By Paivi Suomi

Of all natural fibres available, I think flax qualifies as truly a miracle fibre. It is environmentally friendly and is a renewable resource.… Read more...

Persian Carpets

Ethnic Textiles / By Paivi Suomi

Handmade carpets have been made throughout the history of civilization. Some of the oldest carpets discovered date back to the 7th century B.C.… Read more...

Silky Rabbit

Angora Rabbit Fibre

Angora Rabbit, HAND SPINNING, Videos / By Paivi Suomi

Cornerstone Fibres – Rocky Meadow Rabbits
Rocky Meadow Rabbits has info on rabbit care, bunnies for sale and of course, fluffy fibre
for sale.… Read more...

Angora Rabbit - Silky

Angora Rabbits

Angora Rabbit, HAND SPINNING, Handspun Yarns / By Paivi Suomi

Angora rabbits have long been the pets of kings and emperors. They are believed to have originated in Turkey and were bred by the French nobility.… Read more...

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