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mrbstephens
Lovin' The Homestead
Well, the longer you leave it unwashed the harder it is to get the lanolin washed out. First check to see that it hasn't started to deteriorate. Grab a small lock and see that it isn't brittle. It should not tear easily. I had two fleeces stored in my garage for over a year. One was washed and is in great condition. The other wasn't washed and will probably need to be pitched.freemotion said:Um.....the dirty wool is in bags on my porch and in my garage.... I think most of it is too short to spin but I want to make a really, really warm duvet for our king-size bed and maybe a couple of pillows. I do have a drop spindle made by someone who used to be regular here....woodwizard...still lurking out there, fella?mrbstephens said:You need a wheel! Or at least a drop spindle. What do you do with the wool if you don't spin it?freemotion said:Those sure are pretty! I have lots of wool but no wheel....
Gotta get that fleece washed. I've been having some difficulty with it. I was in TSC today and forgot to look for Orvus. I think I'll go through gallons of Dawn without getting the darn stuff clean. I let it sit too long, I think.