I've a mind to make a cover for an armchair, the chair that goes with the ottoman I covered awhile ago. So I've been on the lookout for some stronger wool than what I'm used to spinning and knitting. I've always been happy with the wool I get from Merry Meadows, so when I saw this fleece, I decided to give it a try. If it's too soft, it will make lovely outerwear or socks or mittens, or something. Maybe warp yarn. Or I could try plying it with an even stronger wool, for durability.
When I saw the deep golden color of the grease, I thought the fleece might take extra washing, but I'm pleasantly surprised at how easy the lanolin is washing out. And how white it is after washing. See?
Very dramatic difference!
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