Carding Cotton & Angora

Cotton plant

My sister-in-law owns an urban rabbitry called Lilac Haven in Westerville, OH.  She brought some of her angora and some cotton that she grew in her backyard to card and see what we could produce for her to spin.  I have a Duncan electric carding machine that I love.  I was worried that the fibers would be too short but much to both of our surprise it turned out beautifully!! By the time I got out of bed this morning she had already sent me pic's and had spun it. 

Carding cotton and angora

Very soft batt

Hand spun cotton and angora

The Barn

Wooo Hooooo! My barn is up.  There is much more to do, but today husband and I will be working on the lean to on the back.  Then there is water to run to it and fencing.  I will journal my progress.  In the meantime, my fiber studio is up and running.  Anyone interested in working on the Feltloom or electric carder, please give me a ring.  419-366-1302.