{"product_id":"three-bags-full-how-to-select-prepare-spin-a-great-fleece-with-judith-mackenzie","title":"Three Bags Full: How to Select, Prepare, \u0026 Spin a Great Fleece with Judith MacKenzie","description":"\u003cscript\u003e\/\/ \u003c![CDATA[\nwindow.location.replace(\"https:\/\/learn.longthreadmedia.com\/courses\/three-bags-full-by-judith-mackenzie\");\n\/\/ ]]\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eJudith MacKenzie offers in–depth instruction on selecting, preparing, and spinning a great fleece in this streaming version of her four–hour comprehensive video! This is an ultimate guide for any spinner wanting to gain more knowledge about spinning wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you wandered around the fleece tent at a fiber festival, eager to buy a fleece but intimidated by all of the choices? Do you know what to look for in a fleece? How do you choose the perfect one for the project that you have in mind? Will you have enough to make a sweater or a shawl?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this video, wool judge and master spinner Judith MacKenzie shows you what to bring home (and what to pass by).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel with her to the Estes Park Wool Market in Colorado and look through dozens of fleeces as she finds the best choices for any project, whether you are looking at knitting a fine shawl or weaving a sturdy rug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt the Estes Park Wool Market you will look at:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimitive Fleeces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLuster Longwool Fleeces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine to Medium Fleeces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce your fleece is home, what do you do with it? Judith demonstrates how to examine your fleece and sort it for a better spinning experience; clean it; and then store it until you're ready to spin. Learn several ways to wash fleece, and how to comb and card it. Finally, spin that fiber into the perfect yarn for your project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn This Online Workshop, You Will:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to spot the best fleeces in the wool show (and the ones to avoid)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeet the sheep that produce your fleece, from spotted Jacobs to magnificent Merinos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn to lay out a fleece and sort it, from the choicest sections to seconds to waste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover many options for washing wool, from the washing machine (really!) to lock by lock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCard and comb fiber to create cushy batts and dreamy top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse fine, medium, longwool, and primitive fleeces in your spinning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll walk away from your next festival with the fleece of your dreams and the knowledge to create any yarn you please.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis workshop comes with a handy pocket guide to choosing fleece as well as a downloadable guide to washing wool.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLesson Outline:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction \u0026amp; Workshop Overview\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeet Judith MacKenzie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome to the Estes Wool Market\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Fleece Tents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeet Some Sheep!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaring for Your Fleece\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSorting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWashing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparing Fleece for Spinning\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Fiber Preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpinning\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFleece Transformed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpinning Your Fleece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConclusion and Course Survey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch a Preview Now:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe frameborder=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"\/\/ljsp.lwcdn.com\/api\/video\/embed.jsp?id=fca8b189-f120-4a3b-9388-aa25e521baec\u0026amp;pi=ef494bb1-8751-4c9c-87a2-a940056792d2\" width=\"600\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechniques Covered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evaluating \u0026amp; selecting a fleece; sorting, washing, and storing fleece; combing and carding wool; spinning wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any level will benefit from this online workshop. Whether you are a new spinner or have a lot of experience, you'll find something to enjoy here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials Needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e None required. 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