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OT spinning dog hair

I used to spin dog hair (still do if asked and I have time). Of

> course the running joke is "I spun these socks from Irish Setter. Only > problem is, every time I take a walk outside in them, I have an > uncontrollable urge to chase cars." > > KarenK > > > He was over on the quilt newsgroup too, using that hairy dog to make > quilts. > > I think he wanted a weavers group. > > Diana > > > > > riiiiight > > > > > > Begone, and your hairy little dog, too. > > > > > > > For gay men, > > > > > > > > > >
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Jan G
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I'm not familiar with that breed but sounds beautiful! I use combings/brushings and card them to mix in with a shorter, springy fleece (for anyone who cares, merino and corriedale work great). And yes, you could use clippings if they're reasonably long. The trick is to have a sheep breed that will "grab" onto the slicker dog hair.

KarenK

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Jan G

Do you use combings or trimmings if long enough and what other textile do you add to the dog hair?>

using CLIPPINGS is always a bad idea with dog hair - unless the dog is VERY LONG coated... the cut ends may end up being "scratchy" combings are usually better.

Coriedale is a good sheep to blend with dog if you want some "spring". if you want "silky" and not quite so much bounce - a good medium weight Merino is what I prefer.

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