Breed Study Episode 9: Clash of the Titans, Spinning Sheep Breeds Polwarth & Rambouillet!

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Episode 9 of this series includes the breeds Polwarth and Ramouillet. These turned out just beautiful and they're basically a clash of the titans for me! If you are finding this late, don't worry! There's a playlist in case you want to see all the episodes: bit.ly/2OgPVBu
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@alenacarnes6658 3 года назад

Your bloopers at the beginning never gets old! I’m so happy to be part of the fiber tribe!!!!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Sometimes there are so many I have to pick the best/worst ones.

@jenniferbrighty5120 3 года назад

Hi Trish, love the breed study. Learning so much about the individual sheep, their heritage, fleeces & what they're like for Spinning with. I know what you mean about being away from people, so you're not being bombarded by all thats going on.i keep upto date via RU-vid. But I'd rather be watching you or people like you. I to feel anxious about going out again, ive only been out once this year so far & that was for my first vacation at the beginning of March. Most of Lockdown restrictions were relaxed yesterday, fortunately or unfortunately we'd had about 6ins snow o Sunday night, so i know i can't get out. Take care & stay safe. 💘 Jen xx

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Going out is for tougher people than us!

@karlapreas4039 3 месяца назад

My go to girl. I always feel more competent after watching you. Those three feed bags of Rambouillet are getting done, after all.

@annieoftheblack5307 3 года назад

Do all the things! You are so loved!

@emmasmom60 3 года назад

Thanks Trish! I love Polwarth. I haven't spun Rambouillet, but I want to soon.

@amym5926 3 года назад

Thanks to you and the November PF bag, Polwarth is one of my very favorites! Thanks for sharing more info about it!

@Kivvrin 3 года назад

I loved spinning both of these breeds as well! I even bought some rambouillet afterwards.

@danielleh8461 3 года назад

I’m so happy to have found this channel recently. I’m brand new to spinning (got my first drop spindle in Feb and then found a great second hand wheel in March). This breed study has so much great info! Thanks

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Welcome aboard!

@fanciflower 3 года назад

Omigosh , the look on your face at 2:20 when you announced what week it was. There was a little disbelief and a touch of sadness 😯! I also love Rambouillet, the first time I spun it, I felt like a master spinner because of the finished bouncy springy yarn. Never have I ever spun Polworth, gotta try that one.❤️Your rant was well said and your binder is adorable ❣️

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

My face never hides anything 🤣🤣. When I first thought about doing the breed study, I thought I could never need consistent but I've done it so far!

@shel722 3 года назад

Showed up to the channel for the dyeing videos and stayed because of everything you do. My heart is still in the dyeing vids though so cannot wait until the dyeing part of the study 🥰

@mariahooper278 3 года назад

Love your bloopers! Loving the breed study too. Great idea 🥰

@emilywallacehandwovendesigns 3 года назад

Polworth (and Polworth/Silk) is one of my favorite fibers to spin! I have Rambouillet in my fiber stash, but it hasn't been spun yet. Thanks for another great video!

@kathycostello4104 3 года назад

As I watch you spin, I am so energized to try the same technique.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

You can do it!

@rockinrobin1975 3 года назад

Love, love, love Rambouillet! Have only spun Polworth a couple of times, but really enjoyed it.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

I'm going to need to get more of that too. 🤪

@sandrahageman9955 3 года назад

I had a long list of things to get done around the house today since we have been on the road. When I saw the notification that you had posted this week’s breed study, of course, everything got bumped. The good news I have made more progress on preparing my goat fiber today. Now, I better get caught up on the last four fibers. After all, clean laundry is over rated. Glad you are staying healthy. Cheers.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

I have a long list of house stuff to do too - all the time. It will keep! My house will never be on a magazine cover 😂😂

@juliaawesome555 3 года назад

that rambouillet spring and smoosh, definitely on my to be spun list :)

@joelwilliams5634 3 года назад

Love all the information can’t wait to see all of it dyed up

@canndell 3 года назад

These turned out beautiful!!!

@aliciawatt1184 3 года назад

Yay! I just got my beautiful Rambouillet braid from you yesterday!! Just have to ply what's already on my bobbins....

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

So glad you like it!

@kjknitz3306 3 года назад

"What a bargain"!! LOL, I don't "know" you but I love you!!! Hehehhhh, you always make me laugh! I'm in Michigan too....every morning, before I leave for work, my husbands says "patience grasshoppah"....makes me giggle and starts my day out with a smile!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Maybe I'm all John to start texting that to me when I go out 🤣🤣

@CrazyMountain_Fiberworks 3 года назад

Thank you for taking us along with this study 😊

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Thanks for showing up!

@karenr2874 3 года назад

Rambouillet is such a joy to spin!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

❤️

@jssgirl07 3 года назад

Loving learning with you! Can’t wait to try your short woolen method and watch the video on spinning from locks.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Thank you!

@avalontampsett5023 3 года назад

I have spun polworth and it dyes wonderful too.

@libellula3313 2 года назад

I really like the look of the Rambouillet.

@FiberLoveDiary 2 года назад

It's very squishy

@OoOlijfje 3 года назад

2 fibers I am really looking forward to spinning!

@annettemixon1264 3 года назад

I love you find positives in them all. 😻

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

They really are all good for something

@bonniemcgee6648 3 года назад

Thank you so much for the information.

@melaniereising5661 3 года назад

My head is spinning - no pun intended! So many different fibers to choose from!

@brendabacon1613 3 года назад

Spring break all the time, yes please!!! Fruity drinks too, most likely nonalcoholic. Don’t want my yarn coming out too wonky 😁💜

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Great idea!!

@teresac.m.355 3 года назад

Yay, time for another episode

@GiselaT54 3 года назад

As I was watching this , my dogs gave me a mailman alert (hoping for their Barkbox probably) and I was so happy to discover at my door, a package from WoolGatherings! I'm late starting, but can finally join in the breed study. Even better, there was also an amazing Sari silk sampler from your Etsy shop! Yayyy! So gorgeous and the colors are fantastic!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Wow, you had a great mail day!! Have fun!

@creativitybytrisha6819 3 года назад

So much amazing information! Thank you!

@sylvanwoods5271 3 года назад

Love this! I've not spun either of these, but ordered some top of each recently. I have been hesitating trying them, so this is spurring me to get them out and give it a whirl! Thank you, Trish!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Always happy to enable you! 🤣

@sylvanwoods5271 3 года назад

@@FiberLoveDiary 🤣

@kathymikulin9006 3 года назад

Nice information on the fiber.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Thanks for watching

@lynphillips2109 2 года назад

You are a kindred spirit. Thanks for your videos.

@sarahdzeima5102 3 года назад

Kinda looking forward to the end, and then rewatching them all at once...

@categ50 3 года назад

Thanks Trish. It's amazing how many sheep breeds there are. I may have to change my mind about spinning........

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

I'm surprised you haven't already!

@beverleylawton6899 3 года назад

That Rambouillet looks divine - I’ve never worked with it but I need to! Always love Polwarth - I’m spinning some up right now but struggling because my hands are soooo dry and when I put hand cream on, the Polwarth sticks to it 🙄🤣 I am SO enjoying your breed study series - thank you for taking the time to film and edit etc. I am gaining so much from it. 🙏

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

I had some trouble over the last year with my hands doing out from all the extra hand washing! I hope it gets better soon!

@teresac.m.355 3 года назад

Ty again for sharing

@iknit8b707 3 года назад

Hi Trish, I was looking forward to learning about these two fibers. Have not spun them yet but hope one day.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

I hope so too!

@plansandprocrastination 3 года назад

I've not had good experiences with Rambouillet....maybe I'll have to give it a look-see again. Thanks again for sharing your journey!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Interesting. What kind of problems did you have?

@plansandprocrastination 3 года назад

@@FiberLoveDiary The fiber was full of ultra short bits - it had been carded and lots of neps. The other batch I did was from raw fleece, and the tips were really brittle, and there was a break about 1/2" up from the base of the lock - basically had to trim it off at the base, and trim off the tips...so I was left with really short fluffy fuzz....lol....I know that wasn't the breed's fault. The yarn was super squooshy and I guess I'm weird cuz I'm not as much a fan of squoosh as much as I am say....bfl or shetland, or lincoln ...so that last fleece was a ton of work for a fiber I wasn't really fond of. I need to try something of higher caliber to replace the bad experience in my brain :) :)

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

@@plansandprocrastination It's not weird at ALL to have your own preferences. It's cool! I think we all do! It does sound like you got some rough fleece back then.

@hildeaareskjold8070 3 года назад

Yess, I've been waiting for the Shetland! I have 300 grams of it to spin up but don't quite know how to go at it yet. Now I'm very tempted by the Rambouillet though 😉

@kcshawart 3 года назад

I wasn’t prepared at all for the breed study, but next time I definitely want to spin along with you. I’d also LOVE if you did a spin along with maybe different yarns. Or maybe a zoom spin night? Lol( i can just imagine).

@jujuridl 3 года назад

Rambouillet! Like spinning marshmallow!!!

@jennileggate4334 3 года назад

I’ve recently spun Romney and Shetland so I’m looking forward to your thoughts on it. Thanks so much for the study, it’s so fun

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

I'm so glad you're enjoying it.

@redmonika10 3 года назад

Love the breed study! Keep them coming. :)

@beckyshook3526 3 года назад

Love super squishy thanks for showing us

@ritaorr766 Год назад

I've been practicing spinning long drafting with the rambouillet alpaca blend I did! Yeah I'm getting it. I did get some neps from the carding but it's really spinning u] nice.

@pattyrushing9756 3 года назад

Now I have to spin some ramboulet and polworth!!! I'm such as newbie!!!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

You'll get to them!

@alisonhenry820 3 года назад

I can't wait to see how they look after dyeing 😍

@jessicawright1656 3 года назад

I love Polwarth!

@hopefulsnippets230 3 года назад

I’m finding I like 90% of these fibers!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Same! My poor wallet.

@jazmin9565 3 года назад

Watching the breed study tempts me to buy more fiber 😂 from different breeds maybe I could use the excuse that I intend to make a big quilt 🤔 lol Looking forward to seeing the binder!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

You don't need an excuse. You are learning, so trying stuff is part of your journey.

@kayliconklin2475 3 года назад

Sheep got sheared this past Sunday and the wool is so beautiful! but because the shearer did not know what he was doing he left gashes in the sheep, cutting one of my girls on their hip right below her tail, 2" long by 1/2" wide. They are all doing a lot better now but still doctoring them might be able to go into pasture next weekend... Anyway, I totally agree with minimal processing, I over processed part of one of my fleeces and it felted, last night I tried a minimal processing method and it worked great wool is totally white and currently drying.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Poor sheep! Cuts do happen tho. I'm glad you're finding a way that works for you. That's all that matters!

@barbarareeves9669 3 года назад

Rock stars !! Lol You make me want to find these 2 breeds in my area .....Canada 🇨🇦

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

I bought a beautiful fleece from a seller in Edmonton a while ago. I will have to look up the breed, but there are PLENTY of nice fleeces and sellers there!

@sadiesspincraft6319 3 года назад

These are my 2 most favourite breeds ever I love love love them xx

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Me too! And thank you!

@sadiesspincraft6319 3 года назад

Just bought some perendale to try so that should be fun x

@tools4ewebycarolhowe496 3 года назад

I agree with you to the point I turn the news off. It seems when the convo comes up, everyone talks about all the misconceptions and now with the vaccines, there is more convo. Enough already, get vaccinated and lets get on with life. Love these breed studies.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

I've heard so much "information" with no science behind it. I'm just ready to start telling people to shut up 😂😂

@katnewman2856 3 года назад

I have some Romney to spin up too :) looking forward to getting my hands around something other than merino and corriedale, that's what it's all about really isn't it 🤩

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

You lucky!

@gerryivkovich1857 3 года назад

Don't you wish all these breeds lived here? We need more shepherds! Thanks for all you are doing.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

You mean at my house? Yes, kind of 🤣

@gerryivkovich1857 3 года назад

@@FiberLoveDiary U=I meant in the USA, but you could be the first.

@dananellums2845 3 года назад

It sounds like these two breeds may be good all-around options.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

I would say maybe a little tricky for a brand new spinner, but I would introduce them fairly early on.

@Jess21097 3 года назад

I just love your vidoes so informative

@susanstefanovich6804 3 года назад

You are making me want to branch out. I’ve just spun my first Corriedale. What a treat & why haven’t I bought this before. I’m looking for Black nose Valnois but the shipping from Europe is more than the price per pound of wool& makes it just a little too pricey. Your videos are the best

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

I just saw a half valnois fleece for sale on fb. I can't remember the breed it was crossed with. But yeah, shipping some off these fleeces is just really cost prohibitive.

@QuzieSuzieQ 3 года назад

I had no idea that Polwarth aren’t found in the USA. I have never spun Rambouillet before. I definitely need to try this breed now!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

I always take it with a grain of salt. Things could have changed since the book came out.

@dawanariley4183 3 года назад

I love both to. Two wonderful breeds. Rambouillet , I am processing right now It is very greasy and lol little aggravated with it full of vm.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Just nosy. How are you processing it?

@dawanariley4183 3 года назад

Wash and hand carding Way toooooooo much vm to spin from locks Lol I have a gray one from same place. I was told get picker to get rid of vm Can’t, I’m saving for drum carder

@dawanariley4183 3 года назад

Lol I had burrs to

@melaniehuhta8853 3 года назад

I appreciate you taking us on this fiber filled journey!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

You are so welcome!

@lesliewiberg2604 3 года назад

This breed study is the highlight of my week! Polwarth and Rambouillet are on my list to try next.

@lienenoradotsevi4116 3 года назад

Have not spun these ones yet, wil have to though :) I really cannot wait for you to dye these!!!

@lorim.8136 3 года назад

I need to win the lottery 😁 my list of soft, squishy is growing 🙃. I’m finding it hard to wait a week in between each studies 😂

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

I'm so glad you're enjoying it. Just imagine the giveaways I could do if I won 🤣

@everspace8913 3 года назад

These are two of my favourite breeds so I loved this vid!

@karenbroussard2641 3 года назад

I sooo look forward to each breed study video! And next week is one I’ve actually spun! 😁

@melanieo15 3 года назад

I have never seen either of these spun up, they both see really lovely!

@hollyscott8772 3 года назад

I love both of these sheep breeds. But I bought a Rambouillet fleece and had trouble washing out all of that sticky lanolin. Also, very sheepy smelling, in a not nice way. You didn’t mention that, so maybe I should give it another try. Thanks for sharing your fleece study!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Do you know if it was a ram? Sometimes they smell so strong it's gross. Darn hormonal youngsters 🤣

@jessicacarter8945 3 года назад

This made me really look forward to when I arrive at this point in the study. All that squish!!!

@calliecothran7808 3 года назад

Smooshy, springy fibers are so fun to spin and play with, and I agree! You can't just pick one favorite breed when so many are great for different purposes.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Might as well as me to pick a favorite snowflake.

@CloTricots 3 года назад

I'd be really interested to see how you spin directly from the locks. I have some that got given to me and I haven't tried spinning it yet.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

There's a link under that video but I'm thinking it's time to update that video. Thanks for the idea!

@CloTricots 3 года назад

@@FiberLoveDiary oops sorry I didn't do my research first!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

@@CloTricots No worries at all! I usually forget to put links in anyway, so looking won't help you if it's a normal week 😂😂

@kimlyne9700 3 года назад

Every time I watch one of these I just want to buy a whole fleece and process it. Never mind that I have never successfully done that, I still want to!

@bentrent5924 3 года назад

I'm seriously going to ask for a breed study for Christmas. I just ordered an e-spinner as my mother's day present. (I use hubby's hand me down phone, I'm really a girl named Ronda, LOL)

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

I knew that name was actually a woman, but I didn't know your name. That sounds sooooo exciting!

@nghtguy13 10 месяцев назад

I loveeee rambouillet :] it's so loft and easy to spin compared to merino. I also kinda like the lanolin that it usually has. It makes my hands really soft 😂 it does kinda feel gross after a while but it's worth it. I loveeee it :]

@lorikula8227 3 года назад

I think I need dome polworth. I've never tried to spin it. Take care of you!😊

@michelleb1539 3 года назад

I love this breed study! I am trying to identify some dyed roving I got at OFFF a few years ago when I first started spinning. It’s a beautiful color, but I hate it. It’s really spongey, but hard to draft- I’m not experienced enough to know if it’s the processing, or the wool itself. I hope I can figure out what it is from your breed study so I can never buy it again!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

I hope it helps too. I might be able to help if I could see it in person or touch it, but otherwise I would be hesitant to give an opinion.

@seekingtoremain 3 года назад

Do you have a video about flicking/flecking from the lock?? No idea what that is but it sounds cool since there’s minimal processing the raw fleece

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

There's a link in the description box under this video.

@seekingtoremain 3 года назад

@@FiberLoveDiary thank you! I was so excited I didn’t think to look!

@katlynkoester 3 года назад

I have a sample of Rambouillet and it is sooo soft! I just don't know what to do with sample sizes of yarn!

@tinaedwardson2208 3 года назад

😍🤩 Thank You

@colleenharlan6519 3 года назад

"Its Spring Break, all the time over here...there are no rules" -- applied to wool. You're my kind of people! Made me smile! Can't wait to see the dye video for all these....sooooo curious!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

I think we all need to hear it more. There are too many people out there telling us there's only one way (their way) to do things!

@lindasuppan6027 3 года назад

Cannot wait to reach week 9. Don't think I have spun Polworth, but Rambouillet is my fav! I have two fleeces in the cupboard. I had them processed, but now wish I had done myself. I am lurking on the FB raw fleece for sale. Way too much eye candy. How ever did you work up the guts to buy any? I keep telling myself I do not NEED any more fleece!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

If it's a fleece meant for me, I just know when I see it. I don't have to work up anything but my wallet 🤣

@spincrochetrepeatrcc8961 3 года назад

Awesome as always! Do you have a limit as to how much is too much to do the turkey hand ply?

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

It depends somewhat on thickness, but generally I try not to go too far over two ounces unless it's spun really thick.

@lorimurphy889 3 года назад

I just bought a pound of rambouillet!!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

You can thank me later 🤣

@WellWoopdidoo 3 года назад

The rambouillet looks so chunky and good when spun, love it. 😊 Have you ever dyed with food colouring before? And have you ever over-dyed the result? I did some experiments that didn’t go so well and any tips or experience would be appreciated! Nothing felted thankfully, so with some luck and perseverance I’m sure I can get something good.

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

Yes, I have. I used the gel food coloring. I'm sure I've over dyed results because I didn't love it all. It's been quite a few years now, but I'll answer questions if I can.

@WellWoopdidoo 3 года назад

@@FiberLoveDiary Thank you, it’s combed top so I’m not sure how much more mistreatment I can put it through before it fights back. The yellow gel was the only one that took, it’s mostly faint so might cover well but I’ll stick to a similar pallet. I was trying to go for inexpensive options but you get what you pay for. Have you ever used Dylon brand dyes? Or should I invest in some acid dyed and stop trying to cheap out?

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

@@WellWoopdidoo I haven't even heard of Dylon dyes, but I'll look them up. This is just an opinion, NOT FACT, but I think mostly using food products (drink mixes and food coloring) is really only a good option if you are trying to avoid having something that isn't certified food safe in your kitchen/house. To me, it seems like most people end up spending more on that kind of stuff than they would on acid dyes, because you use SUCH a tiny amount of them. But, you should only do what works for your situation and wallet!

@tracyirwin103 3 года назад

I'm glad you are doing ok, and I totally understand not wanting to talk about it all the time. I don't like anyone so I have no friends lol. I hardly leave the house except for food...and wool! Thanks for another fantastic breed study :-) I have a question. I know you paid one amount for all the samples you received, but which breeds have you found are more expensive than others, and are they worth the price?

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

I'll try to answer this one in the next q&a. There are some surprises in prices.

@carrietreder8474 3 года назад

I adore Polwarth, but I’ve never spun Rambouillet and now I must. I’m in Michigan too, and I am so, so grateful that I have been vaccinated!

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

I'm glad you are too. We can't donate plasma if we're vaccinated so we are waiting.

@carrietreder8474 3 года назад

@@FiberLoveDiary That's awesome!

@t.williams9849 3 года назад

There is not enough money for all the things I want since I started watching you. You are becoming a bad influence. Lol 😆

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

At least I'm right there with you 🤪

@abirhussein9781 3 года назад

Question... How do you feel about Cormo??

@FiberLoveDiary 3 года назад

I love me some good Cormo! I would suggest you just flick it and spin it from the lock or comb it if you're planning to buy some fleece, because it is pretty challenging to card. It's lovely!

@LDSVenus 3 года назад

I haven’t spun either one of those, they do look squishy, I’ve heard a lot about the Rambouillet tho.

@pennygonzalez8772 3 года назад

I have 1 pound of Polwarth top in my stash I didn’t even know I had 🤣 Bought from Paradise on sale most likely. What weight did you spin that sample of Polwarth? It looks bigger than DK.