Hey World, Just got posted in a Treasury on ETSY. Really kind of a compliment. A treasury is a collection of favorite items someone has put together; usually they have a theme or continuity -- for example: all in the same color scheme, or all glass, or all about a particular topic. Here is the link -- I think it is good until Wed. or Thurs.
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=122399
Karen
Monday, March 29, 2010
Friday, March 12, 2010
"The Diamond Fiber"
Recently I have been doing a lot of volunteer work for EAGMA for their big show in June. One project, lately, has been making some handouts about Mohair that we can have at an information table. I have been working with my friend Greta: researching, compiling, writing, producing. Below is an excerpt from one -- it is basically a list, but I thought it was interesting.
UNIQUELY MOHAIR PROPERTIES:
UNIQUELY MOHAIR PROPERTIES:
- APPLICATIONS - It is an incredibly versatile fiber. Mohair is used in all kinds of yarn and garments in a practical sense, but also used artistically in tapestry and rugs.
- CARE - It is very easy: wash in tepid water with a small amount of detergent, do not agitate, rinse and air dry.
- COMFORT - Mohair is not scratchy, and not a skin irritant - as some natural fibers can be.
- COMPATIBILITY - Because of the features in this list, it is an wonderful choice to blend with other natural fibers, such as: angora, alpaca, cashmere, llama and wool. It makes wonderful blended roving, yarn and finished products.
- DURABLE - Mohair fibers can be stressed with out damage. It endures through both time and hard wear.
- ELASTIC - It can be stretched up to 30% and return to its original shape.
- HISTORIC - Angora Goats which produce Mohair have been a domesticated farm animal and source of fiber for over 3000 years.
- INSULATE - The individual fibers are hollow, so they resist conducting heat, better than wool, even when wet.
- LIGHT WEIGHT - It is a smooth fiber which makes it ideal for yarn and garments.
- LUSTER - Mohair is extraordinarily luminescent; it brilliantly absorbs dye and displays vibrant color.
- MOISTURE SMART - It is very tolerant of, and effective at, absorbing and releasing moisture. This makes it an excellent choice with reference to weather and human perspiration.
- NON-FLAMMABLE - Mohair will not burn unless it is exposed ot a direct flame.
- PRODUCTIVE - Each goat can be shorn between 2 or even 3 times a year to get a 4 inch staple length of fiber, each fleece weighing on average more than 4 pounds.
- SHRINK RESISTANT - Mohair shrinks much less than wool; the smooth fibers do not felt as easily as wool.
- STRENGTH - Mohair is stronger than steel of the same diameter.
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