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New Zealand Moorit coloured Romney Fleece, Product #1MOOR  Priced for quick sale. We have a limited quantity of Moorit shade brown New Zealand Romney wool. The classic New Zealand breed, Romney is made unusual by the soft brown shade recognized as Moorit. Specifications: in the grease, varied brown color. Staple length 4-6 inches (100-125mm). Fiber count 46-50s (32 micron).  $6.00 per pound

Romney Colored New Zealand Fleece, Product #1  Back in 1980 the first item R.H. Lindsay stocked for handcrafters was four bales of colored Romney fleece from New Zealand. Romney is a dominant breed in New Zealand, noted for its adaptability and wide range of uses. From carpet to fine apparel, Romney is used in nearly every textile application. Today we work with our supplier for a collection of rare colored wool. The range of colors and softness varies, but the handle is suitable for knitting and felting. Specifications: in the grease, varied color. Staple length 4-6 inches (100-125mm). Fiber count 46-50s (32 micron).  $7.00 per pound

Romney White New Zealand Fleece, Product #2  We discovered that handcrafters like white wool as much as natural-shade grey, brown and black. We stock the cleanest, easiest to use Romney available from New Zealand. Specifications: in the grease, white, semi-lustrous. Staple length 4-6 inches (100-125mm). Fiber count 46-50s (32 micron).  $7.00 per pound

Leicester White New Zealand Fleece, Product #3  There are two Leicester breeds - Border Leicester and English Leicester. Many crafters love the unique staple characteristics of the well-known New Zealand Leicester sheep. Our supplier cultivated a following among the few remaining English Leicester growers so that we can offer some of the cleanest and rarest Leicester fleece. Specifications: in the grease, white, lustrous. Staple length 5-7 inches (125-175mm). Fiber count 46-48s (32-35 micron).  $8.00 per pound

Perendale White New Zealand Fleece, Product #4  Perendale is a relatively new specialty breed developed and promoted in New Zealand by Professor Peren of Massey University. It is a derivative of the Romney and Cheviot breeds and was developed to increase the bulk and bounce of Romney while ensuring length and sturdiness in industrial applications. Our Perendale is from one of the leading breeders of Perendale in New Zealand. The bounce and bulk create a soft and fluffy final product. Specifications: in the grease, white, chalky. Staple length 4-6 inches (100-150mm). Fiber count 48-50s (30-32 micron).  $7.00 per pound

Lincoln White New Zealand Fleece, Product #5  Lincoln fleece returns to our inventory after a long hiatus. Our agent discovered a batch we couldn't resist. Although it is a carpet-style product, dollmakers appreciate its wide, well-defined, wavy crimp. Others enjoy the lustrous, shiny appearance. Specifications: in the grease, white, super lustrous. Staple length 5-7 inches (125-175mm). Fiber count 44-46s (34-37 micron).  $7.00 per pound

Greasy New England Fleece, Product #9  We have been buying local fleeces for years and trading them directly to customers whom we know appreciate them. There is a core of very good wool growers in New England that offer us their fleeces from Romney or Border Leicester breed lines. Typically held seasonally, we're hoping that your interest will help us be able to buy more to support our local growers. Specifications: in the grease, white shade. Staple length 4-7 inches (100-175 mm). Fiber count 48-50s (31 micron).  $6.00 per pound

White Scoured Carded Sliver, Product #21  (NOTE: THIS PRODUCT IS OUT OF STOCK UNTIL JANUARY 2010. NEW ZEALAND ROMNEY TOP, PRODUCT #1021 IS A GOOD SUBSTITUTE.)  We've taken a blend of Romney and Perendale to create a soft, bouncy sliver. First we scour the wool to eliminate grease and dirt. Then the wool is carded and gilled into a sliver (rope-like) form. This wool is recommended for learning the nuance of any handcraft application - spinning, felting, doll making, or needle felting. Specifications: processed roving, white, semi-lustrous. Staple length 3.5-5 inches (80-125mm). Fiber count 48s (32 micron).  $8.50 per pound

Off-White Scoured Carded Sliver, Product #22  We've blended a touch of grey with white to provide a base for those who want to highlight a natural shade or explore the impact of overdyeing on a non-white background. The same quality wool as our white. Specifications: processed roving, off-white, semi-lustrous. Staple length 3.5-5 inches (80-125mm). Fiber count 48s (32 micron).  $8.50 per pound

Light Grey/Silver Scoured Carded Sliver, Product #23/24  Combines our light grey and silver. Although it yields dynamic results when dyed, it is usually selected by customers to use as is. Specifications: processed roving, light grey-silver. Staple length 3.5-5 inches (80-125mm). Fiber count 48s (32 micron).  $8.50 per pound

Dark Grey/Fawn Scoured Carded Sliver, Product #25/26  Another 'merged' color, it can also be over-dyed. Specifications: processed roving, dark grey-fawn. Staple length 3.5-5 inches (80-125mm). Fiber count 48s (32 micron).  $8.50 per pound

Brown/Black Scoured Carded Sliver, Product #27/28  This is the first combination of colors we merged. The earthy naturalness of our brown/black cannot be replicated by commercial or natural dyes. Anyone looking for the darkest natural shade will find this product to their liking. The same quality Romney-Perendale blend as the rest of our carded sliver products, selected only from the darkest shades available. Specifications: processed roving, natural dark brown-black. Staple length 3.5-5 inches (80-125mm). Fiber count 48s (32 micron).  $8.50 per pound

Falkland 56s Wool Top, Product #47  This type was conceived during the 1980's when Margaret Thatcher battled it out with Argentina over the Falkland/Malvinas Islands. Our British wool contact represented the Falkland Wool Company and we began buying the product. The name stuck, but practicality has forced us to source the wool from elsewhere. We have kept the Corriedale Specifications with the whitest available. Specifications: processed top, super white. Staple length 2.75-4.5 inches (70-90mm). Fiber count 56s (26 micron).  $9.00 per pound

Australian Merino 64s Top, Product #48  Our most popular wool, we have carried this product from U.S. topmakers for years. We buy the longest 21.5 micron Australian wool top available and make it easy for customers to use in fine spinning or felting projects. Specifications: processed top, white. Staple length 2.5-4 inches (60mm ave). Fiber count 64s (21.5 micron).  $11.00 per pound

Domestic 56s Wool Top, Product #91  Made from a Heinz 57 variety of breeds which reflects sheep raising in the eastern half of the United States. The colored but bulky nature of this product is perfect for those who want a familiar wool handle. It is ready for use in spinning and felting and priced for classes and bulk use projects. Specifications: processed top, average white. Staple length 2.5-3.5 inches (60-70 mm). Fiber count 54-56s (28-29 micron).  $7.00 per pound

New Zealand Romney Top, Product #1021  Long a staple of the United States textile industry, this product is available from a number of U.S.-based topmakers and merchants. Buying at a bulk rate, we pass along the savings to our customers. Specifications: processed top, white, semi-lustrous. Staple length 3.5-5 inches (80-90mm). Fiber count 48s (32 micron).  $7.50 per pound

Dyed Black Opal Wool Top, Product #723  Due to the success of our website we have become a major source of dyed black wool. Our standard Dyed Black product is near its end and we have adjusted with a new product offering. Instead of being from New Zealand, the Dyed Black is domestic, slightly finer, and it felts well. Specifications: put up in 45 pound spools. Spool orders require several weeks for shipment. Staple length 2.5-3.5 inches (62-87 mm). Fiber count 54s (29.5 micron).  $12.00 per pound

Dyed Hat Black Merino Wool Top, Product #748  This product is our response to requests for a finer, dyed black product. We call it Hat Black because the felters who have found our regular Merino useful want a commercially dyed product for making hats. While this is a longer staple Merino wool than is used for spinning worsted, the finer micron lends itself to felting. Specifications: put up in 45 pound spools. Spool orders require several weeks for shipment. Staple length 2-3 inches (50-75 mm). Fiber count 70s (19.5 micron).  $16.00 per pound

Scoured New Zealand White Romney, Product #61  The name says it all. It is the same quality Romney wool that goes into our carded sliver and wool top, while remaining in the clean pre-carded scoured form. For those who want a raw product without grease. Specifications: scoured fleece, white, semi-lustrous. Staple length 4-7 inches (100-175mm). Fiber count 46-48s (31-33 micron).  $6.00 per pound

Scoured New Zealand Grey Romney, Product #62  A grey version of our #61. Scoured and ready for carding, this is suitable for those who want grey. Specifications: scoured fleece, varied grey. Staple length 4-7 inches (100-175mm). Fiber count 46-48s (31-33 micron).  $6.00 per pound

Scoured Light Grey New Zealand Romney, Product #62LG  This is wool we generally get scoured for our style #23 light grey. We are offering it in the scoured form for anyone looking to start with a clean scoured product that hasn't been carded. Specifications: Scoured, light grey shade. Staple length 4-5 inches (75-90mm). Fiber count 48s (31 micron).  $6.00 per pound

Texas Yearling Mohair Top, Product #101  Texas has long been one of the largest producers of Angora goats, the source of mohair. For years we bought this product from Texas mills but more recently we've had to look to overseas suppliers. Still in use by American textile manufacturers, our choice of product straddles the gulf between super-soft handling and affordability. With the success of this product over the years, we know our customers appreciate our effort. Specifications: processed top, white, super lustrous. Staple length 3-6 inches (80mm ave). Fiber count 48-50s (29-32 micron).  $12.00 per pound

Texas Scoured Mohair, Product #102  We've tried to supply a clean mohair product that has staple characteristics appreciated by dollmakers but is practical for other applications. We try to respect price and quality as well. Specifications: scoured fleece, white, super lustrous. Staple length 3-6 inches (76-152mm). Fiber count 48-50s (29-32 micron).  $8.00 per pound

Mongolian Cashmere Dehaired Off-White, Product #M40M  The finest, softest cashmere comes from Mongolia. Tucked between eastern Russia and China, this vast, sparsely populated country is home to one of the largest Kashmir goat herds in the world. We've brought in a super-style woolen type to provide artisans with a less expensive choice for blending or using in anything that warrants a soft handle. The off-white color is a classic Mongolian shade. Specifications: processed, off-white. Staple length 1.75 inches (41mm). Fiber count 80s+ (16.8 micron).  $80.00 per pound

NEW! Musk Ox, Product #MO800  A one-time product offering. We found this lot in our travels, and are thrilled to be offering it to American artisans. Dehaired and processed by one of the world's leading, but now defunct, handlers of luxury fibers, we were lucky to find this super-soft specialty fiber hanging around an old haunt. Specifications: Dehaired fiber, brown/tan. Staple length est. 1.6-1.8 inches (40-45mm). Fiber count est. 100s+ (12-15 micron). Put up in loose dehaired fiber. Available in as little of 0.1 (tenth) of a pound units.  $200.00 per pound

NEW! Mulberry Silk Top, Product #S437  Super white top made from Chinese mulberry silk. Our first effort at providing U.S. crafters with this widely sought after, but hard to find, luxury fiber. Specifications: processed top, white. Staple length 2-3 inches (51-76mm). Fiber count 100s+ (13 micron). Put up in 8-9 lb. bumps.  $25.00 per pound

NEW! Bamboo Top, Product #B700  We have been following the increase of plant fiber use in textiles, and here is our first effort to offer this choice to American artisans. Specifications: processed top, white. Staple length 3-5 inches (76-127mm) 3 denier. Put up in 12 lb. bumps.  $10.00 per pound

Pennsylvania Quilt Batting, Product #922PA  For years we have done business with a small, quaint mill in rural Pennsylvania by buying their excess wool and helping them process their raw wool. The Pennsylvania Quilt Batting comes in 5' by 6' batt form. The wool is of medium quality and is grown in Pennsylvania. It has been scoured and carbonized to remove all the vegetable matter before being carded into batt form. While the fiber is short, it should fill a quilt and our felting customers may enjoy it too. Specifications: comes in one, two or three pound units. Thickness varies with weight. Three pound thickness is shown in photo. Staple length 0.5-1.5 inches (12-37 mm). Fiber count 54s (29.5 micron).  $10.00 per pound