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Spinning Fibers

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	Alpacas From Mile End Farm Information from Mile End Farm (UK). History, fiber, alpaca care, and cost of ownership. Excellent photographs.
	Blue Rose Farm Home to miniature sheep of various colors, and chickens. Includes photos and story about the farm.
	Cotton: From Field to Fabric Educational overview from the National Cotton Council.
	Department of Textile Fabrics Article from the Smithsonian Institution covering the basic natural fibers.
	Fiber Plants An article on less-well-known fiber plants and their protential.
	Fibercritters An email discussion list for anyone having an interest in those animals who provide fiber for fiber artists. Information on how to join; message archives for members only.
	Flax and Linen Overview Basic history, biology, growing, preparation, and end use. From The Linen House, an online store.
	Llamapaedia: Wool from Llamas. Fiber glossary, characteristics, evaluation, testing, grading, production; shearing information.
	Mohair An article which discusses selecting, preparing and spinning mohair.
	Priscilla Lowry Silks A silk historian and medievalist, lecturer, designer and maker. Includes descriptions of lectures, seminars and workshops.