tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38365887.post7720679566377365940..comments2023-07-20T03:28:46.892-06:00Comments on Cotton Crop: Spin from the seed - leftoversfibergalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09185478134621775920noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38365887.post-61106242860152775922007-12-12T15:24:00.000-07:002007-12-12T15:24:00.000-07:00weedwacker:I have three little videos that might s...weedwacker:<BR/>I have three little videos that might show you the process better:<BR/><BR/>http://tinyurl.com/24dj9u<BR/>http://tinyurl.com/2ywbcj<BR/>http://tinyurl.com/24qbzg<BR/><BR/>These days, I don't prepare the fiber, I spin from the seed almost entirely. As to boiling, I have never had to boil to 'set the twist' and really never saw the need. Boiling does have an effect, it will darken your colors significantly. However, you may like the colors as they are so it is optional. The Sally Fox site has directions:<BR/>http://www.vreseis.com/colordeveloping.html<BR/><BR/>I usually boil the object, not the yarn, for instance, the dishtowel or the washcloth. However, before boiling socks, you may wish to make them larger.<BR/><BR/>As to seeds, my seeds come from trade, mostly. I have been breeding my own for about 15 years and carry a lot of seeds forward year after year. My green has gone really bluish recently. I have sent my seeds off to several seed banks and seed suppliers, so it may be mine you buy from other sources. Search for 'colored cotton seed' and lots will turn up. Try these people:<BR/>http://www.southernexposure.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=COTTfibergalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09185478134621775920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38365887.post-71713587984383011642007-12-12T06:06:00.000-07:002007-12-12T06:06:00.000-07:00I grow cotton every year, but have limited experie...I grow cotton every year, but have limited experience with spinning it. I don't know the preparation of boiling and preparing the spun yarn. Also, where do your seeds come from? <BR/><BR/>Weedwacker<BR/>homegardener@yahoo.com<BR/><BR/>blog: weedwackerknits.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com