I would like to welcome everyone to the first edition of the Nature’s Fabrics newsletter. We hope to bring you useful and interesting information each month with our newsletter. If there is something you would like to see included, please email us, we are happy to hear from you.

A few other notes to consider…
We are experiencing a shortage of natural bamboo velour. The mill is behind schedule. We expect a minimal order sometime in early December, but that is being pre sold only, so if you are interested in a roll, they are available now online, I will post yardage as the shipment is confirmed.

The merino wool/spandex blend is coming along. The yarn is at the mill, and knitting will begin shortly. The goods are expected to be ready to ship around Dec 1. A roll will be about 35 yards. If you are interested in getting a roll, drop me a note and I can get you added to the list.

A little about me…
I am stay at home mom of 2 kids, ages 7 and 4. We also have a small farm of 10 grass fed beef cows, soon to be 15!! Most of the time they don’t require much care, but like kids, can have issues.

If you contact me, I will usually respond immediately. Unless there is something happening. I always answer all emails within 12 hours. If you email me and don’t hear back, email again.

-Jeanne

• Wash no more than 8 yards at a time.  Five is a good amount.
• Warm wash, cold rinse and dry on second hottest setting.
• Repeat.

You can expect a 25-35% shrinkage. So, on one yard expect to lose 6-8 inches. If you want more felting on the 100%, then wash until you are satisfied.  You can wash with a regular mild laundry detergent but will get better results from a wash formulated specifically for wool.

Once your wool is felted, you can cut and sew.  Wash 100% wool on cold and air dry to prevent further shrinkage. The blend can be gently washed and dried in the dryer.

The colored wools can be washed and dried as above, depending on the content.

Some colored wool will bleed when wet. It is advisable to test all colored fabrics for colorfastness. If you see color in the water, then soak the wool in a vinegar bath until color is gone. I would recommend a hot soak, being careful to bring it to temperature slowly to avoid shrinking, unless you want to.