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We raise Bluefaced Leicester & Tunis Sheep and Angora Rabbits. Our goal is to work with local wool. Thank you for joining us in this adventure!

A New Endeavor
FUZZY BRITCHES FIBER·SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2019·

Fuzzy Britches Fiber is a small hobby farm located in Stanwood Washington. As a spinner, I was intrigued by the notion of raising my own fiber. We currently raise Blue Faced Leicester and Tunis Sheep along with Angora Rabbits. We strive to raise our animals on a small scale in a healthy setting. All of our animals are humanely raised, and are first and foremost pets. They are lovingly cared for, and in return supply our small farm with fiber for spinning, compost for the garden, and hours of enjoyment. We work hard to advocate for these amazing animals, and all of the resources they can provide. Our dream is to build a viable fiber business using locally sourced wool, while providing a loving and forever home to the animals who have provided us with so much!

10/30/2026

Fuzzy Friday!
Enjoy a collage of angoras in Autumn

10/28/2026

What’s on the wheel Wednesday:
Working on more of our local Jacob wool. Each skein is its own unique work of art.

10/27/2026

A rainbow of Tunis yarn!

10/24/2026

Autumn colors and angora clouds. From the leaf pile to the spinning wheel, this is where your next favorite winter project begins.

10/23/2026

Fuzzy Friday!

10/21/2026

Thanks to the hard working crew Anna & Jess we have a new batch of Tunis roving available for your next project!
Never worked with Tunis wool before? It makes a beautiful, bouncy yarn with hints of white and cream. The fiber is enjoyable to work with and is a lovely spin for both beginners and experienced fiber artists. Give it a try, we think you will be pleasantly surprised! SESE stickers available for qualifying purchaces.
Feel free to send us a message, or visit our website for a link to our online store.

10/20/2026

Tunis wool is a rare heritage breed that can only survive if we continue to use it!
Every ounce of this fiber that passes through our hands helps keep a piece of livestock history alive. By spinning it, we ensure these incredible sheep remain relevant, valued, and protected. Let’s spin a future for rare breeds, one bobbin at a time.

10/17/2026

Let’s discuss some myths behind dyeing angora rabbit fiber:
Myth: Angora fiber cannot be dyed
Fact: Angora is a protein fiber and readily accepts dyes. However, it does require specific handling to maintain the fiber’s quality.

Myth: Angora gets wet easily and uniformly
Fact: Angora fiber is naturally resistant to water and difficult to saturate. It has the tendency to trap air and form air pockets, leading to uneven dye pe*******on. Pre-soaking the fiber in cool water for several hour, or even a day will help enable it to absorb water uniformly and completely.

Myth: You can agitate angora during dyeing like other fibers
Fact: Angora fibers felt easily, especially when wet. A very gentle dyeing process is required to preserve the fiber’s unique hale and soft texture. Avoid stirring, sudden temperature changes, or any kind of vigorous movement to maintain the fiber’s quality.

Myth: You need to separate light and dark fibers for a solid color
Fact: The dyeing process for mixed light and dark fibers achieves unique effects. Over-dyeing darker fibers creates attractive tonal nuances, yielding fiber with multiple hues and depth of color that possesses a beauty all its own.

10/15/2026

The ultimate winter blanket for your blueberries? Raw wool!

If you’re prepping your blueberry bushes for fall and winter, skip the mulch and reach for “junk” fleece instead.
Blueberries have incredibly shallow roots, making them extra vulnerable to freezing winter temperatures.
Tucking them in with a layer of raw wool at the base is a total game-changer:
• Insulates shallow roots: It shields vulnerable roots from severe frost and temperature swings.
• Traps autumn moisture: Wool holds onto seasonal rain, keeping the soil perfectly hydrated without getting waterlogged.
• Feeds the acid-lovers: As the wool slowly decomposes over winter, it releases nitrogen and sulfur—which blueberries absolutely thrive on.
• Blocks spring weeds early: By the time spring rolls around, your wool barrier will already be stopping early weeds from competing with your berries.

Are your berries ready for winter?

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Stanwood, WA
98292

Website

http://www.fuzzybritchesfiber.com/

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