Articles related to "Angora"



Grooming is Key to Angora Rabbit Health
Because angoras have true wool, grooming an angora rabbit is important to proper rabbit health maintenance.
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Angora Goats and Angora Rabbits
The Angora Goat and the Angora Rabbit both produce high quality fibers used in a range of textiles including fabrics and yarns.
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Raising Angora Rabbits For Wool
Angora rabbit wool is high in demand, and considered top drawer in the fiber production market.
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Goats and Bunnies
The wide variety of animals who let us use their winter coats: Goats, rabbits, llamas, yaks, and many others, with emphasis on mohair and angora.
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The Turkish Angora
This lithe and silky domestic cat is making a comeback as one of the oldest, and most beautiful, pedigree breeds.
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About The Breed - Turkish Angoras
One of the oldest cat breeds today, the Turkish Angora is known for it's beauty, ease of grooming, few health concerns and is accepted in many major organizations.
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How to Groom an Angora Rabbit
Proper grooming of an angora rabbit requires time, patience and practice. Although docile by nature, this makes angoras unlikely candidates as pets for children.
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Fiber Producing Animals
Fiber from many other animals other than sheep is used to manufacture fabrics. Fiber from Angora rabbits, goats, Alpaca and even camel feature in many different fabrics.
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Yarn Fiber—Animal Fiber in Yarn
Most natural yarn comes from animal fiber, particularly sheep wool, mohair, cashmere, angora, and alpaca. Understanding yarn fiber helps when choosing yarn for a project.
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Liletta's Fur Stole
An envious modern Barbie has stolen her vintage sister's fur stole for an important date.
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Keepsake Pet Fur Hat and Mittens
Here is a brief description of how to spin pet undercoat in to usable fiber and two patterns to use to make some lovely keepsake gifts for pet owners.
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Naming Cloth
How some fabrics got their names.
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Sheep, Goat Producers Lost $20 Million to Predators in 1999
Despite spending $10 million to protect their animals, U.S. sheep and goat producers lost $20 million to predators in 1999.
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"Cuddle Up" With Essie's Fall/Winter Collection
Make your nails the hottest accessory of your Fall fashions with Essie's bold new mix of shades for the upcoming seasons.
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Cashmere, Alpaca, Camel and Llama
The Kashmir or Cashmere goat and the family of camelids including the Alpaca, Llama, Camel and Vicuna all produce luxury and highly prized fibers used in fabrics and yarn
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Goats for Food, Fiber and Dairy
Learning about the characteristics of goats, and their common use, is essential when planning to build a goat herd.
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Lake Tahoe Hikes & Horseback Rides
To get the most from Tahoe hikes and horseback rides you need to know where to find the best trails.This article tells you where to find maps, stables and get other info.
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Yarn: Natural Fibres
Wherein we discuss the origins and properties of some of the most popular natural fibres around, including wool, cotton, cashmere, silk, and more!
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Mohair Shawl
Here is a nice light mohair shawl for you to knit on those long cold winter days.
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The Siberian Forest Cat
Sometimes referred to as the 'Siberian Cat' or simply the 'Siberia', this is an old breed, thought to be the ancestor of Angoras and Persians.
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ANTHROPOLOGIE
A review of the autumn offerings from Anthopologie
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Goats: The Overview
This article is a basic description of what goats have become in the US today.
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Storing Winter Clothing
Store your winter sweaters and woolens correctly and they will last for many years.
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Cat Breed Personality Traits
Which breed of cat is right for you? Researching breed personalities before adopting helps to ensure a good match between owner and cat.
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An Overview of the Breeds
A look at the different breeds of cat
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Chiengora and Other Spinning Wonders
Fascinating spinning sites on the Internet, where you can learn to ply yarn from one spindle, find the difference between roving and top, and buy some silky alpaca fiber for spinning.
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Fun Activities and Shopping in Swakopmund
Adventure seekers and shopaholics alike will find plenty of activities and tourist attractions to keep them occupied while on a Namibian vacation in Swakopmund.
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Horticultural Therapy in your Garden
Horticultural Therapy is a multidisciplinary program of study involving fields such as horticulture, psychology, landscape architecture, gerontology and sociology.
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Spinning and Knitting Dog Hair
Create unique clothing and treasured keepsakes from the hair of your dog.
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COTTON, COTTON, COTTON
Here is an overview article for cotton spinners (or those who wish to be) or those beginning research on cotton textiles. It includes a source list for cotton fiber for handspinning.
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Fifty Years of Knitting Projects
Fifty years of knitting projects from an interview with a long time knitter. Insights are revealed that all knitters can benefit from learning.
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Guide to Teddy Bear Supplies - Fabrics for Fur
Would you like Teddy Bear's fur to be smooth, curly, shaggy, ultra-soft, or an unusual color? This guide to teddy bear-making fabrics helps you choose the right fabric.
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Knitting on a Budget: The Value of Spinning
Good quality handspun yarn has a character and texture that few commercial yarns can equal, and spinning your own yarn can be a great way to save money. The least expensive way to spin is with a handspindle. The ancient craft of handspindle spinning is experiencing a resurgence, and you can order a handspindle off the Internet. You can also do research on different brands and types of spinning wheels.
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Scrap Yarn Knitted Headbands
Knit unique headbands, sweatbands, and wristbands with scrap yarn and creativity. These unisex bands work for anyone.
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Small Gifts to Knit & Crochet for Christmas
Knitters and crocheters need not panic about Xmas gifts, especially when economies are so tight. Small gifts count, too, sometimes even more than the big ones.
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Real People Online: Leigh Witchel, Part 2
The interview with Leigh Witchel concludes, with more of his views on dancing, knitting, the internet, his stash, and his current projects.
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Easy Lace Scarf
Here is a very fast lacey scarf to knit for Valentine or late season gift giving!
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Natural Colored Cotton
Cotton now comes in Natural grown Colors. Find out about how to find and spin natural colored cotton.
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Shawl Pattern: Knitted Heirloom or Gothic Leaf Lace
Here is an easy pattern for a lace shawl that looks "sort of heirloom lace" but isn't!
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AWESOME FALL FASHION PIECES!!!
Ravishing fall fashion finds
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Crochet Felt Hat
Here's a way to make felt by crocheting wool and mohair and making use of the action of your washing machine to make felt.
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DYEING: Kool Aide and Jello
Kool Aide and Jello are very good non-toxic dyes for wool and other protein fibers. Try out this simple recipe with the kids soon.
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How to Make a Drop Spindle from CDs
A drop spindle is a wonderful way to introduce oneself to making yarn. A simple one can be made from recycled materials.
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Premonition - No Ordinary Dream
Premonitions are a forewarning that we receive, often times in our sleep through our dreams. They give us insight and meaning to our everyday life.
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Some Enchanted Evening
A humorous, and true pet sitting story experienced first hand about a cat and her favorite song.
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Your Yarn Stash
Why this writer embraces, doesn't deny, why your knitting and crochet yarn stash can bring you joy, happiness and pleasure. Even if your stash will outlive you.
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Balinese Cat Breed Profile
Balinese cats are similar to the Siamese in both looks and temperament, but are differentiated by their longer fur and plumed tails.
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American Fuzzy Lops
Just one look and you'll fall in love. Small, fuzzy, intelligent, sociable; what more could you want in a pet?
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Balinese Cats
This is a breed very much like the Siamese, but with an incredible, long, ermine coat. The Balinese will keep you entertained!
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Bamboo Batting, Fiberfill, and Pillow Forms
Bamboo quilt batting, pillow forms, and fiberfill are an alternative to polyester. Can these natural craft products be considered 100% green?
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