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The Field Guide to Fleece

100 Sheep Breeds & How to Use Their Fibers

Contributors

By Carol Ekarius

By Deborah Robson

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$9.99

Price

$12.99 CAD

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  1. ebook $9.99 $12.99 CAD
  2. Trade Paperback $14.99 $19.99 CAD

This item is a preorder. Your payment method will be charged immediately, and the product is expected to ship on or around August 27, 2013. This date is subject to change due to shipping delays beyond our control.

With this compact portable reference in hand, crafters can quickly and easily look up any of 100 different sheep breeds, the characteristics of their fleece, and the kinds of projects for which their fleece is best suited. Each breed profile includes a photograph of the animal and information about its origin and conservation status, as well as the weight, staple length, fiber diameter, and natural colors of its fleece. This is a great primer for beginners, and a handy guide for anyone who loves working with fleece.

On Sale
Aug 27, 2013
Page Count
232 pages
Publisher
Storey
ISBN-13
9781603429269

Carol Ekarius

Carol Ekarius

About the Author

Carol Ekarius is the coauthor of The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook, The Field Guide to Fleece, and Storey’s Guide to Raising Sheep, and the author of several books including Small-Scale Livestock Farming, Storey’s Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds, and Storey’s Illustrated Breed Guide to Sheep, Goats, Cattle, and Pigs. She lives in the mountains of Colorado.
 

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