I have a crush on roving. I admire from afar, swoon when up close. I love how the colors melt into one another.
But unfortunately, I'm not a spinner. I've figured out a no-felt dyeing method for roving that I like, but I've got other questions.
So I'm looking for advice from spinners as to what they like to see in their roving. If you're a spinner and post a reply with your answers to the following questions, I'll put your name into a drawing on January 31 for 4 oz of free roving from me. (That includes shipping in the US or Canada, and a reduced charge for other international destinations.) Hand-dyed in your choice of colors, on either Blue-Faced Leicester, superwash BFL, or Jacob lambswool. Be sure to include your e-mail address in the appropriate box--it won't show up with your reply, but I'll still have a way to get a hold of you.
1. How long do you like your stripes of color to be? 2", 3", 4", or something else? A variety of lengths?
2. Do you like sharp color contrasts (light/dark, opposites on the color wheel) or more subtle combinations?
3. Do you think braiding/crochet chaining compacts the fiber too much? Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a loose ball?
4. Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a box (again, to prevent compacting) or is a polymailer okay?
5. Anything else that you want a fiber dyer to know?
EDIT: I thought of another question.
6. How many oz of roving in a single colorway do you usually buy?
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1. How long do you like your stripes of color to be?
I really like a variety so that the colors can meld in unexpected ways when plied.
2. Do you like sharp color contrasts (light/dark, opposites on the color wheel) or more subtle combinations?
I like bigger contrasts!
3. Do you think braiding/crochet chaining compacts the fiber too much? Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a loose ball?
I have never had it impacted. I always have it fluff right up, plus it does anyways as I separate it for spinning.
4. Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a box (again, to prevent compacting) or is a polymailer okay?
Polymailers are fine for me, less shipping cost that way!
5. Anything else that you want a fiber dyer to know?
My biggest annoyance is to have the "tail end" have felted parts, I have gotten several rovings like that and I always feel a little ripped-off in the amount of usable roving that I end up with.
1. I like my stripes to be 4 to 6 inches (more toward the longer end of the spectrum)
2. I LOVE the sharp color contrasts!
3. I like the fiber a little looser, but a loose braid is fine most of the time.
4. I like boxes best...but will do with either.
1. How long do you like your stripes of color to be?
I'm okay with pretty much any length, but I do prep the fiber differently depending on the lengths. Sometimes I maintain the seperations, sometimes not. Sometimes I break it into strips, sometimes not. I do prefer that it now be braided when dyed.
2. Do you like sharp color contrasts (light/dark, opposites on the color wheel) or more subtle combinations?
Hmm...that's similar to my answer for #1, it all depends on what I'm doing with the fiber. I like both!
3. Do you think braiding/crochet chaining compacts the fiber too much? Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a loose ball?
I prefer it loosely braided for shipping.
4. Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a box (again, to prevent compacting) or is a polymailer okay?
I prefer a polymailer, boxes feel wasteful to me, both in terms of packaging and handling through the postal system.
5. Anything else that you want a fiber dyer to know?
I think more than anything I appreciate a photo that lets me really visualize the fiber (i.e. not braided). I'm fine with some dye bleeding initially in return for fluffy fiber.
1. How long do you like your stripes of color to be? 2", 3", 4", or something else? A variety of lengths?
Variety of lengths, it doesn't matter for me.
2. Do you like sharp color contrasts (light/dark, opposites on the color wheel) or more subtle combinations?
light/dark
3. Do you think braiding/crochet chaining compacts the fiber too much? Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a loose ball?
I don't think it makes any difference. I received some in braids/chain that was not compacted
4. Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a box (again, to prevent compacting) or is a polymailer okay?
Polymailer is okay.
5. Anything else that you want a fiber dyer to know
please don't cut the roving with scissor. Try not to felt that either. I'm okay with dye bleeding to preserve the fiber but hopefully it will stop though.
1. How long do you like your stripes of color to be? 2", 3", 4", or something else? A variety of lengths?
I don't think length of stripes is as important as the colors themselves. I can always grab a different hank if I want to change the way the colors blend.
2. Do you like sharp color contrasts (light/dark, opposites on the color wheel) or more subtle combinations?
Yes, definately. I think when you have colors that don't blend together so much it makes it prettier when plied, the individual strands stand out better.
3. Do you think braiding/crochet chaining compacts the fiber too much? Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a loose ball?
I prefer a loose braid, besides being easier to manage it's visually appealing to a customer.
4. Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a box (again, to prevent compacting) or is a polymailer okay?
Polymailer is terrific, and cheaper most of the time.
5. Anything else that you want a fiber dyer to know?
I like the ones I receive where I can tell that the sender put thought into making it easy to just pick up and start. Neat ends, nicely packaged, etc.
1. How long do you like your stripes of color to be? 2", 3", 4", or something else? A variety of lengths?
-I prefer longer lengths interspersed with short bits (so, 4", broken up by 1" and 2" bits)
2. Do you like sharp color contrasts (light/dark, opposites on the color wheel) or more subtle combinations?
-I tend to prefer more subtle combos.
3. Do you think braiding/crochet chaining compacts the fiber too much? Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a loose ball?
-I've never really noticed any compression in a braid versus balled fiber.
4. Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a box (again, to prevent compacting) or is a polymailer okay?
-Polymailers are fine with me.
5. Anything else that you want a fiber dyer to know?
-I like my color intensity to be consistent throughout the roving-- that is to say, I want the wool underneath the top layer to be as intensely dyed as the surface, not pastelled out.
EDIT: I thought of another question.
6. How many oz of roving in a single colorway do you usually buy?
-4 oz., mainly because I don't really spin with big projects in mind.
1. How long do you like your stripes of color to be? 2", 3", 4", or something else? A variety of lengths?
I enjoy long repeats a lot of the time, but I also like to buy some fiber with shorter or more random repeats for a change now and then.
2. Do you like sharp color contrasts (light/dark, opposites on the color wheel) or more subtle combinations?
Both have their place! I just love color so it depends on my mood, I guess.
3. Do you think braiding/crochet chaining compacts the fiber too much? Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a loose ball?
I've never found that I have any preference here. I do not mind at all if the fiber is braided. If it does not come to me braided, I often braid it myself for easier storage.
4. Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a box (again, to prevent compacting) or is a polymailer okay?
I haven't had any problems with receiving fiber in a mailer.
5. Anything else that you want a fiber dyer to know?
I am more drawn to colorways that have a name, rather than just a basic listing. Sometimes a creative name can turn me on to a color I might have glossed over otherwise.
6. How many oz of roving in a single colorway do you usually buy?
If it's silk, anywhere from 1/2 to 2 ounces because I make jewelry with it and need less. Wool rovings, I buy 4 ounces usually. I like smaller projects and usually after 4 ounces I'm ready to move on to a new color to play with.
1. I think variety makes it more interesting.
2. It really depends on my mood at the time, and what I have planned for it, although sharper contrasts may get my initial attention.
3. Either is fine with me.
4. Polymailers are okay
5. I don't like it when parts are felted.
6. Initially I usually only buy 1-4 oz, but if I really love the colors I'll buy more, or if I decide after spinning some that I love it then I will try to go back and buy more.
First... honey, learn to spin! It's awesome! :)
1. I like longer color repeats if there's a lot of contrast, but short ones are fine if the varigation is more subtle.
2. Both! See #1.
3. It's fine as long as it's not braided too tightly.
4. Box please! I seem to be a lone dissenter here. :) Maybe my postman likes to stomp on packages more than usual?
5. Intense, saturated colors please! Too many people do pastels only. Also, I agree with the above poster about felted ends.
6. I like at least 6oz, but that's mostly because I'm buying something out of crazed lust with no specific plans. I always have to fight not to purchase sweater quantities.
Thanks for a great contest!
1. I tend to like heathered color, with gradual color changes. If I have to choose stripe length,I like the lengths to vary so that I have different amounts of the different colors in the final yarn. For example, I'm not a big fan of yellow or bright lime green but sometimes a LITTLE bit of these can add fabulous pizzaz. So shorter stripes of brighter colors (1-2") and longer stripes of the main colors (4-8").
2. I like subtle combinations with tiny amounts of sharp color contrast for accent.
3. I prefer a loose ball or batt. My favorite fiber is wrapped in really thin layered strips to create a giant ball. You have to be kind of careful not to tear it but it makes spinning a breeze because it's partially pre-drafted.
4. Polymailers are fine.
5. It would be helpful to see what the fiber looks like spun - especially if it's space dyed. I realize this can be tough if you're not a spinner and the results will vary tremendously depending on how the fiber is spun. That said, you could use a pencil to twirl some fiber into a small length of yarn perhaps, or see if a spinning friend can help you out...
6. The smallest is around 4 ounces but 16 - 20 oz. is more common for me. I tend to have no idea what I'm going to do with the finished product and want to have options.
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1. How long do you like your stripes of color to be? 2", 3", 4", or something else? A variety of lengths?
I like longer lengths because I can split it up into shorter lengths if I need to. 10 different spinners can split up the roving however they want and make 10 very different yarns.
2. Do you like sharp color contrasts (light/dark, opposites on the color wheel) or more subtle combinations?
I like both but I think I'm partial to subtle combinations. You should do both.
3. Do you think braiding/crochet chaining compacts the fiber too much? Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a loose ball?
Contrary to popular belief, an experienced spinner doesn't really need to draft. However, if a spinner wanted to rearrange the fibers (colorwise) then I guess a loose ball would be easier to work with.
4. Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a box (again, to prevent compacting) or is a polymailer okay?
They have recyclable mailers made and padded with post-consumer cardboard. Then you could put the fiber in a zip lock bag inside it. It can go straight from bag to stash. :) I don't think you have worry that much about compacting. A little fluff in the air goes a long way. Plus compacting saves shipping room and expenses.
5. Anything else that you want a fiber dyer to know?
Fiber is very versatile in turns of finding different ways to spin the batch of roving. I say dye from the heart with good fiber and dye and each spinner will find their own way enjoy it. Keep asking for opinions and you will get them. We love to give advice.
EDIT: I thought of another question.
6. How many oz of roving in a single colorway do you usually buy?
4 oz minimum
1. How long do you like your stripes of color to be?
Variety - depends what I'm doing with the yarn
2. Do you like sharp color contrasts or more subtle combinations?
Light/dark
3. Do you think braiding/crochet chaining compacts the fiber too much?
Don't mind braids so long as they're not tight.
4. Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a box or is a polymailer okay?
Polymailer is fine - saves on shipping & more likely to fit in my mailbox.
5. Anything else that you want a fiber dyer to know?
I agree with not wanting any part of the fiber felted
6. No less than 4oz
1. How long do you like your stripes of color to be? 2", 3", 4", or something else? A variety of lengths?
A variety is good.
2. Do you like sharp color contrasts (light/dark, opposites on the color wheel) or more subtle combinations? I like the sharp contrasts--it keeps things from getting too muddy.
3. Do you think braiding/crochet chaining compacts the fiber too much? Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a loose ball? A braid is fine.
4. Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a box (again, to prevent compacting) or is a polymailer okay?
Polymailer.
5. Anything else that you want a fiber dyer to know? I really don't have enough experience yet to have any pet peeves!
6. How many oz of roving in a single colorway do you usually buy? I think 4 oz is good--even as a newbie spinner I can get enough yardage for a project.
1. How long do you like your stripes of color to be? 2", 3", 4", or something else? A variety of lengths?
I love the way longer stripes look in the roving but I'm finding that I prefer shorter stripes in the yarn once it is knit up.
2. Do you like sharp color contrasts (light/dark, opposites on the color wheel) or more subtle combinations?
Both. I'm slightly more likely to buy subtle I think.
3. Do you think braiding/crochet chaining compacts the fiber too much? Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a loose ball?
Braids are fine.
4. Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a box (again, to prevent compacting) or is a polymailer okay?
I like polymailers. Postage is cheaper and it can be shoved into my mailbox.
5. Anything else that you want a fiber dyer to know?
Pictures of the roving spun up can really sell me on some colourways I would otherwise avoid.
6. How many oz of roving in a single colorway do you usually buy?
4 oz. If I really like the colourway I may be tempted to buy a pound so that I have enough for a larger project.
1. How long do you like your stripes of color to be? 2", 3", 4", or something else? A variety of lengths? I like long colour stripes, but sometimes shorter ones appeal to me too.
2. Do you like sharp color contrasts (light/dark, opposites on the color wheel) or more subtle combinations? I like sharp colour contrasts.
3. Do you think braiding/crochet chaining compacts the fiber too much? Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a loose ball? I like braided chains. I've been buying roving this way for some time now.
4. Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a box (again, to prevent compacting) or is a polymailer okay?
I've gotten roving both ways. The polymailer is fine. The roving never seems to compact too much.
5. Anything else that you want a fiber dyer to know? Some times my braid of roving has bits of lengths stuck in there randomly and not in keeping with the colour striping. I've just started to be more aware of spinning in striping patterns and having my plies match up. Those little broken bits really throw off my groove.
EDIT: I thought of another question.
6. How many oz of roving in a single colorway do you usually buy? I usually buy 4 to 8 oz at a time.
Hi! I was referred to you by a fellow Williams alum, Kirsten Rose.
1. I like random color repeats most of the time, but if I'm doing something like a fractal stripe, regular long length repeats are good too.
2. I like a variety of color combinations - subtle or otherwise!
3. Braiding the fiber is fine - it can always be fluffed back up if it's compacted too much.
4. Polymailer is fine, as above.
5. In contrast to one of your previous responses, I like roving that has some undyed areas - so the depth of the color is varied when spun up.
6. The amount I buy depends on whether it's for a specific project. Usually 4-8oz.
Lastly, I recommend you learn to spin. You'll love it!
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1. How long do you like your stripes of color to be? 2", 3", 4", or something else? A variety of lengths? I like them either very short ( a couple of inches) or quite long (a couple of yards, which needs winding on a warping board or the like to hand dye).
2. Do you like sharp color contrasts (light/dark, opposites on the color wheel) or more subtle combinations?
I like subtle contrasts or even just shading best.
3. Do you think braiding/crochet chaining compacts the fiber too much? Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a loose ball?
I do like my fiber shipped in a ball, but I don't care much.
4. Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a box (again, to prevent compacting) or is a polymailer okay?
Polymailers have worked fine for me; I don't think the brief few days in the mail system affect the fiber much.
5. Anything else that you want a fiber dyer to know?
I like to be able to see the transition areas when the fiber is advertised (meaning in the online catalog).
6. How many oz of roving in a single colorway do you usually buy?
I either buy 2-4 ounces of a fairly solid (maybe slightly heathered) colorway or else usually anywhere from 6-16 ounces of multi-colored fiber. I don't like to be limited to small knitting projects, I want to be able to use my spinning for sweaters, larger hats, and bigger projects.
1. A variety of lengths.
2. I guess that is depending on my mood. At the moment I prefer subtle combinations, but other times primary colours are looking good as well
3. Crochet chaining keeps the fiber compact shaped... fine with me
4. Polymailer is ok... you have to pay more shipping costs for boxes
5. not at the moment
EDIT: I thought of another question.
6. 4
1. How long do you like your stripes of color to be? 2", 3", 4", or something else? A variety of lengths?
at least 3 inches
2. Do you like sharp color contrasts (light/dark, opposites on the color wheel) or more subtle combinations?a combination!
3. Do you think braiding/crochet chaining compacts the fiber too much? Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a loose ball? does not matter to me either way
4. Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a box (again, to prevent compacting) or is a polymailer okay?polybag is ok, i just let it "breathe " before using.
5. Anything else that you want a fiber dyer to know?
no, just love what you do and it will show in the fiber!!
EDIT: I thought of another question.
6. How many oz of roving in a single colorway do you usually buy? no less than 5
1. How long do you like your stripes of color to be? 2", 3", 4", or something else? A variety of lengths?
Between 4" - 6"
2. Do you like sharp color contrasts (light/dark, opposites on the color wheel) or more subtle combinations?
To be honest it depends on my mood...sometimes I go for dramatic and other times I like different shades of the same color. I think a variety is the best way to go.
3. Do you think braiding/crochet chaining compacts the fiber too much? Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a loose ball?
For me I prefer braids, It makes storage easier. I don't think it compacts the fibers.
4. Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a box (again, to prevent compacting) or is a polymailer okay?
I've fiber shipped in both and never had a problem...but polymailer probably would be more economical.
5. Anything else that you want a fiber dyer to know?
I like a dyer to have the ability to be versatile in their coloring dying. Also be willing to try new things. One of my favorite dyers was so sweet that I told them a feel for colors that I wanted and did a custom dye job for me.
6. How many oz of roving in a single colorway do you usually buy?
I used to buy only 4 ounces, but know I typically buy 8 ounces so I have more to spin up and end up with a larger project. My recommendation is unless it's a custom dye request...sticking with 4 ounce batches is probably you're best bet.
1. How long do you like your stripes of color to be? 2", 3", 4", or something else? A variety of lengths?
on the longer side-- 4" sounds about right
2. Do you like sharp color contrasts (light/dark, opposites on the color wheel) or more subtle combinations?
I like colors to shift gradually, which generally (though not always) means more subtle color combinations
3. Do you think braiding/crochet chaining compacts the fiber too much? Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a loose ball?
I like a loose braid
4. Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a box (again, to prevent compacting) or is a polymailer okay?
Polymailers would be fine with me, and they seem more practical than boxes for shipping.
6. How many oz of roving in a single colorway do you usually buy?
Generally 4 oz., but I'll occasionally buy 8-16 oz for a larger project
1. How long do you like your stripes of color to be? 2", 3", 4", or something else? A variety of lengths?
Variety is the spice of life, but I like my stripes to be a uniform length.
2. Do you like sharp color contrasts (light/dark, opposites on the color wheel) or more subtle combinations?
I love combinations of rich, saturated colors; wide variations on one color; and light colors mixed with darker ones. Total pastels are too bland for me.
3. Do you think braiding/crochet chaining compacts the fiber too much? Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a loose ball?
Braiding is fine!
4. Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a box (again, to prevent compacting) or is a polymailer okay?
Polymailers are great. They cut down on costs for both ends of the deal. A little off topic, but I like to reuse the polymailers I get. I love it when companies use sticker labels or some other method which makes the addresses easy to remove for reuse.
5. Anything else that you want a fiber dyer to know?
I love fiber. :) Grab bags, samples, and leftover bundles are awesome.
6. How many oz of roving in a single colorway do you usually buy?
4 oz. is the standard. More for larger projects. 1-2 oz. bundles are nice for trying out luxury fibers without breaking the bank or blending with other fiber.
1. How long do you like your stripes of color to be? 2", 3", 4", or something else? A variety of lengths?
I don't mind how long they are, so long as they're consistent-ish (doesn't need to be perfect, sometimes a little bit of a mix is even preferable).
2. Do you like sharp color contrasts (light/dark, opposites on the color wheel) or more subtle combinations?
Whatever vibrant colors in a roving will blend and be toned down in the spinning process, so I prefer the colors to be pretty bright and contrasting in the roving.
3. Do you think braiding/crochet chaining compacts the fiber too much? Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a loose ball?
I don't mind. Braided roving is the best way to show off the full range of colors in the yarn, as opposed to a ball which will just show the outside layer.
4. Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a box (again, to prevent compacting) or is a polymailer okay?
I don't mind.
5. Anything else that you want a fiber dyer to know?
I really like spinning sock yarn, so having superwash or nylon blended rovings is a big plus for me.
6. How many oz of roving in a single colorway do you usually buy?
I usually buy roving in at least 4 oz, which is the amount with which you can make a pair of socks.
1- any. I think a variation is great.
2- both. I enjoy the really sharp contrasts that POP for some things- for others, a simple blending is perfect.
3- Only gotten it in a ball, so I can't speak of the chain.
4- poly mailer- cheaper shipping.
5- LOVE color- lots of color....little to no bare spots ! Combos which some are affraid of :)
1. How long do you like your stripes of color to be? 2", 3", 4", or something else? A variety of lengths?
I am a rather random person so I really don't care so long as it looks yummy I like it!
2. Do you like sharp color contrasts (light/dark, opposites on the color wheel) or more subtle combinations?
I do like contrasts. A lot. I also like subtle. But I really like how one can make a sharp contrast in the yarn even though the dyer didn't make any such sharp contrast in the dying process.
3. Do you think braiding/crochet chaining compacts the fiber too much? Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a loose ball?
I like braids/chains. Though I also like balls. (if it a pound or more I like to unroll it and be surprised. I have been known to buy balled fiber like that and not unroll it until I get home....)
4. Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a box (again, to prevent compacting) or is a polymailer okay?
So long as it is a air tight bag I don't care! I can not tell you the strange things that our US post seems to spill on our packages (motor oil anyone? or how about that time got perfume all over my package... I am glad I like roses...)
5. Anything else that you want a fiber dyer to know?
Not really.
EDIT: I thought of another question.
6. How many oz of roving in a single colorway do you usually buy?
It matters what is offered and for how much. I like to buy big bulk amounts if I can, but that isn't alway possible.
Love it when sellers listen to their potential customers.
1. How long do you like your stripes of color to be? 2", 3", 4", or something else? A variety of lengths?
I'm big on a variety of lengths, but don't really like longer then 3" because they can stretch out to several yards of no color change.
2. Do you like sharp color contrasts (light/dark, opposites on the color wheel) or more subtle combinations?
It depends on the colors, but I really enjoy working with fiber that will have some barber poling in it.
3. Do you think braiding/crochet chaining compacts the fiber too much? Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a loose ball?
If I have the choice, I would go with loose ball. Spinners understand that it's not always an option though.
4. Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a box (again, to prevent compacting) or is a polymailer okay?
BOX! Oh goodness does it make a difference.
5. Anything else that you want a fiber dyer to know?
I can't wait to see your roving!
6. How many oz of roving in a single colorway do you usually buy?
8 - 16 because some always randomly disappears and I like to have the option of spinning thicker yarns and still getting enough to actually knit something with it.
1. How long do you like your stripes of color to be? 2", 3", 4", or something else? A variety of lengths?
:: lately i have been loving super colorful roving to spin, so small color repeats are great. i really do not have a strong preference for the length of the repeat, only for the colors used and how they blend with one another.
2. Do you like sharp color contrasts (light/dark, opposites on the color wheel) or more subtle combinations?
::both! it really depends on what the yarn with be used for :)
3. Do you think braiding/crochet chaining compacts the fiber too much? Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a loose ball?
::i like a loose braid
4. Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a box (again, to prevent compacting) or is a polymailer okay?
::polymailers are perfect!
5. Anything else that you want a fiber dyer to know?
:: hmmm, i can't think of anything. fleted roving is a bit of a pain to deal with...
6. How many oz of roving in a single colorway do you usually buy?
::at least 4 oz. more is always a great option though :)
1. How long do you like your stripes of color to be?
I like longer stripes of color, 6 inches or more, with two to three colors per hank of Top.
2. Do you like sharp color contrasts (light/dark, opposites on the color wheel) or more subtle combinations?
This totally depends on my mood, but I tend towards subtle combinations.
3. Do you think braiding/crochet chaining compacts the fiber too much? Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a loose ball?
I really prefer it if my fiber arrives braided or chained, but I'm going to do that myself when it gets here if it's not.
4. Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a box (again, to prevent compacting) or is a polymailer okay?
It's really important to me that my fiber is double packed, first in a plastic liner, then in some sort of packing (I prefer a box). There's a puddle that tends to collect outside my front door and my delivery people aren't very kind to my packages. Wet Top is no fun!
5. Anything else that you want a fiber dyer to know?
It's important that my fiber providers use the right terminology for their wares. If it's Top, then call it Top. If it's a Batt, then call it a Batt, and if it's Roving or Sliver or... Whatever, please use the right name. It makes it much easier for me to find what I'm looking for.
6. How many oz of roving in a single colorway do you usually buy?
I usually buy 4 - 8oz of a single colorway. If I'm buying for a big project, I'll buy a small amount (4oz) to see if I like it, then I'll buy as much as I need for the project.
I'm looking forward to seeing what you're producing!
1. How long do you like your stripes of color to be? 2", 3", 4", or something else? A variety of lengths?
I like both long and short colorways and I love anything that is kind of funky, so several different lengths is awesome.
2. Do you like sharp color contrasts (light/dark, opposites on the color wheel) or more subtle combinations?
I LOVE the sharp contrasts and super bright colors, though I have a special fondness for greens, so if it's any kind of green I'll probably buy it.
3. Do you think braiding/crochet chaining compacts the fiber too much? Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a loose ball?
I like it in braids because I have a very compact area where I store things.
4. Do you prefer to have your fiber shipped in a box (again, to prevent compacting) or is a polymailer okay?
Polymailer works for me!
5. Anything else that you want a fiber dyer to know?
If I see a roving with rich vivid colors I like it to be through out, I don't like bits of white showing, if it's lighter shades than a bit of the natural fiber showing through is very pretty.
6. How many oz of roving in a single colorway do you usually buy?
I try to buy at least 4 oz. at a time, and have bought upwards of a pound if it's something I think I can ply with other rovings I have and can make it work with a variety of other things.
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