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Tag Archives: Bison Fiber

Bison Fiber Last Post

One of my fall projects was carding the 100% bison fiber I bought in South Dakota last fall. It seemed a little scratchy, so I carded it again, blending in some wool I had on hand. The result was softer and more like what I am used to spinning. I had been thinking about makingContinue reading “Bison Fiber Last Post”

Posted byMeg HansonNovember 9, 2020Posted inYarnTags:Bison Fiber, Felting, Spinning, Yarn1 Comment on Bison Fiber Last Post

Bison Fiber Part 2

I bought a bag of bison fiber blended with wool and alpaca last fall in South Dakota, at the same time as the 100% bison fiber I wrote about in a recent blog post. It was only one ounce but was more expensive due to being blended with the other fibers, and already prepared forContinue reading “Bison Fiber Part 2”

Posted byMeg HansonAugust 22, 2020Posted inYarnTags:Bison Fiber, Spinning, Yarn4 Comments on Bison Fiber Part 2

Bison Fiber Part 1

Last fall we attended the Buffalo Roundup at Custer State Park in South Dakota, an annual event for maintaining the herd of 1,300 bison. As many as 20,000 spectators gather on each side of a large viewing area where the bison are herded past by cowboys and cowgirls on horses, and in vehicles. Breakfast isContinue reading “Bison Fiber Part 1”

Posted byMeg HansonJuly 25, 2020Posted inStoriesTags:Bison Fiber, Buffalo Roundup, Carding, Yarn7 Comments on Bison Fiber Part 1
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