Frene Creek Farm
Unique Spinning Fibers, Yarns, Handmade Items, Antiques and more!
Raw Fibers

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If I do not have what you are looking for listed, please ask for I just have not had the time to get everything listed!
Don't have the time to wash fiber? We will wash for you at a rate of $5.00 per pound-contact us for more information!
This page last updated: 06 May 2008
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Lambing has started here on the farm! Please be patient with me for the first set of twins are now on the bottle! Bottling takes lots of time! |
Felting Needle -
These are single 38 ga needles which are handmade here on the farm. No 2
alike! They are great for small projects or finishing edges. Included with this
needle is a plastic container for protection. Price...$2.00
Felting Needle Holder -
These needle holders are handmade here on the farm. No 2 alike! They hold 5
needles. The needles can be removed for replacement. Included with this holder
is 5 38 ga needles and a plastic container with a piece of foam in the bottom to
protect the needle tips. Price...$12.50
Truck load of wool after a day of combing the countryside for some nice fleeces! These fleeces will be available as soon as I get the truck unloaded, sorted and skirted!
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Fresh load of cotswold, cotswold lamb, targhee and polypay is in! I am still trying to get it all off the truck! Please be patient with me as I am trying to keep up with orders while managing to keep the animals fed and watered too! There is over 3100 pounds of wool this year so there is plenty to go around! |
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Fleeces purchased from other flock owners! |
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1) Polypay x Hampshire Lamb This lamb fleece averages 3" length. The tips of this have more dirt than normal due to all of the rain/snow and so forth we had this past year! Next to skin soft! 0 pounds available-more soon! Price...$7.00 per pound 2) Targhee x Hampshire Lamb This lamb fleece averages 2 1/2 - 3" length. The tips of this have more dirt than normal due to all of the rain/snow and so forth we had this past year! Next to skin soft! 0 available -more soon! Price...$7.00 per pound |
Polypay - This polypay has been sorted to eliminate most of the second cuts and vm. Polypay is similar to cheviot only softer! skirting by request! Price...$6.00 per pound 10 pounds or more-Price...$5.50 per pound The Polypay breed is a 4 way cross of the Finn, Rambouillet, Dorset and Targhee sheep. |
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Targhee - This targhee has been heavily sorted to eliminate most of the second cuts and vm. This is a very soft fiber with a staple length of 3 1/2" - 4 1/2".
Price...$6.00 per pound 10 pounds or more- Price...$5.50 per pound
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NEW! Romney This romney fiber is from a purchase I made from another flock owner. The length averages 4-6 inches. This fiber is very soft and silky with lots of luster! SOLD Price...$6.00 per pound
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Cotswold Lamb - This cotswold fiber
is from a purchase I made from another flock owner. The length of
this will vary from 6-12 inches. There may be some burs and vm in
this.
Price...$7.00 per pound 10 pounds or more- Price...$6.50 per pound
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Cotswold - This cotswold fiber is from a purchase I made from another flock owner. The length may vary from 5-12 inches. There may be some burs and vm in this. I have removed most of the burs.
Price...$6.00 per pound 10 pounds or more- Price...$5.50 per pound |
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Montadale Fiber This montadale has been heavily sorted to eliminate most of the second cuts and vm. This is a fiber with a staple length of 3-4". Montadale is very similar to columbia. 3 pounds 4 ounces available Price...$5.00 per pound |
Romney This romney fiber is from a purchase I made from another flock owner. The length averages 4-5 inches. This fiber is very soft and silky with lots of luster! The picture shows dark while it is a light silver to almost black in coloring! SOLD |
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Romney This romney fiber is from a purchase I made from another flock owner. The length averages 4-5 inches. This fiber is very soft and silky with lots of luster! The picture shows dark while it is a light silver to darker gray in coloring! Due to the sun fading in this fiber, it will spin up brown! SOLD |
I hope to get more fleeces skirted shortly!
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Tunis Fiber This fiber has been heavily sorted to eliminate most of the second cuts and vm. This is a very soft fiber with a staple length of 3 1/2-4". This fiber is from my vet's father's flock! 2 pounds 12 ounces available Price...$5.00 per pound More available as soon as I get it skirted or by request! |
Suffolk Fiber This fiber has been heavily sorted to eliminate most of the second cuts and vm. This is a fairly soft fiber with a staple length of 5". This fiber is from my vet's father's flock! 1 pound available Price...$5.00 per pound More available as soon as I get it skirted or by request! |
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Romney Lamb This romney fiber is from a purchase I made from another flock owner. The length averages 4 1/2 inches. This fiber is very soft and silky with lots of luster! This fleece is almost black in coloring! SOLD |
Mystery This fiber is from a purchase I made from another flock owner. I guess I forgot to tag this one when I purchased it! The length averages 3+ inches. This fiber is very soft in spots while other spots are more medium! SOLD |
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Check out our "NEW" orifice hooks on the handmade page! |
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Frene Creek Farm Fleeces! |
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SHEARING IS COMPLETE! PLEASE BE PATIENT WHILE I WORK THRU THE FLEECES! |
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Ash's Alpaca Fiber! I had never seen an alpaca sheared before, so this was a new experience for me to witness. The animal is laid on it's side and all 4 legs secured so the animal nor the handlers are hurt in anyway. The shearer did inform me that Ash has all of the characteristics of a Suri alpaca. Alpaca Fiber from Ash! - This fiber is very soft-next to skin soft! He is a true black with very little sun fade on the tips! SOLD OUT UNTIL JULY 2008 Price...$3.00 per ounce |
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For further information, please email or call Karl & Laurie Boltz
Frene Creek Farm, 2631 N. Polzin Rd., Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 754-8141
email: frenecreekfarm@cs.com
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