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Fiber arts have been an integral part of our society for centuries consisting of beauty and function. Tapestries were woven depicting family trees and historic events. Knitted designs represented clans and geographic locations. Crocheted designs adorned tables at special feasts. The arts were passed down from mother to daughter. Today, fiber arts continue to be practiced and enjoyed by designers, those who hand knit, crochet, weave and spin commercially and by the hobbyist as well.

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Spinning Prepared Alpaca Fiber  >
Alpaca has an undeserved reputation as a fiber that is "difficult" to spin. Well-prepared alpaca spins as easily, quickly and smoothly as any other longer-staple, lustrous fiber. Many people prefer it to other fibers because it is so easy to spin an even, beautiful yarn from alpaca...

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