Frene Creek Farm
Unique Spinning Fibers, Yarns, Handmade Items, Antiques and more!
Washed and Dyed Fibers
Here at Frene Creek Farm, we do our own washing and dyeing of our fibers. We also process our own rovings. Any of the fibers on this page can be put thru the picker to open the locks at the rate of $3.00 per pound before shipping.
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This page last updated: 17 August 2008
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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
| Check out our "NEW" orifice hooks on the handmade page! |
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I am in the process of trying to make a large purchase of llama and alpaca fiber from a very large breeder! Hopefully I will manage to complete this very soon! Keep an eye out for the fibers! |
The Polypay breed is a 4 way cross of the Finn, Rambouillet, Dorset and Targhee sheep.
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NEW! Cotswold Lamb Locks 1) Dyed with: pine green, gold and mahogany. 15 ounces available Minimum order of 2 ounces. Price...$1.35 per ounce sale pending 2) Dyed with: deep purple, blue spruce, buttercup and magenta. 1 pound 5 ounces available Minimum order of 2 ounces. Price...$1.35 per ounce 3) Dyed with: teal, desert rose, china jade, blueberry and rust. 1 pound 6 ounces available Minimum order of 2 ounces. Price...$1.35 per ounce |
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Polypay Locks 1) Dyed with: bright red, mullberry, mauve and salmon. 6 ounces available Minimum order of 2 ounces. Price...$1.15 per ounce 2) Dyed with: cantaloupe, blue bonnet, magenta and wild iris. 3 ounces available Minimum order of 3 ounces. Price...$1.15 per ounce sale pending 3) Dyed with: raspberry sorbet, cantaloupe, sea breeze, deep orchid and brilliant blue. 4 ounces available Minimum order of 2 ounces. Price...$1.15 per ounce sale pending 4) Dyed with: iris, rust, pine green and slate blue. 11 ounces available Minimum order of 2 ounces. Price...$1.15 per ounce sale pending 5) Dyed with: mountain aqua, lilac, apricot and gold. 6 ounces available Minimum order of 2 ounces. Price...$1.15 per ounce sale pending |
Tunis Locks 1) NEW! Dyed with: spring green, magenta, buttercup, deep purple and teal. 8 ounces available Minimum order of 2 ounces. Price...$1.15 per ounce 2) Dyed with: iris and sea breeze. 2 ounces available Minimum order of 2 ounces. Price...$1.15 per ounce sale pending 3) NEW! Dyed with: mulberry, salmon, colonial blue, peach blossom and raspberry sorbet. 13 ounces available Minimum order of 2 ounces. Price...$1.15 per ounce 4)
NEW!
Dyed
with: purple, periwinkle blue, wine and golden yellow.
5 ounces
available
Minimum order of 2 ounces.
Price...$1.15 per
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Dyed
with: cantaloupe, sun yellow, bright red, brilliant blue and key lime.
7 ounces
available
Minimum order of 2 ounces.
Price...$1.15 per
ounce sale pending |
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Dyed with: spring violet, evergreen, golden pear, cranberry and cornflower. 10 ounces available Minimum order of 2 ounces. Price...$1.35 per ounce |
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Targhee Locks 1) Dyed with: brilliant blue, bright red, shamrock and sun yellow. 11 ounces available Minimum order of 2 ounces. Price...$1.35 per ounce 2) NEW! Dyed with: shamrock, teal, china jade and blue spruce. SOLD |
Montadale Locks 1) Kristin's Creation! Dyed with: pine green, spring violet, salmon and colonial blue. SOLD 2) Kristin's Creation! Dyed with: iris, peach blossom, shamrock, lavender and sun yellow. 9 ounces available Minimum order of 2 ounces. Price...$1.15 per ounce |
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NEW! Cotswold Locks Kristin's Creation! 1) This was dyed with: cornflower, teal, wild iris, china jade and magenta. 10 ounces available Minimum order of 2 ounces. Price...$1.15 per ounce 2) This was dyed with: burgandy, key lime, spring green, maize and cantaloupe. 1 pound available Minimum order of 2 ounces. Price...$1.15 per ounce sale pending |
NEW! Hampshire Locks 1) Dyed with: brilliant blue, magenta and sun yellow. 9 ounces available Minimum order of 2 ounces. Price...$1.15 per ounce sale pending 2) Dyed with: apricot, buttercup, cornflower and pine green. 1 pound 1 ounce available Minimum order of 2 ounces. Price...$1.15 per ounce sale pending |
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Merino Cross Locks! This fiber is from a neighbor's small flock of merino crosses. She purchased a handful of sheep to keep down the pasture where the previous owners kept horses! She is interested in learning about the does and don't of fiber in general along with wanting to spin her own yarn someday! I am offering this year's fleeces to help her in purchasing her very first spinning wheel and the up keep of the animals! |
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1) This is was dyed with: blue spruce, rust, pine green and gold. 7 ounces available Price...$1.35 per ounce 2) This was dyed with: teal, blue bonnet, slate blue and cornflower. 3 ounces available Price...$1.35 per ounce |
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Wensleydale Lamb Locks 2 ounce Minimum order Check out their stories and pictures on our Animals page. 1) This is white locks from our Wensley! These locks average 6" length which is a 6 month growth! Lots of luster and softness! SOLD 2) NEW! This is natural black/dark gray with no sun faded tips locks from our Dale! The color is more black than gray! I had to use the flash on the camera to take this picture! These locks average 4" length which is a 6 month growth! Little luster and lots of softness! 13 ounces available Price...$3.00 per ounce |
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NEW! Border Leicester Locks These locks are from Lenny. This is Lenny's yearling fleece. Check out the animals page for his story. 1 pound 13 ounces available Price...$1.35 per ounce |
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Coopworth Locks "Cooper" This fiber came from Cooper one of my coopworth whethers. Check out his story and picture on our Animals page. 2 ounce Minimum order |
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This is was dyed with: cornflower, mountain aqua, blue bonnet and slate blue. 3 ounces available Price...$1.35 per ounce sale pending |
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Targhee Fiber 2 ounce Minimum order This fiber came from another local flock owner. 1) This is natural white. 2 pounds available Price...$1.35 per ounce 2) This is natural colored. She is a spotted ewe so there is some black, gray and white in this. There is still some vm remaining in it. 1 pound 10 ounces available Price...$1.35 per ounce |
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This fiber came from another local flock owner. |
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Gray Cotswold Locks 2 ounce Minimum order 1) This is natural gray cotswold. The color ranges from light silver to almost black. SOLD 2) This is natural gray cotswold overdyed with: blue bonnet, lilac, cantalope and key lime. SOLD |
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Polypay Fiber This polypay has been washed. However, there is a small amount of vm remaining in it. Polypay is similar to cheviot only softer! 4" length fiber. 2 pounds 2 ounces available Minimum order of 2 ounces. Price...$1.00 per ounce The Polypay breed is a 4 way cross of the Finn, Rambouillet, Dorset and Targhee sheep. |
See our Spinning Fiber page for picked fibers!
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Cotswold Locks-Doll Hair Colors This fiber is fairly soft. Minimum order of 2 ounces. $1.15 per ounce 1) Dirty Blonde - SOLD 2) Dark Brown (darker than the picture shows)- 10 ounce available 3) Dyed Black (darker than the picture shows-no gray-all black)- 1 ounce available 4) Raggedy Red - SOLD |
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Cotswold Locks This fiber is fairly soft. Minimum order of 2 ounces. Price...$18.40 per pound/$1.15 per ounce |
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1) Butterscotch (SOLD) 2) Spring Green (9 ounces available) 3) Mountain Aqua (SOLD) 4) Maize (1 pound 5 ounces available) 5) Wild Iris (SOLD) 6) Raspberry (SOLD) 7) Rust (SOLD) 8) Cornflower (SOLD) 9) Cantaloupe (SOLD) 10) Hot Pink (7 ounces available) |
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White Cotswold Locks These
locks feature length that range from 4-12+"! Locks are pretty white with
natural cream tips. This fiber is great for those santas (beards) and doll hair.
This is also great for the beginning spinner along with the more experienced
spinner! This fiber can be spun as a bulky yarn to a very fine yarn! This fiber is
fairly soft. This fiber also take dye very well. Easy felting fiber!
1) Adult
- 2 pounds
available 2) Lamb - 2 pounds available Price...$20.00 per pound/$1.25 per ounce. Larger amounts available by request! |
To place an order, please email the item description with your name and address so we can figure the shipping.
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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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