Posts by Roy Clemes
Fleece Breeds: Henry & Roy’s 3 Favorite
Here at Clemes & Clemes, we see thousands of fleeces every year at fiber festivals, on ranch visits, and when they are shipped to us. While we buy fewer than one in ten that we look at, that still adds up to several hundred fleece per year. They each get skirted, washed, re-skirted, and then…
Read MoreRed Alder 2023
Red Alder Fiber Arts Retreat 2023 Recap We just arrived home from the 2023 Red Alder Fiber Arts Retreat. There were quite a few more students than last year, which is a great sign as many events are still recovering from a year or two off during the pandemic. Below are some of the sights…
Read MoreStart the New Year with Good Clean Fiber
It’s hard to believe that it is already time to change the calendars and ring in a new year. Are you looking to start 2023 with a new fiber arts project? Then start the new year off with Good Clean Fiber! What is Good Clean Fiber? Good Clean Fiber (GCF) delivers premium, washed, ready to…
Read MoreTen Tips for Holiday Shopping Success
Thanksgiving is coming and you know what that means – the official kick off to the Holiday Shopping Season! With so much Holiday shopping taking place online these days, successful holiday shopping is now dependent on successful holiday shipping. Here are ten tips that will help keep your holidays happy by shopping smart and keeping the end goal…
Read MoreHoliday Gift Guide
Looking for the perfect gift for a fiber-minded friend or family member? Need something for your guild’s gift exchange? We’ve got you covered with this year’s Gift Guide, easily sorted into five different categories. Click on an item’s name to be taken directly to that item’s page. As a friendly reminder, all sales over $50…
Read MoreThree Key Features of Clemes & Clemes Drum Carders
There are many tools available for preparing fibers for spinning and felting. Perhaps one of the most iconic is the drum carder. Available with hand cranks or electric motors (or both!), drum carders are incredibly versatile fiber preparation tools. What is a Drum Carder? Drum carders are machines that are commonly used for preparing large…
Read MoreThree Key Features of Clemes & Clemes Hand Carders
Hand carders have been used for hundreds of years to prepare fiber for spinning. They transform clumps of fiber and locks of fleece into a ready-to-spin bundle called a rolag or puni. In addition to opening up and preparing wool, alpaca, and other fleece, hand carders are also excellent for carding cotton and blending fibers…
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference? Hand Carders, Drum Carders, and Blending Boards
There are many tools available for preparing fibers for spinning and felting. While these tools have some overlap in their capabilities, each processes fiber differently and has their own ideal uses. Depending on your desired outcome, you might need one or a combination of various tools. Let’s take a closer look at three primary tools…
Read MoreTen Tips for Holiday Shopping Success in 2021
Ten Tips for Holiday Shopping Success in 2021 With so much Holiday shopping taking place online these days, successful holiday shopping is now dependent on successful holiday shipping. Here are ten tips that will help keep your holidays happy by shopping smart and keeping the end goal – a successful and on time gift…
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