FAQ

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1. Quilts
2. Bags, Small Works, & Quilted Things
4. Mill Spun Yarn
5. Naturally Dyed Goods

Please reference the Store Policies here.

 

Quilts

    All quilts are made by hand by me. Many are naturally dyed, or contain naturally dyed elements (see natural dye care FAQ here). The patchwork is pieced by machine, then hand quilted, with the final binding hand sewn. The listing will include the fibre content, along with how it was made (natural dyes vs. commercially dyed fabric, etc.).

 

Bags & Small Works

    The listing of these products will contain specific information on each item, including sewn techniques, any additional hardware (zippers, straps, etc.). For the small works/quilted things, these will likewise contain additional information on fibre make up.

    All items are sewn and hand quilted by myself.

 

Mill Spun Yarn

    This shop used to be 100% about Alberta wool, and while it no longer caters to that, you may still find yarn from time to time in the listings as local yarn is still near and dear to my heart. Mill spun yarns are 100% Alberta grown and processed yarns, specially spun for Dominion Fleece. The wool is grown in Alberta from different farms, then processed at Rosebud River Fibre Mill in Rosebud, AB.

    Each batch of yarn is unique; from year to year the breed may change, or the natural colour, or the way it was spun.

    I naturally dye all yarns myself after they’ve been spun using either local materials, or ethically sourced dyestuffs. Each harvest is different, and each dye pot is different. Because of that, there are no dye lots, and each batch may be different even if the same species of dye plant/insect was used.

    Due to the spinning process you may see a knot or two in your skein, a piece of hay, or a slight inconsistency. These yarns are not processed with harsh chemicals, or in giant factory settings, so you can see the human touch in them.

 

Naturally Dyed Goods

    I have an additional FAQ here on how to care for your naturally dyed goods.

 

Where are you located?

    Dominion Fleece is an online-only shop, located in Alberta, Canada.