Flock & Meadow
A Fiber Warren
The World of Natural Fibers
An introductory survey: what natural fibers are, where they come from, and how they differ.
Explore how fiber structure, chemistry, and preparation influence the way fibers behave, take color, and become textiles.
Where Does Our Wool Come From?
Follow the journey of wool from the sheep and ranches where it begins, through its processing and spinning, to the fibers we hold in our hands.
From Sheep to Fleece
Discover how sheep breeds differ, what makes their wool distinctive, and why those differences matter to spinners, dyers, and fiber artists.
Goats and Bunnies
Cashmere, Mohair and Angora. Discover the animals behind these extraordinary fibers, how their fibers are collected, and what makes each one distinctive.
The Story of Silk
From silkworms and mulberry leaves to shimmering threads and ancient trade routes. Explore the biology, history, and remarkable ingenuity behind silk.
The Age of Manufactured Fibers
Discover how chemistry transformed the textile world—from rayon and nylon to polyester and acrylic—and explore the innovations, uses, and environmental consequences of human-made fibers.
From Meadow to Material
The remarkable journey of plant fibers—from cotton bolls and flax stems to the threads and textiles we use every day.
Fiber Takes Form
Explore the science, history, and artistry of felting, spinning, weaving, knitting, crochet, and other techniques that turn fibers into fabrics, objects, and works of art.
