I talk to the trees Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 I'm finally going to hang out my shingle as a handspinner, and need a clever name. My focus will be spinning (and possibly knitting) combings from dogs. Go ahead, tell me how crazy I am! But this is something I have wanted to do for a very long time, so I'm going to give it a whirl. (Pun intended.) Any ideas? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Ruffspun fibers 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Just dogs or other pets too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 7 minutes ago, happi duck said: Just dogs or other pets too? I may consider other pets, depending on the fiber. Some fibers just aren’t suitable for spinning. Sadly, I can’t do cats. I'm terribly allergic. 😞 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emba Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 You should take up weaving so it can be Warp and Woof. Other than that I got nothing. 7 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Dream Weaver . . . I believe you can make it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Best Friend Handspun 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) Spinning Tails Edited June 28, 2021 by Slache 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibiche Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 14 minutes ago, Slache said: Four Foot Spinner Spinning Tails Um, unfortunately that first one is problematic. It has a well-known sexual meaning, referring to small women. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Just now, bibiche said: Um, unfortunately that first one is problematic. It has a well-known sexual meaning, referring to small women. Oh my! Thank you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 41 minutes ago, Slache said: Spinning Tails I like this one. It tells what you do and where the fibers come from all in one fell pun-ish title. I used to tease when I had 3 huskies at one time that I should start using their fur. It was SO.MUCH.FUR. I would love to see what you're doing with the fur. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted June 28, 2021 Author Share Posted June 28, 2021 52 minutes ago, bibiche said: Um, unfortunately that first one is problematic. It has a well-known sexual meaning, referring to small women. Yikes! 😳The things you learn on the board! 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 7 minutes ago, I talk to the trees said: Yikes! 😳The things you learn on the board! I know! I'm so embarrassed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Dogs into Yarn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emba Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Fur-ever Friends Yarn (or Fur-ever Friends Creations) Furbaby Creations 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 7 hours ago, I talk to the trees said: I'm finally going to hang out my shingle as a handspinner, and need a clever name. My focus will be spinning (and possibly knitting) combings from dogs. Go ahead, tell me how crazy I am! But this is something I have wanted to do for a very long time, so I'm going to give it a whirl. (Pun intended.) Any ideas? What a great idea. My German shedder is ready to contribute!! I take full bunnies off of him every day. Your pun -- give it a whirl -- is the direction you want to head in for a clever name. I get so mad at myself b/c I'll name something, make it all official, and then think of something better. So take your time. Also, you can get media attention on a small business like this b/c it's unusual. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knittingmomof3 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Woof-Wool Fido-Fiber Rover’s Roving I love this game. I’ll keep brainstorming… 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kebo Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Hair of the Dog Fiber Arts FurBaby Fibers Rover's Rovings 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 6 hours ago, elegantlion said: I like this one. It tells what you do and where the fibers come from all in one fell pun-ish title. I used to tease when I had 3 huskies at one time that I should start using their fur. It was SO.MUCH.FUR. I would love to see what you're doing with the fur. I have a friend with two huskie brothers and the hair is unreal! I can't imagine a third!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted June 29, 2021 Author Share Posted June 29, 2021 Thanks guys! Keep'em coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 21 hours ago, I talk to the trees said: Yikes! 😳The things you learn on the board! Right? Who knew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 My DIL's mother is a spinner/weaver. I bought some kitchen towels from her for a gift. They are awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2scouts Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 On 6/28/2021 at 10:54 AM, I talk to the trees said: I'm finally going to hang out my shingle as a handspinner, and need a clever name. My focus will be spinning (and possibly knitting) combings from dogs. Go ahead, tell me how crazy I am! But this is something I have wanted to do for a very long time, so I'm going to give it a whirl. (Pun intended.) Any ideas? You could call it "Give it a whirl"! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Canine Creations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 On 6/28/2021 at 8:00 AM, LifeLovePassion said: Ruffspun fibers Ruff Spun Fibers Ruff Spun Yarns Woof Wool are my favorites so far addiing If doing knitting canine-knitteds K9-knitting ? could use that gorgeous collie with yarn picture as a logo if you can be ok with it yourself 21 hours ago, knittingmomof3 said: Woof-Wool 21 hours ago, knittingmomof3 said: 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted June 29, 2021 Author Share Posted June 29, 2021 Pen, you’re a genius! I never would have given a thought to using my photo of Pip as marketing. I’m liking Ruffspun Fibers, and it looks like the name doesn’t exist yet. (At least, I didn’t turn up anything in a brief Google search.) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 My sister in law used to spin yarn from her dog's fur and use it to knit stuff. But it took a LOT of fur to get enough yarn to do much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted June 30, 2021 Author Share Posted June 30, 2021 (edited) 11 hours ago, Terabith said: My sister in law used to spin yarn from her dog's fur and use it to knit stuff. But it took a LOT of fur to get enough yarn to do much. There are quite a few of us crazy chiengora spinners out there! Depending on the dog, you can get quite a lot of useable fiber from just a couple of combings. But the thing about dog hair is that it is hot, way hotter than wool. So if you plan on wearing an item made with dog, you blend it with other fibers. But most of the people I know who have spun or knit their dog's fur have just made it into little keepsake items like a Christmas tree ornament. I once made a passport holder for a friend who travelled a lot out of her critters' fur. Ok, editing again, because clearly I’m not fully caffeinated yet. What I was trying to say was that you don’t need much dog hair because most of the time you’re either blending it with other stuff or making small items anyway. Edited June 30, 2021 by I talk to the trees Hit send too soon 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pen Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 “Chiengora” is good! what are other qualities besides extra hot? Would it allow far less bulk to make a warm wearable? Ruffspun Chiengora ? sounds softer fluffier more exotic and luxuriant than Ruffspun Fiber 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 I agree with @Pen, chiengora is a great word. I didn't realize there was already a term for it. Chiengora Handspun? With a cute logo? Dog in a scarf maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emba Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 2 hours ago, happi duck said: I agree with @Pen, chiengora is a great word. I didn't realize there was already a term for it. Chiengora Handspun? With a cute logo? Dog in a scarf maybe? I am just posting to say, I love the idea of a dog in a scarf for the logo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishes Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 Woofers’ Weavings Spin-Spin-Spin (Lie down) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted July 16, 2021 Author Share Posted July 16, 2021 (edited) So I did an informal poll of the knitters and spinners at my LYS during the Tour de Fleece spin-in, and have decided on…. Ruffspun Fiber Arts! Looks like I might have lucked into spinning combings from a Pyrenees named Brutus for my first official job! ETA: Oh! The whole point of this post was to say thank you to everyone who replied! Edited July 16, 2021 by I talk to the trees 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Ruffspun Fiber Arts is a cute name.....but when said out loud, it makes it sound like "rough spun"....which may not be the feeling you want to imply (or maybe it is LOL). I hear it as rough as in 'course yarn'. The spelling confusion could also be a problem for website search hits since 'rough' has a specific meaning in the yarn world, unless you tell people the spelling you are using, they will have a harder time finding you. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 On 6/28/2021 at 6:21 PM, Kebo said: Hair of the Dog Fiber Arts FurBaby Fibers Rover's Rovings I LOVE the name Hair of the Dog Fiber Arts. You could name the dye lots after different breeds + alcohols. Like oh idk… Brandy-eyed Basset Labrador Lager Peach Schnapps Poodle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted July 16, 2021 Author Share Posted July 16, 2021 8 hours ago, Murphy101 said: I LOVE the name Hair of the Dog Fiber Arts. You could name the dye lots after different breeds + alcohols. Like oh idk… Brandy-eyed Basset Labrador Lager Peach Schnapps Poodle The problem with Hair of the Dog is that someone else already loves it too! 😂 What a clever idea to have booze-themed colors! Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 I love Ruff Spun. This is so niche, I don't think it'll get confused for being rough. Can you post a picture of a creation? As someone who wades through piles of lab fur on the daily, I'm fascinated by this business! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted July 16, 2021 Author Share Posted July 16, 2021 3 hours ago, sassenach said: I love Ruff Spun. This is so niche, I don't think it'll get confused for being rough. Can you post a picture of a creation? As someone who wades through piles of lab fur on the daily, I'm fascinated by this business! Sure! Here's a photo of mittens made from my parents' tri sheltie. The little sweetheart in my avatar is half lab. I have tried to get some spinnable combings off of her, but to no avail- she's all hair and no undercoat. It's the downy undercoat from double-coated dogs that makes the best yarn. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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