Wool: Unraveling an American Story of Artisans and Innovation Paperback – Illustrated, November 28, 2017

A comprehensive focus on my favorite fiber, wool, and how it managed to struggle to survive in the American textile industry.

I rushed to buy this book when it came out. I hand dye wool fabric, spin, knit and anything else you can do with wool. It's my business and my passion. I have to admit I never finished the book. It was very slow reading, very technical, and boring. I was very disappointed.

Love all the details and history about shearing sheep and wool as a fibre.

Wool Unraveling an American Story of Artisans and Innovation by Peggy HartLove learning about the history in the US about wool and why it's no longer used as much as back in the 1600's.I am a knitter and do use patterns from 1860's for Sturbridge Village using the wool from their animals to knit the items they want. Love that this village is mentioned in the book. So fascinating to learn so much!Sketches along the way showing what is being talked about. It's much of how I picture the early 1900's with the local mills (I live in RI so am familiar).Loved hearing of the resources that still produce wool yarn today.@SchifferPublishing on FacebookReceived this review copy from the author via Netgalley and this is my honest opinion.

This is a fascinating history of Wool. The author starts at the beginning and shows the rise and decline of wool use in the US. The text is a good easy to read general history. Accompanying the text are lots of wonderful historical photographs. A bibliography is included in the back if more information is desired. Enjoy this informative history