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Each of these silk tops is a one-of-a-kind colorway and you can see how the silk shows off color*. In addition to the softness and lovely drape that one usually associates with bombyx, this tussah has a slight texture which enables you to spin it as if it were a fine gauge wool. It will reward you with an exquisite, shining yarn.
 
The silk isn't just for spinning either. It makes wonderful silk paper, felt and silk fusion fabric.



Here's a link to the new site The Fiberholics Guide to Silk:
 

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(the enlarged images look rather dark on my monitor)

CINNAMON STICK  Milk chocolate, cinnamon, acorn, antique gold, sage green. 2.2 oz. $20.50

URBAN LEGEND  Purple, magenta, denim and baby blues, bronze. 2.2 oz. $20.50

SPEEDSTER  Black,
purple, scarlet, copper,
lemon, pecan. 2.5 oz.
$22.00

CUPID  Pale sky and country blues on white with dusty blue/grey, wisteria, deep lavender. 2.2 oz. $20.50

TIGHT SHOES  Purple,
raspberry, flame, lemon,
lime, cornflower blue.
2.2 oz. $20.50

TOMBOY  Black, charcoal, brass, bitter chocolate, cognac. 2.2 oz. $20.50

GUACAMOLE  Fern, olive and herb greens, pecan, red violet, touches of denim blue. 2.2 oz. $20.50

TIN FOIL HAT  Pewter and silver on white with multicolor highlights. 2.2 oz. $20.50

BUNNY HUG  Pewter and fawn on white with turquoise, almond, lavender, mint. 2.2 oz. $20.50

FLASHDANCE  Sequential colorway of marine blue, purple, fuchsia, flame, lemon, lime, emerald. 2.3 oz. $21.00

WATER GARDEN  
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BELLS AND WHISTLES  Teal, purple, burnt orange, pecan, magenta, antique gold, turkey red. 2.3 oz. $21.00

*You are probably familiar with the problems that arise when trying to portray colors with digital images on color monitors. I try very hard to accurately render the colors in these silks and go further by describing the colors the best way I can in text. I avoid fanciful names and try to stay with color descriptions that will be familiar to your "mind's eye".