An Alternative

To explore what to do with the scoured wool that is shorter than ideal to prepare and spin - this is attempt number 2 (attempt number 1 was not highly successful!) at felting wool.  I ran some wool through the drum carder and made a VERY thin batt.  I then split it and put alternating layers at 90 degrees angles to make up a 5 inch square that I couldn't see through.  Then with some hot water and a little bit of Dawn detergent I rolled it in between two layers of bubble wrap about 200 times, a quick wash and wring and this is the result:

First felt.

With some better set-up and more care this could be relatively easily produced and ready for crafts, clothing, dying, etc.