We have been asked many times, what we do with our left over fleece. So here is a tip or two.
Secondary fleece or leg fleece. Too short and coarse for spinning and felting. We use it as mulch in the garden. Simply break it loose and spread it about. It will eventually break down, and even better is when you see the birds, sneaking some out of the garden to make their springtime nests.
Saddle - the good fleece. Even if its course, simply grab a laundry bag, use LUXE clothing wash detergent. Make sure you break down LUXE flakes in a jar of hot water and let it melt. Do not put flakes directly in your washing machine! Once you have washed the fleece, leave it in the sun to fully dry, then make a cushion or pillow stuffing from it.
You may need two or three washes to get the fleece clean, but at least you are using the fibre. The best way to wash the fleece is by hand, and we would only do this with quality fleece as it's very time-consuming.
You can spin your fleece raw, but it needs to be a good, long length. We dislike to see fleece thrown out so the best you can do is use it in your garden as mulch.