Just left of normal

I have been stalking spinning videos, posts and websites for a while now with the intention of making a drop spindle. I have the parts i just need to sand them and put them together. I bought some beautifully colored roving about a year ago and still have it. However it actually smells really strongly, like they just sheared the sheep and threw it in the bag. But that seems odd because it is dyed, it would have had to be in some liquid at some point which would at least rinse it enough to reduce or eliminate the smell, right? Or is this totally normal? I don't just mean it smells strongly i mean i can smell it through the plastic bag it's in without even bringing it close to my face. If this isn't normal how can i get rid of the smell? Should i wash it and if i am going to wash it should i do it before or after i spin it? Ugh i started a thread on craftster asking the same question. Really any suggestions let me know.

Last night i got all googly eyed over a homemade oreo's recipe from smittenkitchen.com and just had to make them. They came out so well... but let me tell you they are very sweet when you haven't eaten many rich foods in a good while. But it's ok they will just last longer since i can't handle more than one at a time. And i thought it would only be appropriate to store them in one of my moms old tins (she has lots) that looks like an oreo. If you enjoy cooking and know someone who likes oreos try these. Everyone's reaction has been "are these supposed to taste like real oreos?" and i nod or say kinda.. maybe.. ya and they soon follow it with "cause these are way better, these are so good." I am using my co-workers as guinea pigs and making them leave me a comment card if they have one. I might adjust the recipie just a tad to make the cookies a little chewier and the filling a little less intensly sweet. We'll see, i'll make my mom help me.