Hemlock?

SO a neighbor called and informed me, there was a pile of wood in the trash next to his house. I of course investigated. There were 12 1" (not 3/4") x 12" x 9' shelving boards. I have some nails to pull and shelf paper to remove, but the wood is stamped #1 hemlock. Anyone ever carve Hemlock before?

I've carved it. Softer than pine, wouldt be ok for V bit carving has lots of fuzzies for patterns.

I have tried it was no good for me and it does not hold detail well. Bur try it and see how you like it.