Jenny Jump Farm- Shearing Day- 17 April 2024
- NJ Fibershed 2024 Barn Crawl is coming back to Jenny Jump Farm – April 27 & 28, 2024
- High Fashion Comes to Jenny Jump Farm
- Fall Festivities – New York Sheep & Wool
- Skirting Fleeces
- Shearing Day Fun and Fiber
- NJ Fibershed Barn Crawl 2023
- Breaking News! Shearing Day is now scheduled for May 16, 2023
- Date Change – Shearing Day May 7, 2023 at Jenny Jump Farm
- Announcing the 2nd Annual NJ Fibershed Barn Crawl
Category Archives: Fiber
My sheep have been fleeced!
So many things have happened in the last month on the farm. First the sheep were shorn a few weeks ago without too much fanfare. I can get used to it. No sheep escaped and no one got hurt or cut, … Continue reading
Posted in Demonstration, Farm, Festival, Fiber, Jacob Sheep, Seasons, Shearing, Sheep, Spinning
Tagged shawl, Shearing, spring, zoo
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Naked Sheep, Oh My! Shearing Day March 30, 2013
It’s that time of year again when the sheep will be getting their annual hair cut. Shearing Day is set for March 30, 2013. Our favorite shearer Tom Horton will be back again to work his magic. As always friends … Continue reading
Dog Days of Summer and Spinning Tales
Do you know where the term the ” dog days of summer” originated? When I was younger I thought it was because it was too hot to move and would imagine a dog finding a cool spot to sleep. Turns … Continue reading
Jenny Jump Farm Tour Because We “Felt” Like It
This past weekend we had planned a farm tour and demonstration for a group of Cub Scouts from Ridgewood, NJ. I have learned knowing you audience is crucial in creating a fun experience. Besides meeting the animals I had to think of a project that what … Continue reading
Posted in Demonstration, Farm, Felting, Fiber, Jacob Sheep, People, Spinning
Tagged Farm, felting, Jacob Sheep
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Reconnecting with the Earth – Fiber Craft Studio Festival
Fiber Craft Studio Festival June 3, 2012 “Today, more than ever, the crafts have the mission to reconnect the human being to the Earth and her substances, bring healing to the senses and soul, and foster the creative capacities of … Continue reading
Posted in Demonstration, Festival, Fiber, Hope, Jacob Sheep, Knitting, People
Tagged children, festival, fiber, Jacob Sheep
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Easton Farmers Market
I had the privilege to participate in another sheep to shawl demonstration held last Saturday at the Easton Farmer’s Market. It is the oldest open aired farmers market in the US since 1752. The vendors produce was amazing. I plan on going back … Continue reading
Update from the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival
I can’t believe another Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival is over. It was great seeing old friends and to meeting new friends. The pictures say it all. Can’t wait until next year. Hope to see you there next year. … Continue reading
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Tagged festival, fiber, Maryland, Sheep, wool
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Conversations From the Skirting Table
The spring in New Jersey has been unseasonably warm and dry making the job of skirting fleeces and enjoyable experience. I was very fortunate to get a head start on skirting process when the sheep were shorn in March. With the help … Continue reading
2012 Shearing Day a Huge Success at Jenny Jump Farm
We had the best shearing day since I can remember. The weather was warm, sunny and I had so many good friends to help manage the many activities that happen in a two-hour time frame. The first task is to catch the … Continue reading
Shear Delight – Shearing Day is Almost Here! March 10, 2012
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