Monthly Archives: September 2011

You always remember the first one… knitting a sweater.

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Joan Schnieber

Well, I finally did it! I made my first sweater using wool from my own Jacob flock. It only took me about 25 years since I first picked up a set of knitting needles. The idea I could knit something … Continue reading →

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Fun, Fiber, Flooding and Rain! Garden State Sheep Breeders 17th Sheep & Fiber Festival

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Joan Schnieber

We held our 17th Garden State Sheep Breeders Sheep & Fiber Festival in Ringoes, NJ on September 10&11. Despite the rain and flooding attendance was good. Our festival is gaining in popularity with the fiber crowd as a nice alternative to … Continue reading →

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Horse-ing around

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Joan Schnieber

Hello, Where the the summer go? This summer I have been busy with my new passion and have been remiss in my  fiber duties due to a slight diversion called a horse. His name is Buddy, the Elf which I adopted from Helping Hearts Equine Rescue … Continue reading →

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