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, sheep nor human. I had some great folks who come every year to help. Paul and Liz always help me sort the sheep and help our shearer, Tom move the sheep efficiently. My friends from the spinning guild did such a fabulous job skirted the fleeces they are show ready!
Next was the annual visit from my friends at Fiber Craft Studio. For the last three years Fiber Craft Studio have selected my fleeces for their teaching program. Their specialty is teaching people about fiber and how it connects us to our world. They hold an open house the first weekend in June. Be sure to check out their website for more information. I took some photos of their work which is exquisite.
Last we had our second sheep to shawl fund-raiser at the Leigh Valley Zoo. Once again we used Jacob fleeces from my sheep. It is always a fun time to spin with friends and watching the shawl grow from roving to a finished garment in a matter of hours. It’s like a tiny a miracle! I finally got to see some of the animals including the African Penguins and the river otter.
Better run since I am getting ready for the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival next weekend. Stop and stay hello if you are going. I will be at the Jacob Sheep Conservancy Booth in Barn 4 all weekend.
May the fleece be with you!
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- Where’s my fleece?
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- Tom Horton
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- Suko wearing vest made from Felicity’s fleece
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- Suko’s vest
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- Fiber Craft Studio
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- Spinning guild
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- 2012 Jacob Wool Shawl
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- River Otter
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- River Otter
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- African Penguin
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- 2013 Jacob Wool Shawl
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- Spinning yarn
