Participated in one our local historic site's sheep shearing on Saturday. It was my 4th year. This year the shearer asked me which fleece I wanted since I always buy one. Bless that man!!! I said the little black one; a yearling! So soft . Very thrilled! The weather was bad so we actually...
Participated in one our local historic site's sheep shearing on Saturday. It was my 4th year. This year the shearer asked me which fleece I wanted since I always buy one. Bless that man!!! I said the little black one; a yearling! So soft . Very thrilled! The weather was bad so we actually...
I like Icelandic and Romney. But anything will do. I had the opportunity to spin wolf. Very cool! Also coarse as they were old wolves. My little terrier has a nice undercoat in the winter but the golden cross has the best fur - I mix it with a little sheep wool.
Do you use drop spindle or wheel? I do both - and anything I can get my hands on ... the cat, the dog, sheep, alpaca, goats .... haven't tried the squirrels but they are looking rather fluffy ....