Zeilinger Wool in Michigan is no longer operating as a fiber processor. Jon Zeilinger will continue to serve the fiber industry in a new capacity as sales engineer for Crescent […]
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Fiber Mills
Roving or Yarn Pennsylvania… Belle Alto Farms and Fiber Mill – Wernersville (near Gettysburg), PA Batts, Roving, Yarn Blue Mountain Fiber Mill – Harrisburg, PA (UPDATE: closing as of 8/24) […]
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Monday, April 25, 2 pm EST: Social Media Basics Marketing Monday by The Livestock Conservancy. Join Special Guest Paige Jackson, farm manager and co-owner of Grass Grazed Farm, as she demonstrates how easy it […]
Read MoreHERITAGE SHEEP FIBER PROFILES – Livestock Conservancy
As part of their Shave ‘Em to Save ‘Em Program, the Livestock Conservancy had Deb Robson create a series of heritage sheep fiber profiles. They are available for download on […]
Read MoreFelted Friends Fiber Challenge
Are you curious about needle felting? Ever wondered which Shave ‘Em to Save ‘Em (SE2SE) breeds would work best? Do you NEED a little wooly buddy for your craft area? If so, […]
Read MoreRainbow Fiber Co-op Starting Up
If you’re interested in supporting local indigenous wool projects take a look at the Rainbow Fiber Co-op in New Mexico. The Rainbow Fiber Co-Op plans to purchase 3,000 pounds of […]
Read MoreLivestock Conservancy Shave ‘Em to Save ‘Em Initiative Mighty Mitten Challenge
From the Livestock Conservancy March 2021 eNews: Are you ready for another rare wool challenge? Do you want to create some fuzzy fashion for your fingers? Check out our Mighty Mitten […]
Read More2020 in Pictures and Numbers
November Fleece and Yarn Sale 15 Vendors, 63 Attendee Tickets Offerings included: 100 fleeces > 220 skeins of yarn > 200 rovings/ tops Plus: blankets, soap, sheep skins, dryer balls, […]
Read MoreFleece Skirting for Fiber Farmers Demo
Getting ready to sell your first fleece? I’m Kerstin Katko, of Ducky’s Sheep Shack, and in this video demonstration, I’ll walk you through all steps of skirting your freshly-sheared fleece […]
Read MoreWashing a Fleece
There is something very gratifying about getting wool straight off a sheep’s back and going through all the processes to turn it into a finished item of clothing. Washing the […]
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