Pulled out some washed stored fleece from Sadi. She has wonderful length and crimp. I have decided to use a Schacht flicker and spin from the lock which is not something I normally do. I want to do a few sample knits. Sadi's fleece has lightened over the years. She has a mix of loose crimp (shown in photo) and a tighter corkscrew crimp with a lovely hand. Her britch area is a thicker straight fiber that I am going to spin by itself. The britch fiber would do great in the toe area of a sock or a high friction area in a knitted project. I will share my progress as I go. :)

For the Love of Wool

How blessed am I to have my favorite spinning fiber readily available? Not gonna lie... I am thankful Shetland has always been my easiest fiber to spin. Which is why my husband rolls his eyes when he sees me purchase Shetland at wool shows. But every once in a while, there is that particular fleece that just calls to you. And those shepherds' flocks, like ours, need to be appreciated at the wheel as well. No fiber snobs at this residence. I know too well the work put into maintaining a flock and try to help support the community should that special fleece appear. :) All my spinning friends our out there are nodding their heads in agreement! lol Although there are other breeds competing at a close second for my spinning attention, Shetland with all of its versatility continues to keep me happy. How many breeds can give such a smorgasbord of spinning delight? The fine, medium, and durable/extra durable fiber all residing on the same ...

Shave Em' to Save Em' Program Finishes

Hello Everyone! It has been a busy time at Story's Shetlands sorting the 2020 fleeces. The first round has been listed to the Fleece page and soon roving will be following. The roving has a tendency to sell fast. If there is a particular color you are looking for, please do not hesitate to send an email. I will be more than happy to check on availability. Also if you are wanting washed fleece, locks, or smaller quantities of fleece, please give us a shout. Not everyone wants a whole sheep fleece in their house. I know my hubby wishes we had a few dozen less, and those numbers do not include the Shetlands!! ;) The SE2SE Program from the Livestock Conservancy has kept me hopping. Fiber enthusiasts are sincerely the most wonderful people who grace this planet. Thanks to the Conservancy, we have met so many individuals whose hopes match ours in keeping the small wool sectors alive, healthy, and productive. Wool is a t...

Getting Back to Business - Fleece Washing

The farm yard has been crazy! The Shave 'Em to Save 'Em program has kept this Grandma super busy! I am not complaining. It is a heart warming feeling to see all of the beautiful yarn being created by some amazingly talented spinners. Now, I am busy collecting some photos to share here. These spinners creations deserve to be shared, and I will in the up coming weeks. Not gonna lie to all of you... I took a few weeks hiatus from creating more clean and processed fiber, since I knew I would be taking an extended holiday weekend after the 4th. Today is W day.... The day marked and assigned for washing fleece. It has to be done and the temperature is so lovely for July. Maybe tomorrow, I will do a little thrift shopping. My other favorite passion! ;) But today, today is dedicated to fleece and the cleaning of... Let the washing of the fleece begin! Confession: I can be a lazy washer and not presoak the fib...

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