Shetland Sheep: Rich in History, Rich in Textiles

Shetland Sheep: Rich in History, Rich in Textiles! Our farm mission is to enjoy and promote the wonderful diversity of the Shetland breed by fully utilizing to the best of our ability all they have to offer historically. We believe the best preservation and management of this breed includes it's full spectrum of history. We encourage old and new shepherds alike to join in the fun by engaging in fiber arts, especially spinning and knitting, as this breed is so intimately linked with those aspects of the arts.

Monday, November 27, 2017

Whew!


Early morning sunshine shines on the booth here in this shot from back in early September.  I'm sorry to say the needles with the yellow balls are sold, as are some of the skeins.  It has been a very busy summer for us here at the farm!!  Things moved quick this year, especially the moorit!  It's been hard to keep moorit in stock, and we are eagerly awaiting for Saxony, Peerielyn, and the others to bring us more of their beautiful yarns.  Needles were also very popular all summer.  Our yarns traveled the globe again, in some cases, to countries they've already been to.  We so enjoy talking with all of you out there!  Hearing of your countries, states, projects, and memories makes our summer!  And this year, we had the most amazing experience...one sheep, who had many different colors on the table for sale, all sold out in one day, to at least three different customers who did not know each other, and who visited our booth at different times.  That's simply amazing!!

Our 15% off CyBAA Monday sale ends very shortly, along with our FREE SHIPPING offer in expression of our gratitude to you, our customers, for following along through the growth with us all these years.  Looking ahead, it does get a bit overwhelming, so what is a shepherdess to do?  Spin!  On the wheel right now is Misty.  Just off the wheel is more lovely Penny.  Morning Glory is also being spun right now, but being a lamb, her fleece is messier than I think I'll sell.  It's a soft, rich black fleece, but has VM in it.  We are building gift baskets with enough natural colored yarn to make a wrap...included will be a pair of wrap  needles and pattern.  What a great gift!  Keep watch, for there are many things ahead for your knitting/crocheting pleasures, as well as warmth with style! 

I never thought I'd say this...but I think winter is gonna be too short!!

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