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| Yarn:
See Breeding
Mission section to read about our prize winning Fleeces. In order to keep
chaff out of our fleeces our flock is coated from September until shearing in
March or April. Unskirted fleeces are routinely a minimum of 12 pounds for a hogget
and frequently range up to 17 pounds. After skirting the fleeces and trimming
down to 6" in staple length they are sent one by one to Starcroft Fiber Mill in
Monroe, Maine. Jani Estell and her helpers carefully wash each fleece in Eco Scour
- a very gentle cleanser. Each fleece is individually custom spun. This enables
us to offer several different natural shades of colored yarn ranging from white
to silver to gray to jet black and an occasional moorit (tan). The custom spinning
also means we know the sheep the yarn came from. There is an added pleasure to
knowing that the garment is from Dakota (the farm mascot), Zorro (THE ram), Daphne
(the back rub queen) etc. The soft hand of this custom spun prize winning fleece
is exceptional. Yarns vary from medium worstered to bulky weights. |
| Sheep
Skins: We do offer
a limited number of white and occasionally black sheep skins. These are custom
tanned by Bucks County Fur in Pennsylvania. They are washable. They come from
6 month old lambs so the fleece is absolutely superb. The fleece length is generally
around 4". The size of the pelts is at least 30" X 40". Price: $150 plus S&H. |
| Fleece
Show Results:
Hats: These Aran Pattern Hats are classics. The pattern was designed by Jacqueline Fee the Sweater Workshop author. They are so comfy and soft - and will last forever - truly heirloom quality! The hats are in all the colors our yarn comes in. The pinks and blues are from natural cochineal and indigo. The hats are hand knit by Sue Palmer who will also do custom knitting upon request. Price: $50 plus S&H
Ponchos
Robin Larkin of www.colormyloom.com is partnering with the farm to create hand
woven ponchos. We have worked together for several years on our ever popular baby
blankets. Now it is time for adults to treat themselves to a luxurious, all natural
cozy poncho. Every poncho comes with a photo of the sheep whose fleece will keep
you warm. Starcroft Fiber Mill in Monroe, Maine spins our fleeces one at a time.
They clean the fleece with very gentle Eco-Scour. The combination of our prize
winning fleece, Starcroft's custom spinning and Robin's lovely reverse twill weaving
make for an exceptional product that you will treasure forever.
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