Abby here…thanks for your videos, some of us can’t travel anymore. So your info keeps us very happy. I was the first wool judge at the sheep and wool festival, we had about a dozen fleeces. Going to go see if you are offering the “ more textured” roving for sale. I know you said you were not going to sell it on line, but I’m hoping it is there. I love combed top, but sometimes my designs need the more natural look. Thank you , thank you for your videos and adventures.🐑🐑🐑 👍
Aw so nice of you to say! I didn't put the roving up - if you are determined I would be willing to send you a small sample and then you can decide. I am spinning and knitting it up now and am picking out a lot of hay bits but it looks pretty good!
One of these days, I hope to meet you, but it probably won't be at Rhinebeck; from everything I hear, the festival is just way too crowded for this human.... until then, I rely on folks like you who provide recaps of their own experience. I love the support you are providing for folks like the coopworth shepherd who can't sell his wool. We need more of that. Do you know Melissa / Knitting the Stash? She does something similar. She's not too far from you-- in Ithaca most of the year. She also has a YT channel (Knitting the Stash). Down here, we used to have Solitude Wool who bought up local wool, processed it and sold it. But Gretchen just retired and shut down the company. Ross Farms or Ross wool was at Rhinebeck; they sell breed specific wool/yarn. Have you met them?
Hi Jillian - I look forward to the day we get to meet in person! I don't know that I would enjoy the festival if I weren't vending - it is really crowded unless you come on Sunday. You know a lot more about the farm yarn business than me! I am not familiar with Ross Farms.
Hi there! Sorry for the late reply - I am not doing NE this year, I would love to do it but we are always so pooped after Rhinebeck. I am going to give it some thought for next year
❤The best booth at Rhinebeck.
Aww thanks miss!
Good to see you❣️🐑🐑🐑
Thanks Debbie!
So glad you had a great time at Rhinebeck. Nice to make connections
Thanks Pat - I think that connecting with others is the best part about fiber festivals for me
Love your videos. There is always something to learn and I love the way you present it. Hugs from Sweden ❤🤓
stora kramar! Thank you so much for the kind feedback, really motivates me to keep making videos!
Very nice videos and always some insights. I replaced cotton with wool for my bedding, and I find it surprisingly comfortable.
Thanks! Wow, love the notion of wool bedding - I think I am going to need to check that out
Abby here…thanks for your videos, some of us can’t travel anymore. So your info keeps us very happy. I was the first wool judge at the sheep and wool festival, we had about a dozen fleeces. Going to go see if you are offering the “ more textured” roving for sale. I know you said you were not going to sell it on line, but I’m hoping it is there. I love combed top, but sometimes my designs need the more natural look. Thank you , thank you for your videos and adventures.🐑🐑🐑 👍
Aw so nice of you to say! I didn't put the roving up - if you are determined I would be willing to send you a small sample and then you can decide. I am spinning and knitting it up now and am picking out a lot of hay bits but it looks pretty good!
Classes at your farm would be fun!
I know right?
One of these days, I hope to meet you, but it probably won't be at Rhinebeck; from everything I hear, the festival is just way too crowded for this human.... until then, I rely on folks like you who provide recaps of their own experience. I love the support you are providing for folks like the coopworth shepherd who can't sell his wool. We need more of that. Do you know Melissa / Knitting the Stash? She does something similar. She's not too far from you-- in Ithaca most of the year. She also has a YT channel (Knitting the Stash). Down here, we used to have Solitude Wool who bought up local wool, processed it and sold it. But Gretchen just retired and shut down the company. Ross Farms or Ross wool was at Rhinebeck; they sell breed specific wool/yarn. Have you met them?
Hi Jillian - I look forward to the day we get to meet in person! I don't know that I would enjoy the festival if I weren't vending - it is really crowded unless you come on Sunday. You know a lot more about the farm yarn business than me! I am not familiar with Ross Farms.
Will you be doing the New England Fiber Festival in Springfield, MA? It's November 2-3.
Hi there! Sorry for the late reply - I am not doing NE this year, I would love to do it but we are always so pooped after Rhinebeck. I am going to give it some thought for next year