Fall shearing done!

The sheep have just been sheared and are feeling pretty friskie now, lots of head butting and leaping going on. 

Jam defends her rock

The fiber from the spring shearing has returned from the mill. There is a beautiful selection of llama, Shetland and blended roving and yarn available now,  as well as skirted fleeces from this year.

grey Shetland fleece

Shetland yarn

Shetland roving

Open Farm Day

I hope that everyone who visited our farm on Open Farm Day had as much fun as we all did last Sunday. Although the preparation is always hectic I find it is worth the extra effort when children learn how to weave, spin or learn what transformations fiber goes through to become clothing. Everyone loves to visit with the animals, feed them carrots, touch a nose, scratch a chin or walk with them in the pasture. Next farm event is this coming weekend with the Maine Fiber Arts Tour on Friday through Sunday, August 7,8 & 9. Stay posted for information on visiting fiber artists and activities that will be ongoing through the weekend.
From Open Farm Day: