The fall shearing is done and for those of you that spin, there are some lovely fleeces listed on eBay and more to come...here is a preview for you. Nice variety of Shetland colors and fleece types.

Sorting a Shetland Fleece

It is that time of year when new fleeces abound. You may find this link Page 44 of Spin-Off  to an article in Spin-Off magazine helpful.

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

Maine Fiberarts Tour Photos

The Maine Fiberarts Tour was well attended last weekend and we all enjoyed sharing our knowledge of fiber, fiber animals and methods of using fiber in creative ways. Take a picture tour of the event at Eolian Farm Llamas and Shetlands.

What happened?

What happened to May and June? Have I been that busy with shearing, fiber, planting and visitors? Well it's time to change that for a while. How about some before and after pics of the sheared llamas and sheep? Here you go, they love their new nakedness! Has to feel SO good to rub up against a rock or get drenched in the rain without all that fleece weighing you down.