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The 8 Wonders of Wool: Amazing Facts You Might Not Know

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Otto

As many of us are hunkering down for more time at home, we hope you have plenty of yarn and fiber to keep your hands busy. Today, we continue our exploration of the wonderful world of wool by sharing some amazing … Continue reading →

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It Started With A Dead Horse

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Otto

It began with a dead horse. Our neighbor in New Jersey had two old horses, and one died. We rescued a goat from the slaughter house to keep the neighbor’s horse company. We drove the goat home in the back … Continue reading →

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American Sheep Breeds

Posted on March 18, 2014 by admin

In today’s post we’ll be talking about some of the common American sheep breeds. Each breed is unique in their fiber, and will produce different batts, roving, and yarn. There are many farms across the United States that are breeding … Continue reading →

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