The Benefits of Wool: An Old-Fashioned Favorite
July 28, 2024Of the Available Fibers in the Textile Industry, Wool Has the Least Direct Environmental Impact of Any Option
Needle Felting Is The Perfect Low-Cost Winter Craft!
November 3, 2022Needle felting is a fun craft project that doesn’t require a ton of expensive supplies. Here’s what you need to get started making cute needle felted animals of your own!
Sheep Wool Has A Place In The Garden
June 13, 2022While sheep themselves may not be welcome among planted rows, their wool makes an excellent addition to the garden as mulch, fertilizer and more!
Sheep & Goats Have Year-Round Small-Farm Value
May 2, 2022Sheep and goats make excellent livestock for small farms with financial or space limitations, and their products can bring producers some income, too.
How to Make a Potted Pincushion
April 3, 2013Use these simple instructions to create a pincushion for your own sewing efforts or as a gift.
Wool It Be – Part 2
January 16, 2012Last week, I told you some of the cool things Uzzi and I learned about wool and sheep. Here are some more things to know.
Wool It Be – Part 1
January 9, 2012Yesterday, the little girl lambs came to visit Uzzi and me. They giggled and nudged one another and then Grace, the spokeslamb asked, “You goats look funny. Why don’t you have wool?”
Getting Shorn
May 9, 2011Our sheep were supposed to get shorn today, but it rained last night so now they can’t. They’re relieved and upset at the same time. They don’t like to be caught and rolled into all those weird positions, but they say it’s nice to feel the cool breeze on their skins afterward.
Alpaca Fiber Warms Troops
December 24, 2010A nonprofit group, The Sock Brigade, collects alpaca socks as gifts for soldiers during the cold season.
