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Local Cloth Fiber- Nov 7th, 2020
At this time of year, I am usually preparing for SAFF. I should be getting sheep accustomed to be haltered and handled, rinsing off sheep to get dirt and dust off, skirting fleeces like crazy, checking to be sure I have all of my display together, sharpening trimming shears, and making lists to be sure I don’t forget anything. However, with SAFF having been cancelled, I am skirting fleeces, washing yarns, dyeing yarns, weighing combed top into four oz balls and generally getting ready for the LOCAL CLOTH Fiber Feel Day on Saturday, November 7th at the Western North Carolina Farmer’s Market in Asheville. That’s right!! There is going to be a Fiber Feel Day courtesy of Local Cloth of Asheville. Everything offered will be farmer-raised and produced. I will be bringing Montadale and Romeldale/CVM fleeces and yarns, as well as yarns that I have blended my wools with alpaca and/or kid mohair. This is an opportunity for all to still network and buy/sell this year and connect with a great group despite all the cancellations.
To learn more about Local Cloth, visit them on Facebook at @LocalCloth or click here to visit their website.
NC Sheep Producers Shearing School 2020
2020 North Carolina Sheep Producers Association Beginners Shearing Workshop has been rescheduled for October 10, 2020 (backup date November 7, 2020). 8 AM-4 PM (lunch provided).
We will be hosting the workshop here at our farm, 5247 Plateau Road, Vale, North Carolina 28168. Registration is now closed, but visitors are still welcome to come and observe. Face coverings and good social distancing habits will be greatly appreciated. If you plan to attend, please let us know so we can add you to the head count.
Additionally, the NC Sheep Producers Association is thrilled to be hosting Zeilinger’s Wool Company of Michigan for 2 days (including during the workshop) for any and all who wish to drop off fleeces for processing. This is an incredible opportunity considering our usual connections with them were cancelled due to the Pandemic. For more information about the workshop or coordinating drop off for Zeilinger’s, feel free to give us a call or email. Click here to visit Zeilinger’s website and learn more about their professional services and supreme quality wool processing products.
2020 Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival Online!
With COVID-19 cancelling most events everywhere, our world is rapidly going online! The 2020 Maryland Sheep and Wool Fiber Festival in West Friendship, Maryland is no exception. Starting Friday, May 02 the annual fleece sale will go live. Links to vendors’ online stores will be available for viewing and purchases. In efforts to help the festival recover from the economic loss due to cancellation, Windy Wool Windings will be donating 10% of fleeces linked to the sale to help with recovery efforts. Our online store is up and ready! Click here to view our entries! If you are part of the breed conservation program “Shave ’em to Save ’em”, check our listings for our Romeldale-CVM fleeces. We have some of the best fleeces this year that we’ve ever had and, though disappointing to not be showing them in person, we are still excited to share them with fellow fiber fans. #mdsw2020 #virtualonlinewoolfestival
2019 SAFF was a Supreme Success!
Great weekend at SAFF. Despite the last minute shuffling of vendor and livestock locations due to issues with the facility, SAFF was again a great place to spend the weekend. It was wonderful seeing friends that I only see once a year. The fleece show and sale went well despite rainy weather. We had 1st place fine white wool fleece and second place fine natural colored fleece. Our Montadale ram lamb was awarded 1st place white fine wool ram and Supreme Ram of the show. I’m still not sure I didn’t dream that one!! Our Montadale ewe lamb was awarded the breed championship for fine white wool breeds. I hope everyone got home safe and am looking forward to next year!
2019 NC Sheep Producers Association Annual Meeting
Join other sheep producers SATURDAY Dec 7, 2019 for a fun day of fellowship and education! Bring the whole family and invite friends- you don’t have to be a member to attend. $10 per person or $20 per family- cost covers refreshments and lunch. Click the link below to learn more and register by December 01!
Location: Piedmont Custom Meats, 430 NC HWY 49 South, Asheboro, NC 27205
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