Visiting Soays (rare sheep!)
I'm still on the road—getting ready to leave a motel in Elko, Nevada—so there will be photos here but not much text. A couple of days ago, I had the pleasure of visiting some folks who have Soay sheep. Soays … Continued
Natural fibers (mostly wool), animals, bicycles & serendipity
I'm still on the road—getting ready to leave a motel in Elko, Nevada—so there will be photos here but not much text. A couple of days ago, I had the pleasure of visiting some folks who have Soay sheep. Soays … Continued
There will be two versions of this post. I hit the wrong button and published it at the note-taking stage. If you're reading this note, you likely have the full post. __ Keeping the fibers for this project organized and … Continued
Soay: sample not looking so hot Here's what you don't want in a fleece, especially from a rare breed: sunburned tips that snap off. Sometimes sunbleached tips on a fleece are just fine—the color has lightened or gone brown without … Continued