A couple of weeks ago I mentioned I was going to go the Fiber Festival. I had a blast. But I didn't do very well with my photography. Been knitting too much and not going out with my camera enough. Forgot a very basic rule. The sun was not shining on their faces and I didn't turn on the flash. Nor did I up the ISO. Hence, cannot see their faces, too dark.
I learned just a little about different sheep. These are Suffolk Sheep.
And they herd with Border Collies.
They all want to stay real close to each other, and do not like it when one is separated to be sheared.
But once the shearing begins the sheep are really very calm.
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I just purchased natural wool from a seller on Etsy, it think it's suffolk too. It's been to the manufacturer for refining, 1 step above raw I guess. Lots of veggie matter in raw but it works for mohair as doll hair (easy to brush but will felt only when added to wool). I'm excited to get the wool, should arrive tomorrow.
I can wait on the felted purse. You will get the needle felting down pat. Your felted purses are so beautiful.
I enjoyed your pictures from the Fiber Festival. The sheep shearing was interesting.
How interesting, Leedra. Glad you went.... I think your pictures are good of the sheep. I cannot wait to see your finished purse... I'll bet it will be GREAT---and someone besides YOU will want it!!!!!! ha
Have fun!!!
Hugs,
Betsy
I just loved the picture with the Border Collie running through - so darn cool! You were taking those pictures in the worst possible sun and sometimes even the fill flash doesn't help. Can't wait to see a bluebird - yippee!
Even tho they look funny without all their fur I think it would feel pretty good to get all that off.
I enjoyed your wonderful photos and info about the sheep sheering, Leedra.
I think the sheep were crying..
bhah, bhab black faced sheep have no more wool!
How funny....I love seeing things like this..
The felted clogs I showed on my post are just felted on the bottom (kinda slippery) but i am thinking of looking into getting soles and sewing them to the bottom. Wouldn't happen to know where I can get some do you?
itsJUSTme-wendy -- I was asking because I don't know where to find anything for the bottom. I have seen some of these type slippers/clogs on Etsy that have bottoms applied. Looks like it is painted on, but I don't know what it is. Or where to find it.
How fun to read this memory-flash entry. My folks raised Suffolks and Columbias, both great for their wool. I would have loved to have been there. My brother did the shearing.
Thanks so much for the great memory. You have made my day.
Bless You and Hoppy Easter
Still beautiful, we all make oopsies every now and then. :) I bet it was fun!
Sheep...my favorite! I love this series of pictures.
You do extraordinary felting work Leedra.
Sunny :)
Your pictures reminded me of when I was young and lived on a farm and my dad had someone to come in a shear the sheep. It was always an exciting night, and the sheep always looked so skinny and clean after it was done.
I did a search for "slipper soles" and "slipper bottoms" and i found some but I don't want to pay that much. They range from 9.95 - 19.99. It would be ok for myself but i am making them for Christmas and that would get expensive. I will keep looking. But, if you are interested - Fiber Trends has some nice ones.
Whooly little sheep just in time for Easter. :)
Hope you'll show us the purse.
Ooh Suffolks - love them - we had Suffolk crosses on my grandparents farm :D
Wonderful festival pictures Leedra. I hope you and your family have a very nice Easter.
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