SUB“Your wool is worth nothing.”
What motivates you? A challenge? A goal? The motivation behind my wool journey came about eight years ago when our former shearer told me my wool was worthless.
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SUBWhat motivates you? A challenge? A goal? The motivation behind my wool journey came about eight years ago when our former shearer told me my wool was worthless.
Growing in the steel town of Cleveland, Ohio, the Rust Belt Fibershed draws on its industrious roots to deepen the influence of natural fibers.
Meet Siri and Colin, first generation shepherds chasing big, wooly dreams.
From award-winning actor to tending livestock on a small farm in New York.
The search for local wool transformed one knitter into a breed-specific yarn company.
Tina Evans and her goats are growing silky, curly mohair in the Peach State. She gave us an update on how kidding season is going and what’s so special about Daisy.
How did that skein of yarn in a farmer’s booth get so dreamy? Through years of sampling, listening to knitters, and collaborating with mills. One shepherd shares the journey to her perfect yarn.
Learn about the joys—and frights!—that come with being a shepherdess during lambing season at this family farm in the Pacific Northwest.
Three fiber-centric partnerships are transforming the textile landscape by producing linen, a special, luxurious, plant-based option, in an eco-friendly manner.
You’re cuddled up in your wool garments, but sheep are standing in the fields with their warm fleeces sheared off. Why shear in cold weather? Here are 5 reasons why.
When you’re a knitter who loves working with wool, every month of the year brings something special.
In northwestern Virginia, in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains, you’ll find the home of Solitude Wool. Since 2006, this woman-owned company has been dedicated to promoting sheep of many breeds and supporting sustainable agriculture.