Category Archives: Festival

Fall Festivities – New York Sheep & Wool

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Joan Schnieber

All ready for this coming weekend. The Jacob Sheep Conservancy booth is located outside the Breeds display barn (27A). Stop by to say hello and to get your fiber fix.

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New Changes

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Joan Schnieber

This year has made us realize we need to look at a different way to market our farm. Sadly all our wool festivals have been canceled this year. So stay tuned for a Jenny Jump Farm new online store. I … Continue reading →

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Spring – A Time for Renewal

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Joan Schnieber

Spring is a time to look forward to new beginnings. I just came back the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival where I met with many of my sheep and fiber friends. Happy Spring Everyone!  

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Garden State Sheep & Fiber Festival Turns 21!

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Joan Schnieber

Hard to believe our tiny festival started 21 years ago. While still small by other festival standards, it’s still offers something for everyone. My favorite is watching the younger generations getting involved in raising and showing their sheep. Here are … Continue reading →

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Fall – Time For Sheep & Fiber Festivals

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Joan Schnieber

Cooler weather and the change of seasons makes me think of knitted wooly things. I start to think of knitting and weaving woolen garments. Here are a few photos of fall and wooly things.

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My sheep have been fleeced!

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Joan Schnieber

So many things have happened in the last month on the farm. First the sheep were shorn a few weeks ago without too much fanfare. I can get used to it. No sheep escaped and no one got hurt or cut, … Continue reading →

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Reconnecting with the Earth – Fiber Craft Studio Festival

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Joan Schnieber

Fiber Craft Studio Festival June 3, 2012 “Today, more than ever, the crafts have the mission to reconnect the human being to the Earth and her substances, bring healing to the senses and soul, and foster the creative capacities of … Continue reading →

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Update from the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Joan Schnieber

I can’t believe another  Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival is over. It was great seeing old friends and to meeting new friends. The pictures say it all. Can’t wait until next year. Hope to see you there next year.   … Continue reading →

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Attention Fiber Friends – Rhinebeck is almost here!

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Joan Schnieber

Hello, In less than two weeks I will be meeting with other Jacob Sheep Conservancy members to help set up our booth at the NY Sheep & Wool Festival. It’s our third year and we have amassed quite a following of … Continue reading →

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You always remember the first one… knitting a sweater.

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Joan Schnieber

Well, I finally did it! I made my first sweater using wool from my own Jacob flock. It only took me about 25 years since I first picked up a set of knitting needles. The idea I could knit something … Continue reading →

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