Monthly Archives: May 2023

Skirting Fleeces

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Joan Schnieber

We are having the best weather to skirt fleeces outside. I’ve skirted two fleeces so far. I love to get my hands on them as they tell a year long story in my sheep’s life. You can monitor the animals … Continue reading →

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Shearing Day Fun and Fiber

Posted on May 28, 2023 by Joan Schnieber

Our shearing went off without a hitch. Many thanks to our shearer Kevin Hickman of Maryland for a wonderful job done. A special thank you to friends Ian and Abigail Croft for helping with the sheep and fleeces.

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NJ Fibershed Barn Crawl 2023

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Joan Schnieber

Many thanks to all the people who came to the barn crawl last weekend. Especially thankful for the wonderful vendors, demonstrators and volunteers.

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