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Shearing Day- 17 April 2024

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Joan Schnieber

Shearing day is always a busy day. This year we only have 11 sheep so hopefully things go well. We have a new shearer this year I met last at the GSSB Sheep Festival. Fleeces will be for sale for … 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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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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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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Fun, Fiber, Flooding and Rain! Garden State Sheep Breeders 17th Sheep & Fiber Festival

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Joan Schnieber

We held our 17th Garden State Sheep Breeders Sheep & Fiber Festival in Ringoes, NJ on September 10&11. Despite the rain and flooding attendance was good. Our festival is gaining in popularity with the fiber crowd as a nice alternative to … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Jenny Jump Farm’s Blog

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Joan Schnieber

Hello, Welcome to my blog about Jenny Jump Farm.  Stay tuned for posts and pictures about the animals, activities and other amusing stories that unfold around my farm. usa generic viagra Now it has been successfully used in clinical trials. They are often made … Continue reading →

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