Tag Archives: shawl

Sharing, Honoring and Remembering – A tale of my personal shawls

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Joan Schnieber

I’ve been raising Jacob sheep since 1992. Over the years I have had those few sheep whom where very special to me. To honor those sheep, I create a garment for me to wear from their last fleece. It gives me comfort to … Continue reading →

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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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Easton Farmers Market

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Joan Schnieber

I had the privilege to participate in another sheep to shawl demonstration held last Saturday at the Easton Farmer’s Market. It is the oldest open aired farmers market in the US since 1752.  The vendors produce was amazing. I plan on going back … Continue reading →

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Conversations From the Skirting Table

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Joan Schnieber

The spring in New Jersey has been unseasonably warm and dry making the job of skirting fleeces and enjoyable experience. I was very fortunate to get a head start on skirting process when the sheep were shorn in March. With the help … Continue reading →

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