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Showing 1–22 of 35 results for “meet the sheep”

TopicMeet the SheepWhat makes each breed unique? Get to know some special sheep up close and personal!
Article Meet the Sheep: Shetland Sheep in New YorkSuch a colorful variety from one breed of sheep.
ArticleMeet the Sheep: Border CheviotFrom Scotland’s rugged and weathered hillsides to today’s pocket-sized farmsteads, Border Cheviot sheep have much to offer shepherds and spinners alike.

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21 Spin Off issues mention “meet the sheep” on 491 pages — matched by meaning, not just keywords.

Spin Off Spring 20191 page
- Page 23and online sheep and wool festival. For more information, visit www.mylocalwool.com . Ashley’s two children meet the sheep that provides their mom with fresh fleece.
Spin Off Winter 20101 page
- Page 13offered the public the opportunity to interact with wool and sheep with events from Meet the Sheep (highlighting different breeds) and sheep parades to in-store events and specially organized knitting workshops.

ArticleFor subscribersMeet the Sheep: Gulf Coast SheepIn the Gulf Coast region of the southern United States lives a scrappy sheep with a history older than the oaks and pines that shade their pastures. Discover what makes this breed special.

ArticleNavajo Churro: Nikyle Begay on T’aa Dibé (The First Sheep)Learn about the resilient and silky-fleeced Navajo Churro from Diné shepherd Nikyle Begay.

ArticleDriving a Century of Sheep Ranching Tradition in UtahEph Jensen Livestock has maintained a family tradition of sheep ranching for nearly a century.

ArticleThe Accidental EweMeet Sheepish, the little lamb who grew up believing she was a goat.

ArticleMeet the Jacob: Robin Lynde in Black and White (and Lilac)Meet the Jacob sheep, a rare breed known for its multiple horns and soft, lofty, spotted fleece that’s favored by handspinners.

ArticleMeet the Corriedale: Geof Ruppert on Classic StyleIf you are looking for a dual-purpose sheep with fun, easy-to-spin wool, look no further.

ArticleA Shepherd’s Perspective: Romney and Romney Cross Beginning her flock with Romney and fine wools, a shepherd finds she likes to keep strong wools in the mix.

ArticleMeet the CVM: Badger-Faced Beauties in the Colorado FoothillsGeri McGibney introduces us to her flock of CVM sheep and shares a short history of how the California Varigated Mutant got its unusual name. This rare breed's soft, long-stapled wool will melt your spinner's heart!

ArticleHow to Name a Sheep: Meet Willa and GusIn the spring, Spin Off readers were asked for name suggestions for these cute twins. Let’s take a peek in the barn to see how Willa and Gus are doing this fall, and—of course—how their fleeces are growing!

ArticleKeeping Tunis SheepWith distinctive red faces and versatile fleeces, American Tunis sheep have a long, vital, still-growing American history.

ArticleCelebrate a Century of Targhee SheepThis beloved cousin of Merino turns 100 this year.

ArticleFour Facts About India’s SheepThere are over 40 recognized indigenous breeds of sheep in India; learn about the characteristics of the wool and how it is used according to its coarseness, softness, or warmth.

eBookFor All Access membersNilda Callañaupa Alvarez Collection | eBookMeet Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez, who has become known in Peru and throughout the world as a champion for traditional Andean textiles.

ArticleTales of Silver Lambs: Naturally Colored SheepSheep have always been a part of my life, and I’ve worked with several flocks over the years: big sheep and small sheep, horned sheep and polled (hornless) sheep, longwools and medium wools.

ArticleBakarwal Crafts: Bringing Back Bakarwal WoolLearn about this bold enterprise that is working to preserve the traditions and pastoral wealth of nomadic peoples.

ArticleMy Life with Shetlands: For Sanity and Curiosity, Surely!Shetland sheep have a champion in Martha Owen. Read why they’re a lively component of her spinner’s flock.

ArticleNavajo-Churro Sheep and Shepherds: Meet the Rainbow Fiber Co-OpDiné shepherds and ancestral flocks of Navajo-Churro sheep are weathering a pandemic and poor wool prices. You can help support a Diné-owned wool co-op organized to support flocks on the Navajo Nation.

ArticleVirtual Field Trips at Red Rope FarmMeet Tunis and Jacob sheep and more on a virtual field trip hosted by a New Jersey shepherd.

ArticleHow to Pet Your Sheep: Preparing Raw Fleece for SpinningToday I present A Tale of Two Sheepies: the story of my first adventures with raw wool.

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Spin Off Fall 19931 page▾

Page 124me know the correct number? Thanks! Members of Spinn-und Webgruppe des Heimatbundes Schneverdingen (Germany) meet in the sheep barn of a local living history museum, an actual farm purchased by the town

Spin Off Summer 20193 pages▾

Page 1Fleece by Fleece! Blend & Spin Irish-Style Tweeds Fall for Flax Tom Knisely ’ s Way Meet the World ’ s Cutest Sheep! www.interweave.com
Page 6our annual travel issue, you can learn about Amanda Hannaford ’s adventure in Tibet, meet the rare sheep at Colonial Williamsburg with Amy Ross Manko , and explore pastures near and far with
Page 16UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING’S WOOL-JUDGING TEAM By Elizabeth Prose Photo courtesy of University of Wyoming Meet the University of Wyoming’s (UW) resident sheep guy, fleece-judging coach, assistant professor in the Department of Animal Science, and UW Extension

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Page 23spinningdaily.com • Spin + Knit 21 At the Fiber Festival Come with me into the sheep barn and meet some of the animals who grow the wool we all love. As enjoyable as

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Page 20breeding of Shetland sheep with larger Cheviots and Leicesters to produce more wool to meet demand. The crossbred sheep, however, needed more pasture, so the lairds evicted families from the land and fenced

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