Sheep to Shawl

Submitted by Kim Werker on 29 May 2005 - 3:50pm. Categorized As:

This article in the Billings Gazette is pretty poorly written, but it's really interesting to learn a little more about what goes on behind the yarn-making scenes.

yea! just one more good reason to move to Montana. It's wonderful that they could adapt their lifestyle/business just a little and turn a failing industry into a thriving artistic endeavor...

Submitted by Even (not verified) on 29 May 2005 - 10:37pm.

I just got back from a trip to Morro Bay, CA. I was able to visit Fleece Works, but unfortunately I didn't know to call ahead for the tour. I did buy a bag of black llama roving :) http://www.morrofleeceworks.com/

Submitted by Carol (not verified) on 30 May 2005 - 4:31am.

I had the opportunity to help with some sheep shearing in cayucos, CA. it was amazing to finally get to be part of the process of *from sheep to final creation*. This was my first shearing, and i got some of the wool as a *thank you* for my help, spun it myself and did my first weaving with it. As a designer and knitter/crocheter, fiber artist, it was a wonderful experience... pics of the shearing http://dreamwoven.com/SheepShearing.htm and pics of my very first weaving of the wool.

Submitted by rachel (not verified) on 25 June 2005 - 9:34am.

oops.. forgot to post the link to the weaving pics... http://dreamwoven.com/Weavingpics.htm

Submitted by rachel (not verified) on 25 June 2005 - 9:35am.

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