Readying for this Weekend’s Shepherds’ Harvest

I’ve been working towards the Shepherds’ Harvest weekend for months now, but it wasn’t until this morning that it turned out I will be in my own booth.  I’m not sure where that will be.  The North Star Farm Tour was ousted from Building A so we are dispersed to the commercial buildings and out-of-doors.

Five of my fleeces are entered in the Fleece Competition and Silent Auction: 2 dark gray Babydolls, 1 off-white Babydoll, 1 super black Finn x Doll, and 1 bright white Finn x Doll.  All of these are from animals that wore protective coats for much or all of the year leading up to shearing.

I will  be bringing additional skirted fleeces, rovings, top, quilt batting, and yarn – all natural colors. I’m throwing in a photo of myself and Sasha, my livestock-guardian-dog-in-training so you will recognize me when you see me this weekend.

 

Calvin’s first fleece – intense black but smaller

Tammy’s fleece (will be in competition) – gorgeous grays and SOFT!

Becka’s fleece will be in competition. She is half Finn half Babydoll.

A sampling of the fiber that will be for sale next weekend (or any day on-line). It does not include items yet from this year’s shearing, like super black lamb and a wool/alpaca blend.

Natural Babydoll Lambswool – Olivia.

Me and my new LGD Sasha.

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