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And the Winner Is…

In the center of the tent, there's an area full of info about the various types of wool & other fiber, too.

Elaine C’s be-e-e-utiful Icelandic fleece was Best in Show, 2nd was a striking black Merino owned by Joe M and 3rd was Becky B’s lustrous silver Coopworth. All were hard to resist — yes! even the Coopworth! The        [….read more]

A Unique Country Fair

Do I look like I'm about to give up this gorgeous pile of locks?!

We look forward to the Common Ground Country Fair every year. It’s always held on the 3rd weekend in September, is organized by the Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association (MOFGA) and is completely volunteer run. You won’t find a midway here but you will find all things Maine        [….read more]

Yummy Lamb Fleeces

here's Emily shearing a lamb

Emily — our wonderful shearer — was here and sheared a bunch of lambs. Wow! a new supply of black fiber and the lamb fleeces are so-o-o soft! The last time we had this many black fleeces in one place at one time, I had them blended with black alpaca that came from my friend Elyse in NY.        [….read more]