My first experience was with a mixed breed sheep that was provided by
the instructor at a one day spinning class I took about 12+ years ago.
It was a fun mixture of grays and most likely a Romney cross. I still
have that first skein. I then bought a gray Romney that I worked my way
through and then wove a rug with - that rug still sits on the floor in
my work room.
I am quite partial to Shetland and love the variety of styles and
colors that are available. I may be a bit prejudiced as that is the
breed I raise and sell, and I work hard to breed for great spinning
fleeces.
I do try to get a fleece or partial fleece of another breed each year
at the NH Sheep and Wool Festival. I like the challenge of breaking out
of my 'usual pattern' (Shetland) and the experience of trying out a
fleece from a different breed. Also love mixtures with silk, camel,
etc. This coming year I have a fleece of my own that I am going to
blend with the undercoat of one of my Aussies. I am excited about that
and am watching this fleece carefully in expectation of shearing next
spring. I have been saving his undercoat for about 3 years now and
think I have enough for this project.
I must admit that baste fibers and I do not get along very well. I have
tried and struggled with cotton several times and just do not enjoy it.
My spinning time is for relaxation and joy - I kept telling myself I
would work out the cotton thing someday, but never seem to get around
to it - always picking up instead a project that to me is fun.
Nadine
Nadine Chounet
Painted Knoll Farm
New Hampton, NH
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Registered Shetland Sheep for breeding/fiber/pets
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