52 Weeks of Sheep

Episode 7 - Leicester Longwool Show Notes

For the breed standards, card-grading information, and the Making Waves in Wool Program we talked about, please visit the Leicester Longwool Sheep Breeders Association website:

https://www.leicesterlongwool.org/

Mrs Hartman’s Farmhouse Market Website

https://www.hartmansfarmhousemarket.com/

Instagram: @mrs.hartmansfarmhousemarket

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/HartmansFarmhouseMarket

Emily knitted the Casiopia Shawl for her sister’s wedding. Pattern link below.

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cassiopeia-10

Emily talks about her current knitting project, the Trifora Sweater. Pattern link below.

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/trifora

Telja Sweater

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/telja

Emily’s first knitted sweater, the Crown of Roses Sweater. Pattern link below.

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crown-of-roses-sweater

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Episode 6 - Faroe Island / Faroese Sheep Show Notes

This week we talk about Faroe Island Sheep, their history, their fiber, and learn a little about the islands where they originate. Both Allie and I were fascinated with the breed, and secretly (okay, not so secretly anymore) I want to plan a trip to visit them in person!

Below are a couple of links we mentioned in this episode where you can read and learn more about these fascinating sheep.

Visit Faroe Islands

https://visitfaroeislands.com/en/about1/guest-articles/sheep-farming-in-the-faroe-islands

The Wool Islands Website

https://www.thewoolislands.com/the-faroese-sheep

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Episode 5- Corriedale Show Notes

Bond Sheep History Link:

http://gfwsheep.com/bond.registry.html

We talked about lamb ages, and in doing som research, sheep are considered lambs at 12 months and younger.

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Join us for Episode 4 where we talk about the Southdown breed of sheep. We talk about the three types of Southdown sheep and how Babydoll Southdown’s always seem to have a smile.  

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Additional Show Notes:

Livestock Conservancy vs. one of the most popular breeds according to the Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook by Deb Robson and Carol Ekarius… 

• The Livestock Conservancy lists the Southdown Sheep as “Recovering” and the Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook describes them as the sixth or seventh most popular breeds. I believe this may have something to do with the way the Livestock Conservancy obtains their data from breeders association (registered sheep) and the popularity of the breed as a pet where they may not be registered. You can read more about how the Livestock Conservancy updates their sheep conservation list and the priority levels here:

https://livestockconservancy.org/heritage-breeds/heritage-breeds-list/how-is-the-annual-cpl-determined/

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In this episode, we host our first guest, Stay Dresow of Drew Family Farm! We had such an amazing chat and we hope you enjoy hearing about Cormo sheep, the farm, natural dyeing, and ramblings of fellow fiber artists!

Stacy is also offering a special this week on the website with the release of Sven’s roving (you’ll have to listen to find out who Sven is!) https://www.dresowfamilyfarm.com/

You can also find Stacy on Facebook at:

https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=dresow family farm

And instagram: @dresowfamilyfarm

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In this episode we’re talking about Black Welsh Mountain Sheep. 

During the episode, Allie put me on the spot about how this fiber felts. I didn’t know at the time, so I did a little research and apparently it is a great fiber for spinning, hand felting, and other craft uses.

Also, we talked about the Save Em to Shave Em program through the Livestock Conservancy. The link to the website is:

And the link for the rules for the program are:

https://livestockconservancy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SE2-Rules-032323.pdf

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Welcome to the first “official” week of the 52 Weeks of Sheep Adventure! In this episode, Allie and I talk about our Spinner’s Choice spins, and some plans for the year. We also touch briefly on the upcoming Spin Together competition. More info on Spin Together can be found below in the show notes.

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Allie:

Curly Ewe Farms (Facebook); @curlyewefarms (Instagram)

Show Notes:

• Spinner’s Choice: We have a team this year “52 Weeks of Sheep.”  
• If you want to sign up to be part of the team and spin with us, sign ups begin January 20th on the Spin Together Website: www.spintogether.org/join-a-team/
• The competition itself runs February 17th-24th.
• Rules, info and FAQ’s can also be found on the Spin Together website.

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Thanks for joining us again! In this third pre-episode we talk about how to get your questions answered on the podcast, wool processing information, and more.

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Allie:

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In this episode, Allie and I talk about Patreon, what it means for our group, and how it works, and then we move into keeping track of your spinning and how to keep track of what you're doing!

Make sure to ask questions and add thoughts in the comments - we'd love to hear from you.

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Allie:

Curly Ewe Farms (Facebook) and @curlyewefarms (Instagram)

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In this very first introduction episode , we talk about the 52 Weeks of Sheep Group, get to know your hosts (Allie & Tammy), learn where to find fiber and various fiber sources, general housekeeping rules, and lots of fun fiber conversation! Grab a cup of your favorite beverage, and a notebook if you like to take notes!

Here's to 2024 and getting started.

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Tammy

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Allie

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