January is coming to a close, and cold temps are making their way back into the forecast again. I have been spending my free time getting a workout combing and drum carding wool from my son's Shetlands . It is a relaxing past time. :) Makes me feel like the sheep are close by.
Here are the black and variegated grays of Marlena. She has the softest fleece. I call her my big bunny!
A few of my purchases snuck their way into the line up. This is some stretchy and lofty Gulf Coast Native fleece. It is going to make some excellent sock yarn. It has some canary staining which gives it a nice lemon color. How is that for natural coloring? LOL
I save some of this lot for myself. (Okay, I saved a fleece of Marlena for myself too!) It is from Blackie and is created from a 1st shearing. The coveted lamb fleece. Blackie was black from root to tip. You could dive into the wonderful jet black depths. Not gonna lie... I wish I wouldn't have sold the majority of the fleece.
One of my latest projects is from the matriarch of our flock, Miss Lego. She lends herself to the soft side of the Shetland spectrum. The roving is from crazy long locks and is absolutely wonderful to handle. I will be saving some for myself in the next batch! ;)
Cocoa (a lovely dark brown Shetland) and Liam (the most indescribable color of lamb fleece I have EVER seen) are currently on the combs. Most of my winter's work was graciously purchased by the community on Ravelry. It will greatly help the flock with feed and veterinarian costs. It really is a labor of love. :)
My goal for February is to start working on my New Year priorities, so tomorrow is D-day. So much to do and so little time! :)
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