Went to Mass. sheep show in May ( otherwise known as Cummington by the locals ) Got there late Sunday PM. I usually go Sat. AM, just couldn't make it any earlier this year.
I haven't been in about three years. Wasn't really impressed with what I saw. Too many "same old-same old" boring painted rovings. Come on folks, lets get some originality back ! I'm not saying don't paint, just pay attention to color combinations and creativity. Why buy, when I can do a better job ? Make me admire your skills and want to fork out some bucks for your products !
Too late for choice fleeces, but did purchase half a BFL fleece from a vendor. Yum, I love the lustre on this breed of sheep. It's cleaned and I will probably comb to prepare. Think I will leave it white. Will post more pics when it's spun.
One of the great things about belonging to a rural fiber guild, is having many fellow fiber producers as members.
So much tempting goodness ! Besides..you have to support locally !
So much tempting goodness ! Besides..you have to support locally !Bottom right: Painted Cormo
Top Right & Left: Painted Corridale
Bottom Left: Corridale
Middle Back : Jacob Roving
Middle Front: Mohair/Cormo Blend
Nope I haven't made plans for all except the Jacob & the mohair blend. A shawl and maybe a vest. We will see !
OK....time to put these old bones to bed. It's past me bedtime ! I can't function on only six hours of sleep. The job just is not challenging enough to keep me awake if I am pooped !
next post: Podcasts....
I leave you with a few freshly disrobed sheep, and the evidence to the right... ;-)
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