In this episode we dive into the secrets behind Finnsheep. Hear about the fiber and breed itself, and chat with two shepherdesses who tend the wool I’ve been spinning this month. I’ve even got a hot tip on where you can purchase these brand new small batch yarns.

Links & Highlights From This Episode

• Vogue Knit Live Seattle — Event Postponed! The show has been postponed in response to the evolving situation with COVID-19 coronavirus in Washington.
• Learn more about some of our local shepherdesses
  • Emily Tzeng of Local Color Farm and Fiber
  • Sarah Pope aka whistlinggirlknits of San Juan Woolworks
  • Brittany & Devin Boblitt of Fiber & Flame
• Finnsheep Breeders Association — Official Registry for USA Finnsheep since 1971
• Winter Isle Mitt Kit — Local Shetland yarn with mitt pattern designed by Sarah Pope
• Fiber Fusion Northwest — Annual 2-day event in October focusing on natural fibers and fiber arts
• Finnish Shepherd Weeks — Land management program bringing people into manage land by moving sheep between over to under grazed areas
  
  

Show Host and Guests

Lydia Christiansen

Mother, teacher, entrepreneur, self-taught textile processor, designer, and artist. Her work is an expression of devotion to our shared reliance on the natural world. At the heart of it all is her belief that the earth gives abundantly so we can thrive.

Emily Tzeng

Follow Emily on Instagram or check out her Local Color Farm and Fiber website to learn more about the fresh vegetables, heritage breed lamb, and naturally dyed fibers she grows on her farm.

Sarah Pope

Follow Sarah on Instagram, check out her pattern designs on Ravelry and check out her yarns on her San Juan Woolworks website.