Unwashed (Raw) Wool!
The sheep work very hard, sorting through each fleece (aka skirting) to be sure you only receive the best part of each fleece. Our sheep are encouraged to live happy, carefree lives so please know that the fleece we offer are rarely from covered or coated sheep. You may occasionally find bits of 'evidence' of what they had for breakfast (mainly hay salad) or what their llama friend may have spit at them during a 'spat' (haha!). Most will have some natural fading on the tips of the wool from sun bathing--something the sheep adore all summer long! Some fleeces from our friends flock may have a little more debris as the ewes often lay quietly while their babies sleep on the mama's backs to have a nice warm nap--all in a sheepy day!
However, we work very hard to only send you the best portions of each fleece--no poop, no 'stinker' fleeces to be sure! I have been the victim of a few of those in my time and strive to prevent that happening to you. I also send extra fiber in case something escapes my fleece sorting so you always have usable fiber that is the least work possible--and I represent our fiber as honestly as possible with pictures and words.
Never washed wool? It’s easy- read more!
Berti is one of our CVM/Romedale sheep! She is one of our shyer sheep but we think that is ok too. She loves fruit loops and bread so we are able to visit with her. It was hard to get her on camera. She was pretty crafty about avoiding it! Read more…
Her wool is as soft as Merino with a little bit of bounce to it. Perfect for any project and loves to be dyed up. This is a coiled roving but please know, Berti is not always careful with her fleece. There is minor veggie matter to remove. The locks average 3 to 4 inches long.
Price: $15 per pound
(There will be more of Berti’s wool available soon! We also have roving available from her fleece!)
Spice is a beautiful Suri Alpaca we adopted from a friend when life changes required her to find good homes for her alpacas. She is such a sweetie. She loves her neck to be scratched and will snuggle up to me if I do not hug her. Every morning we meet to have a sit down to discuss our plans for the day. Read more…
Her fleece is silky soft and a very striking color. It is a deep bay black and there are gray strands of hair. It also has an auburn tone. The locks average 4 to 6 inches long and there is very little veggie matter remaining to remove.
Spice has a great big fleece so more is available. I will be adding it to the website as I sort it out. If you need larger amounts just send us an email!
Price: $15 per pound
Have you tried our East Friesian wool yet?? It is a gorgeous wool that reminds me of Romney wool.
This is a beautiful, very soft, fleece with locks that average 4+ inches long and there is minor debris remaining to remove.
The locks are ‘tippy’ which means they are soft at the very ends and break off- but only the very tip of the locks. (approximately 1/8 of an inch) The rest of the lock is strong. I spin this type of wool like I would any other. It is truly gorgeous and I have reflected the tippyness in the price below.
Price: $10 per pound
Have you tried our East Friesian wool yet?? It is a gorgeous wool that reminds me of Romney wool. You can read more about our EF sheep in their bios…
This fleece is from one of my friend’s happy, very spoiled, EF sheep. It is easy to work with, soft, minor debris to remove and locks average 4 to 5 inches long.
It soaks up dye like a champ and is easy to wash. Spun into yarn it has a bounce similar to Corriedale wool. We do have more EF wool available if you need a bigger amount. Just send the sheep an email!
Price: $15 per pound
If you haven’t tried Suri Alpaca fiber yet, you are in for a treat!
This is a silky soft fleece with locks that average 3 to 5 inches long. It has very little debris to remove. It is a light fawn color.
Blend with wool, spin on its own - it’s perfect for tailspinning!
Price: $18.00 for entire pound available
Our Lucy is a shy, older sheep who joined our flock with 6 of her friends. She loves treats- vanilla wafers- and her little family. Read more about her…
She is a black/bay CVM/Romedale sheep! Her fleece is as soft as merino, locks average 3 to 4 inches long. There is very minor debris remaining to remove. It falls out easily during prep for spinning.
Have you tried CVM wool yet? It’s awesome and Lucy’s fleece is a stunning color. She sends smooches!
Price: $21 includes entire 1 pound 6 ounces available
Catriona (aka Cat) is a beautiful Mule sheep- a cross of Scottish Blackface and Bluefaced Leicester. It is a very popular breed in Europe. She is a sweet, shy girl and her best friend is Aelsa. You can meet the girls in their bios!
Her wool is as unique she is. It has a nice crimp that varies from tighter curls to waves. The locks average 4 inches long nd there is minor debris remaining to remove.
It is soft enough for most projects, easily washed and loves dye!
Price: $5 for entire 10 ounces available
Pirate joined our flock years back with is buddy Coco Bean- they were bottle lambs from a friend’s flock. You can read about them in their bios- grab a cup of coffee!
He is a Cotswold sheep with a beauteous fleece that ranges from a ghostly silver to dark gray, almost black. The curls average 4-5 inches long and there is minor debris remaining to remove.
It’s a soft wool, with a lean toward medium soft. Very silky and dramatic in any project you create!
Price: $15 per pound
We offer wool and fiber year round. Don't see what you need on the website? Just contact the sheep - we'll have you set up in a jiffy!
Our very first sheep ever- Woolamina the Suffolk sheep (aka Mina!)
Sandy & Jim Ryan
www.homesteadwoolandgiftfarm.com
ryan3@tds.net
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Have you tried our East Friesian wool yet?? It is a gorgeous wool that reminds me of Romney wool.
This fleece is from our cute little sheep Isabella. She loves to visit and have her soft chin scritched. Oh, and she loves apples! Read more about her and her twin Isaac…
This is a beautiful, medium-soft, fleece with locks that average 4+ inches long and there is minor debris remaining to remove. She has a multi-colored black/bay and white wool. This listing only includes the darker colored wool, the white wool was full of debris so I did not include it.
Price: $15 for entire 1 pound 4 ounces available