How quickly the time goes and once again it is time for the Estes Wool Market. This year I went with my friend Anne, Maddie and met Schelli there. The four of us had a fantastic time and thoroughly enjoyed every moment and dollar spent. I just love the Teeswater sheep, aren't they cute with their bangs?
This little sheep was getting sheared.
And this baby Shetland named Diamond Lil almost came home with me. My FIL says all I have to do is build a fence and then I can get some, not sure I'm ready yet though but she almost had me convinced.
It was quite entertaining to watch the border collie shepherd the ducks.
Here is Schelli's Ted with a fellow llama. The llama doesn't look too sure about Ted.
This was a small fleece I bought, probably a 1/2 fleece of Romeldale/CVM from Arianna at Aniroonz in Wellington, I love the rich deep chocolate color.
I adore this Jacob from Perry that Maddie picked out. It is only 1 lb 12 oz but enough hopefully for a vest or maybe even a sweater depending on how much of it is grease.
And my absolute favorite is this luscious 5lb CVM fleece from Geri McGilney in Loveland. The colors are amazing and the crimp is divine. The test lock washed up beautifully and I can't wait to get it to the processor's and back.
This is Ellie, a lovely Paco Vicuna from Hickory Ridge Farms. I purchased 2oz of her fleece to add to the 4 oz I bought last year. Hopefully that will be enough to make a shawl with.
So heavenly, once I make that shawl I think I will wear it with everything I own.
This is a 40/60 Bamboo/Merino roving I purchased from Bonkers. It is 4oz. of the Pavoreal colorway.
I also bought 2 oz of silk hankies from Bonkers.
And a couple of ounces of nylon that I plan to blend with some wool I will dye to match for socks.
And lastly these great Wensleydale locks are going to be used in carding projects and maybe I'll try an art yarn out of them as well.
This little sheep was getting sheared.
And this baby Shetland named Diamond Lil almost came home with me. My FIL says all I have to do is build a fence and then I can get some, not sure I'm ready yet though but she almost had me convinced.
It was quite entertaining to watch the border collie shepherd the ducks.
Here is Schelli's Ted with a fellow llama. The llama doesn't look too sure about Ted.
This was a small fleece I bought, probably a 1/2 fleece of Romeldale/CVM from Arianna at Aniroonz in Wellington, I love the rich deep chocolate color.
I adore this Jacob from Perry that Maddie picked out. It is only 1 lb 12 oz but enough hopefully for a vest or maybe even a sweater depending on how much of it is grease.
And my absolute favorite is this luscious 5lb CVM fleece from Geri McGilney in Loveland. The colors are amazing and the crimp is divine. The test lock washed up beautifully and I can't wait to get it to the processor's and back.
This is Ellie, a lovely Paco Vicuna from Hickory Ridge Farms. I purchased 2oz of her fleece to add to the 4 oz I bought last year. Hopefully that will be enough to make a shawl with.
So heavenly, once I make that shawl I think I will wear it with everything I own.
This is a 40/60 Bamboo/Merino roving I purchased from Bonkers. It is 4oz. of the Pavoreal colorway.
I also bought 2 oz of silk hankies from Bonkers.
And a couple of ounces of nylon that I plan to blend with some wool I will dye to match for socks.
And lastly these great Wensleydale locks are going to be used in carding projects and maybe I'll try an art yarn out of them as well.
Overall it was a fabulous time and I am still happily in love with my new fleeces. I just love the smell of sheep.
4 comments:
It was a good day indeed! Great pics!
Can't wait to see these spun and knitted. We went on Sunday and I bought some lovely yarn and patterns. It sure was crowded up in Estes Park. Hope to see you soon at KK......
Great colors in your Fleeces. Let us know the after weight after processing.
I met Diamond Lil, too! She licked me! Sweetest. Little. Thing. EVER!
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