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If this doesn’t sum up the youth show at state fair… 🥱

Ready set STATE FAIR!!

Found ya!! I’m so sorry Lucy but your best fren Giraffe is headed to state fair today. I promise to return her to ewe safely!!!

One week until state fair move in day!! Who’s ready?? 🐑

We have one white ewe left ready to go now! A few rams (black and white) will be ready after Aug 15 or can leave from Michigan Fiber Festival. This ewe can be delivered to MFF too! Yearling rams (black and white) can go! Sorry no black ewes available.

These lambs came from us! We have a few white lambs left (at least one ram and maybe 2 ewes) that will get listed next week.

2 white yearlings rams and a black yearling ram can go in August after MFF.

Cynthia Bauman got Will hooked on valais, so naturally we introduced her to BFL!

🐑 Let's Talk About Bluefaced Leicester (BFL) Wool! 🧶

If you've ever wondered why fiber artists get so excited when they hear "BFL," here's why...

Bluefaced Leicester is one of the most loved longwool breeds in the fiber world.

What makes it so special?

✨ Beautiful luster – BFL has a natural shine that makes finished projects almost glow.

✨ Soft handle – While it's a longwool breed, BFL is much softer than many people expect. It's comfortable enough for next-to-skin garments while still being durable.

✨ Excellent staple length – Typically 3–6 inches, making it easy to spin whether you're a beginner or an experienced hand spinner.

✨ Strong fiber – BFL resists breaking better than many fine wools, making it perfect for socks, sweaters, shawls, and heirloom pieces.

✨ Felts beautifully – We especially love BFL for wet felting. It creates a strong, durable fabric while maintaining a soft feel, making it an excellent choice for blankets and other fiber art.

✨ A perfect blending fiber – BFL mixes exceptionally well with luxury fibers like: 🦙 Alpaca 🦬 Yak 🐇 Angora Rabbit 🐑 Fine longwool breeds

These blends add warmth, softness, texture, and beautiful natural color variation to finished projects.

One of the reasons we enjoy working with BFL is its versatility. Whether it's spun into yarn, blended into roving, or felted into a blanket, it consistently produces beautiful results.

Every breed has its strengths, and Bluefaced Leicester has earned its reputation as one of the finest all-around fiber sheep in the world.

Have you ever worked with BFL wool? We'd love to hear what you've made with it!

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