Different sheep, Different Fibers
August 18, 2009
Well sorry everyone fair week was exhausting and I did not get a chance for an update. I am assuming that everything fiber related is doing well. But I would like to comment on a couple of things. First, we all know that there are essentially 3 types of sheep in this world. One, wool breeds, known not for their muscle mass but for growing a beautiful fleece we use for spinning; two, meat breeds, known for their muscle mass and known that their fleece is not conducive to soft subtle yarn; three dual purpose, known for their appropriate mix of muscle mass and wool characteristics. I would challenge anyone that wants to learn more about sheep to study their breeds and judge them to their breed standard as should be done. Our industry relies on people understanding the characteristics of different fibers. Learn as much as you can and keep learning. I am.
Jane
