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Coating your sheep prevents vm from getting in the wool, resulting in a clean fleece that handspinners can enjoy.

March is going to be a busy month, which is good because April is when we shear and start lambing, so things are going to be pretty hectic after this month. If you want me to bring anything to try (wheels, fiber, whatever) or want to just meet up while I am out and about, let me know and we can set up a meet. **************************************************** March 3 2022 I'll be at the Knitting Guild of Buffalo meeting and will have a vendor table set up with yarns and fiber. St. Leo the Great RC Church885 Sweet Home RoadAmherst, NY ...

Where is the Tina Turner Knits Fiber Festival?

I thought I would start posting where I am going to be for the month. If you want me to bring anything to try (wheels, fiber, whatever) or want to just meet up while I am out and about, let me know and we can set up a meet. Common Threads Buffalo Spinning Guild meeting - 1/9/2022 from 1 to 4. Common Threads meets the second Sunday of each month, 1:00 - 4pm. Join us at West Seneca Senior Center, 4620 Seneca St, West Seneca, NY. Genesee Valley Handspinners Guild Meeting - 1/15/2022 from 10 to 2. First Presbyterian Church, 70 East...

A comprehensive look at the details behind the changes to the Rose wheel from its original launch in 1997 to today.  Also covers what you need to be aware of if ordering accessories or spares as the new Rose has functional parts that are different from the old rose.