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 This blog post will tell you everything I can think of to tell you about our 2026 Whispering Pines Shetland Sheep Farm Fleece Auction ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Bidding starts on Sunday, September 13 at 6 pm EST and will run for a week, ending on Sunday September 20th at 6 PM EST.  All the fleeces are on the website now and are available for you to view but bids cannot be placed yet.  Bidding will begin on September 13. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Some things are new this year: I am using a new auction app, so it is going to look different from prior...

I am very pleased to announce that Whispering Pines Farm will be conducting our third On Site (not a virtual event) Shetland Sheep Rooing Clinic on Sunday, May 24, 2026 from 1-4 pm.  This is a unique opportunity to learn about rooing Shetland Sheep, watch a demonstration of me rooing a ewe and then enjoy helping me roo my sheep. If you have always wanted to try to roo a sheep this is a great opportunity for you!  You will get hands on time rooing ewes.  If you have never heard of rooing, but are intrigued, here is a Youtube...

5% off all Majacraft products - Discount is Automatic, no discount code required. Here’s why I’m offering it: As of March 1, the tariff rate on products coming from New Zealand decreased from 15% to 10%. (This tariff was originally implemented in September 2024.) That’s good news—but there’s a bit of a lag on my end. Because I keep Majacraft wheels and drum carders in stock here on the farm, most of my current inventory was brought in under the previous 15% tariff. In other words, my actual costs on what’s sitting on the shelves haven’t gone down yet. Even...

Are you ready to dive into the world of fiber arts? Join us at the upcoming fiber festivals where we will be showcasing the full range of Majacraft wheels and fiber preparation tools. Get ready for an immersive experience that will take your making skills to the next level! What can you expect at our booth? At our booth, you will find the entire selection of Majacraft wheels, including demo units of all models for you to try out. Whether you are a seasoned spinner or just starting out, I will be on hand to guide you through the features...

YouTube Video about the New York State Sheep and Wool Festival, located in Rhinebeck New York at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, and returning home to the farm afterwards.