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Honestly, this summer has been a complete whirlwind. Between weddings (friends, family and my younger sister's), family outings, my real job, and the first summer in my own house, I really don't even know how I've had time to breathe! As a result, my fiber has taken a bit of a back burner. I'm hoping with our fall shearing coming up in a few weeks and cooler weather arriving that skirting, washing, selling, etc. will pick back up again. Over the last month, we had two shows: the Big E in West Springfield, Mass. which is a regular fair and the New York Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY. Both shows went pretty well- no 1st place ribbons, but the competition for Lincoln Longwools in the Northeast is tough with many great flocks and to place in the top half (which I did consistently) is good for me! :) I was really looking forward to the NY Sheep & Wool Festival this year because of my growing interest in fiber arts over the last six months. Though I haven't had time to sit and work on many knitting projects, I've been listening to many podcasts including knit.fm, KnitPicks, 6Bits Storybooks, and of course Woolful, which I've written about previously. All of them are filled with inspiring stories, tips, tricks and tutorials and are worth listening to if you're at all interested in fiber arts! This year in Rhinebeck I ran across several vendors who I've listened to in these podcasts and walked away with too much new yarn, including Shelter from Brooklyn Tweed to make a hat and five skeins of O-wool (which is unbelievably gorgeous by the way!) to make a cowl. I also purchased some pretty yarn from Battenkill made with NY wool- probably for another cowl. It's great to see companies working to support US farms, mills and spinners.  The other exciting news to share is that I was interviewed for Woolful Podcast! I emailed Ashley back in the spring, letting her know how much I appreciated her work and how inspiring it has been for my fiber interest. She emailed me back over the summer and asked if I could be interviewed. Of course I was thrilled- not only because I love the podcast so much, but because I appreciate any opportunity to tell others about the Lincoln Longwool breed. The podcast aired today, and I would love to know your thoughts- I'm debating on whether I'll listen to it because I felt like such a clown gushing about how much I love my sheep, but I guess it's the truth! You can listen to the Podcast on the Woolful website, or through your favorite podcast streaming app (itunes, stitcher, etc.) Thanks in advance for listening and supporting Ashley's great work! 
6 Comments
Loved your interview on woolful, it was your love of wool and your sheep that is so infectious - and contagious, both in very good ways. The best thing of the podcast is the opportunity to listen to people who are so passionate about their flock or fiber fixation - it's what is so inspiring, and such a complete pleasure to listen too. Thanks for your work, love of your sheep and all I got to learn about the Lincolns. Thanks for being such an inspiration to us all! Thoroughly enjoyed listening to your story & your contagious (agreed with the above commenter) enthusiasm. How wonderful of you to continue keeping this rare breed in production. I would be interested in purchasing yarn, and do hope when your flock more self-sufficient you can make it available to the public. Keep us the good work and thank-you for sharing with us!
Adrienne K.
10/28/2015 03:18:13 pm
I loved listening to your passion for the Lincoln Longwool breed! What an inspiring story. I hope to have some sheep of my own one day and am always interested in learning more about the specific breeds. Listening to you on the podcast motivated me to look up farms in my area that specialize in Lincoln Longwools and I found one! I'm hoping to make a visit to them sometime next year. So thank you for your dedication to educating folks about the wonderful world of sheep!
isabel
11/1/2015 12:48:55 pm
excellent interview over on Woolfull! Thank you for your advocacy.... it is so very necessary. 11/4/2015 08:26:22 pm
Emmaline, I checked Woolful today, and was excited to see a guest from Western NY. Your intervirw did not disappoint! I am a neighbor over in Buffalo, and have a hard time finding local wool. Sounds like I should buy some of your knitting yarn for myself soon. Best wishes.
victoriashklanko
12/18/2015 08:46:28 am
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