Just got back from the Exmoor Fleece Fair - a really great event organised by Lesley Prior http://devonfinefibres.wordpress.com/2011/08/30/exmoor-fleece-fair-update-and-directions/ and bought a couple of fleeces - one Herbidean (dark and fluffy) and one Wensleydale (ringlets). I need to wash them both before I can start to use them for feltmaking, although I don't want to overdo it with the Wensleydale as I want to keep the gorgeous ringlet structure for texture and interest in my felt.
I was especially glad to meet Julie and Debbie from Woolcake, their yarns and designs are just gorgeous - I tried on their garter stitch long cardigan/coat and was inspired to buy the yarn and pattern to make it - I had been thinking only the other day that I needed a new knitting project for autumn evenings! I chose 'Val', which is a darkish brown Shetland chunky worsted, so soft and scrummy, and I am really looking forward to it. For more on this wonderful company, check out http://woolcake.co.uk
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