Wool has woven itself into the fabric of American agriculture and industry for centuries. The wool milling industry, in particular, was a key player in shaping both the economy and communities across the United States. This post takes you through the vibrant history of wool mills a century ago, examining their significance, quantity, capacities, and how they impacted the broader wool industry during that era. A Glimpse into the Past: Wool Mills in the U.S. The journey of wool

As many of you may know, we are passionate about supporting local sheep farms and the wool products they produce. Recently, a social...

All fleeces do contain some VM (little more than last year), Dirt and some second cuts. We raise Targhee Rambouillet sheep, most crosses...

If you are looking to purchase some quality lambs or in need of wool, we've got you covered. Whether you need as little as 1 lb. bags or...

"Nala" # 2523 is a Targhee Rambouillet ewe who was born in the Spring of 2025 "Gloria" # 50 is a Targhee Rambouillet Ewe born in the spring of 2025 "Barbara" # 515 is a Targhee Rambouillet Ewe who was born in the spring of 2025 "Thelma" # 2347 is a Targhee Rambouillet ewe who was born in the spring of 2023 "Mabel" # 2441 is a Targhee Rambouillet ewe who was born in the spring of 2024 "Mia" # 2448 is a Targhee Rambouillet ewe who was born in the spring of 2024 "Twinkie" # 246

Reid and I were invited to do a presentation for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) about wool pellets.  After talking it...

Have you heard of a wool pellet?

Most of us here know wool has a lot of benefits. Such as when we wear wool, we stay warm, wool doesn’t hold odors, it is very durable...

Here's a quick video of a 2023 fleece. I hope this will help.... All of our fleeces will vary. Our sheep do not wear jackets. We do...

I wrote a blog post for the Montana Fiber Shed last month called Getting to know your wool. I would like to continue the topic here....

We have been raising our own sheep for 18 years. Through the years we have learned so much about raising a great lamb for multipurpose...

Last time I shared some common tools that can be used when prepping fiber. And while I also shared the common outcomes for using those...

Just a few highlight pictures and videos from lambing season. We still are waiting for a few ewes to lamb but things are slowing down...

I’ve been spinning about five years. I began with some roving. From that I learned to produce singles and to ply yarn. I really enjoy...

This is a story about playing with two yarns, each with different fibers; a journey of curiosity and exploration. It began several years...

Details about this years fleeces. Our winter has been very mild which has made all the fleeces lighter and about 1/2" shorter. Wind is...