This page shows the fiber we have for sale with rovings on the top of the page and fleeces at the bottom. We raise mostly Shetland sheep. We also have a CVM, California Red, Gotland-Finns, and a Cotswold. We also have some fiber goats- two Nigoras. Finally we have Satin Angora rabbits as well as a Jersey Wooly. We are located in Skagit County, Washington State. We can be reached at donnawh@earthlink.net
You can click on the photos for enlargements and the lock photos are taken on 3×5 inch cards. I remove the photo and description once the fiber is sold.
We have roving for sale. I have used Greener Shades organic dying to make multicolored roving with two of our Shetland fleeces. There is a description of how I made the roving at
http://schoonoverfarm.wordpress.com/2012/07/11/multicolored-roving/
The blue/purple/green roving is sold out, but I have red/orange/yellow roving now for sale. It is from our Shetland sheep Lou and Jemima. It is $15 per 6 ounce bag.
For fleeces this year we have:
Above is Logan’s fleece. He is one of our Shetland wethers. His wool is crimpy and dark chocolate colored. It has weathered tips. little VM, some second cuts, and some flakes on back. After skirting it weighs 1# 8 oz and is for sale for $18. Below is a close up of his locks.
Miss Lizzie’s fleece is pictured above. She is a moorit Shetland ewe. Her wool has a pretty chocolate color, is soft, has very little VM, and a few double cuts. It was skirted heavily and weighs 1# 4 oz. It is for sale for $15. Below is a close up photo of her lock.
Above is Shaun’s Shetland fleece. His ram fleece is big with impressive locks and an unusual color. He does have some white spots. There are a few patches with some flakes that should wash out and his fleece may have been rising when it was sheared. There is some white banding which is consistent with low copper levels and is not tender. There is very little VM but some second cuts. To me this is a very dramatic fleece. It weighs 4# and is available for $48. Here is his fleece’s cut surface.
Please email me at donnawh@earthlink.net if you have any questions about these fleeces or roving. And, if you have not already, please check out our other fiber page at Yarn for Sale. Thanks for visiting!
Hi Donna, I am interested in Tanya’s Gotland/Finn fleece and Brown Sugar. Is Tanya’s fleece soft…how old is she and what percentages? Will Brown Sugar need to be dehaired? My email is cinnabar_38@yahoo.com
Tanya’s fleece isn’t really soft. It’s more silky like I believe Gotlands to be. It is certainly not coarse to the touch. She is 50% Gotland/50% Finn. She is 2 years old. I personally spin Brown Sugars fiber all together and do not dehair it. Let me know if there are other questions.
Wow! You have so many nice fleeces, it’l be hard to choose just one. I would really like
one that is gray to spin with some gray alpaca I have. I also like Timmy’s fleece and have some black alpaca to spin it with.
Rhonda
Thanks Rhonda. It looks like Timmy’s fleece is already spoken for but I will let you know if it falls through. Both grey ewe fleeces are available as is the fall ram fleece. Let me know if you would like them or if you have questions.
Which gray fleece is the softest? I have ordered fleece from a farm once that I had to throw away because it was too rough. So my now my #1 priority is if the wool is soft.
Color is my next concern. I would love some gray wool to spin with my rose gray Alpaca.
Rhonda
So far, Monette’s is the softest grey fleece I have. I will be skirting more fleeces and can let you know when I am done which is the softest grey fleece overall.
This year Reuben’s fleece is the softest of the greys. He is a light grey color. I can send you a sample, if you would like.
Are you going to be selling any baby angora or jersey wooly bunnies anytime soon? I’d also love to visit someday if possible. please email me at linda.arnoldi@gmail.com Thanks!
We will not be breeding the Satin Angora rabbits for a while. Our last litters were spoken for but then a lot if people backed out leaving us with too many bunnies to keep.
Is it possible to turn a profit raising angora rabbits? (for the fur, not the sale of bunnies)
Not that I have discovered.
Hello
Nice fleece :]
If you havent sold Tanys fleece
black and tan] Ill take it :]
do ewe know how many microns it is?
Can ewe bill me through pay pal?
I can also send a check if thats better
I FINALLY have time for making something for myself!
Im in SW Wa
Thanks Margaret
Crystal Creek Fibers
Hello Margaret,
It looks like I have sold her fleece but if it falls through I will let you know.
Thanks!
Donna
Hi.
Is Jethro’s Fleece still available? I do not see a “sold” tag on it.
I am interested in purchasing it if it is still available.
Thanks bunches.
Sherrill
Yes it is still available. I will email you with the specifics.
My son is looking for some fleece for a science project. He is working on a 30 cm X 30 cm box and needs to insulate it with natural fibers. Do you have anything available in the next week or so.
Hello Hannah,
We are shearing Monday so will have plenty of wool available. It will not be washed though. Let m eknow if you are interested.
Donna
Hi Donna, it was a pleasure to run my fingers thru all the fleeces on shearing day and i really had a great time….Is DC the youngster that was hanging out in the stall with the older boyz??? Also if someone is interested in Mutiny’s CVM fleece but not all, would be interested in a small bit, but would like to wait so someone has the opportunity with this beautiful fleece. They were all soooooo nice. Started rinsing the fleece i brought home from Lewis…soooo soft, may try to mix some with our white alpaca…..eliz
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Thanks Eliz! You were able to check out the fleeces better than anyone. And that was DC in the ram pen. I will let you know what happens with Mutiny’s fleece. It is huge! I am glad you are happy with Lewis’ fleece. It is fun to spin with the variation of color.
are these single or double coated? and will you add softness and fineness to the description please? i too have ordered shetland thinking lace shawl only to find out it wasn’t soft enuf
thanks
c
They are mostly of the intermediate type unless otherwise noted. I tried to comment when the fleece was particularly soft or fine. Lonny’s and Mutiny’s (the CVM) are the finest of the bunch as well as being soft. I did mention that the fleeces of Jewel, Reuben, Lou and Jemima were particularly soft to the touch. DC’s fleece has sold already but his is quite soft. You can get an idea of the lock structure from the lock photos. Jewel and Jemina’s fleece are bordering on double coated but I would still call them intermediate style. The locks are photographed on 3×5 inch cards so you can get an idea of the staple length too. Please let me know if you have further questions. I will be posting more fleeces here as I get them ready.
Donna
I am interested in Lonny’s fleece, but I am new at spinning and I raise English Angoras, I normally add merino to my Angora to add fluff factor, Since I have never touch any shetland what do you suggest I do to get an idea of what it is like? Some wools are scratchy to me but merino is not.
Hi Debra,
Fine and intermediate style Shetland wool should not be scratchy. The double-coated can be if you leave the longer fibers in, if you separate them it is really soft (but a lot of work!). I do not think Lonny’s fleece is at all scratchy. I can send you a sample of his fleece if you would like.
Donna
Do you allow people to visit the farm?
Yes we have people visit who are considering purchases. Our schedule is somewhat erratic so you can email me at donnawh@earthlink.net to schedule it.
Is Hazelnut’s fleece still available? Thanks, Teresa
Hello Teresa,
It is still available. I will email you privately with more information.
Donna
Hi Donna! I know I’m a little late but is Hazelnut’s or Shawn’s fleece still available? Thanks! Judith
Hi Judith,
Both Hazelnut’s and Shaun’s fleeces are still available. Let me know if you have other questions about them.
Donna
Hi Donna- I am interested in either of the Shetland fleeces you have posted, or other Shetland if more are to come. Are these two (Wink and Monette) from last years shearing? Your Ravelry post says more are coming. When will more be listed? I am in Maine, so they would nee dto be shipped. Thanks. Ray Cooper
Hello Ray,
Wink and Monette are from this spring. I sheared them a little earlier than the rest since they are pregnant and due to lamb. The rest of our flock of ~30 mostly Shetland sheep were sheared 3/29. Their fleeces are almost dry now and I will start skirting, photographing, weighing and posting these fleeces starting this next week. You can follow this site as it is updated or I can email you when something you might be interested in is ready.
Donna
I am quite drawn to Heidi’s fleece. In the range of fineness of Shetlands, where would you say this fleece falls? I am from NW (my brother lives near you), so enjoy getting NW fleeces to spin. I now live in Vermont. Can you give me an idea of shipping costs?
Thanks Annie! Heidi’s fleece sold yesterday and I had not had a chance to update the web site. I skirted some fleeces yesterday too and will have three more posted momentarily.
Well, rats. But I want dibs on Hazelnut’s fleece! Bit smaller than I was looking for, but oh, so pretty. What would be the shipping on it to Vermont?
Hi Annie! Hazelnut’s fleece is still available. It is small but pretty. I will email you privately for your zip code to figure out shipping.
Is DC still available ? Zip is 08873
Yes, Loraine. DC’s fleece is still available. I will email you private to calculate postage.
Is Miss Lizzy’s fleece still for sale?
Hi Anita,
Yes it is.
Donna