... and mixes. And I wasn't expecting it either - usually you only expect wrinkles on merinos and merino derivatives, which all have a certain look and wool type that is a dead ... lifestyle sheep). So if anyone here has happened to come across wrinkly sheep that are not merinos, and knows what they might be, I'd love to hear about it. I have to know! Meanwhile, I'm having quite a time ...

... , an agricultural demonstration show in Rotorua. A mulleted host in a wifebeater comes out on stage, telling jokes as his comely assistant leads out nineteen different breeds of sheep, from Merinos to Lincolns to Romneys. I remember some of the names from my spinning and weaving days. A sheep shearing demonstration follows. A wary ewe emerges from a doorway on stage right. After a few moments ...

... on swollen feet in the end of the day. In ancient times wool was the only fabric to make socks from, but through the centuries nothing changed much. The finest wools are angora and merinos. They are comfortable and not itchy and help keep the feet warm and dry. The problem with wool is that it is quickly worn. Nowadays synthetic mix is the best choice. The acrylic is another popular material ...

... I am expecting wonderful things and as we had "met " via our blogs it was good to meet in the flesh. Thanks to Debbie's John who has made two stands for me I sold more merinos than usual especially the handpainted 18.5micron and 3/4 of my hand painted cashmere and silk -recession what recession! The Beyond the Twist Yarns marched off the stand into people's bags. Imagine ...