Stephany Wilkes is a sheep shearer and wool classer based in Northern California. Her 2018 book Raw Material: Working Wool in the West details her up close experiences in the fiber world.
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Looking for soft, sustainable wool yarn? Check out Lani’s Lana!
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Producing wool, cotton, and wheat doesn’t have to deplete the earth and consume groundwater. Sally Fox is using her hard-won organic farming wisdom to produce excellent fiber that enriches the soil.
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You’re cuddled up in your wool garments, but sheep are standing in the fields with their warm fleeces sheared off. Why shear in cold weather? Here are 5 reasons why.
