Saturday, December 19, 2009
About Me
- Name: finnsheep
- Location: Lords Valley, Poconos, Pennsylvania
I live on a farm that has been in the Hatton family since 1859. My seven acres used to be home to Finnsheep, a rare breed from Finland. Only a few hundred are registered in the USA every year. Finnsheep are known for large litters of lambs and wool that has a very soft hand and high luster - - very popular with handspinners. I have been spinning the wool from my sheep since the mid-80's. I am no longer breeding Finnsheep, and gave the last of them away last summer. I am in the process of learning what a tremendous thrill it is to put a spinning wheel back in condition to do what it was made for! I probably have a couple of wheels and winders for sale at any given time. Don’t hesitate to ask about them. Also please visit my etsy store http://finnsheep.etsy.com
6 Comments:
He does beautiful work! But you knew that!!!
Wow. I thought, the left one. Then I thought, no, the right one.
Then I thought, it doesn't matter, they're both awesome.
Well done!
He did a GREAT job!! I can't wait to see it in person! I hear she got it spinning today and it's pretty awesome! I can't wait to try it!
Amazing work! I cannot tell which one is which--they both shine ;-)
Such a lovely wheel, so good that it will be up and working again!
The maiden Fred made is on the right. Thanks to all for your kind words.
Grace
Wow, that's lovely!
I just bought an antique wheel, in honor of my grandmother, and hope to get it working.
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