Showing posts with label sheep wool festival. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sheep wool festival. Show all posts

Friday, May 28, 2010

Counting Sheep


This photo makes me want to hum a lullaby. A sweet mama sheep and her baby relaxing on the big day. Last Saturday morning, I was at the "Spring Fiber Day" at the Mt. Bruce Station in Romeo, Michigan.

It was a beautiful day to walk the farm, shop from vendors selling yarn, knitting needles with straw sheep toppers, and all things wool-related. My favorite display was of a "flock of sheep" made from wool rovings and pipe cleaners. I bought one of these sheep on impulse because of the way he cocked his head - adorable!

As part of the festivities, the farm had scheduled sheep shearings that morning too. I have a feeling that this warm cloak is to keep the mama's precious wool clean.

Once a sheep is shorn, they look entirely different and a little chilly. Can't you see this confused lamb asking, "Are you my Mother?

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Sheep Shop

This last day of March has me thinking of the old adage:

"March comes in like a lion, and goes out like a lamb."

Today is calm and clear, definitely lamb-like.

Do you a knit or crochet? We are heading into "Sheep & Wool Festival" season. The Spring calendar is out and you can look for events near you here. Recruit a friend and plan on spending a Saturday morning together walking a farm, shopping for fancy needles and drinking lemonade. You'll be glad you did.