Woolfest

This time last week I was at Woolfest.  What was different about Woolfest to any other big textile event that I have been to, is that there is a very strong emphasis on thinking out where we get our yarns from.

 

There were adorable animals galore, a rare breed parade, sheep sheering demonstrations, plus so many fleeces, fibres and yarns to see.

 

 

You can find out more about the flock of sheep pom poms here.  I came away with some beautiful wool from Jillybean Yarns, a very pretty Bluefaced Leicester and Gotland sheep mix.  Woolfest is held in a very pretty part of the world, and I would recommend it to anyone who has an interest in using natural fibres.