Where Threads Tell Stories: Inspiration, Color & Craft from Sweet Meadow

Step inside the barn on shearing day and follow the journey from raw fleece to usable fiber. This behind-the-scenes look at skirting Targhee wool offers a deeper appreciation for the yarns we knit with.

Sweet Meadow is embarking on something new! Follow along as we trace the journey from raw fleece to finished skein, sourced right here in the American West.

Once upon a time (in the early days of the internet) I decided to try my hand spinning Shetland Lace, as a way to learn more about the breed.  So I proceeded to order an entire moorit fleece sight unseen (not recommended).  This particular fleece was what Shetlander's call a...