Photos: Top, Chocolate and vanilla Jacob yarn; Dorset Horn yarn on cones; Dorset Horn throw; Jacob throw
The farm products on this page may be purchased either at the farm or ordered from us and shipped to you. We are registered providers in the Livestock Conservancy’s Shave ‘Em to Save ‘Em program (SE2SE) and will provide a passport sticker with your qualifying order if you request it. For more information on the program and to sign up as a fiber artist visit RareWool.org.
WOVEN THROWS
Our heirloom-quality woven throws make unique and special gifts at the holidays, for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays – for any time you want to remember someone with a beautiful and warm gift made in the USA from the wool of rare breed sheep born and raised in the USA.
Our warm and durable Shepherd’s Check pattern Jacob woven wool throws are made of natural color wool from our sheep pastured in Woolwich Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey. To make these throws, we gathered fleeces sheared from our Jacob sheep in the spring. Because Jacob sheep are spotted, each sheep produces white and natural color wool (gray or lilac, black, or black-faded-to-chocolate by the sun.) After shearing, the fleeces were separated by hand into their white and color parts. The wool was washed and spun into yarn using a green, non-chemical process and then custom woven for us using antique woolen mill technology. The throw is approximately 63” x 43” excluding the hand-tied fringe. Color: chocolate and vanilla………………………………………… $175
Our warm and durable Basket Weave Blocks pattern Dorset Horn woven wool throws are made of natural color wool from our sheep pastured in Woolwich Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey. To make these throws, we gathered fleeces sheared from our Dorset Horn sheep in the spring. After shearing, the wool was washed and spun into yarn, then custom woven for us using antique woolen mill technology. The throw is approximately 60” x 42” excluding the hand-tied fringe. Color: cream………………………………………………………………. $150
Caring for Your Woven Wool Throw. The throws are washable. Cold water wash in a tub or in a washing machine using gentle cycle (hand wash or delicate cycle) and a mild soap designed for wool. Lay flat to dry. Avoid extreme agitation, high temperature, and harsh detergent.
Shipping (includes insurance and tracking) and applicable tax will be added to all throw purchases. We will calculate them for you when you place your order and we will email an invoice to you. Payment can be made via PayPal, check or money order. See our Returns and Exchanges, Payment and Shipping Policy on the Farm Products for Sale page.
OUR YARN
A. Natural color worsted weight yarn, custom spun for us from our natural color crossbred flock’s fleeces. Heather gray on cones, approximately 260 yards per cone; yarn weight 8 ounces (left in photo). Suitable for outer garments (scarves, sweaters, vests, etc.)………. $32.00 per cone.
B. 100% Dorset Horn 2-ply worsted weight yarn in natural cream from our Dorset Horn sheep, custom spun for us. In skeins, yarn weight 4 ounces (see the middle skein in basket in photo above)…………………………..$ 28.00 per skein (one left)
C. Worsted weight yarn in natural gray from our natural color sheep, custom spun for us. In skeins, yarn weight 4 ounces (see skein at left in basket in photo above)……$20.00 per skein.
D. 100% Dorset Horn 2-ply hand spun yarn from our Dorset Horn sheep, natural cream, in skeins, yarn weight 4 ounces (skein shown at right in basket in photo above). About 220 yards per skein. Gauge 5.5 – 6 sts/inch…SORRY, SOLD OUT
E. 100% Jacob single ply yarn/weft from our Jacob sheep in natural beige, produced using a green, non-chemical process, on cones, approximately 12 oz. per cone (below left)……………………………………………………….. SORRY, SOLD OUT
F. 100% Jacob 2-ply yarn from our Jacob sheep in chocolate or vanilla, spun for us by Green Mountain Spinnery, Vermont using a green, non-chemical process. (See photo below right and photos at top of page). This yarn was prepared specifically to make our Jacob woven throws and is left over from that project.
The chocolate yarn is DK weight and sold on cones. Cone weights vary. Let us know what you need for your project and we’ll select the cone or cones that suit. Sold by yarn net weight (minus cone weight)………………….. $ 12.00 per ounce
The vanilla yarn is worsted weight and sold in 4 ounce skeins, approximately 200 yards a skein. We also have a limited number of skeins that weigh less than 4 ounces…………………………………………………………………………..$ 12.00 per ounce
G. 100% Dorset Horn 2-ply natural cream yarn custom spun for us on cones. (See photo at top of page). This yarn was prepared specifically to make our Dorset Horn woven throws and is left over from that project. Yarn is DK/light worsted. Cone weights vary. Let us know what you need for your project and we’ll select the cone or cones that suit. Sold by yarn net weight (minus cone weight)…..$ 8.00 per ounce
Shipping (includes insurance and tracking) and applicable tax will be added to all yarn purchases. We will calculate them for you when you place your order and we will email an invoice to you. Payment can be made via PayPal, check or money order. See our Returns and Exchanges, Payment and Shipping Policy on the Farm Products for Sale page.
ROVING
We offer Dorset Horn roving in natural creamy white, and natural color Jacob roving, including a limited number of Jacob roving bumps of natural color blocks or swirls of chocolate and cream, $ 5.00 per ounce plus postage and tax. We will calculate the postage and applicable tax when you place your order and send you an invoice. Payment can be made via PayPal. (Jacob roving bump shown at right in basket of yarn photo above.)
[Sorry – Our Dorset Horn roving is out of stock.]
QUILT BATTING
Our 100% wool quilt batting from our Dorset Horn sheep is perfect for your hand quilting project and comforters. Wool batting is lofty, breathable, washable, lightweight, and has no memory so it doesn’t crease. The batts are made in one large, rolled piece. They can be cut and pieced together to fit your project. We also sell 18″ x 18″ squares of batting so you have the opportunity to evaluate a small sample before purchasing the quantity you need for your project. Price for sample $3.00 plus postage and tax if applicable. Larger quantities range from $20 for crib size, $ 30 for twin size, $ 50 for queen size, $ 65 for king size, and $45 for futon size, plus postage and tax. We will calculate the postage and applicable tax when you place your order and we’ll send you an invoice. Payment can be made via PayPal.
RAW, WELL-SKIRTED HAND-SPINNING QUALITY FLEECES
We have won numerous awards at many sheep shows, including the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival and The Garden State Sheep Breeders Sheep Show, for the quality of our hand-spinning fleeces. Our hand-spinning fleeces are selected with the hand-spinner in mind and are heavily skirted. Fleece prices depend on sheep breed and weight. Our Jacob fleeces are $15 per pound and range between 2 to 5 pounds each. Our Dorset Horn and Dorset Horn X fleeces are $9 per pound and average about 6 pounds. Our Leicester Longwool and Leicester crosses (Leicester Longwool, Border Leicester, Wensleydale), cost $10 per pound and usually weigh between 5 and 10 pounds.
Shipping (includes insurance and tracking) and applicable tax will be added to all roving, batting and fleece purchases. We will calculate them for you when you place your order and we will email an invoice to you. Payment can be made via PayPal, check or money order. See our Returns and Exchanges, Payment and Shipping Policy on the Farm Products for Sale page.
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