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The Blackest Black

Le Plus Noir des Noirs ! Even though many other fleece colors exist in Ouessant sheep, such as white, brown, rusty midsides, and ouessant swiss, it is often said that Ouessant sheep are a breed of black sheep. To a certain degree this is true as the vast majority of...

A Bun in the Oven ?

Un polichinelle dans le tiroir ? It’s possible … but it’s really too soon to say ! This year the Spinning Shepherd has the privilege of using two lovely rams from Hervé Vaillant’s flock. Il se peut … mais c’est trop tôt pour dire ! Cette...

When it rains, it pours !

Ce n’est pas de la roupie de sansonnet quand il pleut en Normandie ! This past week we’ve had almost 5 inches of rain! And it’s not over yet ! The river is flooded … Depuis une petite semaine on a eu presque 12,5 cm d’eau ! Et ce n’est pas terminé...

Who will be first ?

Qui sera la première ? It’s hard to believe it, but it’s true ! In five weeks from today the first lambs of 2011 are due. Of all of my ewes, it looks like Praline and ‘TitBijou are a bit further along than the others. If I remember correctly, Chti...

Sheep to Sweater Sunday n° 61 : When Black is Black? or Brown? or Grey?

De la Toison au Tricot n° 61 : Quand le noir est noir? … ou brun? … ou gris? I love the whole range of of naturally colored wool that we can find in Ouessant sheep. From honey-beige to dark chocolate : J’adore tout l’éventail des couleurs naturelles de la...

A New Season Begins !

Une nouvelle saison démarre The days are getting shorter and the leaves are falling. And now, as the outside temperature is cooling down, the ewes are warming up! Yes! In the sheep world, it’s the season of love! After a few preparations, like foot trimming and...

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Hello ! My name is Diane and I live in Normandy (France). I'm an avid spinner and knitter, and the proud owner of a small flock of Ouessant sheep. Come and join me as I share my hand spun yarns, woolly tales and sheepish musings !

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Bonjour ! Je m’appelle Diane et j’habite en Basse Normandie. Je suis une passionnée du filage et du tricot, et l’heureuse gardienne d’un petit troupeau de moutons d’Ouessant. Venez me rejoindre pendant que je tisse au fil des jours les brins de laine et les anecdotes !