Fibre Focus - Cheviot Sheep This month our Fibre Focus talks about the Cheviot Sheep that originated in the Cheviot Hills, from which this breed of sheep gets its name, on the borderline between England and Scotland. Andrew Novotny 3rd October 2017 Fibre Focus READ MORE chevron_right
Fibre Focus - Teeswater Sheep This month our Fibre Focus talks about the Teeswater Sheep. Did you know that the principal use for the Teeswater is in the production of a crossbred ewe, the Masham? Andrew Novotny 1st September 2017 Fibre Focus READ MORE chevron_right
Fibre Focus - Merino Sheep This month our Fibre Focus talks about the Merino sheep, which is an economically influential breed of sheep prized for its wool. The breed originated in Spain, but the modern Merino was domesticated in New Zealand and Australia. Andrew Novotny 28th July 2017 Fibre Focus READ MORE chevron_right
Fibre Focus - Perendale Sheep This month our Fibre Focus talks about the Perendale Sheep - a great breed which we stock in an amazing variety including scoured lambswool, carded batts and natural tops! Andrew Novotny 5th June 2017 Fibre Focus READ MORE chevron_right
Fibre Focus - Corriedale Sheep We love the Corriedale sheep and, more importantly, it's fantastic wool. Which is why we have so many Corriedale products - 110 to be precise! Andrew Novotny 28th April 2017 Fibre Focus READ MORE chevron_right
Fibre Focus - Southdown Sheep This month our fibre focus talks about the Southdown sheep - did you know that the Southdown is the oldest of the terminal sire breeds in the UK? Andrew Novotny 3rd April 2017 Fibre Focus READ MORE chevron_right
Fibre Focus - Icelandic Sheep This month our fibre focus talks about the Icelandic sheep - who are members of the Northern European short-tailed group of sheep! Andrew Novotny 1st March 2017 Fibre Focus READ MORE chevron_right
Fibre Focus - Texel Sheep This month our Fibre Focus talks about the Texel Sheep, a highly adaptable breed that makes its home anywhere! Andrew Novotny 25th November 2016 Fibre Focus READ MORE chevron_right
Fibre Focus - Gotland Sheep The Gotland Sheep are bright, active and friendly sheep full of curiosity, are have been known to lamb on New Year's Eve! Andrew Novotny 1st November 2016 Fibre Focus READ MORE chevron_right
Fibre Focus - Zwartbles Sheep This month our Fibre Focus talks about the Zwartbles Sheep, can you guess what Zwartbles stands for? Andrew Novotny 1st October 2016 Fibre Focus READ MORE chevron_right
Fibre Focus - Devon Sheep Did you know that the Devon sheep produces more wool per sheep than any other British breed? Andrew Novotny 1st September 2016 Fibre Focus READ MORE chevron_right
Fibre Focus - Herdwick Sheep The Herdwick Sheep is the native breed of the central and western Lake District and live on the highest of England's mountains. Andrew Novotny 1st August 2016 Fibre Focus READ MORE chevron_right
Fibre Focus - Wensleydale Sheep The Wensleydale Sheep is a very large longwool sheep, described by the British Meat and Livestock Commission as "probably the heaviest of all our indigenous breeds". Andrew Novotny 1st July 2016 Fibre Focus READ MORE chevron_right
Fibre Focus - Blue Faced Leicester Sheep The Blue Faced Leicester Sheep is the most popular crossing sire throughout the British Isles, but can you guess what it used to be commonly known as? Andrew Novotny 1st June 2016 Fibre Focus READ MORE chevron_right
Fibre Focus - Shetland Sheep The most important attribute of the Shetland sheep breed is its wool, which is the finest of all native breeds and shows an amazing variety of colours and patterns. Andrew Novotny 1st May 2016 Fibre Focus READ MORE chevron_right
Fibre Focus - Black Welsh Sheep The Black Welsh Mountain Sheep has wool which is black, short, thick and firm to handle and it does not require dyeing. Andrew Novotny 1st April 2016 Fibre Focus READ MORE chevron_right
Fibre Focus - Lincoln Sheep Did you know a staggering 48lbs of wool was taken from a Lincoln Two Shear Ram called 'Tardebigge Charlemagne', which stands to be the modern day record?! Andrew Novotny 1st February 2016 Fibre Focus READ MORE chevron_right
Fibre Focus - Swaledale Sheep Our Fibre Focus this month talks about the Swaledale Sheep, this is a domestic breed named after the Yorkshire valley of Swaledale in England! Andrew Novotny 1st December 2015 Fibre Focus READ MORE chevron_right
Fibre Focus - Manx Loaghtan Sheep This month our Fibre Focus talks about the Manx Loaghtan Sheep, these sheep are one of the oldest and most striking breeds of sheep in the UK. Andrew Novotny 1st November 2015 Fibre Focus READ MORE chevron_right
Fibre Focus - The Jacob Sheep We start our 'Fibre Focus' series with the handsome Jacob breed, which has a long and interesting history, starting in biblical times! Andrew Novotny 23rd April 2015 Fibre Focus READ MORE chevron_right
