Baa, baa black sheep, have you any wool?

I finally did it. I talked to a woman who lives north of us who spins, weaves, knits and does any number of things with fiber - not limited to wool. We had a great conversation and I learned a lot. I was frantically scribbling notes.

I learned that I have to skirt the fleeces after shearing. I might need to send the fleeces out to be cleaned, or do it myself. I also found that our sheep have a good kind of wool for spinners - it's tight and springy I guess.

I had no idea how much was involved in wool, but I am learning (thanks for the book John!). I am trying to find a magazine or really good book that would eliminate some of my foolish questions.

I am sure there is more to follow.