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The Wool Clip
The Wool Clip is a Cumbrian co-operative, producing original and creative craft work using British wool and promoting traditional skills.

Jane's Felt
Jan 42 min read
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Valais Blacknose: 'the cutest sheep in the world!'
The Valais Blacknose sheep, and their conquering of social media as 'the cutest sheep in the world!'

Jane's Felt
Feb 14, 20223 min read
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Blueface Leicesters and the history of wool in Great Britain
The unusual and distinctive breed and its place in British wool production

Jane's Felt
Jun 19, 20214 min read
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Why we need to protect our Brown Hares
Brown hare populations declined by 80% in the 20th Century. Here is why.

Jane's Felt
May 28, 20212 min read
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Red squirrels in the Lake District
Red squirrels out-number greys in the Lake District. This blog describes threats and what is being done to help them.

Jane's Felt
May 26, 20213 min read
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A 50 000 year old pony breed: the Exmoor pony
The Exmoor pony is an ancient and hardy hill breed of pony, now classified as a priority breed by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust.

Jane's Felt
Apr 21, 20213 min read
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Bagot Goats - a breed that is more than 600 years old.
A short history of Bagot Goats, an ancient breed now at risk.

Jane's Felt
Apr 16, 20212 min read
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Royal Golden Guernsey Goats
I started needle felting Golden Guernsey Goats after joining the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. This is a short blog on their history.

Jane's Felt
Apr 12, 20212 min read
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The International Feltmakers' Association
A short piece about preparing for the International Feltmakers' Association annual exhibitions. I have been a member of the International...

Jane's Felt
Mar 29, 20214 min read
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Leicester Longwool Sheep - the ancestor of many modern breeds
The history and importance of Leicester Longwool sheep

Jane's Felt
Mar 8, 20213 min read
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Animal Magic - an article about my work published in Cumbria Life in march 2021
My work is featured in the March 2021 issue of Cumbria Life magazine.

Jane's Felt
Mar 4, 20211 min read
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Why I love Herdwick Sheep
Herdwick sheep are the ancient breed of the Lake District championed by Beatrix Potter. Their delightful faces are a joy to needle felt!

Jane's Felt
Mar 3, 20212 min read
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