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Valais Blacknose: 'the cutest sheep in the world!'

The Valais Blacknose sheep, and their conquering of social media as 'the cutes sheep in the world!'

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Bluefaced Leicesters and the history of wool in Great Britain

The unusual and distinctive breed and its place in British wool production

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.

The International Feltmakers' Association

A short piece about preparing for the International Feltmakers' Association annual exhibitions. I have been a member of the International...

Wet Felting

Wet felting: how I make a piece of felt

The British Primitive Sheep

The Primitive sheep of the British isles.

Leicester Longwool Sheep - the ancestor of many modern breeds

Last year, I was invited to write a piece for the US facebook page, 52 weeks of sheep (https://www.facebook.com/groups/52weeksofsheep) ...

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.

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!