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12.0pt;margin-left:.5in;line-height:120%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
line-height:120%;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>This was on one of my fiber
pages. Scottish Black face is an old breed and one that people in period
would have used. It is a rougher weave (I’ve spun some) and does
make for a hardy thread (i.e. rug stuff). In case anyone would like to
pursue spinning from period sheep.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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12.0pt;margin-left:.5in;line-height:120%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
line-height:120%;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>I also have the info on another
shepherd who is selling Shetland which is a lovely fleece in a variety of
colours. If you like that one (It’s a longer e-mail) I can add that
one.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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12.0pt;margin-left:.5in;line-height:120%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
line-height:120%;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>I’ve ordered fleece
online from breeders and never have had a problem with any of them. They
are very proud of their fleeces and would hate to have a problem with
them. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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12.0pt;margin-left:.5in;line-height:120%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
line-height:120%;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>Clare<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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12.0pt;margin-left:.5in;line-height:120%'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
line-height:120%;font-family:"Georgia","serif"'>“My wife and I raise
Scottish Blackface sheep on our farm in Lapeer, Michigan. Our wool is now
Certified Naturally Grown. Scotties are a heritage breed prevalent on the hills
of Ireland, Scotland and Great Britain. Scotties grow sturdy white wool that
can reach the ground by spring.<br>
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We have raw fleeces available from our woolies that range from 3-7 lbs<br>
each. We do our best to keep our woolies free from VM but there is<br>
always a certain amount to deal with. Our customers say our fleeces<br>
wash up very well. The textures range from a little crimp to straight<br>
course fibers. We charge $5.50 a pound plus shipping. We ship to Canada too.
Let us know how much you want and we will bill you through Pay Pal all you need
is an email account. If you are looking for durable distinctive fleece you need
to try Scottish Blackface. SBF fleece is a premium rug and carpet wool. It
stands up to traffic and it accepts dye well too. In the UK the best SBF wool
is used in making Harris Tweed jackets. It is also prized as mattress stuffing
and furniture stuffing because it holds up so well. All fleeces are white.<br>
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Paul & Marj Weideman<br>
Mirror Lake Farm<br>
Lapeer, MI 48446”</span> <o:p></o:p></p>
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