Cotswold Fleece Wanted
Cotswold Tweed Project 2024
William Spray is making good progress with his exciting Cotswold Tweed Project. He is using Cotswold wool to produce a tweed suitable for creating items of clothing. This project was inspired by Maria Benjamin's discussions about her 'Lake District Tweed' project, which was aired on the Farming Today programme.
William needs more wool this year (2024) to take the project forwards. If there are any members interested in contributing Cotswold wool to William's enterprise, or finding out more about it, they should email him. William is offering £3 per kg and he looks forward to hearing from you. He can collect!
Cotswold Farm Park
May 2024 - Update
Harrison Spinks are collaborating with Adam Henson to create luxuriously handcrafted mattresses filled with wool from pedigree Cotswold sheep across the region, in a celebration of British farming and traditional premium craftsmanship. We see this as a great way to help champion the Cotswold breed and promote the 'Golden Fleece' by providing an outlet for Cotswold breeders and their wool.
The Stroud Blanket Project
The Stroud Blanket Project may be interested in purchasing good quality Cotswold fleeces later this summer for the further production of The Stroud Blanket. Join us in recreating the legend.
Please contact Theo Theodorou by email or via his website www.thestroud.com or phone him on 07770 980463.
Felstead Fleece offer 'Fleece Processing'
For the past 8-years, Felsted Fleece have been processing the fleece generated by their own small flock of Gotland sheep mainly because, with only a few fleeces each year, they could not find anyone willing to do the work for them. Now with 60 sheep, and for the sake of their sanity, Neil & Cara have had to expand their processing to include some industrial-scale equipment.
Felsted Fleece plan to offer Contract processing and bespoke dying, if required: “From the sheep’s back to a Carded Sliver or batt”, but spaces will be limited...
So, if you own a small number of sheep or are a Spinner or Weaver that has bought a single fleece ‘In the Grease’ and don’t want the hassle of Scouring and Carding it yourself, why not contact Felsted Fleece to discuss your requirements and reserve a Processing Slot.