Handspinning, Knitting & a Lilac Jacob Sheep named Ramona

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I hope you enjoy this episode of Soulful Spinning. In this episode I share a finished shawl and my love of the Jacob breed of sheep. I show several examples of the breed and discuss how I process it to spin. As always feel free to click on the time stamps below to jump to the segments of interest.
1:39 Skip Intro
4:10 Dakota Carding & Wool unboxing
16:21 My Jacob Fleeces
27:05 Discussion of the Breed
29:24 Portrait of Ramona
45:02 Finished Shawl
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Jacob Sheep Breeders Association (North America)
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Cold Valley Farm (Jacob breeder)
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@patgentry7268 3 года назад

One of your best videos! Have watched it several times, beautiful tone to the work, and those pink roses! Wow…

@faithlinkministries 4 года назад

Your shawl is gorgeous

@matimessager 3 года назад

Always so lovely, and relaxing to watch your videos. Jacobs are fascinating. I hope i find some to spin. Thanks again!

@Eternal_Hope_Q 3 года назад

Hi there, I'm from the uk and I live a stones throw from my friends farm. They have lots of Jacob sheep and I have to say your fibres look hugely softer than the ones here! I still buy fleeces from them as you can never have enough ...I raise Valais black nose, Ryeland and Suffolk sheep for their different fibres. With the Suffolk and Ryeland I make sweaters, the Jacob I make outerwear and belted items as it belts so well and the Valais blacknose fleeces I sell as the locks are excellent in needle felting, and they take dye SO beautifully! (and that helps pay for the upkeep of the rest of the farm) I hope this helps

@chrisbolen3256 4 года назад

So love your podcast My finery friend.

@lindas5964 8 месяцев назад

Oh that watercolored (impressionist) shawl….❤

@SoulfulSpinning 8 месяцев назад

Thanks you!

@donnabanta7804 3 года назад

Those Roses are exquisite!

@carolreynolds7335 4 года назад

The autumn shades shawl will be spectacular. If only my spindle spinning went that well! More practice needed on my behalf I think. Thank you for your podcasts...stuck at home podcasts, spinning,knitting and quilting have been my life saver. Here in the UK things are easing a little but still long stretches at home.

@SoulfulSpinning 4 года назад

I hope things are getting better and better for you there. The silver lining had been the extra time spinning, knitting and generally stash diving. Stay well!

@10amTracy 2 года назад

Ooh, I love Jane Austen, as well! Thanks to your recommendation I just bought some Jacob from Dakota Carders. Thanks for the great video!

@jamesb3rg13 Год назад

I think in a different life, we might have been siblings. The way we look at life and the things we appreciate are so similar (fiber arts, flowers, and fluffy animals in addition to the technical aspect of things). Jacob sheep seem very interesting. I'm going to encourage my friend who raises farm animals to keep his eye out for one. Thanks!

@SoulfulSpinning Год назад

Awe…James. It’s so good to have people who are simpatico!

@YarnNYarns 4 года назад

Thank you for another really informative episode Lisa. Found your exploration of Jacob fascinating, especially as I have my first fleece to process and it's a Jacob cross. Love how beautifully the shawl you are wearing matched those pretty flowers. A hap in those colours will be lovely

@SoulfulSpinning 4 года назад

Thank you Angela! Word is that you have another fleece. You cannot stop with just one!

@YarnNYarns 4 года назад

@@SoulfulSpinning Hehe yes it seems you can't have only one!!! :D

@ingridspinknitlove1192 4 года назад

Just came across your podcast and happily subscribed! Wonderful, valuable spinning content and a beautiful, calming ambience.

@SoulfulSpinning 4 года назад

Ingrid Carlino Thank you so much Ingrid! I value every single new subscriber more than I can say 💕.

@jenniferbrighty5120 3 года назад

Hi Lisa, hope you're OK. One if the kits i got for Christmas has some Jacob Fleece in it & started Spindling with it. I think its one of the most consistent that ive spun . Theres other breeds in this particular kit. The other kit is Finn sheep fleece. I've not tried that one yet, i just hope that i can get a fairly consistent yarn from that one too. Thankyou for all the inspiration you give us new Spinners as well as the more experienced ones. Thankyou so much for your video/podcasts. Take care & stay safe. Happy Spinning. Love Jen xx

@faeryfay3 4 года назад

Lovely podcast! I love the rananculus flowers! Your impressionist shawl is divine too! I want to knit one now! Those jacob sheep are so lovely. I love seeing your fleeces and spinning. Thank you💕🐦🐑😊

@SoulfulSpinning 4 года назад

Thank you so much. I hope your health is holding up for you 💕.

@eneal2056 3 года назад

I don't know how to spin or anything relating to it but I just love sitting down with some crocheting and watch your entire fascinating videos. Now I want nothing else but to buy a big bag of that stuff your hugging for myself. Lol

@jessicawright1656 4 года назад

Thanks Lisa! Great information about Jacob fleece. I didn't know anything about lilac Jacob. Jacob is a variety I haven't tried yet, now I want to. Also I have been following Dakota Carding Co on Facebook. Her carded cloud is something I've been wanting to try. Thanks for giving her a thumbs up!

@SoulfulSpinning 4 года назад

That lilac coloring is really interesting to me! I am so glad I discovered Dakota Carding & Wool, wonderful producer. Thank you!

@jhankri 4 года назад

I started spinning my Jacob top with a drop spindle yesterday and I am in love! I'm ready for a fleece next and Jacob it will be. Love the colors and how it spins. My drafting has improved from watching your videos. Thank you so much.

@pathowes32 4 года назад

I loved this episode. The Jacob sheep are so interesting. I have never spun their fleece. Presently I am spinning a cormo fleece. So soft. I am knitting a Habitation Throw by Helen Stewart. Her patterns are so well written. I am using my leftover sock yarn. Be safe.... until the next time

@SoulfulSpinning 4 года назад

Hello Pat! Isn’t Helen an amazing designer? That Cormo fleece sounds dreamy!

@catherineb.8284 4 года назад

Those ranunculous are so lovely. Glad they inspired you to finish your shawl. I have Jacob wool on my list. Waiting for a shipment to arrive with 27 varieties of wool to play with! Definitely being inspired by your podcast! But I may have got carried away, and my hubby gave me a drum carder today, hurrah. I can't wait. As always really enjoyed the podcast. Thanks

@SoulfulSpinning 4 года назад

Catherine B. Those 27 wools will be so fun. That would make a great video series 😉. I’d love to hear about your experiences. Happy spinning !

@rhondacary1035 4 года назад

I spun Jacob for the first time last year. I bought some that was already prepped from world of wool. It was a DREAM to spin. I spun the singles first by color but then plied for a barber pole. I haven't used it yet but really want to.

@SoulfulSpinning 4 года назад

Rhonda Cary Yes! My Jacob wool has been as they say, a dream to spin. I am hoping I can make a sweater with it! Thanks for watching 🌸.

@LisaMyEclecticLife 3 года назад

I just got a yearling lilac Jacob fleece, can't wait to clean it and play with it. Thank you for sharing your lovely fleeces and spinning.

@aeastman59 4 года назад

loved hearing about the Jacob breed and seeing the fleeces, thank you Lisa!

@barbarahudak8496 4 года назад

Love this! The flowers, the Jacob breed information, and your knowledge....💟

@SoulfulSpinning 4 года назад

Thank you Barbara, Every comment encourages me to make more videos 🌸.

@thequietcorneraknittingspi5029 4 года назад

Another lovely episode Lisa! Loved seeing all of your beautiful handspun once again 🥰 I was also inspired by Fran and have been thinking about a handspun and/or natural shade Penguono!

@SoulfulSpinning 4 года назад

I was thinking I could hold 2 sport (ish) handspun together in the penguono. I’ll be following Fran’s progress with interest. I look forward to hearing about what your up to 💜.

@valeriebishop561 4 года назад

This was facinating to hear more about Jacob. I first encountered it in class at the John C Campbell Folk school last year. I took a class with Kate Larson and am signed up to go this August as well. GREAT job Lisa! Thanks for all you do!

@SoulfulSpinning 4 года назад

Valerie Bishop I hope you get to go to your class in person. I’d love to take a class there someday!

@woolywonders5546 4 года назад

Love the shawl and flowers in the video so lovely and elegant! Love Jacobs, ours have fleece so soft it’s amazing!

@sueanne3139 2 года назад

I adore your beautiful shawl!! 💟🌺💗 raspberry ripple ice cream colours. I will attempt to make it myself with superwash merino 4 ply 👍

@SoulfulSpinning 2 года назад

Thank you so much. Helen Stewart’s patterns are lovely 💕.

@FairilyFiberFun 4 года назад

Jacob is one of my favorite fibers to work with! I LOVE processing the fleeces. They work great for spinning in the grease and they do extremely well for woolen yarns. The fibers are easy to comb, card, and spin from cloud. Very versatile fleeces

@SoulfulSpinning 4 года назад

Yes, I have the same experience with Jacob wool, makes a beautiful woolen tweedy style yarn. Thank you for watching 😊

@natagazok 4 года назад

Hello Lisa! I've been watching you (from France) for some time and really enjoy the cozy and relaxing feeling you put in all your videos. As a very new spinner, I always come back to your channel when in doubt or need of a clear visual explanation. Thanks for being a great source of inspiration !

@SoulfulSpinning 4 года назад

Merci beaucoup!

@marycox2224 3 года назад

YOU HAVE SUCH A LOVELY CALM PIEACEUL DEAMENOR AND I LOVE LISTENING TO YOU TEACH DROP SPINDLEING.. THAN YOU

@stevenvanwoensel1158 4 года назад

Thank you for this great talk! I'm looking forward to the next episode.

@SoulfulSpinning 4 года назад

Thank you Steven!

@JillianEve 4 года назад

I love Jacob! I am always dazzled by their character every time I spin it, especially lilacs. Hmmm 🤔 maybe I need to go find a new Jacob fleece to play with. You’ve inspired me! Lovely show! 🌷

@SoulfulSpinning 4 года назад

Yes, Eve you need more fleece 😉!

@The-Vintage-Needlecrafter Год назад

Watching this as I work on Petunia. She's a Romney.

@SoulfulSpinning Год назад

Oh. I love Romney wool so much! Thanks for watching 💕

@carolharper268 4 года назад

I’ve just finished carding two Jacob fleeces today, can’t wait to start my first spin of Jacob. Hope I can get it as fine as yours. X

@SoulfulSpinning 4 года назад

Let me know how the spinning goes. It is a dream to spin!

@carolharper268 4 года назад

Soulful Spinning will do. X

@jhankri 4 года назад

This was a great episode. I just put together an order for some jacob earlier today so this video was really helpful. I love your beautiful floral arrangement and the color coordinated shawl! The flowers look like peonies to me, especially with that foliage and fragrance. Rananculus are shorter plants with very busy foliage. Whatever they are, they're gorgeous. I'll have to do a search and see if they are a variety I haven't seen before. Looking forward to a supported spindle video as I've recently decided to get one and learn how to spin on that.

@SoulfulSpinning 4 года назад

The ranunculus do remind me of peonies, which are just starting the bloom here. I hope you are having a good week!

@concettorametta9005 4 года назад

Lisa. R writing - Hi Lisa! Love your podcast more each time . I don’t know if I’d have triedJacob if not for your video . Just lovely ! Cold Valley Farm has an Etsy shop , but if you go on their website message them , they’ll send you pics of the fleeces they have now, I just purchased a beautiful lamb fleece !

@SoulfulSpinning 4 года назад

Concetto Rametta Thank you. They were wonderful to work with before. I left a link to their Etsy ship in the description box too. Oh no, now I want another fleece. 😂

@cherylw.4304 4 года назад

Enjoyed this episode. I ordered my first raw Jacob fleece this week, it’s very interesting to follow your journey with this in. I have been spinning on a wheel on and off for about 10 years. Still very much a beginner and want to work on my long draw. I started drop spindling last year and find I spin more that way. Next venture is supported spindle so look forward to the next episode. Love that ginger honey fiber!

@SoulfulSpinning 4 года назад

Cheryl W. I learnt wheel spinning before the drop spindle. I really love the portability of it. Thanks for your comment!

@beckyrehl9825 4 года назад

Hi Lisa, We really enjoyed this ~ what a stunning shawl! ~ and are so happy you're loving our Cold Valley Farm Jacob fleeces! This was Ramona's second shearing (she's since moved on to another farm). Her dam, Carmen, is one of our favorite ewes and favorite fleeces. Mandy is older and is a more aggressive eater, which may contribute to the VM! Many Jacob breeders do coat their animals, but we do not ~ Carl maintains really clean pastures and winter hay feeding methods. We have a wide variety in our flock, including many lilacs, and also many with the primitive characteristics Jacobs are known for. We're still skirting this year's fleeces. We're "ColdValleyFarm" on FB, our website (".com") and on Ravelry; add "@mhtc.net" for email. We love our sheep!

@SoulfulSpinning 4 года назад

Becky Rehl Thank you Becky. Both fleeces I purchased from you are beautiful! I am carding up Ramona now and plan on a woolen spin for her. Hope to get three gradient shades. I’ll go have a peak at your site. I am very happy with my purchases and really admire all the work you are doing to preserve the breed! Thank you for watching!

@donnabanta7804 3 года назад

Or peonies?