by Nancy Starkey, BLU member I have been announcing the demos for over 20 years and have been performing in the demos for the past seven or eight years. We have used Bluefaced Leicester sheep from my flock in the demos for several years. The natural beauty and athleticism of the BFL makes for an … Continue reading The Working Herding Dog demonstration at the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival.
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4-H fun class loads of fun!
The Knelly kids, Machaella and Griffin, in the 4-H lead fun class last summer during the Bloomsbur PA fair. This is definitely a class we should add during the BFL national show!
Fun at the Montour Delong Fair, Danville PA
Debbie Schwab Knelly's family had a great experience at their community fair this past week. Griffin and his BFL, Wicket, took Champion Ewe for the "all other wool breed" division of breeding sheep in a class of 10 ewes, most of which were BFLs. And sister, Machaella, won Junior Showman! Her ewe, Lacey, was a … Continue reading Fun at the Montour Delong Fair, Danville PA
All American Junior Sheep Show placings
Shown at the All American Junior Sheep Show, held in west Springfield, MA this year are Iris LaRochelle and Ellora Chapin. Iris placed 5th with Stillmeadow 103 Quince and Ellora placed 4th with Stillmeadow 91 Maybelline. Both lambs were in the Feb natural colored ewe lamb class. Ellora is the granddaughter of long time BLU … Continue reading All American Junior Sheep Show placings
2013 Black Sheep Gathering Report
From left to right, Judge Pat Ariaz (CA), Robina Koenig with the ram (Tumble Creek Farm, OR), Joanie Livermore with a ewe (Double J, OR [Wensleydales and English Leicesters], Sherry Carlson with a ewe (Carlson Farm, CA [Wensleydales]). Photo by Kelly Wilder (CA). This young flock took first place in lot and was among the … Continue reading 2013 Black Sheep Gathering Report
Results of BFL show at the Black Sheep Gathering in Eugene, Oregon
Sue Gustafson, Four Oaks Farm CA-Champion Ram (on right) Robina Koenig Tumble Creek Farm OR- Champion Ewe (on left) Bear Hill Farms CA (Kathy Gasson)- had the Res Champion Ewe Robina also had Res Champion Ram and Young Flock Here is the complete list of class placings: Yearling Ram (4) Four Oaks Farm, … Continue reading Results of BFL show at the Black Sheep Gathering in Eugene, Oregon
News from Canada
Alberta, Canada BLU member Jody McLean shares a photo of some of her 2 month old lambs produced by LAI from Myfyrian(B10) Blue Dragon E+, owned by Matt Drummond. Right now, this semen is only available for use in Canada, but the Blue Alliance has also purchased semen, and is working toward getting it imported … Continue reading News from Canada
National Show Skein and Fiber Art photos
A view of the vendor booth in the Great Lakes Fiber Show. The booth was available for all BLU members to sell their wares. Some of the skeins entered in the competition at the national show. In the foreground is the champion skein, a plyed laceweight 100% BFL … Continue reading National Show Skein and Fiber Art photos
Champion Fleece at national show
Champion fleece, entered by Nancy Starkey of Maryland.
Scenes from the National Show – Fiber Events
Kelly Ward explaining how to fit a BFL for show. Carol Densmore demonstrating how to process a BFL fleece for spinning. In the background are some of the photo contest entries. Kelly Ward, Letty Klein, and Anne Bisdorf discussing fiber art and skein competition placings. Letty Klein, judging the BFL fleece competition