You've probably noticed that wool garments keep you remarkably warm, even in harsh conditions, but there's more to this natural fiber than meets the eye. The science behind wool's exceptional warming ...
Wake up. Pick an outfit to wear. One sock, then the other. Phone, wallet, keys. Out the door. While clothing is a big part of everyone’s life, its production is rarely a topic of conversation.
This past week people have been reflecting on things they are grateful for like family, friends, shelter and good health. Well, here’s what I’m grateful for: wool. That’s right, I said wool, the fiber ...
On a recent spring day, Anne Choi went searching for her sheep, who were hiding. Striding across her roughly 12-acre farm in Bedminster, the fiber farmer and artisan called out for the fluffy ...
At Pottstown Middle School you will find some children from fifth- to eighth-grade stitching, weaving, felting and plant dyeing through an after-school fiber arts program taught by Anne Aycock, owner ...
Some people have a nose for whiskey. Jenn Phillips has a nose for wool. "I can smell a fleece and tell if it’s good, and depending on the scent, it’ll be nice and sweet," Phillips said. The Amity ...
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Flag Wool & Fiber Festival, and with this significant milestone come some significant changes. After a decade of growth and success, the festival will now ...