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Shearing Day 2026, Done and Dusted!!
Providence Lane Homestead — March 21, 2026 It’s Shearing Day. Every year, the calendar turns, the snow melts (or doesn’t), the sheep grow heavy in their coats, and we find ourselves here again — the day the wool comes off. Yesterday, March 21, was Shearing Day at Providence Lane, and once again my lovely flock…
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How to Buy A “Good” Fleece
Fleeces at the homestead! From top left — Banjo on the boards with Alex; Castor’s first fleece, cut-side up; Amy, looking a little fuzzy; Banjo on the left beside Levon, two distinct fleece “styles” in my flock; needle felting locks and figures from Erin Davis at Hawthorn Studios; weaving samples from Traceable Textiles in Edmonton…
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SHEARING DAY 2026
Are you EXCITED???? I am. Every Shearing Day is a GREAT day, as far as we’re concerned. This year, our Shearing Day is planned for March 21, 2026. Are you keen to attend? Here’s a run-down of what you Need To Know. The Basics This will be the sixth year we’ve opened our Shearing Day…
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