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Janelle
@wethergirl.bsky.social
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Willamette Valley, Oregon fiber farm. Handspinner. Dye-er. Weaver. Farm doula. Shearer. Eco-restoration grazer. Bad Ass Hooves (BAH) owner. Classical musician.
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Janelle @wethergirl.bsky.social · 23d
I revised my #handspinning roving inventory through Jotform. Submit your order through the form. Once I confirm, I’ll be in touch re: shipping (US only) & your total. I accept Venmo (preferred) or PayPal friends & family. Tnx for your support of my furever friends.
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Janelle @wethergirl.bsky.social · 14h
Thank you ☺️
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Janelle @wethergirl.bsky.social · 14h
I loved seeing Lamby (Gotland) and Sasha (Great Pyrenees) together this morning. Lamby was my very first sheep at just a couple months old when he came and Sasha my very first Livestock Guardian & not a year old when she arrived. They’ve maintained their bond since those early days. #fureverfriends
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Janelle @wethergirl.bsky.social · 1d
Great Pyrs were being playful and watchful at the remote site this morning. Sasha and Amos are hilarious and so important for what I do with the flock. They are faithful guardians.

#greatpyrenees
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Janelle @wethergirl.bsky.social · 1d
Moving bales in the BAH Mobile can challenging as these bales weigh more than I do. I’ll be bringing the goats home, which should make Mo happy. Goats are prone to getting chilled when wet; that’s a lot of rain.
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Janelle @wethergirl.bsky.social · 1d
Playing a bit of catch up now that Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival is over. At the remote site, I’m getting ready for the first atmospheric river of the rainy season which will arrive this weekend. We will get 2-3 inches in a short time so I’m stocking up on hay for their rain shelters.
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Janelle @wethergirl.bsky.social · 2d
Just in time to put those pretty fleeces they’re wearing to good use!
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Janelle @wethergirl.bsky.social · 2d
Thank you!! ☺️
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Janelle @wethergirl.bsky.social · 2d
Beautiful pattern
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Janelle @wethergirl.bsky.social · 2d
Getting ready for the cold. How is the weather there now?
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Janelle @wethergirl.bsky.social · 2d
Thank you so much
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Janelle @wethergirl.bsky.social · 2d
It was a very emotional day!
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Janelle @wethergirl.bsky.social · 3d
Thank you ☺️
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Janelle @wethergirl.bsky.social · 3d
Thank you ☺️
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Janelle @wethergirl.bsky.social · 3d
Hazel & her half sister Honeysuckle took 1st & 2nd in their category. Lots of tears when I think about all the ribbons Honeysuckle won when I include her skeins (won 4th/5th place) . In addition, I sold all my fleeces & Freya won 2nd in her animal class showing in the colored long wools yesterday.
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Janelle @wethergirl.bsky.social · 3d
So here’s the news from Oregon Flock and Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival!!! ALL the fleeces I submitted for jury won ribbons. EVERY SINGLE ONE. And I won some categories, swept another. My lowest ranking was 4th in colored angora bucklings. Everyone else was top 3!! I wrote them out below.
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Janelle @wethergirl.bsky.social · 3d
Thank the heavens!!! My last fleece sold. A million thank yous from the bottom of my heart.
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Janelle @wethergirl.bsky.social · 3d
Thank you!
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Janelle @wethergirl.bsky.social · 3d
Down to one fleece remaining!! Some impeccable fawn kid mohair from Cecil Girl. Very silky and clean. Waiting at the entrance of the fleece sale in the 66 group.
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Janelle @wethergirl.bsky.social · 3d
All but two of my fleeces have sold so far at Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival, which is fantastic!! All that work and hours I have put into making sure they show well has really paid off. I’m super grateful. #oregonflockandfiberfestival
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Janelle @wethergirl.bsky.social · 4d
Thank you!
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Janelle @wethergirl.bsky.social · 4d
I ribboned in the skein contest at Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival. I took 4th & 5th for both of Honeysuckle’s skeins. Not bad for a 1st time entrant. Neither of Helios’ skeins placed. They are loosely plied, which I prefer; the judges wanted it tighter. I’ll try again next year. They loved his wool.
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Janelle @wethergirl.bsky.social · 4d
My timpanist pal Martha (in purple) shared this picture of us (I’m to her right). It was 10 years ago today we were having a concert of the Four Seasons on a private estate when I was running The Chamber Orchestra of Phila. Much has changed in my life, but Martha remains one of my best friends.
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Janelle @wethergirl.bsky.social · 5d
I dropped four from my list because I ran out off prep time. When I get back home, I have to catch up on getting all my sales fliers done in addition to my normal farm chores. #oregonflockandfiberfestival
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Janelle @wethergirl.bsky.social · 5d
I made it to the Expo Center with about a half hour to spare to drop off my skeins which were due by 10a for the Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival. Now I’m waiting for the fleece dropoff to open. I have a total of 13 fleeces that I’m bringing; eight of those for competitions.
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Janelle @wethergirl.bsky.social · 5d
Thank you!
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