Farm to Fabric

From the farm, to fabric, to wearable art and interiors

Local & Heritage Wool

A vintage walking cane topped with a gray curly fur handle, draped with a gray fabric.

Working with Local Wool

Alongside my felted accessories made with silk and fine merino, I am deeply committed to working with local and heritage sheep breeds and to sharing this knowledge through teaching.

Much local wool is undervalued or discarded, despite being exceptionally well suited for felt, home goods, and long-lasting functional pieces. These fibres carry strength, texture, and character, and they invite a different way of working - slower, more responsive, and more connected to place.

In my work, I often begin directly with the fleece, preserving its natural structure and qualities rather than transforming it beyond recognition. This allows the original material to remain present in the finished piece.

Through workshops and hands-on experiences, I aim to raise awareness about:

  • the unique qualities of different sheep breeds

  • wool as a natural, health-supporting material for clothing and home use

  • the importance of replacing synthetic, non-compostable materials

  • reconnecting makers with fleece, farmers, and process

This educational work is an extension of my practice and part of a larger commitment to sustainability, material literacy, and conscious making.

Person wearing a baseball cap and work gloves tending to a sheep and a dog on a wooden platform surrounded by blue tarps, with woodpile and gardening equipment in the background.
Close-up of a black and gray groomed poodle with dense, curly fur resting on a grooming table, surrounded by grooming tools including a spray bottle and a grooming dryer.
People examining a sheep's wool at an outdoor farm or market, with a small note labeled 'Yarn' on the wool.
A wooden chair with a black sheepskin rug draped over the seat.