Two Ewes on First

08/27/2026

Had to share! Our studios and art spaces bring us so much joy; it's every maker and crafters dream!

08/26/2026

"This is the moment to truly reckon with how we've handled our national wool clip and to come up with something better."

Wool* has just been slapped with an additional 50% tariff going to the USA. It seems to me to be the final nail in the coffin for the idea that exporting all our wool is the best plan (and the best return) for Canadian farmers.

This is the moment to truly reckon with how we’ve handled our national wool clip for the past 30 years and to come up with something better.

Let’s reinvest in our domestic wool processing infrastructure - building jobs and investing in rural economies.

Let’s get innovative and creative with the products we can actually make with Canadian wool to take full advantage of all the benefits of this incredible material that is a renewable resource.

And let’s work with farmers, manufacturers and designers to remind government that Canadian wool is more than just a by-product or some forgotten agricultural commodity.

The first step is to find and support the local Canadian wool already transformed and sold in your own community. (Check out Canadian Wool for the most comprehensive list)

Support those that are already doing the work - and then speak to your MLA, MP your agricultural extension agent and tell them that Canadian wool is important!

*not all forms of wool have been added to the new tariff list. Check my website for a more comprehensive look at this.

08/22/2026

Another cozy woolly cave off to its new home (in Nunavut)! Stay warm kitties and thank you for supporting Nova Scotian small business 💕

08/15/2026

Beware!

WoolstockEAST scam email alerts!!!
Please ignore any emails about vendor spots, payments, or tickets from anyone other than info(at)sisterhoodfibres(dot)com or faith(at)sisterhoodfibres(dot)com.

There are a number of scam emails circulating about WoolstockEAST and other upcoming fibre festivals. DO NOT click on the links. DO NOT share banking info or make any payments to them.

WoolstockEAST vendor spots are sold out. There is a wait list on the sisterhoodfibres.com website. We never call anyone "Valued Members". Anyone on the waitlist will be contacted via email from Faith if and when spots open up and all emails from us will come from the two addresses listed in this post.

If you are unsure if an email is from us or if you have questions please contact us through the contact info on our website at sisterhoodfibres.com or email faith(at)sisterhoodfibres(dot)com

08/12/2026

Wool myths...

Wool has picked up a few unfair rumours over the years.
Here are four of the most common myths around it...

1. Wool is always itchy.
Not all wool is created equal. Modern spinning techniques, together with beautifully fine fibres like Merino, Alpaca and Cashmere, produce yarns that feel wonderfully soft against the skin.

2. Wool is difficult to care for.
Wool is naturally resilient and surprisingly low maintenance. Its fibres help resist odours, meaning many wool garments simply need a good airing between wears rather than frequent washing.

3. Wool can't be used for sportswear.
Natural fibres have been trusted outdoors for generations. Wool's ability to wick moisture and regulate temperature makes it exceptionally dependable for an active lifestyle.

4. Wool is only for winter.
Wool isn't just for cold weather. It naturally helps regulate your body temperature, making it just as comfortable for cool summer evenings and changeable spring days as it is during the colder months.

Are there any others that you'd add to the list?

07/28/2026

With Canadian Small Business Community – we just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

07/27/2026

A flock in a box, ready to go to Timeless Made Local Marketplace in Mahone Bay. If you'd like your very own little ewe, made entirely of Nova Scotia grown wool, do drop by!
❤️🐑❤️

07/09/2026

Support local community museums. My sons loved visiting Ross Farm Museum, as did (do) I ❤️

2 more days until our Heritage Breeds weekend (July 11 & 12) means a new post to highlight our delightful heritage animals on site! Today’s heritage animal is our beloved Cotswold Sheep!

The Cotswold sheep breed developed on the Cotswold Hills in western England (hence the name). The breed is thought to have potentially descended from the white sheep brought to England by the Romans during the Roman Conquest. The modern Cotswold breed was developed between 1780 and 1820. The first Cotswolds were imported to Albany, New York, in 1832 by Christopher Dunn. They were originally used to crossbreed with Robert Bakewell’s Leicester sheep, but began to popularize as an independent breed with American farmers, which led to many more Cotwolds being imported over the next half-century. According to the American Cotswold Record Association (ACRA), “The first notable purebred Cotswold breeder in America was Justus C. Haviland of Duchess County, New York, who established his flock in 1836. The breed grew in popularity, and in 1876, Henry Stewart wrote in his Shepherd’s Manual (1876) that the Cotswold “has become so common in America, and has been bred so extensively without fresh importations of new blood that it may well be adopted as a native sheep.” When it comes to the Canadian history of Cotswold sheep, the breed was brought to Canada from England in the 1860s. Records show that Cotwold sheep were purchased in Halifax in 1865, with prices ranging from $22 for a ram to $60 for ewes. The breed continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1800s because of its lustrous wool and meat. It is recorded that over 760,000 Cotswolds had been registered through the American Cotswold Record Association by 1914. After 1920, Cotswold numbers began to decrease due to a shift in market demand for wool and meat. By the 1980s, there were an estimated 35 Cotswold ewes in Canada. While their population has begun to rise again, Cotswold sheep are considered an endangered breed in Canada and are part of a conservation effort for long wool breeds, according to Heritage Livestock Canada. (More in the comments)

06/29/2026

Thanks Timeless Made Local Marketplace for the shout out!