Lesley Prior on Wearing Wool…

Lesley Prior of Devon Fine Fibres has been with us throughout WOVEMBER. At the start of the month, she shared some stories on Growing Wool; Then we learned from her about The Wool Harvest; Of how, following the harvest, the wool is sent off for processing; And how Gledhills spinning mill and Finisterre take this… Continue Reading Lesley Prior on Wearing Wool…

Lesley Prior on Working with Wool…

We have heard from Lesley Prior on ‘Growing Wool‘, ‘Harvesting Wool‘ and collaborating with Finisterre to ‘Process Wool‘. Today we shall hear about Lesley’s experiences of working directly with the wool from her Bowmont Sheep! Lesley is – as well as being a shepherd and an amazing ambassador for wool – a weaver. This is… Continue Reading Lesley Prior on Working with Wool…