Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.6.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Namaste Farms Champion Teeswater, Wensleydale and Corriedale locks. Learn the art and joy of Handspinning. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.namastefarms.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Working Sheepdog Experience!](https://www.namastefarms.com/working-sheepdog-experience/) - Do you have a canine family member you want to experience the fun of a lifetime? Namaste Farms is offering fun on the farm for you and your canine companion; learning how to work sheep! It doesn't matter if your dog is a working breed or not, they'll still have a blast during this experience. Do you have a canine family member you want to experience the fun of a lifetime? Namaste Farms is offering fun on the farm for you and your canine companion; learning how to work sheep! It doesn't matter if your dog is a working breed or not, they'll still have a blast during this experience. Learn how to work a fully trained sheepdog on Sheep at Namaste Farms - [AirBNB... Stay at Namaste Farms!](https://www.namastefarms.com/airbnb-stay-at-namaste-farms/) - Are you wanting to come to Temecula and stay at the Namaste Farms? We have two cottages which are listed on Airbnb. They're super cute, and located in Temecula's Wine country at our farm! Please go to Airbnb and check out our listings. We have two cottages: the Hay Barn Cottage and the Main Cottages, - [Dye Secrets Beginning Dye Course, Online Starts Back May 2021](https://www.namastefarms.com/dye-secrets-beginning-dye-course-online-starts-back-may-2021/) - After a year hiatus, Natalie Redding and Redding Method are getting back to work. We hope you join us for a Dye Secrets Intensive May 28th-30th, 2021. The classes are online and they every class is taught live and recorded to youtube. If you can't be there for the live session, you can watch the - [The Importance Of Agriculture](https://www.namastefarms.com/the-importance-of-agriculture/) - As most know, educating people about fiber arts and farming has been one of my major passions. Thousands have taken my courses, attended my retreats, attended our educational farm tours, and watched my youtube channel. If Covid 19 has taught us anything, it's that we mustn't rely on other countries for necessary commodities such as - [Sale 40 April 7th, 2020 1:00 pm PDT](https://www.namastefarms.com/sale-40-april-7th-2020-100-pm-pdt/) - Come join us for Sale 40 on April 7th, 2020 1:00 pm PDT at our Facebook.com page. All of the merino/silk dyed fiber is on sale. The colors are beautiful and it drafts like a dream. I have a ton of new fiber both domestic and imported. Long locks, Corriedale, beautiful English Leicester and more. - [KILL THE SUCK OF BOREDOM BY TAKING CLASSES!](https://www.namastefarms.com/kill-the-suck-of-boredom-with-classes/) - Kill the suck of what's going on by killing boredom with fiber classes. These are live and you can interact, learn and enjoy with me during my online classes. I put together a bunch of classes in a short amount of time so we can hangout while I teach you my techniques... please check out - [Baboon Butt Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/baboon-butt-scrapbox/) - As a suggestion for a colorway, my friend, Jennifer Nightingale forwarded this picture from another friends Facebook post. I immediately dyed the colorway, "Baboon Butt." It's really beautiful and each scrapbox will have a combination of different fibers. Included in the 6+ ounce Scrapbox will be silk, silk/merino combed top, Corriedale locks, Teeswater locks, Wensleydale, - [FREE CLASSES ON SHEEP BREEDS!](https://www.namastefarms.com/breeds/) - Starting Thursday, January 16th,2020 at 1:00 pm PST at Namaste Farms Page, I'll be teaching free tutorials called; "BREED ALL ABOUT IT! Sheep Breeds and The Fleece They Produce." During this series, you'll learn important and useful information which will help you understand sheep and the fleece they make. Some of the information covered will - [Desert Bloom; New Scrapbox WITH LAURA SPINNER TUTORIAL!](https://www.namastefarms.com/desert-bloom/) - I haven't done a new scrapbox is so long, but here is DESERT BLOOM, it's a scrapbox named by Laura Spinner and, she is going to do a tutorial on a yarn made from Desert Bloom. You will get a free tutorial on how to make a yarn from this by Dec 25th so please - [Namaste Farms Retreat Jan 25-26 2020](https://www.namastefarms.com/jan/) - Late winter retreat at Namaste Farms; 34355 de Portola Rd Temecula, Ca (fly into San Diego INTL); Actual retreat happens on January 25th and 26th with spin in at night on your day of arrival (January 24th; 6:00 pm-7:30) and, if you'd like to go to the wineries on Saturday night (25th), Ann Bamert has - [Dyeing Yarn and Combed Top Retreat in Maryland @ Tenney's Fiber Farm](https://www.namastefarms.com/tenney/) - Join me, Natalie Redding to learn Redding Method Dyeing Yarn and Combed Top. LEARN HOW TO NOT FELT TOP and how to make gorgeous professional looking yarns. This retreat will happen Sat/Sun March 14-15 at Tenney's Fiber Farm in Manchester, Maryland (Fly into Baltimore). For information on directions to the farm or where to stay - [Humane Pelt! I.E. NOT a Hide/Animal Skin](https://www.namastefarms.com/humane-pelt-i-e-not-a-hide-animal-skin/) - Here is a Rough Fell Sheep humane pelt i.e. it was NOT skinned off the animal, instead it was partially felted on the animal and further nuno felted then hand painted me. It would make a great chair/bed throw, or rug for light traffic area. This is a beautiful colorway and free of vegetation. The - [Imported Show Fleeces, BEAUTIFUL](https://www.namastefarms.com/imported-show-fleeces-beautiful/) - Best fleeces in YEARS... and I'm selling the show fleeces NOW, before the August 3rd sale. There are only so many fleeces from the shows, and once they're gone, they're gone until next show season. These are first year hogget fleeces; i.e from when their born until the next year when their shown. Teeswater and - [Farm Barn Wedding Event Venue at Namaste Farms!](https://www.namastefarms.com/farm-barn-wedding-event-venue-at-namaste-farms/) - Authentic Barn Farm Wedding or Event venue. Located in Southern California\'s, Temecula Valley. - [Booking Teaching](https://www.namastefarms.com/booking-teaching/) - If you're interested in having me teach in late 2017-2018, I'm currently booking dyeing wool and protein fiber workshops across the globe. If you're worried about heat sources, don't be. Students can either rent Iwatani burners from me (25.00), or purchase their own (34.00 on Amazon). These butane burners are suitable for indoor use and - [Redding Method Retreat; Gettysburg, PA May 11 & 12th](https://www.namastefarms.com/sherry-tenney/) - Do you want to learn how to dye raw protein fibers with consistency? Are you tired of wasting time and fleece with disappointing results? Do you want to know how the dyes and fibers REALLY work? Join us for a Redding Method Retreat in May. Please read below. This RETREAT is hosted by Sherry Tenney - [SCRAPBOX; New Hummingbird!](https://www.namastefarms.com/scrapbox-new-hummingbird/) - I haven't done a scrapbox in a while, but here's New Hummingbird. It's so pretty and the fibers are divine. You'll receive at least 6 ounces of product weighed in the bag.... Angelina, Teeswater, Bluefaced Leicester and mohair are some of the fibers you may expect. These are so fun to spin and you can - [Who rescued whom?](https://www.namastefarms.com/who-rescued-who/) - These photos were taken by Scott Chebegia for the Huffington Post. This is Wonder-Elle, my rescued Great Pyrenees. I have many rescue dogs that enrich my life and fill my heart each and every day. - [Shear Madness on Nat Geo Wild](https://www.namastefarms.com/shear-madness-on-nat-geo-wild/) - Shear Madness may not have another season, but Namaste Farms forges ahead! It's true, we don't have a second season, and, while there's some sadness that we won't work with the crew again, we're moving forward and focusing on our new wool shampoo. Don't be sad, you can watch old episodes on Hulu and Nat - [The Art of Dyeing](https://www.namastefarms.com/the-art-of-dyeing/) - Many may not know, but successful dyeing has so much more to do with simply, "knowing how to dye." Different fibers, water, dyes, temperature and EVEN what you wash your fiber in can ALL effect the outcome of your product. The picture of locks below are an example of Wensleydale locks I dyed which were - [Espresso Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/espresso-scrapbox/) - This Scrapbox will be released on August 24th, and it's beautiful. This box includes copper Angelina, silk and Merino sliver, locks, and more. - [There's Nothing Like Longwools](https://www.namastefarms.com/theres-nothing-like-longwools/) - While it's true, the wools I love are Teeswater and Wensleydale, I can love other longwools. I truthfully look at my bias's on a case by case basis. Don't let one or two fleeces skew you in a direction. Keep an open mind, you just may find a gem... This is Lincoln Longwool, and - [Teeswater Sheep, Locks, and Fleece](https://www.namastefarms.com/teeswater-sheep-locks-and-fleece/) - Wool doesn't get any better than, IMHO, than Wensleydale and Teeswaters! - [Wensleydale](https://www.namastefarms.com/wensleydale/) - When I spin longwools, I just let the fiber be what it wants to be. I don't card or comb, instead, I just put the locks in my lap, and start spinning. Lockspinning is custom made for mohair and long wool fleeces. - [It's all about Scrappy and Scrapboxes](https://www.namastefarms.com/its-all-about-scrappy/) - I am a dyed in the wool (excuse the pun!) dog lover. While Lacey and Lad are my co-workers, there is no love beyond what I have for my darling Scrappy. Scrappy was rescued from a high kill shelter in Los Angeles. There's not a day that goes by that I don't thank the heavens - [Teeswater Never Looked So Good](https://www.namastefarms.com/teeswater-never-looked-so-good/) - Teeswater and Wensleydale are known to be amazing and lustrous fleeces, but I've never seen colors like this before. What's the reason? Namaste Farms Wool Shampoo. Honestly, in the words of Laura Senator (Rainbow Twist Handspun); "You have to experience it, to understand." This fleece was part of the "Shakti" Scrapbox. - [Copper Patina Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/copper-patina-scrapbox/) - Copper Patina is a challenging color to dye, but happens to be a favorite of Namaste Farms Scrapbox purchasers. The box can have many of the following: long locks, silk/merino roving, mohair, exotic wool, silk ribbon, nepps. - [SPIN-A-LONG and KNIT-A-LONG; JOIN US!](https://www.namastefarms.com/salkal/) - Scrapbox or combed top Kitchen sink Scrapbox $36.00 USD Top 1 - 4 oz $24.00 USD Top 2 - 4 oz $24.00 USD Top 3 - 4 oz $24.00 USD Namaste Farms/Redding Method will have a SAL and KAL starting February 13th, 2019. DON'T panic if you see this late, you can join in any - [Yarnitarian; Episode 4](https://www.namastefarms.com/yarnitarian-episode-4/) - [Sales EVENT #23; MANY Exotic Yarns, Dyed Locks, Raw Wool and More!](https://www.namastefarms.com/ds23/) - Please join us for Sale; Event #23 with brand new undyed and dyed yarns, processed fleece, raw wool, and more... We just got in yak/silk, merino/cashmere/nylon sock yarn, BFL sock. Baby alpaca/merino/silk DK weight and about 10 other yarns to dye in your favorite colors. We also just got in raw merino, Corriedale, mohair, Teeswater - [YARNITARIAN; VLOG Episode 1](https://www.namastefarms.com/yarnitarian-vlog-episode-1/) - Please check out my new VLOG, YARNITARIAN; Farm life with fiber, yarn and knitting while high on Flamin Hot Cheetos and cheap American beer. The show is live each TUESDAY night at 6:00 PM PST and is recorded after the live show, please join me and subscribe on youtube . - [Mochachino and Denim... Scrapbox Revival; SUPERB](https://www.namastefarms.com/mochachino/) - Scrapbox revival, Mochachino and denim with silk mawata/hanky! Chock full of mohair, silk, merino top, Wensleydale and more. It's really lovely and makes a gorgeous yarn. Please use the paypal button below, if you live outside the country you'll be billed for shipping. In the US, shipping will be added of 3.75. In the off - [Sale 20; Freshly Sheared Purebred Gotland, Wensleydale and more...](https://www.namastefarms.com/ds20/) - Join us on Saturday Nov. 3rd at 2:30 PM PDT at our public Facebook page for a whopper of a sale. Tons of fleeces and many discounted... find bargains o'plenty. You'll find Gotland, Wensleydale, Bluefaced Leicester, Teeswater, Cotswold, Corriedale and more... Just a note for those of you not familiar with the process, go to - [Sale 19; Amazing Deals... New Shipments In, Coated and Uncoated](https://www.namastefarms.com/ds19/) - I've been shearing and there are a lot of lamb fleeces. I've also received many brokered fleeces from friends and you will love them. I've destashed a lot of breeds also and you'll find fleeces for under 25.00 a lb. Long locks, lots of dyed combed top starting at 20.00 for 3 ounces. Beyond that, - [Berrylicious Patina-New Scrapbox!](https://www.namastefarms.com/berrylicious/) - People have been asking me to make a new scrapbox and here's one. This is Berrylicious Patina and it's super rich. The fibers are lovely and many are long. Teeswater locks, Wensleydale lamb, imported English Leicester, merino silk top, Angelina and more. You receive just over 6 ounces weighed in the bag! This spins up - [Sale and De-Stash Saturday, September 15... 2:30 PM](https://www.namastefarms.com/ds18/) - There will be actual sale items and much more. I dyed a lot of combed top, and I dyed merino/nylon top for socks! There are so many fleeces I've just shorn and more I received in stock which I broker. Teeswater, Wensleydale, Cotswold, English Leicester, BFL and rare breeds too. The sale happens on Saturday, - [Sale, Saturday August 18th...Kid Mohair and more...](https://www.namastefarms.com/ds17/) - MOHAIR MOHAIR MOHAIR... and tons of purebred and imported fleeces. Teeswater, Wensleydale, you name it. The sale happens on Saturday, August 18th, at 2:30 PDT. For those of you not familiar with the process, go to Facebook at 2:30 PDT and the posts will begin automatically appearing in 2 minute intervals. If you want some - [FOR SALE; SHOW FLEECE!](https://www.namastefarms.com/leicester-longwool/) - I just purchased show fleece yesterday while on my trip in the UK (I'm still here). This is your opportunity to buy Leicester Longwool (aka English Leciecester) hogget SHOW CHAMPION fleece. Look at the quality of these beautiful animals in full wool! My friends raise them and show the across the UK where they are - [Imported Teeswater Extreme Long Locks PRE-SALE](https://www.namastefarms.com/presale/) - Here's your chance to be guaranteed amazing Teeswater Long Locks from the UK. You have the option of purchasing locks with a sliding scale based on length. All presale orders will have the best locks available to me and I'll hand choose them. Long locks are normally in sections pulled from the animal and I - [MAKING ROOM FOR MY UK FLEECE; SALE!](https://www.namastefarms.com/ds12/) - I'm getting ready for my yearly trip to the UK to purchase thousands of lbs of fleece and I'm making room now. Rare breeds, silk, Angelina, Teeswater, GORGEOUS CORRIEDALE and more more. I have to make room and you will benefit from my destash and sale. Please join us on our FACEBOOK page to get - [LEARN ABOUT FLEECES in the comfort of your own home!](https://www.namastefarms.com/learn-about-fleeces-in-the-comfort-of-your-own-home/) - Redding Method has just scheduled Fleeces Revealed June 2018 and Fleece and Fiber Master Class July 2018. Learn online in the comfort of your own home. Re-enrollees will save... First timers? Take both classes and save. Please go to Redding Method to enroll or click on the highlighted class names which will take you to - [Wensleydale; Natural Color](https://www.namastefarms.com/wensleydale-natural-color/) - Wensleydale never ceases to amaze me. As most of my friends and followers know, I believe there's nothing more beautiful than Wensleydale and Teeswater longwools. Further, most know that I follow the United Kingdom breed standards for Teeswaters; i.e. the body of the animal MUST be white. What this means? Wensleydales, (which are allowed to - [Silk Scarves; Classes Through Redding Method](https://www.namastefarms.com/reddingmethod-silk/) - Classes on my take on Shibori method of dyeing scarves; Nabori! Go to Redding Method to check when these live online classes are available. - [Free YOUTUBE LIVE; Tips and tricks to help you with FIBER.](https://www.namastefarms.com/free-tips/) - Please join my this Saturday, Feb 13th at 3:30 pm PST. I'll give you valuable information that you've never heard before but is crucial to your hand spinning and dyeing. You can ask questions in real time via chat. Join me at Namaste Farms via the internet. Please share to your friends, followers and family. - [4 Ways to Tailspin Extreme Long Teeswater Locks](https://www.namastefarms.com/tailspin/) - Join Namaste Farms for 1 class over two nights; 4 Ways to Tailspin Yarn and then, make a boa from it. Tailspinning is one of my favorite techniques to do for handspinning yarn. I will teach you 4 ways for success with tailspinning and then, show you how to knit a boa from the resulting yarn. - [Wisconsin Retreat; April 2017](https://www.namastefarms.com/just4ewe/) - Join us at 16370 West Small Rd, New Berlin, Wisconsin 53151-8615 Hotels? La Quinta Holiday Inn Express More Questions? Please contact Jan - [Silk Chiffon Yarn, Silk Throwster Handspun and Reeled Silk](https://www.namastefarms.com/silk-and-more-silk/) - This is silk for Redding Method, Color Me Beautiful Summer 2016 last class. There are only 19 each of the yarn and chiffon silk yarn skeins so if you want a box, buy one now. Also included in the box is Mulberry reeled silk. It dyes amazingly well and is perfect for weaving, spinning etc... - [FALL RETREAT...CAMP at NAMASTE FARMS](https://www.namastefarms.com/fff/) - Join me and my friends for a once in a lifetime experience at Namaste Farms. This fall, we're allowing CAMPING to help keep costs down for participants! Listen to the nighttime sounds of the farm and watch the stars at night. Bring your tent, sleeping bag and enjoy the clear and mild nights of Temecula's - [Fall Retreat with Natalie, Laura Spinner and Beth Marx!](https://www.namastefarms.com/fall-2015-retreat/) - Join Natalie Redding of Namaste Farms with Rainbow Twist Handspun and Beth Marx for a fall retreat! - [Summer Yarn Dyeing Intensive at Namaste Farms!](https://www.namastefarms.com/yd/) - Join me, Natalie Redding, at Namaste Farmsfor a two day three night yarn dyeing intensive in the heart of Southern California's, Temecula Wine Country. I'll teach you what Indie yarn dyers don't want you to know and some advanced techniques known by few. Learn how to create amazing effects on yarn in a multitude of - [Bug Me with Coils; New Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/bug-me-with-coils-new-scrapbox/) - This is a perfect spring time Scrapbox where we bring back the glass mushrooms and ladybug beads. Included is silk fabric, silk threads, cotton thread, 8 glass beads, Angelina, combed top (for the supercoils) and Teeswater, Wensleydale and assorted wools dyed in differing shades of green. The total weight of the fibers in the bag is - [Laurel Highlands Retreat, Pennsylvania SEPT 2018.](https://www.namastefarms.com/penn/) - Join us for a two day dyeing intensive in Pennsylvania! This is being hosted by Julie Follansbee! Beyond learning the tenets, techniques, skills and methodology of Redding Method, students will have the opportunity to join in a meet and greet on Friday night! To enroll, please contact Julie Follansbee (alternately, you can contact Kristin Davidson). - [Fleece Sale; Event #10](https://www.namastefarms.com/ds10/) - I haven't had a sale in a while, but here you go. If you're in my dye classes, please check the descriptions because on many of them, I wanted students to purchase specific fleeces. There are some amazingly beautiful and lustrous Cotswold, English Leicester, Teeswater and Wensleydale that are stellar. The sale happens on Saturday, - [New Scrapbox; Clandestine! Livestream too!](https://www.namastefarms.com/clandestine/) - I haven't released a scrapbox in at least 6 weeks, and here is a new one. As most artists know, when you've been creating for over a decade, it can be challenging to come up with new colorways and ideas. This is a colorway I've never made and it's perfect for spring. Included is silk - [Yarn Kit For Yarn Dyeing Class](https://www.namastefarms.com/yarn-kit-for-yarn-dyeing-class/) - Here is a kit for the Yarn Dyeing Class offered through Redding Method Short Courses. Anyone can purchase this 9 skein kit which is perfect for the variety of dyeing techniques students learn during the online course. For information on the actual course itself, please go to Redding Method. This kit its 135.00* (plus shipping) and contains - [Dye Secrets Starts March 18th!](https://www.namastefarms.com/dye-secrets-kit/) - The new session of Dye Secrets begins March 18th, 2018. To enroll, please go to Redding Method. This will be the only session of Dye Secrets for 2018 so if you've been waiting, now is the time. It's the first in the 3 part series towards Master Dyer and Certified Redding Method Teacher. If you've - [CMB Scarf Kit](https://www.namastefarms.com/cmb-scarf-kit/) - While anyone can purchase this, this is a kit and livestream for Redding Method, Color Me Beautiful students. You don't have to purchase it... The reason I use these is because this scarf is just a super easy way to learn the concepts without risking something you've worked extensively on. Further, it looks pretty amazing - [Alice in Wonderland Scrapbox with Kristin Davidson!](https://www.namastefarms.com/alice-in-wonderland/) - This scrapbox is darling and includes antiqued (high quality) Alice in Wonderland beads with Angelina, Habu Textile yarns, threads, Teeswater, English Leicester, silk and more. By mid-March, Kristin Davidson will lead a livestream (or video tutorial) on how to make a darling yarn from this scrapbox. You will receive a link in your email so - [Sale-De-Stash 9](https://www.namastefarms.com/ds9/) - Giving everyone a heads up that we're having another sale on Saturday, February 17th at 2:30 PST. I've started in on my 55 gallon drums of fiber from the UK and, of course, I'm still shearing. Listed will be BOGO's from past sales, Teeswater lamb fleeces, Irish Blackface LOOOOOONG STAPLE, 1/2 fleeces of Teeswater long - [SARASOTA, FLORIDA DYEING INTENSIVE](https://www.namastefarms.com/florida/) - Join me in Sarasota Florida for a 2 day Redding Method Dyeing Intensive April 21-22, 2018! Redding Method is becoming the gold standard of protein fiber dyeing. So, what is it? Redding Method of Dyeing is a dynamic protein fiber dyeing methodology which combines both the science and artistry needed to create consistency of color. During - [Twigs and Branches](https://www.namastefarms.com/twigs-and-branches/) - Twigs and Branches Scrapbox is probably one of the best ones I've created yet. I LOVE THE yarn I made which is perfect for incorporating into so many fiber arts projects because of it's neutral colortones and cooperative fiber types. The yarn I handspun is absolutely beautiful not only because of the colors but the - [JUST SHEARED! Tons of new fleeces!](https://www.namastefarms.com/ds7/) - Please join us SUNDAY January 14th at 3:30 PST for our January fleece sale on our Facebook page. Fleece prices start at 15.00 a lb for uncoated fleeces, and there will be UK Teeswater, UK Wenselydale, UK Blackface (My favorite) as well as US Merino, US Corriedale, US Teeswater, US Wensleydale and a myriad of - [Blossoms Hand Dyed Yarn](https://www.namastefarms.com/blossoms-hand-dyed-yarn/) - This is a beautiful high quality fingering weight/sock yarn constructed with fine SW merino/nylon. There should be no concern of pooling because of long color changes with no repeats. It's absolutely stunning and the colors are so vibrant it's shockingly beautiful. The colors are pinks, brown, golden yellow, oranges and neutral ivory. There are only - [Mermaidia; Hand Dyed Worsted Yarn](https://www.namastefarms.com/mermaidia/) - This is a beautiful colorway which is not likely to color pool because it has long color changes with no repeats. It is a worsted weight 21.5 micron Merino 100 gm skeins which are over 200 yards. The swatch below was knit on a size 5.50 mm (US 9) needle (I'm a loose knitter and - [Borealis! Hand Dyed Yarn](https://www.namastefarms.com/borealis-hand-dyed-yarn/) - Hand dyed yarn in fingering/sock weight SW Corriedale/Nylon which is a pretty durable non-shrinking combination. The colorway listed is "Borealis" and is black/dark grey with a myriad of other colors. There is some variation in the hanks and it's recommended to knit with alternating skeins if you have a project which requires more than one - [Cranberry Bliss; Hand Dyed Yarn for Sale!](https://www.namastefarms.com/cranberry-bliss/) - SOLD OUT! This is dyed by me, and the colorway is called "Cranberry Bliss." The yarn itself is a very high quality fingering/sock weight yarn made from SW merino/nylon blend. Each skein is over 400 yards and there are 6 skeins available. I knit the swatch on a size 2.5 mm (US size 1) needle. - [Fiber De-Stash Sale; SUNDAY DEC. 17th at 4:30 PM PST!](https://www.namastefarms.com/event6/) - I've just found over 100 lbs of fiber I didn't know I had; this includes EXTREME Long locks. There are many long lock boas, long lock dregs, Extreme long locks and many deals that involve amazingly beautiful fiber that just needs to be separated. I have premium fiber too! This includes Teeswater, Wensleydale, CVM, Cormo, - [Artist Series; Kyle Bowser! What's The Tealio?](https://www.namastefarms.com/artist-series-kyle-bowser-whats-the-tealio/) - Kyle Bowser is an amazing artist and she's giving a tutorial on how to spin and make a project with "What the Tealio?" Scrapobox. Kyle will record this tutorial and a Youtube link will be sent to you by the end of December. Please make sure you are allowed to accept emails from info@reddingmethod.com and - [Make Rolags Scrapbox!](https://www.namastefarms.com/make-rolags-scrapbox/) - Most everyone knows my friend Trisha Silveira, and she has offered to teach how to make beautiful rolags with this 8 ounce scrapbox. There are 4 different colors of mulberry silk and merino top (2 ounces each) as well as some samples of angelina add ins to sparkle up your rolags if you so choose. - [Scrapbox; Artist Series Sandy Dukeshire](https://www.namastefarms.com/dukeshire/) - This Scrapbox is chock full of beautiful gold colors and deep browns. Also included, silk in gold, cranberry and shades of deep magenta. The fibers included are English Leicester, Teeswater, Corriedale, silk and more. For those of you who don't know Sandy, she's a well known as a glass artist! Besides being an amazingly creative glass - [Teeswater Lamb and Kid Mohair](https://www.namastefarms.com/teeswater-lamb-and-kid-mohair/) - Exceptionally soft white kid mohair and Teeswater lamb fleece available. All my sheep and goats are blown off with a blower before shearing and the fleeces are heavily skirted, raw and sold by the lb. Fleeces are white and were shorn in the last few days. The PayPal buttons will cease to work once the - [Olallieberry Patina](https://www.namastefarms.com/olallieberry-patina/) - Extremely rich colors and a new color way! English Leicester, Teeswater locks, silk, threads, Angelina and more. The fleeces are high lustre and have a beautiful handle. You won't be disappointed. Shipping is 3.75 within the US and if it fails to charge you, we'll bill you. Outside the US is actual fees and will - [Show Fleece Long Locks](https://www.namastefarms.com/show-fleece-long-locks/) - These are Teeswater long locks which range from 10-14 inches stretched. Please note that with all fleeces there is variation in length i.e. some will be shorter and some maybe longer. I try to remove anything more than ~15% shorter than the average length. These are incredible and one of the few batches I've seen - [Artist Series Scrapbox; Sara Setzer Feltworks](https://www.namastefarms.com/sara-setzer-feltworks/) - Sara Setzer is a pretty amazing artist and felter who's also leading the class on a felted scarf scrapbox. Included are merino wool top, mohair locks, silk and add in's as well as a tutorial on how to make a felted scarf. The time and date of the livestream is to-be-announced and will be in - [The Artist Series; Mystic Pizza Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/the-artist-series-mystic-pizza-scrapbox/) - Laura Spinner (i.e. Rainbow Twist Shop) is one of the most revered hand spinning teachers in the community. Laura is will be leading a Livestream for the Mystic Pizza Scrapbox where she'll teach purchasers how to make a yarn with this 6 oz fiber box which contains many picked fibers. This color way contains rich Namaste - [Dye Secrets Open Enrollment Fall 2017](https://www.namastefarms.com/dye-secrets-open-enrollment-fall-2017/) - Do you want to learn how to learn an actual methodology for dyeing protein fibers? If so, please go to Redding Method of Dyeing. The first part of the series begins a new session on Sept 24th, 2017. Please go to Redding Method Dye Secrets for information on the class, and check the enroll page. Also, in - [Breedbox; Llanwenog, Badger Faced WM and more...](https://www.namastefarms.com/llanwenog/) - Here is another breedbox from wool I purchased in the UK simply. I love sharing rare breed wool because it expands our own understanding of a culture largely intertwined with sheep and the wool they grow. Historically in the UK, sheep were very region specific where breeds developed in areas because of their suitability for - [Artist Series: Three Ravens Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/artist-series-three-ravens-scrapbox/) - Christiane Knight of Three Ravens Fiber Studio is the guest artist for the Three Ravens Scrapbox. Christiane is a well known teacher and artist who is extremely skilled and respected. She will be teaching a live online tutorial both prepping and spinning two different yarns. She will teach purchasers how to make a quick drop - [VIP RETREAT; Stay, Relax, Learn, Love!](https://www.namastefarms.com/vip-retreat-stay-relax-learn-love/) - Book for summer now; Four-3 day spots are filled for Summer 2017. Please check out the schedule to see if the time you want is available. Do you want to come to Namaste Farms to learn and stay with us and our family? We are offering a new way to learn dyeing, spinning, animal husbandry - [Fleece and Fiber Master Class](https://www.namastefarms.com/fleece-and-fiber-master-class/) - Become a true yarn MASTER in Redding Method Fleece and Fiber Master Class. It starts Tuesday, August 1 and you'll learn everything you know about yarn weights, what fiber works for what type of yarn, all about the Bradford count and more. This 4 day class runs live where you can chat and ask questions - [Wensleydale Fleece; Third Shearing](https://www.namastefarms.com/wensleydale-fleece/) - Wensleydale fleece, third shearing. Very lustrous and washes up pretty darn white. These fleeces are from 2.5 year old sheep and they pick up dye extraordinarily well. No vegetation to speak of and fantastic handle. - [UK Bluefaced Leicester Shearling](https://www.namastefarms.com/uk-bluefaced-leicester-shearling/) - OUT! I brought back BFL fleece from the UK and it's lovely. It's completely purled and has lamb tips typical of shearling fleeces. I pulled a lock off one of the fleeces and it was over 6 inches stretched but I don't know what the length on every fleece is. Since these are all shearling - [Stash and De-Stash Event](https://www.namastefarms.com/ds/) - Join us on July 25th, Tuesday beginning at 3:30 pm PDT at our public FB page, Teeswatersheep for a SALE of our private stash and de-stash fibers. We have many hundreds of pounds of raw fiber from all around the world. These fibers are going to be graded: A(+)-D and there will be many bargains to - [Northern Ireland Scottish Blackface](https://www.namastefarms.com/northern-ireland-scottish-blackface/) - When you think Scottish Blackface, don't think American Scottish Blackface, think Northern Ireland! There is regionality to the Scottish Blackface in Northern Ireland and they have an amazingly long staple and a wool fiber which picks up dye amazingly well. Every year when I go to the UK, I make a trip to Northern Ireland - [Blood Orange Scrapbox With Livestream Tutorial](https://www.namastefarms.com/blood-orange-scrapbox-with-livestream-tutorial/) - This was a very hard color to dye and harder to photograph. I had to wait 7 days to try and find the right light to get a picture that was accurate to the color represented. Today is a summer squall and oddly enough, it's the perfect overcast lighting. This box is a combination of - [Teeswater LOVELY](https://www.namastefarms.com/lovely/) - Teeswater wool, very pretty and from the UK. It is sold raw, and I only have 15 lbs total and the link will cease to work when I'm sold out. It is quite lovely and some of it has a gorgeous and uncharacteristic crimp. All of it is beautiful and the staple is around 8 - [UK Breedbox, With GreyFace Dartmoor](https://www.namastefarms.com/uk-breedbox-with-grey-face/) - I just got back from the UK and I have a stellar breedbox with five breeds, one of which is a very rare and cool lustre breed; Greyface Dartmoor. Not only does the box include this special breed, but it also includes 1 plus ounces each of: Ouessant, Portland, Black UK Shetland, and the amazingly - [Shearing Time Again](https://www.namastefarms.com/get-ready-shearing-time-again/) - OUT! I've started shearing today 7/03/2016 and am opening up pre-sales for my coated fleeces. Most are 3-5 inches and lamb and yearling Teeswater/Wensleydale and there is some Corriedale. I will fill the orders with white tees or wensleydale unless you ask for Corriedale. Fleeces will ship as they're shorn and that means many will - [BOGRY TEST FIBERS](https://www.namastefarms.com/bogry-test-fibers/) - For those of Redding Method students who need a BOGRY fiberbox, here you go (others can purchase too). This is 2 lbs of fiber, enough for two tests. It will have a combination of fibers; The first lb will be: long wool (Leicester or Tees), medium (corrie) and fine wool (merino); the second lb will - [Gotland/Wenseldale Raw Fleece](https://www.namastefarms.com/gotlandwenseldale-raw-fleece/) - Really nice Gotland X Wensleydale fleece sold by the lb and raw. Very soft handle, and has a really nice bright white undertone. The handle has a softness to it typical of shearling (first fleece with one year growth) long wool crosses. Staple is anywhere from 5-7 inches plus (wool doesn't grow uniformly - [TEACH IT TUESDAY! Free Tutorials](https://www.namastefarms.com/teach-it-tuesday-free-tutorials/) - Redding Method Master Dyers and Certified Teachers are making new tutorials for Redding Method of Dyeing FB group. This is how it works: Every month there will be a pre-determined topic, then, on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month one of the Redding Method graduates will posting a tutorial relating to topic of - [Ardis 3.0 Scrapbox, Stunning.](https://www.namastefarms.com/ardis-3-0/) - Ardis is one of my favorite color ways and is named after one of my favorite people, Ardis Lunn. This is a hard color way to dye but is well worth the time it takes. This scrapbox contains Gorgeous 100% Wensleydale longer locks, English Leicester, Corriedale, and more. You'll also receive Angelina, threads, and silk - [English Leicester Raw](https://www.namastefarms.com/english-leicester-raw/) - This is lovely English Leicester that takes dye like no other. This fiber is sold raw and is pictured next to dyed English Leicester to show how it picks up dye. These are yearling fleeces and have a lovely handle and length. Once again, these fleeces are sold by the lb raw. - [Chicken and Eggs Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/chicken-and-eggs-scrapbox/) - I'm crazy about chickens and this is such a cute Scrapbox with lamp work beads. There is one frying pan which is metal alloy with an egg in it, but the rest are lamp work glass beads. The fiber is soft alpaca, mohair and longwools dyed to a deep dark black. There's also silk ribbon, - [BFL Cross and Wensleydale Cross GORGEOUS](https://www.namastefarms.com/cross/) - The BFL and Wensleydale X are stunning white fleeces with an amazing handle. They will pick up dye extremely well and have the lock structure and character you'd expect in both breeds. Seriously, these are incredible and would easily win in fleece shows. There is no VM and they all have a very nice white - [Star Magnolia 2017 Scrapbox, with Livestream!](https://www.namastefarms.com/star-magnolia-2017-scrapbox-with-livestream/) - I just made a new batch of Star Magnolia, and, I will personally do a livestream to teach you to make this yarn. There are long locks of Teeswater, Corriedale locks, Coopworth, Silk, Angelina, threads and more. This is one of my favorite scrapboxes. The livestream will be on May 24th at 5:00 pm PDT - [Long Locks, Various Types](https://www.namastefarms.com/long-locks-various-types/) - Please only purchase if you're already a customer. Shipping is only in the US. OUT Listed below are several different types of long locks. Premium Teeswater locks, beautiful and show washed (rinsed in color water while on the sheep) so you won't lose much weight when dyed. These are sold by the half lb and - [Pom Pom Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/pom-pom-scrapbox/) - This is so cute and perfect for spring. These pom poms are TINY... they are about the size of a pencil eraser. There is silk, English Leicester fleece, threads, silk ribbon, Wensleydale and several other types of fleece. This scrapbox is around 4.5 ounces weighed in the bag. - [Partially Cotted Fleeces Amazing for Boas and Dyeing](https://www.namastefarms.com/partially-cotted-fleeces-amazing-for-boas-and-dyeing/) - I rarely sell these undyed because they are so beautiful and valuable to me as part of my art. They dye incredibly well and it's so easy to get delineation because the locks are partially attached which keeps them aligned. The boas below are partially felted but most of the fiber is pretty loosely held - [Beautiful Fleeces](https://www.namastefarms.com/teeswater-and-wensleydale-fleeces-pre-order/) - I'm out of pre-order but I do have white Pure Corriedale, Leicester and/or Coopworth gorgeous wool available which ships in the next week. There is a button below. If you use a phone or iPad, the shopping cart can be glitchy. Please have Jan Massie invoice you if that is the case. I won't be - [Beautiful Long wool with Great Staple Length](https://www.namastefarms.com/beautiful-wool/) - Lovely yearling Coopworth; it is sold raw with a super nice staple. These are great locks which are super easy to spin. Excellent handle which makes touching it a joy. Staple varies but appears to be around 6-9 inches on most of the fleeces. This is sold raw by the lb; It's really a - [Lady Bugs and Mushrooms Spring 2017](https://www.namastefarms.com/lady-bugs-and-mushrooms-spring-2017/) - Here is the latest version of Lady Bugs and Mushrooms. This is a mixture of pastel colors and the bright tones to lift the spirit! Lady Bugs and Mushrooms Scrapbox is a favorite of Scrapbox purchasers and includes 12 glass lamp work beads, Teeswater, Coopworth, Corriedale and various other wools. Silk, thread and Angelina is - [Icicle Scrapbox with Video](https://www.namastefarms.com/icicle-scrapbox-with-video/) - This scrapbox is so pretty and delicate. It includes Angelina, silk filament, Coopworth, Teeswater, Alpaca, silk ribbon, thread, shell buttons and more. It's really easy to spin and the fibers are lovely. Included is a video on how to card the batt and spin this yarn! Your video link will be sent within 48 hours - [Gorgeous Fleeces For Sale](https://www.namastefarms.com/gorgeous-fleeces-for-sale/) - Coopworth, and Grey Gotland for sale. These fleeces are all RAW, really lovely, and I mean, gorgeous. The handle is superior and they are incredible to touch. Some are coated, some aren't but they are all equal in quality with no VM. This won't last long, buy now! Pictured is Tees/Got which is now - [Mulberry Silk Lap](https://www.namastefarms.com/silk-lap/) - Silk lap (giant undyed Mulberry batts) from Thailand. This Silk lap can be up to 2 kgs per giant batt and I try to split off chunks into ~6 ounce pieces if you order more than 6 ounces, I try to split of in one whole piece. Using silk lap is how throwster yarn is - [Plum Wine Scrapbox, NEW COLORWAY...](https://www.namastefarms.com/plum-wine-scrapbox-new-colorway/) - This is such a gorgeous scrapbox. It's a new color way and VERY challenging to dye without looking like a dilute mauve. There are long locks and Blue Faced Leicester in this box as well as Coopworth, silk and Angelina fiber. If you were to buy one Scrapbox, this would be it. Stunning. Colors are - [Black Fleeces](https://www.namastefarms.com/black-fleeces/) - OUT! These are incredible and are Easydale fleeces (Corriedale/Teeswater cross). They have a handle and a french fry type crimp like Corries but have more lustre and an AMAZING handle. This is sold raw by the lb and I don't have very much, only a few lbs of each. One is near black... and is - [Flowers Scrapbox; New!](https://www.namastefarms.com/flowers/) - The fiber in this box is simply beautiful. This is all first quality Teeswater, Gotland, silk, Angelina fiber and more. There are flower beads in a metal allow. These beads are incredibly light and will not bog down the yarn. Be assured, this is going to be a super easy to spin Scrapbox which result - [Dyed Silk Lap](https://www.namastefarms.com/dyed-silk-lap/) - I have 100% mulberry silk lap (giant silk batts) which I dyed three different color ways. I strip off pieces (I try to make sure it's in one piece) based on weight each person purchases. These are awesome to spin straight from the strip or to incorporate into other batts. The colors from left to - [Teeswater fleeces available...](https://www.namastefarms.com/teeswater-fleeces-available/) - OUT! I'm shearing today and tomorrow and have white fleece available by the lb. These are sold raw and are coated unless otherwise noted. All fleeces are from yearlings and are lovely. Please do not purchase from me if you aren't a regular customer OR in one of my online classes. I am a woman - [Silk, silk, silk...](https://www.namastefarms.com/silk-silk-silk/) - The most amazing silk/merino top/sliver (1/4 lb) which is extremely fine and high quality. If you have trouble felting fibers when dyeing them, this is the fiber for you. It is NOT super washed but it is very tolerant of over handling during the dyeing process. I've forgot about it when dyeing and let it - [Grey Fleeces; BFL, Romney, Got/BFL](https://www.namastefarms.com/grey-fleeces-bfl-romney-gotbfl/) - OUT GORGEOUS Romney french fries; 34.00/lb, Got/BFL; 32.00/lb. Romney french fry great staple locks with a gorgeous color and handle; perfect for lock spinning. The Got/BFL fleece is a lovely color with curls more typical of a Gotland; this fleece has a lower handle. It will wash up beautifully and dye superior. PURE BFL - [Amethyst; New Scrapbox!](https://www.namastefarms.com/amethyst-new-scrapbox/) - Amethyst has beautiful fibers and is mostly deep dark purples: Teeswater, silk, Coopworth, Angelina, Corriedale...also included are feathers which are in the same Amethyst and deep pink shades. There will be a livestream on March 8th on how to make a beautiful yarn with this. In the event you order late, the feathers you get - [Zwartbles and Coated Coopworth](https://www.namastefarms.com/zwartbles-and-coated-coopworth/) - *note if you buy both fleeces, it will not charge you correct shipping. For every set, you will owe 3.25. I will bill you later...I have some stunning near black Zwartbles cross (with long wool) from the UK and some beautiful white coated Coopworth (US) fleece for sale. These are both extremely nice. The Zwartbles - [Retreat at Shepherds Lane in Lebanon, Oregon](https://www.namastefarms.com/retreat-at-shepherds-lane-in-lebanon-oregon/) - Please support my friends and #ReddingMethod certified teachers Jennifer Nightingale and Judy Sysak who are teaching at Shepherds Lane (Lebanon, Oregon) June 21-23. Shepherds Lane is owned by my good friends Martin and Joy Dally. As many know, Martin has taught me most of what I know about wool and sheep and this knowledge was - [Really Beautiful Fleece; Uncoated.](https://www.namastefarms.com/uncoated/) - Fantastic handle, structure and staple. This is yearling Leicester fleece and is really nice. It's not coated but it doesn't matter because it's great with no VM. It may have the occasional piece of grass but I didn't see any at first glance; 35.00 a lb. I also have some french fry Corriedale which - [Fleeces Just Shorn](https://www.namastefarms.com/fleeces-just-shorn/) - OUT! FLEECES FOR SALE! Price is PER LB RAW and all are heavily skirted. Hello all, here are fleeces which I just sheared and continue to shear more today (1-28-17). The fleeces are Easydale, Wensleydale, Teeswater and Corriedale. All are coated and they are stunning second clip lamb. I fill the order with the best - [POGRY Fibers](https://www.namastefarms.com/pogry-fibers/) - People have asked me to make a BOGRY fiber box so here it is. For those of you wondering what POGRY is it is the test for the Session 3 Master Dyer Certification. Others may purchase it but please choose appropriate pulldown menu. Included is alpaca, Corriedale (medium wool), mohair, English Leicester and Teeswater. The - [Early March Spring Retreat!](https://www.namastefarms.com/early-march-spring-retreat/) - Join us March 2017 and learn to Dye and handspin. - [Vintage Buttons Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/vintage-buttons-scrapbox/) - This is one of my favorites which I haven't offered in a long time. It has beautiful fiber in gorgeous and rich colors. Included are Teeswater, Wensleydale, Corriedale, silk, threads, flag yarn, Angelina fiber and vintage buttons. These buttons were part of the late Janice Rosemas' stash and they look really good with this colorway. - [Moonshadow Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/moonshadow-scrapbox/) - Deep blue, black with very dark and deep accents of purple. Angelina fiber, silk, Teeswater locks, Wensleydale, Corriedale with threads and beads included. This is such a pretty scrapbox that is so different than what I usually make. You get ~6 ounces weighed with bags. - [Fleece Pre-Order](https://www.namastefarms.com/fleece-pre-order/) - SOLD OUT! Pre-orders are for previous customers only. I've just sheared many fleeces and have so many more to do in the next few weeks. This is a pre-order and many of the orders will be filled today but may take longer, in fact up to about 45 days plus. All the fleeces I have - [Just Sheared!](https://www.namastefarms.com/just-sheared/) - SOLD OUT! Please note that there is a pulldown menu which has different prices for past or present students of Redding Method and the general public so please choose the appropriate menu choice. In the event I cannot fill an order, I will refund your money within 48 hours of purchase. I normally pre-sell my - [PLYaway!](https://www.namastefarms.com/plyaway/) - Don't forget to come see me at PLYaway retreat in Kansas City, MO April 25-29, 2017. We are a sponsor and have a booth, you can meet Jan, Jade, and (when I'm not teaching) me! Thank you so much for all the amazing support you give me. - [Flamenco Scrapbox; Stunning!](https://www.namastefarms.com/flamenco-scrapbox-stunning/) - New colorway, "Flamenco." This is heavy on the deep purples, orange, deep iridescent pinks with hints of other colors. Included is dyed silk lap (first time included in Scrapboxes), Teeswater, Wenselydale, silk ribbon, Angelina and more. This is a beautiful colorway and very vibrant. - [Beautiful Fleeces!](https://www.namastefarms.com/beautiful-fleeces/) - SOLD OUT. Thank you! Prices listed in the body of the paragraph below are for students (past or present) of Redding Method. If you've not been a student, please use the appropriate pulldown menu for prices. Raw fleeces for sale; First, Wensleydale longer Black/Slate Grey shearling. These fleeces have been on the animals for a - [New Scrapbox; Caverna Magica](https://www.namastefarms.com/new-scrapbox-caverna-magica/) - Caverna Magica is a new color way which is rooted in rich earth tones with mint colored fibers as accents. Included is Nabori dyed silk fabric strips and silk ribbon with silky mohair, Wensleydale and Teeswater. - [Glossy Starling Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/glossy-starling-scrapbox/) - This is really pretty with iridescence in purples, blues, raspberry. Beads, Long wool fleece, long locks, mohair, silk, Angelina fiber, mohair threads and more. Perfect scrapbox for the the holidays; it's vibrant and festive. - [Lamb Fleeces; Inexpensive](https://www.namastefarms.com/lamb-fleeces-inexpensive/) - Lamb fleeces, white, Teeswater/Wensleydale/Lincoln cross. Very clean with barely any oil, shorter staple and really worth every penny. It's one of the few times I can offer brokered fleeces at a discount. Ships tomorrow. - [Cotswold Fleeces](https://www.namastefarms.com/cotswold-fleeces/) - Here are white and grey Cotswold fleeces for sale. They are beautiful and some have a fairly long staple; it is luck of the draw. The grey are from light to med and all are lovely with a great handle. If you buy a lb of white and a lb of grey, you get - [Holiday Presents? Take "Nabori" Classes Starting Nov 29/30 2016 and Make Them!](https://www.namastefarms.com/nabori/) - Do you want to make Holiday Presents which are STUNNING and involve fiber arts? Here's your chance and included in class price are 3 silk scarves and binding accessories. I'm doing a live online class for hand dyeing silk scarves in a method I call "Nabori!" I make beautiful hand dyed scarves (see pictures) in a - [New Scrapbox with Livestream; Birdie!](https://www.namastefarms.com/new-scrapbox-with-livestream-birdie/) - Here is Birdie! It has little metal hearts and birds. Super cute with glow in the dark thread, mohair yarn, Angelina, Coopworth, mohair and more. Great colors with a lot of nuances to the fiber. Oh, and, there is a livestream to boot. It will happen after the Habu Shabu Livestream on Tuesday Nov 8th - [Habu Shabu Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/habu-shabu-scrapbox/) - Mohair and Teeswater packed scrapbox in khaki, deep teals, deep blues and iridescent colors. Habu Textiles chenille yarn is included as well as antique finished trumpet vine and round metal beads. Mohair yarns, silk ribbon and Angelina fiber is included. We'll have a Livestream with Jan Massie on how to spin this into a beautiful - [Gorgeous Cotswold, Wensleydale, Gotland...English Leicester Too!](https://www.namastefarms.com/class5and7/) - Here is some wool that is really nice. The Cotswold is longer stapled, the Wensleydale is lamb fleece and shorter. These are all breed typical and grey which is perfect for Class #7. The tips of the non-lamb fleeces have the reddish tips which is something I always look for to get special overdyeing effects. - [Mawata Please Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/mawata-please-scrapbox/) - Do you want to learn to ply with silk Mawata (aka Hankies)? This Scrapbox is chock full of mohair, Teeswater and Wensleydale fiber. Also included is silk Mawata for plying the resulting yarn with. Jan Massie will lead a live tutorial online on Monday Oct 10th at 3:00 PDT. Plying with Mawata is a very - [Dye Secrets Silk for Class #3](https://www.namastefarms.com/class3/) - I'm adding some techniques to Class #3; Greek Food Method. You have the Merino/Silk sliver which is so forgiving and perfect for the first part of the class. The last part of the class will be on dyeing yarn and ribbon. You'll learn some things that took me a good while to figure out (simultaneously - [Kaleidoscope Scrapbox!](https://www.namastefarms.com/kaleidoscope-scrapbox/) - This is really beautiful with very vibrant fuchsia, deep blue, deep greens and more. Chock full of mohair with Teeswater wool, Angelina fiber, silk, shell beads and more. You will receive at least 25 shell beads which are light and will not weigh down your yarn. This is a super soft Scrapbox and the colors - [Mulberry Reeled Silk Filament!](https://www.namastefarms.com/mulberry-reeled-silk-filament/) - I have undyed Mulberry Filament is for sale in approximately 95-100g skeins. Filament is incredible to dye and has a multitude of uses for hand spinners. Cut it and put it in batts, spin it as is or weave with it. The luster is spectacular and it's really fun to work with. - [Scarf Blanks for "Colour Me Beautiful!"](https://www.namastefarms.com/scarf-blanks/) - These are hand knit fringe scarves for the Colour Me Beautiful, Module 7 class. They are made from 80 yards of handspun yarn and completely handcrafted by me! Each scarf is composed of Wensleydale, mohair, mylar thread, and 100% silk ribbon. They will come to you assembled as in the picture. If you plan on - [100% Grade A Mulberry Silk Sliver](https://www.namastefarms.com/silksliver/) - Here is some Grade A silk sliver for sale in 1/2 lb and 1 lb increments. This is beautiful quality and ships free within the US and Canada. As most everyone knows, silk dyes like no other and is just beautiful to dye and handle. Pick correct Increment 1/2 lb $38.00 USD 1 lb $68.00 - [Copper and Turquoise Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/copper-and-turquoise-scrapbox/) - This Scrapbox has turquoise brushed glass beads and copper metal spiral beads that are really beautiful and very high quality. Included in this box are 14 total beads, Anglelina fiber, Bluefaced Leicester, Romney, Alpaca, silk ribbon, silk fiber and more. You'll receive a livestream to learn how to make this yarn which will happen Monday - [Radioactive; NEW SCRAPBOX! With Youtube Live Tutorial](https://www.namastefarms.com/radioactive/) - From the brain of Jan Massie. The resulting yarn from these deep and dark fibers coupled with assembled dyed silk cocoons will make you smile and make others awed. Jan fashioned the cocoons with mylar fibers in unique and interesting ways. Some of the designs look like jellyfish, others like ethereal flowers and spirals. - [The Highest Quality TOP EVER...](https://www.namastefarms.com/merino-silk/) - Once a year I receive the most stunning 16 micron Merino/Silk (65/35) top/sliver I've ever seen. It is perfect for the new dyer because it is long stapled and very forgiving when dyeing. The most difficult thing when dyeing top or any processed fibers is to control the felting. This fiber is perfect for you - [Silk for Silk Revealed](https://www.namastefarms.com/silkbox/) - Here are class supplies for Silk Revealed! I've compiled a fiber box so you don't have to go searching for the undyed silk products we'll be using during our class. In this box you'll find cocoons, mawata, caps, sliver, brick and more. This box includes just over 1 lb total of silk products and, if - [Galactic Peacock Scrapbox; and it's stunning!](https://www.namastefarms.com/galactic-peacock/) - I'm in love with this Scrapbox because there's nothing better than peacock feathers. The first 20 scrapboxes will have the little feathers shown in the picture and when I run out, there will be bigger peacock feathers. All are from my healthy and free range birds and the feathers come out naturally in the late - [NEW ONLINE LIVE CLASS; Silk Revealed](https://www.namastefarms.com/silk-revealed/) - If you want to know everything there is to know about silk, take SILK REVEALED through Redding Method. This is the first time I've offered this class and it will be incredibly informative. Beyond this, you'll learn everything you could ever know about silk AS WELL, as how to degum, dye and spin it. Please join - [Breedboxes; UK Imported Fleeces; The LAST!](https://www.namastefarms.com/last-breedboxes/) - Here is the last of the UK breedboxes I imported this summer. Unless I go back to the UK, you won't get another chance at any of them, so buy while you can. In each sample, you receive a raw ounce of each breed Two of the breeds I only have one fleece of - [Milliflori Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/milliflori-scrapbox/) - Browns, oranges and iridescent variations. Teeswater, Wensleydale, Romney and Bluefaced Leicester locks make up this beautiful scrapbox. You also receive silk threads, silk nails, thread, Angelina and 14 glass high quality Milliflori beads. This over 4 ounce Scrapbox to construct and is perfect for lock spinning. Included is a Youtube live which is slated for - [Coopworth](https://www.namastefarms.com/coopworth/) - Raw Coopworth coated fleece for sale. This is absolutely lovely and sold raw. Please use appropriate pulldown menu for non-Redding Method or Redding Method students. Raw Coop per lb Reddingmethod Students $38.00 USD Non-reddingmethod Students $40.00 USD - [Gorgeous Champion English Leicester Locks](https://www.namastefarms.com/gorgeous-champion-english-leicester-locks/) - Amazing and lustrous shearling English Leicester. Everyone who know me has heard how I feel about English Leicester, not only is it the only wool that can rival Teeswater and Wensleydale, but I love that the locks are a wider staple which make them easier to separate. I don't have a lot so buy now, - [Royal and Denim Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/royal-and-denim-scrapbox/) - This is so vibrant, the pictures don't do it justice. It's simply amazing with LOTS OF LONG LOCKS... I dyed a ton of longer Teeswater locks for this scrapbox. Also included is Anglelina, silk threads, sliver, metallic threads and various other fibers. It is incredibly vibrant with so many shades of this royal purple and - [New Breedboxes; UK Imported Breeds](https://www.namastefarms.com/new-breedboxes-uk-imported-breeds/) - Here are two need breedboxes with raw fleeces from the UK. The first one includes one ounce of Soay, Hardwick, Exmoor Horn and Berrichon. The second breedbox includes one ounce of each of the following: Zwartbles, Blossom, Lleyn, and GORGEOUS Swaledale. As many know, one of the foundational principles of Redding Method is "Know - [Teeswater Locks!](https://www.namastefarms.com/longlocks/) - Here are some beautiful long locks, Teeswater from the UK. Ship Monday... get them while you can. Raw Teeswater Fleeces/Lb 1/ 2 lb WHITE Long Locks $70.00 USD 1 lb WHITE Long Locks $135.00 USD - [Cherry Blossom Scrapbox and more!](https://www.namastefarms.com/cherry-blossom-scrapbox-and-more/) - If you liked the idea of making a yarn with silk fabric fashioned butterflies, silk cocoons, silk thrum, Teeswater, Blue Faced Leicester locks, threads and Angelina fiber caterpillars from novelty yarn... then you'll love this. Included in this Scrapbox is the Livestream for Secret Garden so you can make Cherry Blossom yarn and shown how - [Artist Series; Secret Garden! Make Silk Butterflies...](https://www.namastefarms.com/silk-butterflies/) - It's been a while, but here is another Artist Series Scrapbox. Jan Massie will teach us how to make an amazing yarn using silk fabric to make butterflies and yarn to make caterpillars. Jan is a yarn making super star and her creativity is something else. Please join us for this very special scrapbox! - [RARE BREED BOXES straight from the UK!](https://www.namastefarms.com/rare-breed-boxes-straight-from-the-uk/) - I have two rare breed boxes from the UK. We'll talk about these at length in Redding Method Fleeces Revealed class. As many know, one of the foundational principles of Redding Method is "Know Your Canvas" and without knowing different breeds and what characteristics bind them, it's almost impossible to be an expert dyer of raw - [TEESWATER EXTREME Tailspinning Locks are HERE!](https://www.namastefarms.com/teeswater-extreme-tailspinning-locks-are-here/) - I have extreme tailspinning locks in and have fulfilled all the pre-orders. If you've wanted some tailspinning locks and haven't been able to purchase some, here's your chance. I also have Black Wensleydale fleece for sale. The Wensleydale is stunning and about 9-10 inches in length. This is a suitable length for tailspinning too. I - [Fleece Box; 1st shearing Cotswold and Shearling Lincoln](https://www.namastefarms.com/fleece-box-1st/) - Here is a perfect fiber box for dyeing. The Lincoln is longer staple and very light grey. It over dyes amazing and gives breath of color without excessive use of dyes. Also included is white Cotswold. Both of these fibers are first shearing. The Lincoln is just long enough to tailspin... averages about 7 plus - [Water Branch Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/water-branch-scrapbox/) - Beautiful scrapbox with fibers which have a lovely handle. All of the fleece is first quality and washed with Namaste Farms Wash and Dye shampoo. This scrapbox includes Romney, Teeswater, BFL, Silk, Silk Ribbon, Polwarth, threads and the coolest iridescent add ins. This box weighs over 4 ounces and is perfect fibers which will make - [The Artist Series; Rooster Cogburn! Jan Massie will Rock it...](https://www.namastefarms.com/roostercogburn/) - I love chickens and was a poultry 4-H leader for many years. This Scrapbox has feathers from my own roosters. How do I have such pretty rooster feathers? When the feather "in hair" craze was in, I bought 18 hatching eggs from a breeder in Maine. This Frenchman created a crossbred breed of poultry that - [BFL/Gotland, Romney, and Border Leicester Fleece](https://www.namastefarms.com/bflgotland-romney-and-border-leicester-fleece/) - Beautiful fleeces... all of them. Combination of white BFL/Gotland, Romney and white Border Leicester and these are lovely fleeces. These are perfect for the class and we will be doing some over dyeing. The shades of grey Romney will be between dark grey and light grey depending upon the batch. There is a total of 1 3/4 - [Coopworth, Beautiful!](https://www.namastefarms.com/coopworth-beautiful/) - This is the Coopworth I was talking about today in class. It is beautiful and was coated most of the year. The staple is beautiful and this wool washes up lovely. It is a long wool so is not fine but has a lovely handle and will pick up dye well. Staple will vary because - [Artist Series; Lady Bugs and Mushrooms with Jan Massie](https://www.namastefarms.com/artist-series-lady-bugs-and-mushrooms-with-jan-massie/) - This is the cutest scrapbox with glass lamp work lady bugs and mushrooms. There are 12 beads, threads, sliver, top, English Leicester, silk ribbon and Angelina. Jan Massie aka Just4ewe is our featured artist and a true talent. Jan's been spinning for several decades and there isn't much she can't do. In this tutorial she'll be - [Deep Sea Scrapbox; Free Live Stream Too!](https://www.namastefarms.com/deep-sea-scrapbox-free-live-stream-too/) - Hello everyone, this is a huge leap for me and challenged my aesthetic. I dyed a scrapbox with all shades of deep green and shades of deep blues. For this scrapbox, Julianne Siddoway (Dirt Patch Heaven) and I are collaborating on a live public feed where people can watch us via Youtube live. Julianne is - [The Artist Series; Leather And Sunset with Julianne Siddoway](https://www.namastefarms.com/leatherandsunset/) - I'm so excited to have Julianne Siddoway aka Mrs. Dirt from Dirtpatchheaven teach us her approach to the "Leather and Sunset" Scrapbox. Julianne is a homesteader with a pretty serious youtube following for all things self sufficiency. With 23,000 subscribers to her Youtube Channel, Julianne teaches people how to successfully homestead. In addition to her contributions to - [Fiber Box; All Coated and Amazing](https://www.namastefarms.com/fiber-box-all-coated-and-amazing/) - Here is a fiberbox that will help you understand how different breeds take dyes and spin. These are perfect examples of these specific breeds; Corriedale, Cormo, Merino, Perendale, Romney. You receive slightly over a lb of fibers and they are really lovely. One of the tenets of Redding Method is 1. Know your canvas. One - [English Leicester, BEAUTIFUL!](https://www.namastefarms.com/english-leicester-beautiful/) - This is gorgeous English Leicester sold by the pound. It's lustrous and amazing and washes up bright white and dyes like a dream. Please use the appropriate choice in the pulldown menu and please chose a shipping option. The calculator will not add shipping so it's up to you to make sure you click on - [Redding Method Dye Secrets Class 3 Fiber Box](https://www.namastefarms.com/class-3/) - Thank you so much, for your interest. This box is for Session 3; “The Greek Food Method.” These are materials which are helpful for this class and I’ve put together a package that includes over 2 lbs total of sliver and top; (all dyeable fibers). The fibers are Polwarth silk, US merino top, exquisite grade - [Scrapbox, the Artist Series; "Orchid" with Christiane Knight](https://www.namastefarms.com/scrapbox-the-artist-series-orchid-with-christiane-knight/) - I am so excited to present, "Orchid," our fourth Scrapbox in the Artist series with Christiane Knight. Christiane is the brainchild of Three Ravens Fiber Studio and a tremendous talent. Seriously, when I went to Three Ravens Fiber Studio to check out her wares, I was amazed and stupefied at the beauty and professionalism presented. - [Scrapbox 3rd in the Artist Series With Melissa Yoder Ricks](https://www.namastefarms.com/scrapbox-3rd-in-the-artist-series-with-melissa-yoder-ricks/) - This is the 3rd Scrapbox in the Artist series and the handspinning class will be facilitated by the artist Melissa Yoder Ricks of Wild Hare Studio. Melissa actually picked the inspiration for this color way; "Early Sunday Morning" by Edward Hopper. This was a very challenging color way to dye, but it's really beautiful and - [Teeswater Yearling Long Locks](https://www.namastefarms.com/teeswater-yearling-long-locks/) - I just sheared white Teeswater fleeces which have been growing for a 14 months. They are between 7-9 inches... some more. These are extremely soft for long wools and very pencilled. They are perfect locks sold raw by the half lb. I don't have many of these from my own farm so purchase while you - [2nd in the Artist Series; Cherry Blossom with Laura Spinner!](https://www.namastefarms.com/2nd-in-the-artist-series-cherry-blossom-with-laura-spinner/) - This is the second scrapbox in the artist series; Cherry Blossom. I've released Cherry Blossom before and Laura Spinner (Rainbow Twist Shop on Etsy) knocked the resulting yarn out of the park. Laura will join us via Youtube live to show how to make this beautiful yarn. You'll learn a combination of coil plying and - [FiberyGoodness Materials Sampler Box](https://www.namastefarms.com/fiberygoodness-materials-sampler-box/) - It's almost time to start the Fiberygoodness.com Dye course. Here is an optional purchase of a sampler box. This will give you fibers to use and also show you what I expect of fibers I grow or purchase. Even if you have your own fiber, I will be using these exact fibers and it will - [Assorted Fiber Box!](https://www.namastefarms.com/assorted-fiber-box/) - Coated Cormo, coated Wensleydale, Coated Coopworth, 1/4 lb Teeswater long locks (32.00 value); box contains 2.0 lbs of fiber total. All of the fiber is very nice and gives a great cross section of fiber types. Use the pulldown menu to purchase the appropriate box (Fiberygoodness students receive a discount). Thank you so much for - [Free Seminar in Florida, March 11th](https://www.namastefarms.com/seminar/) - Please attend my free seminar in Tampa, Friday, March 11th at 6:30-8:00 pm at the at the Hyundai dealer (Wesley Chapel (813) 333-7940) for a discussion titled; "You Have No Competition" -- The Fiber Artist’s Guide to Setting Yourself Apart from the Rest-- (1) Be Fearless -- Success is Yours, but you have to learn how to take it for - [First Scrapbox in the ARTIST series; Purple Artichoke.](https://www.namastefarms.com/first-scrapbox-in-the-artist-series-purple-artichoke/) - PURPLE ARTICHOKE (Photo from New Zealand) Concept yarn is so popular that my friend and mentor Arlene Thayer suggested I start making concept Scrapboxes! I decided that for my first undertaking, I'd do something beneficial for all the scrapbox purchasers while simultaneously supporting fellow artists by having them show us how they make some of their beautiful - [Cranberry Sangria Scrapbox with FREE LIVESTREAM!](https://www.namastefarms.com/cranberry-sangria-scrapbox-with-free-livestream/) - This scrapbox is difficult to dye and extremely beautiful. Included in this color way is Corriedale, Teeswater, Wensleydale, silk, threads, yarns, Angelina fiber. Join me for a free livestream where I teach you spinning tips and, always more. The livestream is in real time and you can ask questions live in chat. You'll receive a - [Teeswater Long Locks; Shorn Today!](https://www.namastefarms.com/teeswater-long-locks-shorn-today/) - Sought after Teeswater tailspinning locks. Beautiful and from Namaste Farms. - [Corriedale, Freshly Shorn Today...](https://www.namastefarms.com/corriedale-freshly-shorn-today/) - Buy Namaste Farms coated fleeces Teeswater, Wensleydale and Corriedale. - [Free Retreat for Session 3 Fiberygoodness Students!](https://www.namastefarms.com/session-3-retreat/) - I am so excited to announce a free retreat for my Session 3 Fiberygoodness.com students. I am so appreciative of the support you've given me that I'm hosting this so we can get together, talk about the year in review, DYE, spin and discuss the future direction of the Master Dyer Certification. I'm here for - [Snapdragon Scrapbox with Livestream!](https://www.namastefarms.com/snapdragon-scrapbox-2/) - Here is a new batch of a color way I haven't released in a very long time; Snapdragon. The colors are more subdued then my usual fiery jewel tones. However, this beautiful colorway maintains the elements of saturation and vibrance that are the hallmark of my aesthetic and techniques. Fibers included are Teeswater locks, Wensleydale, silk, - [New Batch of Hummingbird, the best yet!](https://www.namastefarms.com/new-batch-of-hummingbird-the-best-yet/) - New batch of Hummingbird. This is a very hard color way... I make it darker for winter and lighter for summer. This is the version that made this yarn. The body of hummingbird has deeper darker colors but with the iridescence expected with Hummingbird. The sharp chartreuse et al... are accents to this popular - [Coated Gotland fleeces](https://www.namastefarms.com/coated-gotland-fleeces/) - I just sheared 7 Gotland/Wensleydale sheep with lovely grey fleeces. These are beautiful on their own or make a lovely over dye. These fleeces have lower handle but dye and wash up to lusterous and perfect handling fibers. We will be over dyeing for Fiberygoodness.com/Namaste Farms classes for Module 5. Please choose appropriate pulldown menu; - [Bluefaced Leicester Fiber Box](https://www.namastefarms.com/bluefaced-leicester-fiber-box/) - Bluefaced Leicester, Gotland and coated Wensleydale fiber box 1.75 lbs total. Fiberygoodness students choose from one of the first three options. Non-fiberygoodness.com students, please choose last option which indicates "Non-Fiberygoodness." BFL can be a challenge to find because they shear such small amounts. Please purchase now because they will go fast. Please note, this will - [Add In Scraplet box, PERFECT gift for the hand spinner!](https://www.namastefarms.com/scrapple-box-perfect-gift-for-the-hand-spinner/) - Here are Scraplet boxes. They are add ins to make yarns or batts. There is 4 ounces total and you'll receive 5 different types of Angelina, beads, mulberry silk roving, mulberry silk sliver, silk ribbon, and more. This amount of add ins will make several batts with the addition of your own wool, mohair, - [RETREAT IN FLORIDA MARCH 12 and 13](https://www.namastefarms.com/retreat-in-florida-march-12-and-13/) - I'll be teaching in Florida March 12 and 13th, 2016. There aren't many spots so get them while you can! I can't wait to meet my friends on the east coast so please, join me for two days of hand spinning and dyeing! Beginning hand spinners welcome. For questions, please check out...RETREAT. If you - [FREE EBOOK!](https://www.namastefarms.com/free-ebook/) - Free hand spinning EBOOK? It can be free with the purchase of a scrapbox or, you can pay 9.95 and purchase it straight away! Fiberygoodness.com put together a beautiful ebook with amazing pictures and tutorials and you'll even learn how to navigate scrapboxes. Here's the description described on Fiberygoodness.com MultiMedia Spinning In this - [Chipotle Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/chipotle-scrapbox/) - Beautiful and rich rusts, reds, browns. Rich colors with beautiful Teeswater, Wensleydale, mohair, silk, Angelina and more. - [Silk!](https://www.namastefarms.com/silk/) - Here is a silk materials box. Included is mulberry bleached silk waste, high quality silk/merino sliver, and mulberry silk roving. The total of the box is one lb and is 50.00. For the fiberygoodness.com students, we will be dyeing this in the next class... you can still purchase if you are not in the class, - [The Beginning; Making it Bloom](https://www.namastefarms.com/bloom/) - My Mind Was A Desert When I first learned dyeing in February, 2006, I had no preconceived notions about anything related to fiber. My mind was like the topography of the high desert where I live; barren. Fiber arts was something I NEEDED to learn because I started raising long wool sheep and Angora goats. - [Garden Seeds](https://www.namastefarms.com/garden-seeds/) - Where do the garden seeds come from? My mother was a frightful woman. She had crystal blue eyes with tiny pupils that would pierce right through you. Her odd look was emphasized by her "Lizard Lids" (as my dad called them) which was a result of trichotillomania where she would pull her eyelashes out (then - [Finch Scrapbox!](https://www.namastefarms.com/finch-scrapbox/) - This color way was created while I was teaching a Fiberygoodness.com class and inspired by the bird picture. It's a beautiful color way and the fiber spins up beautifully. Mohair, Teeswater and Wensleydale wool, silk, Angelina and more. - [Star Magnolia Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/star-magnolia-scrapbox/) - Star Magnolia, a serious favorite of mine and many others. Teeswater locks, Corriedale, Wensleydale, silk, silk ribbon and more. Simply beautiful. - [Mochachino and Denim](https://www.namastefarms.com/mochachino-and-denim/) - Blends of mochas, browns and hummingbird makes this natural and iridescent mix for a beautiful art yarn. Threads, Teeswater locks, Angelina, English Leicester and more. You can purchase this or just the "How To Video" which runs live but is recorded after. The techniques I show for this yarn are auto wrapping with pieces - [Teeswater Locks; Unexpected Shipment!](https://www.namastefarms.com/teeswater-locks-unexpected-shipment/) - Teeswater locks, unexpected shipment that came today... get them before they're gone. These are from the UK and they don't shear until June, once we're out, we'll all be waiting until late spring, beginning summer. I have many different lengths and price points. These ones are guaranteed to be at least 9 inches long but - [Long Locks Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/long-locks-scrapbox/) - Get an array of the various color ways and long locks you've seen here and on Facebook. Lengths are from about 8 inches up to 12 plus inches. These are Teeswater extreme locks and are the ends that I don't sell as premium show locks. They are still absolutely lovely but can have an occasional - [Tantra ELECTRIC! Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/tantra-electric-scrapbox/) - This is really stunning with a stellar electric blue that makes it a show stopper. Easy fibers to spin with blues, burgundies, sharp greens. This scrapbox made a yarn that's a true "head turner." Angelina, Teeswater wool, long lincoln locks, Wensleydale and more... - [Julian Scrapbox... AMAZING and New Colorway](https://www.namastefarms.com/julian-scrapbox-amazing-and-new-colorway/) - Amazingly silky mohair, Teeswater locks, Lincoln long locks, English Leicester long locks, angelina fiber, lurex threads, and silk. So easy to spin and makes a gorgeous yarn - [Orchid and Olaliberry's Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/orchid-and-olaliberrys-scrapbox/) - Beautiful fibers, with the usual Teeswater locks, wensleydale, English Leicester and mohair... stunning. - [Mohair My Love Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/mohair-my-love-scrapbox/) - This scrapbox is made of beautiful (shades of grey) mohair... beautiful and silky. Different textures and ages of animals comprise this silky box. Add ins of Angelina, threads and more... It is lovely and a dream to spin because the staple lengths are on the longer side. Lock spin or card into a beautiful batt. - [Secrets to Cleaning, Separating and Whitening Long Locks](https://www.namastefarms.com/cleaning-extreme-tailspinning-locks/) - Join Natalie Redding of Namaste Farms for a live feed (where you can chat and ask questions in real time) youtube showing her never before revealed SECRETS to making your show (or any long) locks pristine WITHOUT a ton of labor. She'll tell you ingredients that will get get stubborn stains out without ruining your - [Yarny Scrapbox with Youtube Live](https://www.namastefarms.com/yarny/) - Yarny scrapbox is spun using several lockspinning techniques that will challenge even the most experienced spinner; the combination of these techniques will create an amazingly beautiful and artistic art yarn. Yarny scrapbox includes Teeswater, Wensleydale, English Leicester, Angelina threads AND also includes Youtube live session which will show you how to spin this beautiful yarn. - [Stay at Namaste Farms! VIP Retreat](https://www.namastefarms.com/stay-at-namaste-farms-vip-retreat/) - [Handspun Yarn; Hummingbird](https://www.namastefarms.com/handspun-yarn-hummingbird/) - This yarn was spun with a recent dye pot of Hummingbird. It is incredibly lovely. I don't make yarn often (although, I may start making some if it keeps turning out this beautiful) or sell yarn anymore, but this batch was so good I had to spin it. There is 22-24 yards of Wensleydale spun - [Teeswater and Wensleydale Raw Fleeces](https://www.namastefarms.com/tees-water-and-wensleydale-raw-fleeces/) - Shearling first year Wenselydale and Teeswater raw fleeces from England. They do not coat in England (uncoated fleeces) and the fleeces are representative of the lustre and natural beautiful curling of typical purebred fleeces. There is never hay but you can find occasional bramble, bug, et al... because they live carefree, roaming lifestyles in the - [Wensleydale/Gotland Gorgeous Raw fleece](https://www.namastefarms.com/wensleydalegotland-gorgeous-raw-fleece/) - Beautiful fleece, uncoated and a solid 6 inches. This is a lamb fleece and perfect for dyeing and getting lustre and fineness. It is sold raw and washes up beautifully. - [Plum Bark! Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/plum-bark/) - Greys, deep browns, shades of Periwinkle and purple. Beautiful color way... Angelina, threads, English Leicester, Teeswater Locks and more. - [De Stash!](https://www.namastefarms.com/de-stash/) - De stashing 2nd and 3rd quality fiber. You may get some amazing stuff, but these are leftovers. First, there is an assortment of dyed fiber. Most are scrapbox rejects but all is useable with some time (Most need to be rewashed... but some are great as is). The second offering is for all of - [Fiber Lot For Fiberygoodness...Module 4](https://www.namastefarms.com/fiber-lot-for-fiberygoodness/) - Class 4 is all about making fibers have the illusion of lustre. Included is 1.5 (total lbs) of Masham, Easydale, Wensleydale long locks. You will have the contrast between these fibers and how they pick up dye. This will give you a complete insight into the way fiber affects your dyeing... and how to make - [Trisha!](https://www.namastefarms.com/trisha/) - New Scrapbox named after my friend Trisha... this is so beautiful... deep deep browns, purples, greens... vibrant but perfect for fall. Scrapbox includes Teeswater, long locks, silk, threads, angelina and more... - [Honeysuckle Patina](https://www.namastefarms.com/honeysuckle-patina/) - Honeysuckle was a past Pantone color of the year and one of my favorites. Buy this scrapbox which combines one of my most popular colors, Patina, with the femininity and grace of Honeysuckle. English Leicester, Teeswater, Mohair, Angelina and more. - [White Longwool](https://www.namastefarms.com/white-longwool/) - Uncoated white long wool. Really nice, Cotswold. Yearling fleeces, with a nice handle and staple. There is a discount if you are in the Fiberygoodness.com class, please pick appropriate pulldown menu. Dyes beautifully. Raw white long wool Fiberygoodness class long wool $32.00 USD White long wool others $35.00 USD - [English Leicester Long Locks](https://www.namastefarms.com/english-leicester-long-locks/) - These are beautiful and lustrous English Leicester Long Locks. They are even more lustrous than Teeswater or Wensleydale locks and they tolerate heat and stress of dyeing much better than other long wools. These are sold raw and are stunning. If you are purchasing for the Fiberygoodness class please choose the appropriate price (it's discounted) - [Emerald Patina](https://www.namastefarms.com/emerald-patina/) - This is a deep deep teal and emerald scrapbox. So beautiful and not like any other before. It is stunning. Silk, long locks, corriedale, Teeswater locks, angelina and more. - [Angelina Assortment](https://www.namastefarms.com/angelina-assortment/) - Get 6 ounces of Assorted Angelina for only 25.00 and shipping is included within the US and Canada! These are the colors which will be included, and there will be one ounce of each one. - [Abalone Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/abalone-scrapbox/) - This is a stunning scrapbox with iridescent Teeswater long locks, Cotswold, English Leicester, Angelina fiber, silk, and roving. It is absolutely stunning... I want to thank my good friend, Jennifer Nightingale for sending me a picture of a shell to inspire me. Superb! As usual for Scrapboxes, shipping is included to Canada (but ships in - [PATINA ME, PLEASE!](https://www.namastefarms.com/patina-me-please/) - Here is a Patina... it is beautiful and silky with long locks, angelina, silky Wensleydale and more. - [Berrichon, BWM, EL, Soay, and Ouessant](https://www.namastefarms.com/berrichon-bwm-el-soay-and-ouessant/) - Just packaged straight from the UK... Fleece box with over once ounce of each of these breeds: Ouessant, Berrichon, English Leicester and Black Welsh Mountain (AMAZING). All the samples are good and representative of the breeds. I don't have many boxes available. 38.00 plus shipping. - [Paradise Scrapbox!](https://www.namastefarms.com/paradise-scrapbox/) - Iridescence galore...this is beautiful and has long locks, Teeswater, angelina. Colors are deep gold, blues, greens and purples... - [Periwinkle Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/periwinkle-scrapbox/) - Long locks, Angelina, silk, roving, and more.... beautifully dyed. - [Hello Kitty Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/hello-kitty-scrap/) - Coopworth, Teeswater and Mohair locks with Angelina and at least assorted Hello Kitty charms. Such a cute box with a whimsical twist. - [Moxy Scrapbox...](https://www.namastefarms.com/moxy-scrapbox/) - Gorgeous Corriedale, silk and English Leicester in deep shades of cranberry, fuchsia, and eugenian. Beautiful Judi and Co. Rayon ribbon and a selection of glass beads with Angelina included. This is different then Asiatic Lily in that it has blue undertones instead of orange. - [Silver Coopworth](https://www.namastefarms.com/silver-coopworth/) - This is a perfect Coopworth Fleece. Coated, amazing, perfect... enough said. Lamb to yearling and it will over dye like no other. Raw Coop Coopworth $36.00 USD additional shipping/second lb $3.50 USD - [Fiber Buffet](https://www.namastefarms.com/fiber-buffet/) - Namaste Farms is opening our new studio to the public on Sundays. You can come and visit anytime or come to hang out and spin at our "Fiber Buffet" for an "all you can spin" experience. If you just want to come in and check us out, there is no charge... rates for the use - [Wooden Buttons](https://www.namastefarms.com/wooden-buttons/) - Teeswater, silk, Angelina fiber and more - [Honeysuckle Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/honeysuckle-scrapbox/) - Amazingly beautiful with next to skin soft silk and Corriedale. Locks also included with very crisp pure colors. I love this color way and haven't offered it before. - [English Garden Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/english-garden-scrapbox/) - You can make this yarn with English Garden Scrapbox. I normally don't make deep greens... but here it is and it's lovely. Super easy to spin fiber in this scrapbox which includes: Teeswater cross, mohair, Trendsetter yarns and more. This was so easy to make look good, I just set it in my lap and - [Asiatic Lily; GORGEOUS](https://www.namastefarms.com/asiatic-lily-gorgeous/) - This is a perfect rendition of Asiatic Lilies. Deep rich reds and variations thereof. Eyelash and glitter yarns add some character and interest. Teeswater Locks, English Leiceter, mohair and more... - [Raspberry Tiramisu; DELICIOUS](https://www.namastefarms.com/raspberry-tiramisu-delicious/) - Lots of amazingly silky mohair, Teeswater Locks, Lincoln Locks, Habu yarn, threads, Angelina. For the first time, offering either ~6 ounce Scrapbox or we will card a chunky batt for you in a ~3 ounce "Scrapbatt." This is the first time I've made this color way, it's a beauty and so easy to spin. As - [UK Rare Breed Sampler](https://www.namastefarms.com/uk-rare-breed-sampler/) - Here is a new rare breed sampler made up of UK/European Union breeds. You'll receive ~3/4 lb (12 ounces) of raw wool and the breeds include: Lleyn, Whitefaced Woodland, Zwartbles X, Vlaams Kuddeschaap, Ile De France, Hebridean, Long Masham... I'm also including a sample of American Coated Cormo as an example of what selective breeding can - ["Grapes of Nat" Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/grapes-of-nat-scrapbox/) - Grapey, purpley... purples. Iridescent iris Angelina, silk sliver, Corriedale, Lincoln, Mohair, Teeswater and more.... - [Two-Can Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/two-can-scrapbox/) - Make this beautiful yarn with "Two-can" scrapbox... Colors of a Toucan bird but with a twist. Blacks and bright colors of mohair, lincoln, Teeswater, 2 colors of Angelina and more. - [Chrysallis](https://www.namastefarms.com/chrysalis/) - This is Chrysalis Scrapbox dyed with a method that is signature to me, that I shared tonight in my Fiberygoodness.com; Dyeing course (Magic Carpet method). It will include silk/Merino sliver, Teeswater locks, English Leicester locks and mohair. This is a definite hit with me and my FB friends. - [UNABASHED...](https://www.namastefarms.com/unabashed/) - This is one of the best dyes I've done. It is colors of Boysenberry, deep cranberry, deep blues and and and and... so many rich colors. Seriously, if I hadn't made this myself, I would be blown away and trying to figure out how someone could make something so beautiful. It is incredible. - [New Batch of Scarlet Macaw... it is really something to Behold!](https://www.namastefarms.com/new-batch-of-scarlet-macaw-it-is-really-something-to-behold/) - Don't delay, Scarlet Macaw is a huge seller and this is a particularly amazing batch! For a full list of scrap boxes, HERE - [Sedona Sunrise Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/sedona-sunrise-scrapbox/) - This is lovely... If you liked Moroccan Sunset, you'll love this. Sedona Sunrise has beautiful Lilac, Navy and Deep purple hues, with the lightest pink accentuated by deep burnished orange and natural chocolatey hues. Bronze Angelina is included as well as plying threads. - [Corriedale; Amazing Crinkle Cuts!](https://www.namastefarms.com/corriedale-amazing-crinkle-cuts/) - Crinkle cut corriedale. Beautiful fleece, 38.00 lb; washes up a beautiful white. Sold raw and by the lb... Corriedale By the lb $38.00 USD Canada Ship $5.00 USD - [Grace Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/grace-scrapbox/) - Incredibly soft with beautiful shades of grey and white. Mohair, Corriedale, alpaca, black Angelina, silk, silk ribbon. This was a joy to create because I'm really tactile and the fiber has such a soft handle. You will create a beautiful yarn with this... please note, a new color of Angelina! - [Blue-Up Scrapbox... Soft and Beautiful!](https://www.namastefarms.com/blue-up-scrapbox-soft-and-beautiful/) - Blue-Up is super easy to spin and feels soft to the touch. Mulberry silk, Angelina (Dusty blue), LOTS of silk ribbon, Teeswater locks and more. It is beautiful... - [Auburn in Spring](https://www.namastefarms.com/auburn-in-spring/) - This is something lovely... with burnished colors mixed with crystal clear blues and greens. New Anglelina color, bronze. - [Cherry Blossom Scrapbox, STUNNING!](https://www.namastefarms.com/cherry-blossom-scrapbox-stunning/) - Teeswater shearling fleece, silk ribbon, mercerized cotton, Angelina fiber, Romney lamb, mohair and more... this scrapbox has it all. Just a lovely combination and in perfect time for spring! - [Seafoam Patina and Olive Scrapboxes NEW COLORS](https://www.namastefarms.com/seafoam-patina-and-olive-scrapboxes-new-colors/) - Here are two new color ways and they are beautiful. Seafoam Patina has lovely first clip shearling long locks, Cotswold, Wensleydale, angelina, plying threads and more. Olive is a very deep beautiful combination of olive, khaki and blues. This scrapbox is chock full of mohair and Teeswater, angelina, Easydale and more. March 13 Seafoam - [Serenity](https://www.namastefarms.com/serenity/) - This is an absolutely stunning color and was very difficult to dye. It has muted tones with small hints of jewels throughout. Cotswold, Teeswaterlong locks, mohair, English Leicester and more. - [AMAZING, New Macaw... BAM!](https://www.namastefarms.com/amazing-new-macaw-bam/) - This is stunning, and just dyed. Corriedale, long locks and more... simply beautiful. - [Pastel Garden; Mohair galore...](https://www.namastefarms.com/pastel-garden-mohair-galore/) - Pastel Garden is lovely with tons of mohair, Cotswold wool, Teeswater, Angelina and more. - [Snapdragon Scrapbox!](https://www.namastefarms.com/snapdragon-scrapbox/) - So pretty with poppy colors, oranges, pinks, and greens. Really does remind me of Snapdragons! Long locks, teeswater, mohair and MORE.... - [Shanghai Scrapbox, New Batch and It's amazing](https://www.namastefarms.com/shanti-scrapbox-new-batch-and-its-amazing/) - Teeswater Cotswold and mohair locks. Just beautiful and vibrant deep reds and oranges. Use the scroll down menu to find "Shanghai!" Scrapbox Merlins Forest $35.00 USD Espresso $36.00 USD Copper Patina $36.00 USD Shanghai $35.50 USD Greys $30.00 USD Shaboo $35.50 USD Moroccan Sunset $36.00 USD Copper Partina $36.00 USD Nosferatus $35.00 USD - [Blue Patina...](https://www.namastefarms.com/blue-patina/) - If you like Blues and Copper Patina, you'll love Blue Patina Scrapbox. Comes with Copper Angelina and more. - [Rhododendron Scrapbox; NEW batch... and amazing.](https://www.namastefarms.com/rhododendron-scrapbox-new-batch-and-amazing/) - This is a huge favorite of mine and I haven't dyed it in a while, but, today I did! Rhododendron Scrapbox. Please scroll through the pulldown menu. Scrapbox Spanish Divina $35.00 USD Mink $35.50 USD Antique $35.50 USD Napa $35.00 USD Rhododendron $35.00 USD Ardis $36.00 USD Merple/purple mermaid $36.50 USD Vavoom $35.00 USD - [San Diego Circus Center](https://www.namastefarms.com/san-diego-circus-center/) - We are obsessed with "Circus." My kids are learning things such as" Russian Bar, Trapeze, Acrobatics. I love this place so much and the good thing? There are classes for me too. Talk about a work out! Check it out if you live in Southern California. Well worth the drive. - [Scarlet MACAW Scrapbox!](https://www.namastefarms.com/scarlet-macaw-scrapbox/) - Lovely scrap box in extremely vibrant colors... all the colors of a scarlet Macaw. For a full list of scrap boxes, HERE! - [Charmed Yarn... MAKE IT in this ONLINE class](https://www.namastefarms.com/charmed-yarn-make-it-in-this-online-class/) - Join me on Youtube live Wednesday January 28th for an online class on making yarn with beads. You can purchase the class with or without a Scrapbox filled with everything you need to make beaded yarns including the core and beads. These "Charmed" yarns were a huge seller for me at Yarnmarket and are easy - [NOSFERATUS Scrapbox!](https://www.namastefarms.com/nosferatus-scrapbox/) - NOSFERATUS... IS GORGEOUS. If you like deep deep cranberry with the vibrant reds, this is it. SO MANY beautiful fibers including, Teeswater, Cotswold, English Leicester and silk. It is going to sell fast... - [Spanish Divina](https://www.namastefarms.com/spanish-divina/) - Dark and mysterious, this is a combination of blacks and deep deep colors including a deep khaki green. This is so lovely and comes with glass beads to add some light... Teeswater, Silk, Silk ribbon, Cotswold, Merino and more. Really spectacular. For a full list of Scrapboxes, please go here. - [Moroccan Sunset](https://www.namastefarms.com/moroccan-sunset/) - This is a beautiful combination of mostly deep purples, burnished brown and golds with long locks, cotswold locks and more. It is stunning. For a complete list of scrap boxes, please go here. - [Confetti Scrapbox!](https://www.namastefarms.com/confetti-scrapbox/) - So pretty, Teeswater, Gotland, Angelina, Silk ribbon. Make this yarn... for a full list of scrap boxes, please go here. Scrapboxes Confetti $35.00 USD Redwood Forest $35.00 USD - [Redwood Forest Scrapbox!](https://www.namastefarms.com/redwood-forest-scrapbox/) - Teeswater Locks, and MORE.... - [Shakti Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/shakti-scrapbox/) - Gorgeous fiber... Cotswold, Teeswater, silk, and more. Shakti Shakti $36.00 USD - [Free Ship on 4!](https://www.namastefarms.com/free-ship-on-4/) - Check out our sister site Wool Shampoo for free shipping on the purchase of four 16 ounce bottles of shampoo! - [Coastal Vineyard and Sailor Moon Scrapbox!](https://www.namastefarms.com/coastal-vineyard-and-sailor-moon-scrapbox/) - Long locks, Teeswater, Cotswold and more! They are beautiful... for a full list of Scrapboxes, go here. Scrapboxes Coastal Vineyard $36.00 USD Sailor Moon $36.50 USD - [Nightmare Before Christmas Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/nightmare-before-christmas-scrapbox/) - Make Nightmare Before Christmas Yarn! Namaste Farms Scrapbox with Teeswater and more. - [Rainforest Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/rainforest-scrapbox/) - Rainforest, these are colors for 2015. Really long English Leicester locks from the UK, silk merino, silk ribbon, Angelina and more. For a full list of Scrapboxes, please go here! Scrapboxes Rainforest $36.00 USD Cranberry $36.00 USD Grapevine $36.00 USD - [Cranberry Sangria Scrapbox!](https://www.namastefarms.com/cranberry-sangria-scrapbox/) - Wow, this is festive and inspired by Cranberry Sangria. Scrapboxes Cranberry Sangria $36.00 USD Grapevine $35.00 USD California $35.00 USD - [Grapevine Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/grapevine-scrapbox/) - Namaste Farms Teeswater Extreme Tailspinning locks in Grapevine. - [Angelina BOGO!](https://www.namastefarms.com/angelina-bogo/) - Here it is, Angelina BOGO... Buy one four ounce lot, get the second lot of 4 ounces free. The caveat? I get to pick the colors for the Angelina on the second 4 ounces and you pay shipping. The colors of Angelina are on the "Shop" page. Please list what colors you want for the - [Hello Kitty Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/hello-kitty-scrapbox/) - A stealthy 7 ounces of lightly picked locks with Angelina, silk, Teeswater and Wensleydale wool, mohair and more. All in carefully dyed fiber in beautiful bright colors Namaste Farms is known for. The inclusion of at least 5 Hello Kitty charms (kitties of varying styles but all adorable) will make your yarn a HIT. Use - [I LOVE AMY!](https://www.namastefarms.com/i-love-amy/) - My friend Amy is really and truly "one of a kind." Not only is she witty, honest, creative and talented...she also owns a campground in Missouri. My husband loves this picture, AND SO DO I. The perspective is something else, and who doesn't want to see a blue eyed babe on a 4 wheeler with - ["Easydale" Fleece! ](https://www.namastefarms.com/easydale-fleece/) - When I bought 8 Tasmanian genetic Corriedales, my husband wasn't sure about the decision. When I showed him the fleece and he watched me shearing them (and how quiet they were), he said, "Cross them with Teeswaters... they will be 'Easydales!'" Well, thats exactly what happened. I crossed some of the Corriedales on my Teeswaters - [It's HERE! Namaste Farms Wool Products](https://www.namastefarms.com/its-here-www-woolshampoo-com/) - Finally, it's time to pre-order our flagship product, "Wash and Dye Bastard." Everyone asks how my fibers look so vibrant, and the number one trade secret? The wool shampoo I use. Orders yours NOW and get in on the initial batch! Please spread the word about www.woolshampoo.com! - [New Scrapbox; Cabernet (and it's amazing)!](https://www.namastefarms.com/new-scrapbox-cabernet-and-its-amazing/) - Deep greens, blues and cabernet colors are perfect for this November's spinning. Very rich colors with locks o'plenty. English Leicester, Teewater, angelina, Silk and more. For a full list of Scrapboxes, go here! Scrapboxes Cabernet $35.00 USD Star Magnolia $38.00 USD Mermaid $35.00 USD Plum Blossom $35.00 USD Kitchen Sink $38.00 USD Autumn $36.00 USD - [Orchid Patina](https://www.namastefarms.com/orchid-patina/) - This is beautiful; it's similar to Copper Patina, but is Orchid colors with rich deep burnished brown. The box included English Leicester extreme long locks, Teeswater, Wensleydale and more. - [Forest Nymph Scrapbox, NEW](https://www.namastefarms.com/forest-nymph-scrapbox-new/) - Teeswater, Romney, Silk/merino top, English Leicester extreme locks. If you like greens and other beautiful deep colors, this is the box for you. For a full list of Scraboxes, click here. - [New Batches, Hummingbird and Berry Nice Scrapboxes](https://www.namastefarms.com/new-batches-hummingbird-and-berry-nice-scrapboxes/) - Hot off the drying tree, Hummingbird and Berry nice. These are beautiful and have luscious long tees water locks as well as other wools. Berry Nice has beautiful Teeswater extreme tailspinning locks in a gorgeous cranberry/berry color with a lot of color gradients. Hummingbird is stunning with Teeswater Extreme Tailspinning locks, English Leicester and more. - [Scrappy Joined the Fiberygoodness.com Pre-waitlist?](https://www.namastefarms.com/scrappy-joined-the-fiberygoodness-com-pre-waitlist/) - Scrappy was so excited I'm doing a dyeing course for Fiberygoodness.com, that he signed up (and you should do the same). This course will fill up fast, and I'm pre-warning people, "If you really want to be the first class of people to learn my dye secrets, sign up." I want to thank Arlene Thayer - [Frederick Loves UK Wool!](https://www.namastefarms.com/frederick-loves-uk-wool/) - Letting the moisture evaporate from imported Whitefaced Woodland, Teeswater and Jacob wool means a bed for Frederick. He seems to be saying, "You woke me up, but since you're here, look at my nails." This is the Frederick from Nat Geo Wild's, Shear Madness. Frederick was rescued by Roan Redding from Moreno Valley Animal Shelter - [Temple Grandin on Flight Zones](https://www.namastefarms.com/temple-grandin-on-flight-zones/) - Temple Grandin is an icon in the Animal Science industry. Temple is a fierce advocate for humane treatment of our production animals and is probably the most recognized autistic woman in the world. Here's an article she wrote on moving ruminants and is crucial in understanding how to handle flocks. What I think is truly - [Mariner Scrapbox with Extreme Teeswater Locks and More](https://www.namastefarms.com/mariner-scrapbox-with-extreme-teeswater-locks-and-more/) - Scrapboxes Mariner $35.00 USD Star Magnolia $38.00 USD Mermaid $35.00 USD Plum Blossom $35.00 USD Kitchen Sink $38.00 USD Autumn $36.00 USD Box O'locks $38.00 USD Confetti $35.00 USD Turning Leaves $35.00 USD Hummingbird $36.50 USD This is absolutely stunning and available now. The wool is Teeswater, both long extreme Tailspinning locks, and regular length. - [The Namaste Farms Logo](https://www.namastefarms.com/the-namaste-farms-logo/) - People keep asking, 'Where's the sheep!" So, just so we all know "Alice the Wensleydale" is still my logo! She just didn't make it on this site yet, so you can still enjoy her... BAM! Thank you all who've asked, this was inspired by one of my sheep and the graphics made by a graphic - [Teeswater Long Locks Available NOW!](https://www.namastefarms.com/teeswater-long-locks-available-now/) - Beautiful Teeswater shearling extreme tailspinning long locks available now. Teeswater sheep are, arguably, produce the most lustrous wool of the long wool breeds. I have availability of extra long raw, shearling fleeces available now. Teeswater Extreme Longlocks 1/4 lb raw $36.00 USD 1/2 lb raw $68.00 USD 1 lb raw $140.00 USD - [By Popular Demand, Another Session of Retreat 2015](https://www.namastefarms.com/by-popular-demand-another-session-of-retreat-2015/) - So many people were left out of the Feb 28-Mar 1 retreat, I opened another session. Several spots are already taken but there are some available. If this page does not say "Sold Out" you can still book your session. SOLD OUT, thank you all so much for your participation. Sat. Mar 7- Sun. Mar 8, - [Some Dogs Are Simply Beautiful](https://www.namastefarms.com/some-dogs-are-simply-beautiful/) - Scrappy is so amazing. He just waits while I fold clothes, social network, spin, clean, brush my teeth and and and ... here he found a place (with Ganesha) to lay down while I finished laundry. Ahhhhhhhh, now, he makes me happy. - [FIBER RETREAT 2015](https://www.namastefarms.com/fiber-retreat-2015/) - SOLD OUT Thank you for everyone who booked their spot for participation! This retreat sold out in less then 14 hours... that is incredible validation from all the people who support me. Thank you again. Blessings. Sat. Feb 28- Sun. March 1, 2015 Tuition: 350.00 if paid before Jan 1, 2015 400.00 if paid - [New Buttons Scrapbox](https://www.namastefarms.com/new-buttons-scrapbox/) - Buttons Scrapbox! This is a beautiful addition to the scrap boxes. Buttons is chock full of mohair, Teeswater, English Leicester, silk ribbon and vintage off-white buttons. It is really beautiful in soft pastels. - [New Technique, Spiral Curls](https://www.namastefarms.com/new-technique-spiral-curls/) - These won't come out when wet... amazing technique, which, for now is a trade secret. - [Hummingbird Scrapbox, and it's GORGEOUS!](https://www.namastefarms.com/hummingbird-scrapbox-and-its-gorgeous/) - This is a very very hard combination of colors to dye and is a three step process (where each step has 3 steps...). It's difficult to tell in the photos, but, there is an iridescence to the fiber... also, on the Teeswater, the tips are all dyed a different color. Honestly, this is just a - [Spin In's with Fibery Goodness](https://www.namastefarms.com/spin-ins-with-fibery-goodness/) - Spinartiste's, Arlene Thayer and Wool Wenches, Suzy Brown, have scheduled some Spinning events with me on Google + during October and November. There are three total events which filled up within the first hours that they were announced and I'm so appreciative that my friends and followers care what I have to teach. That said, - [New Scrapboxes; Lavendula, Plum Blossom, Autumn](https://www.namastefarms.com/new-scrapboxes-lavendula-plum-blossom-autumn/) - Lavendula is pictured, and how lovely it is. Plum Blossom and Autumn cannot be out shined! They all include, Coopworth locks, silk/merino, merino locks, BFL and more. Scrapbox Antique $35.50 USD Rhododendron $35.00 USD Grasshopper $35.00 USD Napa $35.00 USD Canadian Shipping $8.00 USD Ardis $36.00 USD Merple/purple mermaid $36.50 USD Vavoom $35.00 USD Mink - [Antique and Rhododendron Scrapboxes](https://www.namastefarms.com/antique-and-rhododendron-scrapboxes/) - New Scrapboxes hot off the dry rack. Gorgeous Cotswold, Leicester Longwool and Teeswater locks in both these Scrapboxes. One is dyed to look like vintage, shabby chic floral (Antique), and the other is vibrant with muted oranges, mint, yellow and pink (Rhododendendron). They are lovely and the fiber is first quality. For a complete list - [Kitten Scrapbox; Funding Spay](https://www.namastefarms.com/kitten-scrapbox-funding-spay/) - Just release, Kitten #scrapbox. This Scrapbox was designed specifically to add revenue towards the spaying of 4 female kittens which reside at Namaste Farms. Three of these beautiful babes were thrown over my fence and one of them, a sickly little brown female, abandoned by a feral. I love all these angels, and am raising - [Namaste Farms Wool Shampoo](https://www.namastefarms.com/namaste-farms-wool-shampoo/) - It's almost here. People are amazed at the colors I get from my dyes... I do say, "It's not the dyes or the fleece, it's the shampoo." As Laura Spinner, Rainbow Twist Shop would say, "You have to experience it to understand." - [Wensleydale Longwool](https://www.namastefarms.com/wensleydale-longwool/) - The luster of Teeswater and Wensleydale wool puts other longwools to shame. With each dyepot, I'm in constant awe of the shine, handle and structure of these two lustre long wool fleeces. - [...Worth a Thousand Words](https://www.namastefarms.com/worth-a-thousand-words/) - I'm not a big pastel person, but I loved making this yarn with the California Scrapbox. It is locks of yearling Teeswater, novelty plying thread and more. - [New Scrapbox; Ardis](https://www.namastefarms.com/new-scrapbox-ardis/) - Named after one of my friends, "Ardis." The Ardis Scrapbox is beautiful and many of the locks were hand painted to give the gradient you see in featured picture. To view a full list of Scrapboxes available, please check Purchase Scrapboxes link. Partial list of Scrapboxes from the pulldown below. Scrapbox Mink $35.50 USD Vavoom - [Sales Blog](https://www.namastefarms.com/sales-blog/) - Lamb Fleeces Silver by the lb raw $40.00 USD White by the lb raw $40.00 USD Black by the lb raw $39.50 USD Gorgeous black lamb fleece. 39.50 lb, perfect fleece. Absolutely lovely.[/caption] Two lamb fleeces for sale. Gorgeous. Both are amazingly beautiful. I'd give the silver an edge for perfectness, but black an edge - [New Scrapboxes](https://www.namastefarms.com/new-scrapboxes/) - Some new colors and they are a knockout; Mink (browns, taupes), Vavoom (bright multi colors), Grasshopper (khaki, blues, greens), Lettuce (muted tones of pinks, greens, purples and more). Click the link for the new Scrapboxes. Many more available at Purchase Scrapboxes . Scrapbox Mink $35.50 USD Vavoom $35.00 USD Grasshopper $35.00 USD Lettuce $35.00 USD - [NEW Scrapboxes; Brickhouse, Lettuce, Vavoom, Grasshopper, Mink](https://www.namastefarms.com/brickhouse-scrapbox/) - Make this yarn with Brickhouse Scrapbox. Lincoln locks, mohair, Wensleydale, mercerized cotton and more. Check Scrapboxes link for full list. Scrapbox Mink $35.50 USD Vavoom $35.00 USD Grasshopper $35.00 USD Lettuce $35.00 USD Lettuce Scrapbox before spinning.[/caption] - [Yarnitarian](https://www.namastefarms.com/yarnitarian/) - Please check the slider below to view recent yarns produced with Scrapboxes. - [Little Red](https://www.namastefarms.com/little-red/) - Is she the greatest color? I love Little Red, who, is a tiny 4 lb Shitzhu. Even at her tiny frame (with perfect teeth), she's a chicken killer. Little red has such a strong prey drive, I have to keep my eye on her while my chickens free range. - [Wensleydale; Fall in Love](https://www.namastefarms.com/wensleydale-fall-in-love/) - Wensleydales were my first breed of sheep, and will always hold a special place in my heart. This year, I was delighted to purchase 2 Moorit Wensleydale fleeces. They were truly a treat and very rare. - [Making Yarn, Sometimes!](https://www.namastefarms.com/making-yarn-sometimes/) - There's nothing better than spinning good fiber and seeing the fruits of your labor. This was one of my all time favorite yarns. It's lockspun Wensleydale and mohair with a supima mercerized 5/2 thread and embellished with pewter skull add ins. - [Jacey Boggs, Touts Namaste Farms Teeswater Locks](https://www.namastefarms.com/jacey-boggs-touts-teeswater-locks/) - I received an unexpected tout from Jacey Boggs on her blog. Please check our "shout out" here and her magazine, PLY. - [Everywhere I Go...](https://www.namastefarms.com/everywhere-i-go/) - Everywhere I go, I have a trail of animals following. Now that's happiness. - [How Did I Live Without Her?](https://www.namastefarms.com/how-did-i-live-without-her/) - I don't know how I ever lived without a working dog. Actually, now, I don't know I how lived without 2 working dogs. My two fully trained Borders are Lacey and Lad. Lacey was purchased from Canines N ewe; Jennifer Clark Ewers in Campo, Ca. Lad, was purchased from Kim Gibson, Nidderdale Stockdogs, in the - [Just Moving Forward](https://www.namastefarms.com/just-moving-forward/) - I found two new things I love. The first? Sridiava yoga. The Second? Eckhart Tolle. I am a fear based person. I guess growing up in a household with a lot of turmoil really activates a persons senses and makes them in a constant state of "what if" with worry and constant fear. That's me, ## Pages - [Private VIP Retreat at Namaste Farms](https://www.namastefarms.com/vip/) - Book for spring/summer now (there are only a couple of dates available for June). If you want to know if we have dates you're interested in available, please contact me and Sean (please contact both of us to ensure we receive it). Do you want to come to Namaste Farms to learn and stay with us - [Booking Teaching For Your Event](https://www.namastefarms.com/booking/) - If you're interested in having me teach in 2018, I'm currently booking seminars across the globe. I teach innovative and interesting techniques in a fun and entertaining way. Whether it's dyeing and spinning or dyeing alone, you can find me and where I'll be next by going to SCHEDULE. Contact me for inquiries! If - [Farm Barn Wedding Venue at Namaste Farms](https://www.namastefarms.com/farm-barn-wedding-venue-at-namaste-farms/) - Temecula Farm Barn Wedding experience in the heart of Temecula\'s wine country. - [Shop Policies](https://www.namastefarms.com/shop-policies/) - PREFACE: I feel so fortunate to sell wool and fiber products to my friends and followers. Over the last 15 years, I've built amazing relationships with countless long-standing customers. Because of this, I have a very unique business model which allows me to be selective about who I sell my raw wool products to. First - [Affiliate Area](https://www.namastefarms.com/affiliate-area/) - [affiliate_area] - [Contact](https://www.namastefarms.com/contact/) - [The Color of Redding Method](https://www.namastefarms.com/the-color-of-redding-method/) - [Podcasts, Youtube and Livestreaming](https://www.namastefarms.com/podcasts-youtube-and-livestreaming/) - For those people who aren't aware, I have a a youtube channel where you can view tutorials on all things fiber related. I love to share what I do with people and encourage you to find me on Livestream, Facebook and Youtube. Please check out my live online classes at Redding Method! - [Redding Method](https://www.namastefarms.com/reddingmethod/) - For those of you who want to learn from me online, I teach my proprietary dyeing techniques, "Redding Method" in a live online format. There are also classes for learning about fiber, silk and more. Please go to Redding Method and check the class schedule. Earn a Master Dyer Diploma or become a Certified as - [Extreme Tailspinning Locks](https://www.namastefarms.com/extreme-tailspinning-locks/) - Extreme Locks 1/4 lb $36.00 USD 1/2 lb $70.00 USD 3/4 lb $104.00 USD 1 lb $138.00 USD As most know, extreme Teeswater tailspinning locks are the "creme de la creme" of the fiber world. These are extremely premium and costly because these (shearling) fleeces have been on the animal for at least one year - [Washing Wool and Mohair](https://www.namastefarms.com/washing-wool-and-mohair/) - Most people know that I started a wool shampoo company, Namaste Farms Wool Products. While I still leave up my original youtube washing video, my methods are quite different now. Originally, I didn't really think there could be much of a difference between washing fiber with some "other" product and washing with Dawn. I - [Purchase Scrapboxes](https://www.namastefarms.com/purchase-scrapboxes/) - Named after my soulmate and canine companion, Scrappy, Scrapboxes are chock full of combinations which may include dyed and ready to spin fibers such as ultra fine Merino and Grade A Mulberry silk, wool nepps, long locks, mohair, pygora, cashmere and more. Each box is different and all have different names. Some are so popular, - [Sampler Boxes](https://www.namastefarms.com/breed-sampler-boxes/) - Often people ask for wool sampler boxes, and Namaste Farms offers several different types. There are raw wool sampler boxes and Washed Wool Gift Boxes. The first box is a raw wool sampler of fine wool only breeds. These coated fleeces include; Delaine Merino, Australian Merino, Cormo and Bond wool fleeces. These are all raw, - [About](https://www.namastefarms.com/about/) - Nestled in the heart of Temecula Valleys Wine Country, Namaste Farms is an oasis in the hot southern California desert. My husband, Sean (son of famed hair care icon Jheri Redding) and I (Natalie Redding) started this farm in 1996 as a successful racehorse ranch. In 2005-2006, we decided to make the transition from horses - [Teeswater and Wensleydale Sheep](https://www.namastefarms.com/teeswater-and-wensleydale-sheep/) - Everyone knows how much I love longwools. Here is Black Sheep Gathering Champion Teeswater longwool ewe, Maddy. She is so lovely and, to this day (8 years after purchasing her), lives on my farm and produces lambs each year. There is nothing like Wensleydale and Teeswater long wool fleece. If you love the silkiness of mohair, - [Recording Farm](https://www.namastefarms.com/recording-farm/) - Please visit Recording Farm to check out my husbands professional recording studio. Sean is a certified recording engineer graduating from the prestigious Los Angeles Recording school. He has impressive equipment and is such an easy person to be around. Artists love the feel and relaxed environment of the Recording Farm which is located in the heart - [Cal Poly Noticed!](https://www.namastefarms.com/cal-poly-noticed/) - I had to add it to a static page… California Polytechnic University San Luis Obsipo noticed that I, Natalie Redding, am noteworthy. I am just so proud and I know it sounds silly that being mentioned in the Alumnus news from California Polytechnic University, SLO is one of my top 5 all time published accomplishments. - [Breedbox Study](https://www.namastefarms.com/breedbox-study/) - For nearly two years, Namaste Farms has been offering monthly breedboxes. These boxes are a learning tool for hand spinners and fiber enthusiasts who want to handle various types of wool from around the world. The Breedbox breed study is comprehensive and couples live Blogtalk radio with podcasts discussing the breeds and the characteristics of the wool. - [Shop](https://www.namastefarms.com/shop/) - [Sample Page](https://www.namastefarms.com/sample-page/) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger ## Products - [Wensledyale Extreme Long Locks; up to 16" 1/2 lb](https://www.namastefarms.com/product/wensledyale-extreme-long-locks-up-to-16-1-2-lb/) - I do have several suppliers of extreme long locks and this one is a huge favorite. The fleece is bright white, and in perfect condition. The locks are up to 16" and, as always mentioned, they can and will vary based on the way they grow. I try to NOT give more than 10% shorts - [Extreme Long Locks; WHITE, super bright and stellar! up to 16" 1 lb](https://www.namastefarms.com/product/extreme-long-locks-white-super-bright-and-stellar-up-to-16-1-lb/) - I do have several suppliers of extreme long locks and this one is a huge favorite. The fleece is bright white, and in perfect condition. The locks are up to 16" and, as always mentioned, they can and will vary based on the way they grow. I try to NOT give more than 10% shorts - [Extreme Long Locks; Near Jet Black Fleece STUNNING 1/2 lb](https://www.namastefarms.com/product/extreme-long-locks-near-jet-black-fleece-stunning-1-2-lb/) - This is a perfect fleece which is near Jet black with sunkissed tips; 1/2 lb. The color looks black unless you set it next to a jet black fleece then it looks like steel grey. It is stunning and locks can be up to 16"; The ruler is 15" long in the picture and the - [Dyeing Yarn and Combed Top Retreat in Maryland @ Tenney's Fiber Farm PAID IN FULL](https://www.namastefarms.com/product/paidinfull/) - Dyeing TOP and Yarn. I promise, the way I dye top is NOT typical and, I don't think I know anyone who does it the way I do. You can do small or very large amounts and it WON'T felt your fiber. You learn a ton in both the yarn and top dyeing classes. Manchester, - [January 24th-25th 2020 Redding Method Dyeing Retreat Pay in Full](https://www.namastefarms.com/product/january-24th-25th-2020-redding-method-dyeing-retreat-pay-in-full/) - Please go to Redding Method Retreat Information to see the syllabus. This is the pay in full option; payment is non-refundable but you may transfer it; it's up to you to find a replacement. There is the option of staying at our airbnb's so you can stay on the farm. If you pay before December - [Extreme Long Locks; Jet Black 1/2 lb](https://www.namastefarms.com/product/extreme-long-locks-jet-black-1-2-lb/) - RARE FIRST PLACE LONG AND PERFECT Jet black FLEECE with sunkissed tips; 1/2 lb. This was a first place fleece in England. It's stunning and locks can be up to 15" and some more. The ruler is 15" long in the picture, and fleece is stretched. Lengths can and will vary based on how the - [Dyeing Yarn and Combed Top Retreat in Maryland @ Tenney's Fiber Farm DEPOSIT](https://www.namastefarms.com/product/deposit/) - Manchester, Maryland Retreat March 14th, March 15th ... this is to pay the deposit. You're responsible for making sure your payments are paid on time. You simply come back to this product page and pay in 3 installments of 125.00 each ((it will charge shipping for the supplies. They ship in Feb/beginning March). for the Maryland - [January 24th-25th 2020 Redding Method Dyeing Retreat DEPOSIT](https://www.namastefarms.com/product/january-24th-25th-2020-redding-method-dyeing-retreat/) - Please go to Redding Method Retreat Information to see the syllabus and list of supplies (if renting burner here). This is the deposit option and you'll make this 2 times to pay for the retreat (please do so before January 1st, 2020). Deposits are non-refundable but you may transfer them; it's up to you to - [Burner rental; Retreat](https://www.namastefarms.com/product/burner-rental-retreat/) - This is for burner rental for raw protein fiber retreats. 1 burner with 5 canisters of butane. Shipping will be added. - [Show Cotswold Fleece; 1 lb](https://www.namastefarms.com/product/show-cotswold-fleece-1-lb/) - 1 lb of Show Cotswold fleeces, imported. Best fleeces in YEARS... and I'm selling the show fleeces NOW, before the August 3rd sale. Once these are gone, they're gone until next show season. These are first year hogget fleeces; i.e from when their born until the next year when their shown. 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