New York Sheep & Wool Festival (Rhinebeck) 2023
This year, we built an extra day in to this trip to do something we don’t normally do – take some time for us! Inside of the Statue of Liberty is quite a sight. The […]
Lambtown Festival 2023
For those of you who don’t know, I am the president of Lambtown Festival. This means I stay a bit busy during the festival, so I don’t get to take as many photos as I’d
Estes Park Wool Market 2023
Estes Park Wool Market is, hands down, one of our favorite shows every year. Why? Because it is by far and away the most picturesque setting of any sheep and wool festival in the country!
Fleece Breeds: Henry & Roy’s 3 Favorite
Here at Clemes & Clemes, we see thousands of fleeces every year at fiber festivals, on ranch visits, and when they are shipped to us. While we buy fewer than one in ten that we
Red Alder 2023
Red Alder Fiber Arts Retreat 2023 Recap We just arrived home from the 2023 Red Alder Fiber Arts Retreat. There were quite a few more students than last year, which is a great sign as
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Start the New Year with Good Clean Fiber
It’s hard to believe that it is already time to change the calendars and ring in a new year. Are you looking to start 2023 with a new fiber arts project? Then start the new
Ten Tips for Holiday Shopping Success
Thanksgiving is coming and you know what that means – the official kick off to the Holiday Shopping Season! With so much Holiday shopping taking place online these days, successful holiday shopping is now dependent on successful
Holiday Gift Guide
Looking for the perfect gift for a fiber-minded friend or family member? Need something for your guild’s gift exchange? We’ve got you covered with this year’s Gift Guide, easily sorted into five different categories. Click
Three Key Features of Clemes & Clemes Drum Carders
There are many tools available for preparing fibers for spinning and felting. Perhaps one of the most iconic is the drum carder. Available with hand cranks or electric motors (or both!), drum carders are incredibly
Three Key Features of Clemes & Clemes Hand Carders
Hand carders have been used for hundreds of years to prepare fiber for spinning. They transform clumps of fiber and locks of fleece into a ready-to-spin bundle called a rolag or puni. In addition to
What’s the Difference? Hand Carders, Drum Carders, and Blending Boards
There are many tools available for preparing fibers for spinning and felting. While these tools have some overlap in their capabilities, each processes fiber differently and has their own ideal uses. Depending on your desired
Ten Tips for Holiday Shopping Success in 2021
Ten Tips for Holiday Shopping Success in 2021 With so much Holiday shopping taking place online these days, successful holiday shopping is now dependent on successful holiday shipping. Here are ten tips that will
