Mitten State Sheep and Wool

Mitten State Sheep and Wool We love all things sheep and wool! Sheep farm and wool mill in Southern Michigan. Fiber Sheep Farm & Woolen Mill in Michigan.

A little dyeing magic 🌲 Some dye colors are made up of several different pigments. When those pigments separate in the d...
09/05/2026

A little dyeing magic 🌲

Some dye colors are made up of several different pigments. When those pigments separate in the dyepot, we call it a break, and it can create some pretty amazing results.

I think Forest fits this one perfectly.

09/03/2026

Let’s talk about wool break-

A wool break is a weak spot along the fiber where the wool can snap or separate more easily than it should.

It can happen when a sheep goes through a period of stress that temporarily interrupts normal wool growth such as an illness, lambing, poor nutrition, extreme weather, etc.

Sometimes it affects just a portion of the fleece. Sometimes it’s the entire fleece.

This fleece has several weak spots, so it will not be used for its intended purpose, which was yarn.

When skirting a fleece, it’s always important to check several areas of the fleece for weak spots, especially if you plan to sell the fleece or send it to a mill for processing.

09/01/2026

Wool + French Angora
It doesn’t take much to make a difference.

We typically add around 10% angora to a wool blend. That small amount can add softness and that beautiful, subtle halo angora is known for—while still letting the wool do its thing.

Have you ever worked with Angora?

08/31/2026

Just what I needed…another fleece 😊

First up, a good wash. Then we’ll see where the dyepot takes us.

What colors would you love to see?

One of the things I love about roving is how versatile it is. Spin it, felt it, blend it—the prep work is done and it’s ...
08/28/2026

One of the things I love about roving is how versatile it is. Spin it, felt it, blend it—the prep work is done and it’s ready for you to decide what comes next.

What is your favorite thing to do with wool roving?

“Whatever you are, be a good one”William Makepeace Thackeray
08/23/2026

“Whatever you are, be a good one”
William Makepeace Thackeray

What are some characteristics of small batch mill spun wool yarn• Rustic and honest• Naturally imperfect• Breed-specific...
08/22/2026

What are some characteristics of small batch mill spun wool yarn
• Rustic and honest
• Naturally imperfect
• Breed-specific and farm-grown
• Spun in small batches
• Full of depth, character, and story

What is your favorite thing about wool yarn?

Supporting your local ewe looks a lot like supporting your local farm. Local wool. Local flocks. Sheep to care for, wool...
08/21/2026

Supporting your local ewe looks a lot like supporting your local farm.

Local wool. Local flocks. Sheep to care for, wool to process, and small businesses making something useful from what’s grown right here.

It takes a whole circle of people choosing to support local—and we’re pretty grateful to be part of it.

08/19/2026

Don’t let them fool you…

They may look all peaceful out there grazing, but every sheep farmer knows they’re just between bad decisions.

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Coldwater, MI
49036

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Thursday 12pm - 5pm

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