Hi everyone: I hope you’re safe and well! And I’m hoping this installment might offer a bit of a respite from the media and news. I’ve got some spinning for you (I know, right?!?), a bit about the talk I *had planned* to give to the Illinois Sheep and Lamb Producers this weekend, and sixth-sleeve syndrome: yep, I have six to knit (eep!). Plus the Maniototo Woool giveaway winners are announced! Come hang out a while? ~Melissa
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SHOW NOTES:
- Maniototo Wool
- Ranching Tradition Fiber
- LB Handknits
- Sunny Everyday Cardigan
- Chimney Sweater
- Fiber Tales (Gotland yarn)
- Martin’s Lab (Polish Zelazna yarn)
- Raincloud and Sage (German yarn)
- Cold Valley Farm (US Jacob yarn)
- Aniroonz Sheep Co.
- Lambing Season at Aniroonz (metaspencer video)
- Wild Lily Artisan Fiber
- Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook
- Ply Magazine
- Nomadic Knits
- Conjure Yarns
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Knitting the Stash! 
Anyone interested in a cloth mask (for wear with low risk patients or just around the office so you don’t touch your face?
Nicole
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I thoroughly enjoyed this episode, and learned so much from you. I enjoyed seeing photos of you and your friend and her farm.
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Thanks 🙂 Jen is such a fun fiber woman. How are things where you are?
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Welp, New York is getting hit hard, and I have siblings in Tokyo and Hong Kong. We are learning to live with the fear, without living **in** fear. Does that make sense? I work in a middle school, so I can totally relate to your situation. Where would we be without our wool!!! 😄 Stay well, my friend.
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I missed this comment earlier! Hoping you’re safe and well!
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We are definitely doing well. I attribute it to our adhering to the stay-at-home order to the full extent. I cannot say the same for my small town, There is a pervasive “can’t happen here” mentality that is becoming more and more the norm. Worries me a bit.
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