How to Help : Stuff for sale!

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I LOVE Mr. Newman Goat T-shirt - $15
For all those Mr. Newman Goat fans out there, it has finally arrived: The limited edition "I LOVE Mr. Newman Goat" T-shirt (designed by Leslie Oakey). The proceeds from sales of the shirt are not only going to help pay for winter hay, but will be applied to Mr. Newman Goat's debt to the farm (read article here).

Made of 100% cotton, this comfortable ash-grey Beefy-T shirt comes in children's sizes medium and large, and adult sizes small, medium, large, extra large, and extra extra large.

Please note that all products made from our sheep's wool is 100% cruelty-free. Sheep must be shorn at least once a year to remain healthy, and Farmer Anne shears the sheep herself to make sure they are treated as gently as possible.

Cool Woolen Hats - $15
Make a fashion statement! This style is all the rage with the young crowd these days, but we think middle aged folks can wear it with grace, too. Hat measures approximately 9 inches high and 10 inches wide from bottom of brim. Hats are made with yarn from Rachel & WC (White) and Spenser and Jasmine (brown).

Want to make it yourself? Buy the pattern! Pattern + yarn of two colors: $10

Hand knitting and pattern by fiber artist Carol Cameron.

Cableknit scarf pattern with yarn - $18
Pattern alone - $4

"Hawthorne takes a walk". Horseshoe cables characterize this classy scarf. With one skein of our worsted weight wool you can make a scarf that measures 5.5" x 3'8".

Hand knitting and pattern by fiber artist Colleen Ponzani.

Chocolate scarf - $20 [sold! please let us know if you'd like to special order]

Made from Spenser and Jasmine's yarn, this scarf is soft and warm around your neck, and has a truly classy look. It's masculine enough to please your Dad, but finely made so any woman can dress up her winter attire with it. Measures 6"x 4'4".

Hand knitting and pattern by fiber artist Carol Cameron.

Fingerless gloves - $12 [sold! please let us know if you'd like to special order]

Hand-knit from Spenser and Jasmine's yarn, these gloves are so handy for the wintertime - use them when typing on a computer keyboard or working outside. They are durable and extremely comfortable.

Hand knitting and pattern by fiber artist Carol Cameron.

Lady's Shawl - $45 (2 skeins, medium sized), $65 (3 skeins, large sized)
[sold! please let us know if you'd like to special order]

This is a simply beautiful piece of work. Cream colored, made from our WC and Rachels wool, it somehow evokes older, and better time, when ladies wore shawls and men wore top hats. It's light enough to be used on a summer evening, yet very warm in winter (which is the beauty of wool). The large shawl measures about 1'4" by 4'9" and the medium measures about 1' by 4'. Shawl is fringed on both sides.

Color options: ivory, grey/light brown, dark brown

Please contact us to special order this beautiful item, featured in the Vegetarian Times.

Hand knitting and pattern by fiber artist Carol Cameron.

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Wooly earrings - $10 a pair
[sold! please let us know if you'd like to special order]
Hand made by a Maryland artisan for Star Gazing Farm, these cute earrings sport pompoms made from our sheep! Ear pieces are made of Sterling Silver. [Click here to see the variety and place order]

Animal Earrings - prices range from $10-$30 a pair
There is nothing better to show your devotion to a special kind of animal than to sport lovely earrings! We have earrings with the following animals in a wide variety of styles:

• rabbits
• horses
• donkeys
• pigs
• goats
• sheep
• roosters

[Click here to see the variety and place order]

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Rambouillet/Romanov 2-ply sport weight yarn - $15
These yarn skeins are pre-washed, and come directly from our own sheep. The white yarn is from WC and Rachel and each skein is approximately 4 ounces (220 yards). This color is a lovely, creamy white and is quite soft. The dark yarn is from Spenser and Jasmine and is approximatley 3.8 ounces (180 yards). The color is a dark brown shot through with silver. It is slightly rougher in texture than the light yarn, but still a very comfortable knit for sweaters and gloves.

SPECIAL! $1/OUNCE, $14/POUND!!!

Lincoln/Corriedale roving: light brown
Medium/long staple, heavy crimp. Light brown interspersed with strands of silver - very lovely. Texture is bouncy and spins easily. Most suitable for making outerwear such as scarves, hats, heavy sweaters. Strong enough for weaving, as well. Please email us at farmeranne@stargazingfarm.org to order.

SPECIAL! $1.50/OUNCE, $22/POUND!!!

Lincoln/Corriedale roving: dark brown
Long staple, medium crimp. Primarily a deep, chocolate brown interspersed with very small strands of silver giving it a shimmering look. Texture is soft and smooth but still with a nice amount of loft; spins like a dream. Suitable for just about any project where you want beautiful natural colored wool. Please email us at farmeranne@stargazingfarm.org to order.

Lincoln spinning batts (from pet sheep up the road) - $2/ounce
Gorgeous light brown shot through with silver. The fibers are long but the quality is a typical coarse Lincoln. Would make lovely fibers for weaving, or for use in decorative elements on sweaters or other wearable items. The color is really special. Wool was processed by Zeilinger Woolen Mills.
SPECIAL! Now 8 ounces for $15 and a pound for $22. Please contact us directly by email to order with the discounted prices.

Also at the same price, white Dorset roving. Please contact us directly by email to order with the discounted prices.

Grey Merino-cross large batts - $1.50/ounce
These batts are soft like silk. The fibers are somewhat short but still spinnable. Wool was processed by Zeilinger Woolen Mills.

White Suffolk cross sheep large batts - $1.50/ounce
They are incredibly soft with short fibers, so may be better for experienced spinners, dyers, or pillow makers. Wool was processed by Zeilinger Woolen Mills.

ABOUT OUR FIBER

Samples: We will happily send you a small sample of whatever rovings or batts you are interested in.

Returns: We are more interested in happy long-term customers than insisting on a sale. If the fiber you receive is nothing like what you expected, want, or can use, please pack it up and send it back to us! The only charge to you is the return shipping.

Raw and washed fleeces: If you are interested in getting the raw fleeces, please let us know early so that we don't start washing the ones you want. We can also pre-wash them for you for a small additional fee.

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Miniature sheep - $22
Hand carved by a Maryland artisan for Star Gazing Farm, no two sheep are alike. They measure approximately 8" long and 5" high. They are covered in a variety of lovely fleeces and are cute and humorous. Watch out for the Wolf in Sheep's Clothing. [Click here to see the variety]

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Colorful wool-filled pillows - $25
Natural .... Stylish .... Practical

These original pet cushions are made with all natural materials. The filling is hand-washed and hand-carded wool from our local sheep and sewn into muslin, and the beautiful 100% cotton zippered covers can be removed for machine washing. Wool is a wonderful substance: it is soft and durable, warm in winter and cool in summer; it repels moisture and prevents mildew, and its inherent springiness is particularly nice for animals who are arthritic and need extra padding. You can lay these handy pet cushions on your floors at home, or fold them up to take
them along on your vacations. They're also hypo-allergenic!

Standard sizes ar 18"x22". We can make special order sizes upon request. A new cover can be purchased separately. [Click here to see the variety and place order]

Prefer not to pay online? Please email us your order at farmeranne@stargazingfarm.org and send your check or money order to:

Star Gazing Farm
PO Box 162
Boyds, MD 20841

Wooly Cat Toys - $2 each

Toys have bells inside and are covered with felted wool, which cats love to sink their claws into! Balls are approximately 2.5" in diameter. Roll them in catnip and your cat will be entertained all day!

Color

White Black Grey Brown