Fibers of Rare Breed Sheep
A love of Leicester Longwool sheep, wonderful mentors of shepherds & fiber artists, & the need to craft things in beauty led to the evolution of Cranberry Creek Fibers. Here you will find fibers of rare sheep breeds - raw fleece, roving, yarns, & dryer balls. Baskets geared to the needs of fiber artists & shepherds, & the ever-popular tea towels in natural fibers, are all handwoven here at the homestead in North Carolina. We raised Leicester Longwool sheep for several years. Though the flock has been dispersed, we work closely with other shepherds dedicated to the plight of conserving rare breeds. It’s been a long journey, but wonderful in so many ways - the people, experiencing being a shepherd, & naturally, using such beautiful fibers! May these heritage fibers & crafts become a memorable part of your fiber journey as well, to be enjoyed for many years to come!
Click on the button in the below slideshow to view our products. Inventory varies due to shows & online orders. To place an order, please visit the “Contact” page for ordering information, or email me directly if you have questions or feedback.
From the sheep, from the land, & from our Hands
New Initiative for Fiber Artists
Cranberry Creek Fibers is an Official Fiber provider for the Livestock Conservancy’s “Shave ‘Em to Save ‘Em” program. Eligible items for the program are noted throughout this site. So what’s it all about? When you buy fiber from an endangered breed, it helps to support & further the efforts of shepherds dedicated to their conservation, thereby saving them for future generations to know & enjoy. It entices fiber artists to explore the wonderful properties of these sheep, & even win some prizes in the process. Full details are provided on the Livestock Conservancy website.
Where to find us
Look for Cranberry Creek Fibers at the following shows:
Southern Comforts Fiber Market, Charlotte, NC, August 9-10, 2024
Anson County Fiber Arts Festival, Wadesboro, NC, Sept. 20-21, 2024
Union County Farmers’ Market Monroe, NC, on Saturdays, from April - December