Who & What is Spun Fleece?

Quite simply, Spun Fleece is wool, spun by hand into yarn that tells a story—crafted with quiet artistry to inspire the next hand that will continue it.

My name is Sheryl Means.

I am an artist by nature and a hand-spinner by vocation. I have a passion for sheep, wool, and all the wonderful things they bring to life. What I create is one of a kind yarn to be used by fiber artists of all disciplines.

I begin the story…you continue it.

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Just because everything about this photo is beautiful. I am not an efficient support spindle spinner, but I love the tools and dabble from time to time. Not everything must be a production number.

Last night this scarf was finished. This morning I am frogging it. Why? A couple of things. First, because I am using thicker yarn the size is naturally larger. I knew this. I thought the width would work for me. It didn’t. I also got off on th

A day at the beach…what story could you tell with this yarn?

My @brotherdrumcarder has shipped so I’m gathering my wool and supplies so I’ll be ready for batt making when it arrives. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

On the needles: A Sophie Scarf knit with hand spun. This yarn is aran weight and I’m using a size 11 needle. The final project won’t be the delicate neck scarf of the pattern, but it will be beautiful and warm. I made this yarn several ye

Yesterday I went on a little road trip to @fiberfate. I’ve been eager to check out this shop since it first opened almost two years ago. The owner was selling at @yellowrosefiber, but I still had a great time. I’m excited to dive into my

Thanks to an old post by @amyking of @spunkyeclectic I realized my support spindle issue may not just be my skill level. I tried several bowls and found that this little green spinning dish is perfect for my beautiful glass whorl spindles by @l_ament

I have this giant bag of hand spun yarn. Some goes back to my early days of spinning. They are like children…each one different and special. So hard to let go. I think I will use them to make cozy blankets for my house as I move forward in my

In a moment of brilliance, I looked at a this piece of a bobbin and thought it would make the perfect base for a lap spinning bowl. So I dug out a small bowl, glued it on and voila! The spindle and whorl are from @l_ament_glass. Now to practice!

Every studio needs an assistant.

I adore making freeform vessels with hand spun yarn. The texture and surprising shapes are always a feast for the senses. This one holds is small crochet project. The contrast of this little piece of beauty next to the glass jars and wooden table is

Spring isn’t officially arrived, but where I live it is going to feel like summer soon. Outdoor spinning will no longer be possible. Grab opportunity where you can.

Spinning fluff right out of the bag is so much fun! Thanks to the artistry of @neauveau I get to play with wool and pretty, fluffy things to make yarn!

When something falls into place easily, it is only because so much work went into the numerous failed attempts that no one sees. I have made many failed attempts I’ve allowed to be very public. But this…this feels most like me. Check out

Next I will post the basics of my method in short posts as well as in my stories. I want them to live on the grid, so I’m doing both. Enjoy!

This is a glimpse of my collection of hand spun yarn. Making yarn is so magical and each hank becomes so precious to me I haven’t been able to sell them or use them. Every few months I open the bag and just play. Today that is changing. I&rsquo

Books have become the muse for my crochet art practice.

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