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Let me tell you about the woolly wonderful world of Dakota Fiber Mill and Bear Creek Felting.
First up, we have the fabulous Chris Armbrust, founder of Dakota Fiber Mill. Since 2010, she's been spinning yarn and roving from all sorts of furry friends - sheep, alpaca, goat, camel, bison, you name it! But Chris didn't stop there - she teamed up with four engineering students from NDSU and brought a felting machine to the mill in 2017. Now, all those pesky waste and short fibers are felted into a whole bunch of products. And let's not forget about Dakota Spun - Chris' very own line of yarn.
Next up, we have the talented Teresa Perleberg, founder of Bear Creek Felting. Since 2008, she's been crafting 3D needle felted sculptures using the wool from her own flock of sheep. But Teresa doesn't keep all the fun to herself - she's also created DIY Needle Felting Kits complete with instructions and materials, as well as an online Needle Felting Academy for all you wool enthusiasts out there. And let's not forget about the Bear Creek wool felting cushion - the perfect work-surface for all your needle felting needs.
Now, get ready for some exciting news - Chris and Teresa have joined forces to create Shepherd Industries, LLC! In 2018, they bought the Nome Schoolhouse and turned it into a one-stop-shop for all things wool. Not only do they have their businesses and a retail store showcasing their products, but they also have fiber animals on site, classrooms for makers, and even a boutique hotel with an in-house chef. And if that's not enough, they have an Event Center for all your big shindigs.
Last but not least, we have the Nome Eweniversity Non-Profit. They're all about providing a rural, inclusive, farm-to-needle experience that inspires future makers, artists, and growers. And where better to do that than right in the heart of the Nome Schoolhouse?
So there you have it, folks - the woolly wonderful world of Shepherd Industries, where the sheep are fluffy, the yarn is cozy, and the fun never stops. Follow their adventure right here on EweTube - ewe won't regret it!
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Purchase our products wholesale - faire.com/dire...
Help bring the fiber education flock to the Nome Schoolhouse -
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Contact [e-mail] to learn about booking events at the Nome Schoolhouse.
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[@countingcrossstitches7846]

Safe travels to Chicago. Enjoy. Been watching for the past 4 yrs! It has been wonderful to see all the changes. 30 Kits will be in the catalog. Chris has a super cool prize picked out. 🧶🪡🧵❤️

[@gailbrower6013]

I have been watching from the beginning! I bought kits before ewetube was born!

[@pernillejorgensen8067]

Loved it, a chance for you to enjoy a very successful lambing!

[@rustenfamily3433]

Love all the inserted and breakaway parts to this video!!! So fun!!! (Looks like a lot of editing 😊) ~ Teresa, ditto to the question about the lamb with a genetic mutation. Please explain what it is and why you are excited about it. ~ Also, amid all the "conversation" among the ewes and their lambs, the mommas call their babies when it's time for them to eat? I thought the babies would eat when they want to 🤷‍♀️ ~ Regarding the wholesale catalog... 💣💥 WELL DONE!!!!! It looks very professional from beginning to end!!! ~ Blessings on your trip! May safe travels and divine connections be with you from start to finish 💕

[@ColleenBreker]

I have watched for 4 years....look forward every week. My guess is 32 kits. Enjoy the Chicago area.

[@kimb5652]

Enjoy Chicago! So much fun watching your dreams come true ❤ I think you will take 24 different kits.

[@debbyflowers1488]

Have been watching from almost the beginning!

[@marykroll367]

I love watching these!!! 45 kits

[@cindyhendrickson586]

Loved the lamb video. Chris you did a wonderful dance. I would like to win the super prize. 24 kits.

[@jthomas760]

I have been watching since the beginning. It has been an exciting and amazing process. And, I am so-o-o excited to visit in June. I guess 50 kits.

[@sherryperry67]

Looking forward to seeing you at Shepherd’s Harvest! I think you have 21 kits in your wholesale catalog, I would love to pick up a super cool prize in Lake Elmo, MN. Safe travels!

[@quiltzyx]

You two are going to do fabulously in Chicago! I am guessing there are...17 different kits in the wholesale catalog

[@debbyflowers1488]

You will do well , the booth will be amazing! My guess is that you are bringing 32 different kits to the market.

[@lorainew4281]

"Do some things..." 🤣🤣🤣 Chirs, you are the best! I've seen needle felting kits at one of the fiber shows I've been to, and they seem to sell out pretty quickly and they aren't half as nice as yours! I wish I could come out to see you in Chicago, lots of luck with your wholesaling! Have a great time!

[@JillBeithon]

Can’t wait to hear about Chicago!

[@kathleeneve6581]

Good luck in Chicago!

[@jillweisensee8524]

I’m so happy for you two! What an exciting time in your business. I want your super cool prize, so I’m going to guess 15. (Although for selfish reasons I hope there are more!) Can’t wait to see your video next week with footage from your booth. Wishing you lots and lots of orders!

[@kristinabourne9100]

You will be a hit in Chicago! Safe travels. Love the new look of the kits. Chris, thanks for the belly laugh when Teresa ran to get the catalog. You're moves are Tik Tok worthy! 21 kits. Looking forward to the super cool prize. :)

[@jennifermanstrom6277]

I’ll guess 28 kits? I’d love a super cool prize!!🏆

[@LS-mg3ig]

From the beginning! 😊

[@Tinas_Workshop]

I am going to guess 100 kits. I have not watched from the beginning but would have if I had found you sooner. Have fun and good luck at H&H. My hubby and I had our first vendor marketplace today at CNCH.

[@EweTube]

Awesome!!! Hope you had a great show!!

[@createandcraftwithchristine]

Lovely to see a behind the scenes lamb tour and your trade show sounds very exciting! I’m not sure if you were able to send a crewel sample to me in Australia but if you did i will very much look forward to trying it out and sharing it in a video. My guess for number of kits is 26. Cheers, Christine

[@EweTube]

We sure did!!! Its enroute!! Thanks much!!!

[@createandcraftwithchristine]

@@EweTube woot! so excited to hold some of your lamby loveliness in my stitchy hands 🤗

[@theresaorren7259]

Good luck have fun

[@cindyhendrickson586]

Where are all the classes listed?

[@gailbrower6013]

Please talk more about the "mordant" was it? The genetic mutation lamb. I don't do Instagram, so may have missed something. Thanks for sharing the lambs!

[@KatieMcLaughlin-fr7cd]

24 kits in the catalogue

[@brendakaiser4591]

I purchase your kits for my boutique from faire. How do I get your catalog ? Will your wholesale orders continue to go thru Faire?

[@MaryBishoff]

14 kits

[@pernillejorgensen8067]

Super duper prize guess is 25!