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An introduction to the felting process empowering you to try a new craft. Felting is another great way to use wool.

Creating a custom-colored wool yarn is a meticulous journey that starts with inspiration and moves through yarn selection, dyeing, and final adjustments. This recent endeavor at Mountain Meadow Wool began with a patriotic theme, crafting a red, white, and blue colorway to celebrate Independence Day. Selecting the Green River yarn—a blend of bamboo and Mountain Merino® wool—ensured a soft, lightweight feel with muted contrasts. The dyeing process involved experimenting with various techniques to achieve the perfect hue and pattern. The outcome? Three unique options that embody the spirit of custom-colored wool, ready to enhance knitting projects with vibrant, handcrafted shades.

2020 seems to be a year of turmoil, chaos, and catastrophe, but in many ways, it has also highlighted for us some of the deeper truths of life. The value of family and friendships in a time of crisis. The...

Experience a unique look into the wool processing journey with Ben, a wool mill operator whose day is packed with unexpected challenges and shifting tasks. From family routines in the early morning to managing production demands and accommodating surprise visitors, Ben’s workday is anything but predictable. This glimpse offers valuable wool processing information through Ben’s experiences, revealing the dedication and adaptability required to keep the mill running smoothly, where every moment contributes to transforming raw wool into quality products.

Burma to Buffalo Mountain Meadow Wool Bringing Business Back to America by Kelsey Hostetler Over the years big businesses have been leaving American soil and taking up roots in foreign countries where the prices are cheaper and labor is more...

Something about spring, the warm breeze, the splash of green that now covers everything in sight, the migrating birds, the buzz of bees, all brings about a since of excitement and energy after a long winter.  Freshly shorn wool has...