Sheep In Stitches
@sheepinstitches.bsky.social
Fibre artist, organic Cotswolds beef and sheep farmer, reader, cyclist, gardener, nurturer of nature.
You'll find work at ...
https://sheepinstitches.etsy.com
You'll find work at ...
https://sheepinstitches.etsy.com
Our first lambs of 2025. Nice strong set of twins, born in the field overnight. The twin and triplet bearing ewes are in and the weather is... perfect! #lambing
April 7, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Our first lambs of 2025. Nice strong set of twins, born in the field overnight. The twin and triplet bearing ewes are in and the weather is... perfect! #lambing
Just me and my dog....in the fog.
March 23, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Just me and my dog....in the fog.
"This could go very well, or not", I thought to myself as disappeared into my stable out of the chilly wind just like Caratacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
One hour later...
#flatpack
#minigreenhouse
#flatpackqueen
One hour later...
#flatpack
#minigreenhouse
#flatpackqueen
March 16, 2025 at 2:18 PM
"This could go very well, or not", I thought to myself as disappeared into my stable out of the chilly wind just like Caratacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
One hour later...
#flatpack
#minigreenhouse
#flatpackqueen
One hour later...
#flatpack
#minigreenhouse
#flatpackqueen
Yesterday I shared the rose embroidered blue point Siamese cat I was working on, and shortly after, I got an order for a chocolate point with Forget me not embroidery. Yesterday it snowed, but today it's much brighter, so it's nice to be stitching some spring flowers 😊
March 13, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Yesterday I shared the rose embroidered blue point Siamese cat I was working on, and shortly after, I got an order for a chocolate point with Forget me not embroidery. Yesterday it snowed, but today it's much brighter, so it's nice to be stitching some spring flowers 😊
Just finished making an embroidered #bluepointsiamese cat ornament. Roses make me think of summer, but I've got a "Spring" version with blue Forget-me-nots on too and I'm always open to custom orders. You can find both of them in my Etsy shop here ➡️https://sheepinstitches.etsy.com/listing/504290418
March 11, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Just finished making an embroidered #bluepointsiamese cat ornament. Roses make me think of summer, but I've got a "Spring" version with blue Forget-me-nots on too and I'm always open to custom orders. You can find both of them in my Etsy shop here ➡️https://sheepinstitches.etsy.com/listing/504290418
We have an area on the farm with a big drift of wild narcissus, and each year, I cut just 5 stems to bring into the house. This year I've added some hazel twigs. You may know the catkins which carry the yellow dusty pollen, but can you spot the little red female flowers?
#springtime
#springflowers
#springtime
#springflowers
March 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
We have an area on the farm with a big drift of wild narcissus, and each year, I cut just 5 stems to bring into the house. This year I've added some hazel twigs. You may know the catkins which carry the yellow dusty pollen, but can you spot the little red female flowers?
#springtime
#springflowers
#springtime
#springflowers
Got sidetracked doing some family sheepdog training with Torrin and his sister Tess this morning so not much progress on yesterday's project, but here's what I did last night. I'm now washing some lovely brown/black wool to make their fleeces with so I can finish them later.
February 28, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Got sidetracked doing some family sheepdog training with Torrin and his sister Tess this morning so not much progress on yesterday's project, but here's what I did last night. I'm now washing some lovely brown/black wool to make their fleeces with so I can finish them later.
A beautiful blue sky, a touch of frost and some Starlings perching on a characterful old Ash tree that we had to Pollard a few years ago when part of the crown split off. It survived both that and Ash dieback disease and continues to be one of my favourite trees on our farm.
February 28, 2025 at 10:14 AM
A beautiful blue sky, a touch of frost and some Starlings perching on a characterful old Ash tree that we had to Pollard a few years ago when part of the crown split off. It survived both that and Ash dieback disease and continues to be one of my favourite trees on our farm.
Struggling to fit social media around farm/craft/sheepdog training, & now it's the run up to lambing, but I'm going to make an effort to reconnect with all you lovely people again! Just finished a couple of orders & now I'm working on a #newbabygift commission with a definite sheep theme.More later!
February 27, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Struggling to fit social media around farm/craft/sheepdog training, & now it's the run up to lambing, but I'm going to make an effort to reconnect with all you lovely people again! Just finished a couple of orders & now I'm working on a #newbabygift commission with a definite sheep theme.More later!
There is every chance that you're sick of the sight of Torrin already, but just in case you aren't...😊
December 28, 2024 at 4:27 PM
There is every chance that you're sick of the sight of Torrin already, but just in case you aren't...😊
On my rounds with Torrin this morning. An amazing sun burning through the fog, my bestest pupper getting to grips with being a farm dog, my last Badger Face Welsh Mountain ewe (8yrs old) and daughter and a rather extraordinary cloud rainbow.
December 26, 2024 at 3:53 PM
On my rounds with Torrin this morning. An amazing sun burning through the fog, my bestest pupper getting to grips with being a farm dog, my last Badger Face Welsh Mountain ewe (8yrs old) and daughter and a rather extraordinary cloud rainbow.
Wishing all my friends here a very merry Christmas and a peaceful 2024. Thank you for your custom, conversation and enthusiasm for my work in crafting and farming over the last year. It is hugely appreciated! Here is the @sheepinstitches Christmas tree with Nina in her top spot.
December 24, 2024 at 8:26 PM
Wishing all my friends here a very merry Christmas and a peaceful 2024. Thank you for your custom, conversation and enthusiasm for my work in crafting and farming over the last year. It is hugely appreciated! Here is the @sheepinstitches Christmas tree with Nina in her top spot.
New design available in my shop for delivery after Christmas. Can be personalized with a name hand-embroidered on the back.
The #Anatolianshepherddog
You'll find it here ➡️ sheepinstitches.etsy.com/listing/1838...
#livestockguardiandog
#shepherddog
The #Anatolianshepherddog
You'll find it here ➡️ sheepinstitches.etsy.com/listing/1838...
#livestockguardiandog
#shepherddog
December 7, 2024 at 12:11 PM
New design available in my shop for delivery after Christmas. Can be personalized with a name hand-embroidered on the back.
The #Anatolianshepherddog
You'll find it here ➡️ sheepinstitches.etsy.com/listing/1838...
#livestockguardiandog
#shepherddog
The #Anatolianshepherddog
You'll find it here ➡️ sheepinstitches.etsy.com/listing/1838...
#livestockguardiandog
#shepherddog
This morning I'm working on a #petportrait commission. The subject is a #livestockguardiandog which is a type I've never made before. I'll definitely be adding this one to the range!
December 6, 2024 at 12:13 PM
This morning I'm working on a #petportrait commission. The subject is a #livestockguardiandog which is a type I've never made before. I'll definitely be adding this one to the range!
Just finished a #Torwen type badger face welsh mountain sheep. We've got the Torddu type with the reverse markings of tan body, black belly and striped face. Both variations are available in my shop here ➡️ sheepinstitches.etsy.com/listing/5535...
November 24, 2024 at 2:09 PM
Just finished a #Torwen type badger face welsh mountain sheep. We've got the Torddu type with the reverse markings of tan body, black belly and striped face. Both variations are available in my shop here ➡️ sheepinstitches.etsy.com/listing/5535...
I can't tell you how hard it is on the fingers blending the wool for this #wheaten #wirehaireddachshund . It's a mixture of 4 different shades in varying proportions. I'm pleased with the effect though.
November 22, 2024 at 10:27 AM
I can't tell you how hard it is on the fingers blending the wool for this #wheaten #wirehaireddachshund . It's a mixture of 4 different shades in varying proportions. I'm pleased with the effect though.
A step up in size from yesterday's #keeshond. Today, it's a blue merle #roughcollie . And we are talking serious fur!
November 21, 2024 at 11:16 AM
A step up in size from yesterday's #keeshond. Today, it's a blue merle #roughcollie . And we are talking serious fur!
It's been (yet another of) one of those days where it was gone noon before I managed to make a start on any crafting. This is a #keeshond #Spitz type dog. Very fluffy and lots of hands blending of wool to get the right colours. And now I need to stitch it together and fill it.
November 20, 2024 at 2:26 PM
Snow before the Beech leaves have finished turning colour seems so wrong, but the puppers are happy enough.
November 20, 2024 at 10:05 AM
Snow before the Beech leaves have finished turning colour seems so wrong, but the puppers are happy enough.
I've finished my #cotswoldsheep 3D model and it's still snowing. I'm disappointed. It was meant to be sleet 🙄
November 19, 2024 at 1:56 PM
I've finished my #cotswoldsheep 3D model and it's still snowing. I'm disappointed. It was meant to be sleet 🙄
And here's the #Husky ready to dispatch. This was one I'd made earlier in the year in a quiet moment so I had some stock for Christmas. I just had to tweak the face , so it's not taken me too long to complete. You'll find it in my Etsy shop here ➡️ sheepinstitches.etsy.com/listing/1150...
November 18, 2024 at 12:15 PM
And here's the #Husky ready to dispatch. This was one I'd made earlier in the year in a quiet moment so I had some stock for Christmas. I just had to tweak the face , so it's not taken me too long to complete. You'll find it in my Etsy shop here ➡️ sheepinstitches.etsy.com/listing/1150...
I'm working on a Blue eyed #Husky this morning. The body is needlefelted and the eye is hand embroidered.
Next step is so stitch on the backing, fill with organic wool from my flock and then stitch in the hanging loop.
Next step is so stitch on the backing, fill with organic wool from my flock and then stitch in the hanging loop.
November 18, 2024 at 11:07 AM
I'm working on a Blue eyed #Husky this morning. The body is needlefelted and the eye is hand embroidered.
Next step is so stitch on the backing, fill with organic wool from my flock and then stitch in the hanging loop.
Next step is so stitch on the backing, fill with organic wool from my flock and then stitch in the hanging loop.
Our village road is being resurfaced which will be wonderful, but it's closed 7am-7pm & they arrive at the house at 6.30am with lorries and flashing lights. The school run means a dark ¼ mile trek in wellies over a field to get to the car, a 3 mile detour & a 25 mile round trip.Child not happy 😁
November 18, 2024 at 9:08 AM
Our village road is being resurfaced which will be wonderful, but it's closed 7am-7pm & they arrive at the house at 6.30am with lorries and flashing lights. The school run means a dark ¼ mile trek in wellies over a field to get to the car, a 3 mile detour & a 25 mile round trip.Child not happy 😁
Just finished my Miniature long-haired #dachshund . All ready to pack and post. It comes in several colour options and can be personalized with a name hand-embroidered on the back. If you like it, you'll find it here ➡️ sheepinstitches.etsy.com/listing/1324...
November 17, 2024 at 6:07 PM
Just finished my Miniature long-haired #dachshund . All ready to pack and post. It comes in several colour options and can be personalized with a name hand-embroidered on the back. If you like it, you'll find it here ➡️ sheepinstitches.etsy.com/listing/1324...
It's not even 5om.and already dark outside. Then I find this thing of beauty in my feed and all's well with the world again 😊.
Sunday morning coffee and crochet 🧶Two more squares until the body of this cardigan is complete!
November 17, 2024 at 4:51 PM
It's not even 5om.and already dark outside. Then I find this thing of beauty in my feed and all's well with the world again 😊.