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Fiber Fusion Presents:
~ ​The All New ~ 
2023
​Featured Breed

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Dorset Sheep
~ 2023 Featured Breed ~

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What is a Featured Breed?
  • "Featured Breed' is a way to highlight a certain breed or species within our event.
How will Dorset Sheep be Featured?
  • A special award in the Fiber Arts Show (Items made with over 50% Dorset)
  • A special class in the Fleece Show
  • An ample supply of Dorset fiber available for purchase at the Fleece Sales
  • Dorsets available for viewing in the Live Fiber Animal Exhibit
  • Live Demonstrations, including the use of this fiber in the “Sheep to Sock” event.
Dorset Sheep - Breed Information
Breed Information:
  • http://afs.okstate.edu/breeds/sheep/dorset
Natural Colored vs White:
  • Historically, the commercial wool industry desired white sheep, so breeders worked toward that goal.
  • ​Underneath all the genes, all white sheep are actually:
    • Naturally colored with a huge white spot!
  • When we line breed, color starts popping back out!
Horned vs Polled:
  • ​​In antiquity, Dorset sheep were horned.  
    • Occasionally, lambs were born without horns (aka polled).  
    • Back in the 60's, those lambs were bred to create the polled Dorset breed.
  • More recently, line breeding started popping out lambs with horns!  
    • Some breeders are now working on isolating the genes that create natural color with Horned Dorsets.
How to Purchase Dorset Fiber:
​​Can I use my own Dorset fiber?
  • Yes, you may use your own fiber
Fleece to Buy?
  • $10 per pound
  • 18 fleeces of the rare Natural Colored Horned Dorset available for fiber artists to work 
    • ​​Amy Wolf sheared and collected fiber from Oregon Breeders:
      • ​​Terri Salisbury, Carol Park, Brenda Miller
  • ​​White Dorset fleece also available from both OR and WA
To Puchase, please contact:
  • Amy Wolf, FFNW Fleece Show & Sale Coordinator
    • mohair@fiberfusion.net or (425) 232-0429​
*NEW* Fiber Arts Award:  'Featured Breed - Dorset'
Dorset Fiber Arts Entries:
  • Entries MUST contain 50% (or more) Dorset fiber
  • Enter your item(s) under the appropriate Fiber Arts Category
  • To be eligible for the award, select: 
    • ​Featured Breed Award option
Fleece Show - Featuring Dorsets!
  • Enter your Dorset Fleeces in the Fleece Show!
    • Specify Natural Colored or White
  • Special Award for the Best Dorset Fleece!
Fleece Sale - Featuring Dorsets!
Sell your Dorset Fleeces!
  • Fleece can be entered as Show-Only, Show & Sale, or Sale-Only!
Buy a Dorset Fleece or two or more!
  • Both Natural Colored and White Dorset fleece will be for sale!
Live Fiber Animals - Featuring Dorset Sheep!
Come see Dorset Sheep up close in our Live Fiber Animal Exhibit!
Demonstrations - Dorsets
Information TBA
* NEW* - Dorset Sheep to Sock
Specifics TBA
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Fiber Fusion Northwest is hosted by
North Sound Alpaca Association (NSAA)
a 501(c)5 Agricultural Education and Outreach organization

You can reach us at info@fiberfusion.net or by mail at
Fiber Fusion Northwest, c/o NSAA
PO Box 1131, Stanwood, WA 98292​.
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  • Home
  • About
    • What is Fiber Fusion
    • Location & Driving Directions
    • Food & Lodging - Onsite
    • Food & Lodging - Offsite
    • Safe Space
    • Covid-19 Policy
  • News
  • Fundraiser
  • 2023 Event
    • Schedule of Events
    • Event Guide 2023
      • Advertise in our Event Guide
    • Class Info 2023
      • Class Instructors 2023
    • Vendor Info 2023
      • Vendor List 2023
    • Fiber Arts Show 2023
    • *NEW* Featured Breed - 'Dorset Sheep'
      • *NEW* Dorset Sheep to Sock!
    • Fleece 2023
      • Fleece Show 2023
        • Fleece Show Judge 2023
      • Fleece Sales
    • Demonstrations
    • Live Fiber Animal Exhibit
    • Used Equipment Market Place
    • and more...
  • Past Events
    • 2022 Event
      • Schedule of Events
      • Event Guide 2022
        • Advertise in our Event Guide
      • Vendor Info 2022
        • Vendor List 2022
      • Class Info 2022
        • Class Instructors 2022
      • Demonstrations
      • Fleece 2022
        • Fleece Show 2022
          • Fleece Show Judge 2022
      • Used Equipment Market Place 2022
      • Fiber Arts Show 2022
      • Live Fiber Animal Exhibit
      • and more...
    • 2019 Event Information
      • Schedule of Events 2019
      • Vendor List 2019
        • Vendor Info 2019
      • Classes 2019
        • Our Instructors 2019
      • Fleece 2019
        • Fleece Show Judge 2019
      • Used Equipment Market Place 2019
      • Live Fiber Animal Exhibit 2019
      • and more... (2019)
    • Historical Pages
  • Support Fiber Fusion
    • Volunteer
    • Our Sponsors
      • Become a Sponsor - 2023
      • Become a Sponsor - 2024
      • Founding Sponsor Special Offer
    • Donate
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