Waterloo Mohair
Waterloo Mohair

Waterloo Mohair

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Vendor Biography

I first got interested in Angora goats in 1994.  I was looking for a way to improve our pastures and make the farm more productive.  I purchased 3 yearling nannies in 1995.  Today, there are 51 goats out on pasture.  I decided to try llamas for predator protection.  First one came in 1997 and now we have 7 llamas, including our first youngster born last August.  They have been very effective.  I have seen them in action against a lone coyote and one blood hound who mistakenly thought it would be fun to chase goats.  And, llamas also have nice fiber.  I joined the Mercer County Spinners & Weavers Guild in 1994.  I have been president for many years.  It is wonderful to be with such a talented, creative group of fiber junkies.  I worked for Sigrid Piroch in her Allegheny River Textile Studio (ARTS) for about 10 years.  That was just a wonderful opportunity to learn about weaving and to experience a wide variety of techniques and textiles.  Today, I work in my own studio.  Balancing farm work, fiber, and family is my full time occupation.  Computers and photography are new for me and I have much to learn.  Please be patient with me as I get this figured out.  Thank you.