Our JMF 2012 Blankets
A few weeks ago, I posted photos of the blankets that we were shipping out to our 2012 Blanket CSA Shareholders here on the blog and mentioned that I didn’t know if we would be doing blankets again. You all then proceed to email me asking me to do it again, and I have allowed myself to be persuaded, mostly because I neglected to reserve a blanket for myself last time!
We are doing things a bit differently this time, though. Last season, I left the Blanket CSA open for sale for much too long. That meant that by the time we actually got the blankets back from the mill, some folks had been waiting for nearly a year to receive theirs. That’s bananas, although I have to say that every single shareholder was super-gracious about it.
This season, we are only allowing Blanket Share sales through the end of February. That way, the mill be all ready for our order the moment the fleece arrives and our blankets should be back to us and out to our shareholders within 12 weeks. Much more reasonable turnaround and no one has to be gracious. I mean, feel free to be gracious if you feel like it, but I won’t test you on it. 
Our blankets are 100% wool and made from some of the lesser fleeces in our flock- the Babydoll Southdowns, the Mo’Downs and some of the older Cormos. They are warm and lovely and one of a kind, since the combination of fleeces represents that particular year’s flock. To differentiate, we’re having two colors of blanket woven for each season. This year’s blankets will be Natural with Red stripes or Grey with Natural Strips, each with contrasting edging.
Blankets come in three sizes: lap, double and queen.
Because we have a limited number of fleeces to devote to the blankets, Blanket CSA Shares are limited. Get yours while they last!
And thank you to our Blanket Share Pioneers who not only muddled through the first season of blankets with us but were also the most vocal proponents asking us to do it again. Thinking of all of you snuggled up in JMF warmth does my heart so much good.
P.S. Also by popular demand, we have made participation in our The Shepherd & The Shearer project a bit easier for those of us who are on a budget (and who isn’t these days?). Rather than paying the entire cost for the project at once, you may now elect to pay in installments of $50 per month (plus shipping costs). We have about 25 spots left and we’d love to have you join us in this awesome adventure.
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I tried to purchase a blanket share, but site wouldn’t let me select color… are they sold out already?
Jennifer, thank you for letting me know. The second menu wasn’t working but it should be fixed now.
Susie, my husband Russell so much wants a blanket for our king size bed-any chance at gray and natural in that size?? I’ll understand if unable. Thanks for all you do and get done!!!
Marcia
Marcia, let me call the mill and see if they can do it. If they can, I will add it to the listing right away.
Okay, here’s the answer to the king-sized question. The mill can do king size, but the woven width is limited by the size of their looms. So to get to the proper size, the king size blankets have a seem up the middle, sew by a professional seamstress. I am more than happy to order them if anyone wants one. Just let me know and I’ll add it to the listing. I did forget to ask them what the finished size is on the king, so I will call again tomorrow and update this with that info.
What are the washing/drying instructions for the blankets? Thanks!
Here are the instructions from the mill: “Wash in cool to warm water, mild soap, lay flat to dry. Shape while still wet.DO NOT PUT IN THE DRYER”
Thanks…. ordered 2, but if king becomes available, would it be possible to change?
Would like to pay for Shepherd/Shearer in installments. Paypay shows total amount.
what can I do? Thanks.
Hi Carol! Thanks for letting me know. Try this link and it should work. http://www.fiberfarm.com/shop/the-shepherd-the-shearer-installment-option
Susan, Just an FYI I ordered the double blanket size in the last blanket CSA, it fits my queen sized bed perfectly, so a queen may fit a king as well if the mill can’t do a king.
Woo hoo! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I was so jealous when I saw all those beautiful blankets! I’ve ordered a lap blanket and I’m so looking forward to it!
Hope there will be one this weekend when I get paid!!! I am sure the number available will depend on what sizes are ordered! Nice to know the double fits a queen.
Is there anything to report on the Shepard and the Shearer? Any decisions made yet about having the option to purchase just a ‘yarn’ share if you already have ordered it so we can make both patterns?
As always, thanks!!
I want a queen red, can’t enter my promo code for those of us who purchased the first time around. Can I use my promo for this?
Sally, is your code not working? Or did you not see the place to enter it?
It is not working, promo code space right?
I got my promo code to work by just updating subtotal, not using the apply promo code button. Thanks for doing this again. I was feeling so bad for you, I AlMOST sent you mine, but am so enjoying sleeping under it!
Just wondering if both color blankets are made with the same fibers and if not, is there a difference in terms of softness, density, etc.
Thanks, they are really tempting…
Sara, the blankets are exactly the same but for the dyed color. Thank you for asking!