Aragon Alpacas

06/14/2025

06/12/2025

We are still in need of volunteers! BSG is powered entirely by folks donating their time and we would be so appreciative of anyone who knows they will be attending the event to consider giving a few hours to ensure everything runs smoothly for all of our attendees!
Two areas where volunteers are currently needed:
🐑 Used Equipment booth worker: be present in the Used Equipment Booth when the Marketplace is open to the public. Keep an eye on booth contents and answer questions about the process by interpreting the informational sign in the booth. Vendors are responsible for answering questions about their equipment, you don't need to have all the answers! Time commitment would be flexible.
🐑 Vendor booth sitter: Booth sitters to relieve vendors during open hours in the Market at the Black Sheep Gathering. Time commitment would be flexible.
For more details about these roles, please reach out to our marketplace committee members Lisa [email protected] and Wendy - [email protected]
Thank you!

06/09/2025

05/31/2025

Thanks to Eugene Weekly for highlighting our upcoming Yarn Bombing of Sheldon Branch on Tues., June 3, 6 p.m. Read the full piece: https://eugeneweekly.com/2025/05/29/yarn-bomb-the-library/ Can't wait!

05/29/2025

https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/news/zoo-welcomes-alpacas-rainstorm-and-coffee-cup

Fuzz fans, rejoice! Two new alpacas have made their debut at our Kids’ Farm exhibit.

05/20/2025

https://mailchi.mp/oregonstate/may2025-10609039?e=d5dbfa1cc2

Join us for a hands-on workshop dedicated to learning about and using soil moisture sensors and readers. This workshop is designed for farmers who are interested in using soil moisture sensors in their crops' rooting zones to inform irrigation scheduling, and for determining crops' effective rooting...

05/15/2025

June 14th is Knit in Public day. All you need to join in is to take your knitting out to a public place. Maybe bring a friend and share this craft out in the wild. Have fun! 🧶

05/14/2025

I’ll just leave this here.

05/14/2025

Camelid webinar with Dr Pat Long, presented by Oregon State Extension. https://extension.oregonstate.edu/smallfarms/events/livestock-webinar-camelids-101

05/09/2025

The now and future market for alpaca fleece:
"The global alpaca fiber market is experiencing steady growth, driven by increasing consumer preference for natural, luxurious, and sustainable textiles."

Global Alpaca Fiber Market Report Summary According to industry estimates the Alpaca Fiber market growth is projected to expand 3 1 CAGR during the 2025 to 2032 assessment period The Latest Market Research report on Global Alpaca Fiber Market Report ...

05/09/2025

For those in the know…

Dear Weavers, Spinners, Textile Enthusiasts, Friends of Schacht Spindle Company

Last week we sent a notification to our dealers about an important change here at Schacht Spindle Company. We want to pass this news along to you, the weaving and spinning community at large, as you truly have been our lifeblood, inspiration, and reason for being for over 55 years. Your support, enthusiasm for our products, ideas and suggestions, and involvement in the craft have nurtured us and propelled us forward. We are grateful in this bittersweet moment, filled with both reflection on the past and optimism for what lies ahead.

It is now time to to pass the company to a successor. We do so with complete confidence in the future of Schacht Spindle Company. We are extremely pleased to have entered into an agreement with Paul Vervoorn who, as of this coming August, will be the new owner and CEO.

Paul is the CEO and owner of Louët B.V. and Venne B.V., two respected Dutch companies deeply rooted in the same world we love. Louet B.V. has been a leader in the manufacturing of spinning wheels and looms for 50 years. Venne B.V. (formerly Venne Colcoton) is well known for its high-quality weaving yarns. With this background and decades of experience and a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and community, Paul is uniquely suited to lead Schacht into its next era. He understands what makes this company special and he shares our values, our vision, and our care for each and every maker who uses our tools.

The talented and dedicated team at Schacht will remain in place to continue the work we’ve all built together. We will remain available for several months during the transition period. Nora Schacht and her husband Michael Yaeger will retain their minority ownership. With Paul at the helm, we are confident that Schacht Spindle is in good hands, and ready for a bright future.

Thank you again for being part of this long and fulfilling journey. We are grateful to have spent so many years in this creative and warm community of weavers and spinners. Thank you for the trust you have placed in our company and our products.

Barry Schacht & Jane Patrick Schacht Spindle Company, Inc.