Merino and Blue Faced Leicester, or BFL, are two of the most popular wools around. BFL is a newer breed, and so far has penetrated the spinning community and is working its way through the knitters and crocheters, too. The Wales & Borders Registered Crossing Blue Faced Leicester Club announces their Eighteenth annual sale of top crossing sires. The Border Leicester also has a longer loin and leaner meat than many sheep of its size. They are not to be confused with the Border Leicester or the Blue Faced Leicester, which are separate breeds. The excellent qualities of the Welsh Mountain Sheep can be of further advantage when crossed with other breeds of ram such as the Blue-Faced Leicester ram to produce the Welsh Mule, or with the Border Leicester ram to produce the Welsh Half-Bred. 43 closely spaced tines per comb mounted in a n all maple handle. cross breeding. Merino is so awesome that even non-spinners, non-knitters, and no-crafting-ability-whatsoever people have even heard of it. The sale is to be held on TUESDAY 2nd OCTOBER 2018, with a pre-sale show of yearling rams and ram lambs at 12 noon with the sale starting at 1.30 p.m. The Border Leicester is a dual purpose breed of sheep, producing both meat and wool. Merino vs. Blue Faced Leicester Merino and Blue Faced Leicester, or BFL, are two of the most popular wools around. In this video I share my spinning of Border Leicester Wool. The combing head is 5 inches wide with a 4 inch working width. Blue Faced Leicester (I’m so proud, I can finally spell it without second-guessing myself) is an English longwool breed, developed from the Border Leicester in the early 20th century. Combing vs. Carding Linda Berry Walker If you’re enjoying this podcast please consider sharing it with a friend, posting about it on social media, or leaving a rating or review in iTunes , Stitcher , Google Play , Facebook , or wherever.. Description. The Border Leicester is a natural when it comes to direct marketing. Designed specifically for finer, shorter fibers. This breed, now considered “threatened” by the Livestock Conservancy traces its roots back to 1700s England in Dishley, Leicestershire when breeder Robert Bakewell developed the breed into the fine, stately creatures we now know. How to Prepare a small sample of breed specific wool for a Fiber Study - Duration: 10:53. Border Leicester wool falls in long, shining locks that are popular with hand spinners. Straw Family Farm Recommended for you I think they look like a cross between a sheep and a kangaroo. … Merino is so awesome that even non-spinners, non-knitters, and no-crafting-ability-whatsoever people have even heard of it. Blue Faced Leicester.