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10/01/2026

I do love a good fiber festival. Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival was no exception. Check out my latest video, where I talk about how you sometimes make new friends, learn something new, or have a conversation that sticks with you. For me fiber festivals are all about the community.

So I'd love to hear from you: What do you enjoy most about fiber festivals? What brings you back year after year?

https://youtu.be/WIslXVhhIck?is=EF9n46N8l_hWlKrF

Let's celebrate how curated this haul comes together. You can clearly see my current color vibes. I enjoyed everything f...
09/14/2026

Let's celebrate how curated this haul comes together. You can clearly see my current color vibes. I enjoyed everything from teaching wool washing, the Shetland Fleece and Sheep show and spending time with so many kind and genuine friends. Every one of these items brings love and memories with them. I'm very much looking forward to next year's Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

Bricolage Studios
Lavender Lune
Ply Magazine
Fiber MacGyver

Lambing has began! At 5 am Lizzie had a set of twin rams. It was chilly this morning, so it took a bit of work from mama...
03/28/2026

Lambing has began! At 5 am Lizzie had a set of twin rams. It was chilly this morning, so it took a bit of work from mama and the shepherd to keep them warm and dry. The boys are finding their legs and doing well. Let's hope this is a solid start to a success lambing season!

Today is the day! Let's start the  . What fleece are you planning to scour? Why did you choose it? If you haven't signed...
09/10/2025

Today is the day! Let's start the . What fleece are you planning to scour? Why did you choose it?

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Oopps, I ran out of hand spun for my   so I spun up a mini skein to finish it out. I'm loving how this Shetland naturall...
02/01/2025

Oopps, I ran out of hand spun for my so I spun up a mini skein to finish it out. I'm loving how this Shetland naturally dyed yarn spun up and is color changing against the rhubarb dyed mill-spun Shetland yarn. Thanks and for hosting the . This is such a fun pattern!

Who's ready for winter? The sheep and cattle are!!! Everyone has moved into their winter quarters and all the fleece coa...
11/26/2024

Who's ready for winter? The sheep and cattle are!!! Everyone has moved into their winter quarters and all the fleece coats I have have are in use. Now the heated water tanks and hay feeding begin. We'll let the pasture rest over the winter.

Very sad to hear this announcement, but wishing Jon, April and their family a successful transition. For those of you wh...
06/24/2024

Very sad to hear this announcement, but wishing Jon, April and their family a successful transition. For those of you who have purchased my Shetland combed top in the past, this closure means I will no longer have combed top after my inventory sells out.

A Message from Zeilinger Wool Company

For almost 115 years, we have been privileged and grateful to serve the fiber community.

The fiber industry has been a part of our family’s lives for so many generations that in fact, all of you feel like family. Our passion for this business has brought us many connections and experiences we cherish.

With deep sincere thanks for welcoming us into your lives, Zeilinger Wool Company announces we are no longer operating as a fiber processor.

To close our doors has been a difficult, heavy-hearted decision made with many alternative avenues explored. The best answer as a small business owner and for our family is to look to future endeavors and life paths while keeping the fiber community’s valued relationship.

For our respected and loyal clients, we are glad to announce Jon Zeilinger will continue to serve the fiber industry in a new capacity as Sales Engineer for Crescent Woolen Mills.

Crescent Woolen Mills located in Two Rivers, WI has an extensive generational commitment to the textile industry and is excited to welcome Jon Zeilinger with his level of skill and expertise. A commitment to processing the remainder of current Zeilinger Wool Co. customer and client fiber orders will be fulfilled by Crescent Woolen Mills.

The Zeilinger family appreciates, loves and respects the people of the North America fiber industry that provided us with lifetimes of laughter, hard work and wonderful shared memories we will treasure always.

Thank you for your business.
Jon and April Zeilinger

Kathy Zeilinger

Crescent Woolen Mills
E: [email protected]
P: 920-793-3331
www.crescentwoolenmills.com/contact

It's a busy week getting ready for  . Lots of naturally dyed rovings, washed and raw fleece packs and more. Stop by and ...
05/08/2024

It's a busy week getting ready for . Lots of naturally dyed rovings, washed and raw fleece packs and more. Stop by and say hi!

Calving season has begun. Meet Danny our first belty calf or the year. Don't you love that cute little nose!
05/01/2024

Calving season has begun. Meet Danny our first belty calf or the year. Don't you love that cute little nose!

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