Plaid Perch Farm

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!

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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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!

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.

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

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!

05/01/2024

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

04/05/2024

On Easter we started lambing on Plaid Perch Farm. Here are a couple of our first arrivals hanging out with mom! Can't wait to show you all more lamb pictures! They are bouncy and loving life!

02/29/2024

Two more day before you can find me at the Shepherd's Market Festival in Iowa City. I'm really excited about the naturally dyed rovings I'm bringing. I don't have many, as I'm still working to process new fleeces, so get them early. I'll also have some fresh Shetland combed top and more. Hope to see you there on Saturday at the Johnson County fairgrounds.

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02/09/2024

Last March, I made a significant step toward building my fiber business. Attending Fiberpalooza was the first time I sold others the wool I had grown on our farm. Vending at this show was significant because Fiberpalooza was the first fiber show I’d attended as a consumer and now the first as a vendor.

Two things I love about fiber shows are building community and talking about our sheep. A new thing to love is merchandising! The second photo is of my booth at Fiberpalooza last year, and the first is of my current project. I am working on building wooden crates to show off our dyed roving. However, I had to challenge myself to make them collapsible so they are easier to transport to show. Watch for these new crates at one of my upcoming spring shows.

Day 9 | | Flashback Fiber Festival

02/07/2024

Have you ever had a project in which you both needed time out from each other? Well, that’s my . It started as a sweater for my husband, but after spinning the contrast yarn and steeking, it didn’t fit! Ugh, even the sleeves are too tight. That was last year; it might be time to bring it back out and modify it. The sleeves will just need to be frogged and reknit. I am still unsure how to fix the body. What has worked for you in this case?

Day 7 | | Work in Progress