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    • Wool Fleece & Fiber
    • Wool Yarn & Kits
    • Cotton Yarn and Kits
    • Handwovens
    • Kits - Needle Felting
    • Tools & Supplies
    • Used Equipment
    • Other Cool Stuff
    • Lambskins
    • EcoPrint Textiles
    • Gift Cards
  • Classes/
    • Weaving Classes
    • Spinning Classes
    • Sheep Management
    • Guild Programs & Workshops
    • Private Lessons
    • Other Topics
  • Farm Club /
    • Farm Club
    • Farm Club Members Only
  • Sheep/
    • About Jacob Sheep
    • About Our Flock
    • Our Ewes
    • Our Rams
    • 2025 Ewe Lambs
    • 2025 Ram Lambs
    • Gourmet Lamb
  • Visit/
    • Events
    • Shop Hours
    • Farm Field Trip
    • Spinners Day/Night Out
  • Galleries/
    • Robin's Handwoven Gallery
    • Friends of Meridian Jacobs
    • Shades of Black and White
    • Farm Club Gallery
  • Contact/
  • Blogs/
    • Life On the Farm And At the Loom-2019-2023
    • MJ Blog--June-Dec 2018
    • MJ Blog - Nov 2017 to Jun 2018
    • MJ Blog - May to Nov 2017
    • MJ Blog - Aug 2016 to May 2017
    • MJ Blog - Jan to Aug 2016
    • MJ Blog - Jul 2015 to Jan 2016
    • MJ Blog - Nov 2014 to Jul 2015
    • MJ Blog - Feb to Nov 2014
    • MJ Blog - Dec 2012 to Feb 2014
    • MJ Blog - Oct 2011 to Dec 2012
    • MJ Blog 2011
  • FAQ/
    • How do I wash a fleece?
    • How do I wash a sheepskin?
    • How do I wash wool handwovens?
    • How do I wash American Maid cotton projects?
    • What to do with a Jacob fleece?
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Meridian Jacobs

Sharing our love of sheep, wool, and farm experience.

Robin's Blog

Life On the Farm and At the Loom

Meridian Jacobs
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    • Wool Fleece & Fiber
    • Wool Yarn & Kits
    • Cotton Yarn and Kits
    • Handwovens
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    • Tools & Supplies
    • Used Equipment
    • Other Cool Stuff
    • Lambskins
    • EcoPrint Textiles
    • Gift Cards
  • Classes/
    • Weaving Classes
    • Spinning Classes
    • Sheep Management
    • Guild Programs & Workshops
    • Private Lessons
    • Other Topics
  • Farm Club /
    • Farm Club
    • Farm Club Members Only
  • Sheep/
    • About Jacob Sheep
    • About Our Flock
    • Our Ewes
    • Our Rams
    • 2025 Ewe Lambs
    • 2025 Ram Lambs
    • Gourmet Lamb
  • Visit/
    • Events
    • Shop Hours
    • Farm Field Trip
    • Spinners Day/Night Out
  • Galleries/
    • Robin's Handwoven Gallery
    • Friends of Meridian Jacobs
    • Shades of Black and White
    • Farm Club Gallery
  • Contact/
  • Blogs/
    • Life On the Farm And At the Loom-2019-2023
    • MJ Blog--June-Dec 2018
    • MJ Blog - Nov 2017 to Jun 2018
    • MJ Blog - May to Nov 2017
    • MJ Blog - Aug 2016 to May 2017
    • MJ Blog - Jan to Aug 2016
    • MJ Blog - Jul 2015 to Jan 2016
    • MJ Blog - Nov 2014 to Jul 2015
    • MJ Blog - Feb to Nov 2014
    • MJ Blog - Dec 2012 to Feb 2014
    • MJ Blog - Oct 2011 to Dec 2012
    • MJ Blog 2011
  • FAQ/
    • How do I wash a fleece?
    • How do I wash a sheepskin?
    • How do I wash wool handwovens?
    • How do I wash American Maid cotton projects?
    • What to do with a Jacob fleece?

July, 2023: I have switched to writing most of my blog posts on my original WordPress blog so access all the current news there and sign up on that site for email updates.

June 08, 2019

Irrigation

June 08, 2019/ Robin Lynde
Irrigation

Getting ready to irrigate the pasture.

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sheep
jacob sheep, grazing, pasture, irrigation
June 02, 2019

Farm Day

June 02, 2019/ Robin Lynde
Farm Day

Farm Club helped today with vaccinating, barn cleaning, hoof trimming, and more

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June 02, 2019/ Robin Lynde/ 1 Comment
farm club
farm club, jacob lambs, jacob sheep, natural dye
June 02, 2019

Welcome New Weavers!

June 02, 2019/ Robin Lynde
Welcome New Weavers!

Four new weavers in a rigid heddle class in Cotati.

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June 02, 2019/ Robin Lynde/ Comment
classes
rigid heddle, class, weaving class, learn to weave
May 29, 2019

More Flowers at Stebbins Cold Canyon

May 29, 2019/ Robin Lynde
More Flowers at Stebbins Cold Canyon

More about our wildflower hike at Stebbins Cold Canyon.

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hiking
wildflowers, stebbins cold canyon, hiking, wildlife
May 28, 2019

Glorious Day at Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve

May 28, 2019/ Robin Lynde
Glorious Day at Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve

Hiking at Stebbins Cold Canyon on a gorgeous day full of wildflowers and beautiful sky.

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May 28, 2019/ Robin Lynde/ 1 Comment
hiking
wildflowers, butterflies, stebbins cold canyon, hiking
May 25, 2019

Lambs Getting Big

May 25, 2019/ Robin Lynde
Lambs Getting Big

Lambs are growing up.

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Sheep
jacob lambs, jacob sheep, rams
May 19, 2019

Cats and Rats

May 19, 2019/ Robin Lynde
Cats and Rats

About catching my cat that disappeared and then something about rats.

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May 19, 2019/ Robin Lynde/ 2 Comments
farm life
farm life, rats
May 18, 2019

Barn to Yarn in Hopland

May 18, 2019/ Robin Lynde
Barn to Yarn in Hopland

Display and sheep-to-shawl demo at the UCCE Hopland Barn to Yarn in May, 2019.

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sheep-to-shawl, weaving
May 18, 2019

Ironman - Continued

May 18, 2019/ Robin Lynde
Ironman - Continued

Matt in the bike and run portion of the Santa Rosa Ironman, and the hard work of the pit crew.

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May 18, 2019/ Robin Lynde/ 1 Comment
family
Ironman, family
May 16, 2019

Ironman

May 16, 2019/ Robin Lynde
Ironman

Watching my son compete in the swim portion of the Ironman.

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family
Ironman, family
May 15, 2019

Ironman 2019 - the day before

May 15, 2019/ Robin Lynde
Ironman 2019 - the day before

Family time at the Ironman in Santa Rosa. This is the day before.

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family
Ironman, family
May 05, 2019

Farm Day

May 05, 2019/ Robin Lynde
Farm Day

Farm Club spent the morning vaccinating lambs.

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farm club
farm club, jacob sheep
April 30, 2019

Knitters' Day at the Farm

April 30, 2019/ Robin Lynde
Knitters' Day at the Farm

A workshop organized by Pacific Knitting Retreats with a Solano grown beanie kit and a lot of sheep and wool information from Robin.

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workshop
pacific knitting retreat, jacob sheep, horn buttons, natural dyed yarn
April 26, 2019

Meet the Sheep

April 26, 2019/ Robin Lynde
Meet the Sheep

Photos of our annual spring open house, Meet the Sheep

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April 26, 2019/ Robin Lynde/ 1 Comment
meet the sheep
meet the sheep, jacob sheep, bottle lamb
April 20, 2019

Birds Large and Small

April 20, 2019/ Robin Lynde
Birds Large and Small

A contrast of birds big and small. Watching a hummingbird and a bald eagle from the same place on our farm.

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April 20, 2019/ Robin Lynde/ 2 Comments
farm life, wildlife
farm life, birds
April 19, 2019

Ears

April 19, 2019/ Robin Lynde
Ears

Focused on EARS!

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April 19, 2019/ Robin Lynde/ 1 Comment
sheep
goats, lambs
April 18, 2019

Glorious Spring Days

April 18, 2019/ Robin Lynde
Glorious Spring Days

Random photos taken on the Farm.

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April 18, 2019/ Robin Lynde/ 1 Comment
farm life, sheep
lambs
April 14, 2019

Moms and Babies

April 14, 2019/ Robin Lynde
Moms and Babies

Moms and babies—in the sheep world

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sheep
jacob lambs, jacob sheep
April 14, 2019

Shearing at Timm Ranch in 2019

April 14, 2019/ Robin Lynde
Shearing at Timm Ranch in 2019

Shearing Day at the Timm Ranch.

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sheep, shearing
yarn, timm ranch, shearing, sheep
March 31, 2019

Weekend Roundup of Random Photos

March 31, 2019/ Robin Lynde
Weekend Roundup of Random Photos

A post full of random photos from a week of weaving, sheep care, teaching, and family stuff.

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March 31, 2019/ Robin Lynde/ 1 Comment
handwoven, farm life
farm life, handwoven, lambs
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    • Cotton Yarn and Kits
    • Handwovens
    • Kits - Needle Felting
    • Tools & Supplies
    • Used Equipment
    • Other Cool Stuff
    • Lambskins
    • EcoPrint Textiles
    • Gift Cards
  • Classes/
    • Weaving Classes
    • Spinning Classes
    • Sheep Management
    • Guild Programs & Workshops
    • Private Lessons
    • Other Topics
  • Farm Club /
    • Farm Club
    • Farm Club Members Only
  • Sheep/
    • About Jacob Sheep
    • About Our Flock
    • Our Ewes
    • Our Rams
    • 2025 Ewe Lambs
    • 2025 Ram Lambs
    • Gourmet Lamb
  • Visit/
    • Events
    • Shop Hours
    • Farm Field Trip
    • Spinners Day/Night Out
  • Galleries/
    • Robin's Handwoven Gallery
    • Friends of Meridian Jacobs
    • Shades of Black and White
    • Farm Club Gallery
  • Contact/
  • Blogs/
    • Life On the Farm And At the Loom-2019-2023
    • MJ Blog--June-Dec 2018
    • MJ Blog - Nov 2017 to Jun 2018
    • MJ Blog - May to Nov 2017
    • MJ Blog - Aug 2016 to May 2017
    • MJ Blog - Jan to Aug 2016
    • MJ Blog - Jul 2015 to Jan 2016
    • MJ Blog - Nov 2014 to Jul 2015
    • MJ Blog - Feb to Nov 2014
    • MJ Blog - Dec 2012 to Feb 2014
    • MJ Blog - Oct 2011 to Dec 2012
    • MJ Blog 2011
  • FAQ/
    • How do I wash a fleece?
    • How do I wash a sheepskin?
    • How do I wash wool handwovens?
    • How do I wash American Maid cotton projects?
    • What to do with a Jacob fleece?

Meridian Jacobs

At Meridian Jacobs farm we raise Jacob sheep and sell locally grown wool fiber, yarn, and handwoven goods. We teach fiber classes and sell Ashford, Clemes & Clemes, and Schacht spinning and weaving equipment. We encourage farm visits with field trips and our unique Farm Club.

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Meridian Jacobs Farm Club

Learn about raising sheep and marketing fiber while making lifetime friends.


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Robin Lynde
7811 N. Meridian Rd.
Vacaville, CA 95688
707-688-3493