Benny Fibers

02/26/2026

Navajo-Churro sheep descended from Iberian Churra breeds brought to North America in the 1540s by Spanish colonizers. They were important sources of meat, fiber, and milk for early Spanish people and became the basis for a robust textile industry for both Hispanic and Native American peoples. A small number of Hispanic and Navajo fiber artists continue to use traditional weaving methods with Navajo-Churro wool. Below a weaver sits at her loom, below her Navajo-Churro Sheep and a stone hogan. Photo: Circa 1904 and 1932 by William Pennington, Public domain.

02/09/2026

Here's your woollove song for the week of Valentine's Day! Ode to my ram, Peck, who manages to escape shearing about every other year.

Wool Will Keep Us Together!

Wool, wool will keep us together
Think of ewe babe whenever
Some sweet talkin' girl comes along, singin' a song
Don't mess around, ewe just gotta be strong

Just stop, 'cause I really love ewe
Stop, I been thinkin' of ewe
Look in my heart and let wool keep us together

Ewe (ewe) ewe belong to me now
Ain't gonna set ya free now
When those girls start hangin' around, talkin' me down
Hear with your heart, and ya won't hear a sound

Just stop (stop, stop) 'cause I really love ewe (really love ewe)
Stop (stop, stop) I been thinkin' of ewe (been thinkin' of ewe)
Look in my heart and let wool keep us together
Whatever

Young and beautiful
But someday your looks'll be gone
When the others turn you off
Who'll be turnin' you on
I will, I will, I will, I will be there to share forever

Wool will keep us together
I said it before and I'll say it again, while others pretend
I need ya now, and I need ya then

Just stop (stop) 'cause I really love ewe (really love ewe)
Stop, I been thinkin' of ewe
Look in my heart and let wool keep us together
Whatever (a-baa-baa whatever)

I will (ever), I will (ever), I will (ever), I will
Ah-baa-baa-baa-baa
Baa-baa-baa-baa
Baa-baa-baa-baa

Ewe better stop (stop) 'cause I really love ewe (really love you)
Stop (stop) I been thinkin' of ewe
Look in my heart and let wool keep us together
Whatever! (a-baa-baa whatever)

Thank you Stacy D. and Neil Sedaka as well as Captain & Tennille.

11/11/2025

10/25/2025

Here's the Ronald Reagan ad from Canada that Trump calls "fake."

09/30/2025

In the hilly terrains of Turkey, traditional farming has long struggled with soil erosion and water runoff. To address this, an innovative solution has taken root — slope farms now utilize slanted garden beds constructed from interlocked sheep wool bricks. These natural wool blocks are densely packed and shaped to form supportive retaining structures on inclined land, creating tiered beds that stabilize soil and retain moisture.

Sheep wool, once discarded or underutilized, proves to be a perfect sustainable material. It’s breathable, water-retentive, and naturally biodegradable. When shaped into interlocking bricks, it not only reinforces the sloped terrain but also gradually decomposes, enriching the soil with nitrogen and other nutrients. This slow-release fertilization supports robust crop growth without the need for synthetic additives.

Farmers plant vegetables, herbs, and even fruit-bearing shrubs on these tilted platforms, ensuring that every drop of rain is absorbed, not lost. The wool bricks absorb excess water during downpours and slowly release it during dry spells — acting like natural sponges. Over time, as the wool integrates into the earth, new layers are added atop, creating a cyclical and regenerative farming system.

This technique has proven especially helpful in mountainous villages, where arable flat land is scarce. By turning steep slopes into fertile terraces using what the land and livestock already provide, Turkish farmers are embracing a model that is as ecological as it is ingenious.

09/11/2025

We are excited to announce our fall event in Missoula on October 25th! This intensive day of learning will feature three different workshops taught by experts and offered to you at a very affordable price- space is limited though, so sign up today!!! (Link in profile) The event will also have a portion that is free and open to the public featuring speakers, presentations and a silent auction. Come join us to celebrate all of the fiber potential our land has to offer!