Lindsay in SVTFarm Poncho with Belt at Blueberry Lake, Warren, VT.
Modeling and Photos by Lindsay Comer
Years ago when my daughters were born, they had “spot” blankets.
The “spot” was the fringe of a woven blanket.
Two fingers in their mouth and a rhythm of fringe swipes under their nose was all they needed to be content.
Looking at the fringe on SVTFarm’s limited, first-edition Blankets and Ponchos, I see the perfect spot.
Introducing these local, artisan, farm-to-fiber blankets and ponchos is like having you meet my kids.
Years of raising the sheep, shearing the wool, transforming into fine, finished pieces
They’re one of a kind, authentic, and created in a 35 mile radius-that’s Local!
Community and landscape binding us together.
““I love your wool blankets. We know exactly where the blankets come from. We helped with the shearing. We know they are happy healthy sheep.””
Are you sick of unnatural, landfill destined, poor quality items in your home?
I hear you.
Tired of synthetic items where one minute you’re sweatin’ hot, the next- freezing to death.
So uncomfortable, right?
Imagine comfortably wrapping yourself in the luxurious hold of woolen blankets and ponchos straight from the farm.
Here’s why-
Breathability, Lightness, and Loft
Warmth and Airiness
Authentic and Local
American Grown and Made
Three Woman-Owned Businesses - From Farm To Finish
Get one for yourself.
Click this image for blankets in our Farm Store.
It’s Common Sense
Even if you can buy anything in today’s world…
It doesn’t mean you should.
A couple weeks ago, talking to one of my favorite people we were discussing how she can choose to buy a $35 blanket from a big box store or she can buy one from me.
She wants durability, comfort, and longevity.
She knows it’s going to be around for generations.
She agrees getting blankets and ponchos from me you’re:
Getting more quality,
Supporting somebody who is local,
Putting money into our local stream.
Instead of mindlessly going into a store and picking something up, she wants to know…
“Is this item coming into our home something that holds value greater than itself? ”
She knows the beginning of our blankets start in her community.
She knows the end is years and years and years of use.
Finally, composting back into the environment when it’s not able to be used anymore.
Instead of oil to trash.
Isn’t she right?
““My #1 concern is welfare of animals for fiber and food.
Now that I see and know the difference between how large scale conventional farms and the way farms like yours do, I would love for all animals that are going to be used for any purpose to have a life like the life you guys give them.””
And Beauty
Beauty should be a part of our decision making.
What? you say…am I shallow?
No. Deep.
Beauty is important in nature. I see it in these blankets and ponchos Starting in the soil.
The effects of the “sheep craze” in Vermont 150 years ago weren’t pretty at all.
Scalped mountainsides and tops
Irretrievable Soil Erosion
Exploitation and Greed
Folks were hell bent on cashing in on nature’s value, the subsistence farmer’s lifeblood, and creating ‘new money’.
Why the flashback?
What’s it got to do with beauty?
History cuts to the quick…you know the tender part.
You and I are the next part of the story.
The sheep craze occurred because of mismanagement by people, not sheep.
You deserve to know SVTFarm is holistically managing the sheep, so that all the complexity of soil is healthier than before we started grazing here and continuing to improve on many scientific fronts.
You can trust SVTFarm is creating resiliency and healing broken systems around us.
Love for the ecosystem is key to our mission.
Going forward, I plan to ask myself:
Does this action create beauty in the landscape?
Then, I can take into consideration the effects of something like the sheep craze of 1800’s VT and do better.
““I love local. I feel cool saying this came from down the road and to have that connection. I love that you take care of your sheep very well.””
Okay. You see these blankets and ponchos are really out in the world now.
I only have a few blankets and ponchos available.
Don’t disappoint yourself by missing out.
Unique Heirloom Gifts
locally made
100% Natural undyed wool
One-of-a-kind beautiful pieces for your home.
Over to you-
What do you think about wool from ‘soil to sweater’?
Please reply in the comments.
Community Children Feet watching sheep being shorn at SVTFarm. Photo: Laura Burch