Raw Fleece - Ile de France / North Country Cheviot cross lamb or a classic shepherd's pie

or a classic shepherd's pie

and blankets

While their fleece is medium grade (23-30 microns / spinning count 50s-60s) and sturdier than Merino or Rambouillet

with a bold

5-6 inches (9-15 cm) in length with a chalky lustre that takes dyes well

Raw Fleece - Ile de France / North Country Cheviot cross lamb or a classic shepherd's pieRaw, skirted fleece from our le de France x North Country Cheviot crossbred ewes, sharing characteristics of both breeds. All of our IDF x NCC fleeces are naturally white. The le de France sheep breed was developed in the 1830s by crossbreeding Dishley Leicester and French Rambouillet Merino sheep. While their fleece is medium grade (23 30 microns spinning count 50s 60s) and sturdier than Merino or Rambouillet, it has some similar characteristics