Sheep Shearing Day Clinton, TN
Date of Event
April 24, 2015
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April 24, 2015
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Museum of Appalachia
2819 Andersonville Hwy
Clinton, TN 37716
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In pioneer Appalachia, farmers sheared their sheep each spring for wool to spin into yarn or fill quilts. The Museum of Appalachia, a Smithsonian Affiliate Museum, will renew this annual ritual on Friday, April 24, trimming the winter's growth of heavy wool from its flock of sheep. The wooly animals are trimmed by Kentucky native John Cooper, who explains the process to onlookers and demonstrates the use of vintage hand-cranked shears, offering children the hands-on experience that will last a lifetime. Spinning, weaving, stitching, and quilting demonstrators show how wool was used to make yarn, thread, fabric, and quilt batting in the days before ready-made clothing and superstores. Their demonstrations fulfill the Museum's mission to preserve the Appalachian culture, educating children on their ancestors' heritage.Information:
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