First published 1980
Sarah watches as the shepherd guides his flock toward the shearing barn, knowing that today marks the beginning of her most ambitious project yet. She has learned the basics of spinning and weaving from her grandmother, but now she wants to create something entirely from scratch. Following each step of wool production, Sarah discovers the patience required to transform raw fleece into yarn and then into cloth. She learns to judge the quality of different wools, masters the rhythm of the spinning wheel, and navigates the complexities of the loom. Technical challenges test her determination as she works to create a blanket worthy of her family's tradition. Through seasons of careful work, Sarah gains not just weaving skills but an understanding of the ancient craft that connects her to generations of textile makers.
Genres: family-life, historical-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
Period: 19th-century
40 pages · Hardcover · Warne