Working with sheepskin is Dorothy’s life and passion. An experienced artisan, she’s been creating comfortable, affordable sheepskin accessories for over 50 years. She has displayed her work in major craft shows across Canada including;;
- One of a Kind Toronto Christmas Show – 48 years
- Originals Ottawa – 25 years
- Signature Shows in Calgary, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon
- Craft shows in Guelph University, North Bay, Sudbury, Nepean, Timmons, Edmonton
She has refined her sheepskin products over decades with attention to detail and comfort. Dorothy sews practical, long-lasting luxury into every item for your body and soul.
The distinguishing feature of her accessories centres around the handcrafted finishing. Every item is individually cut by hand and the majority of items are hand stitched using a Glover’s needle and heavy duty nylon thread which is doubled and weather resistant.
Dorothy uses sheepskin sourced mostly from New Zealand, England and Australia.
Why Wear Sheepskin?
Sheepskin is a natural fibre that has several advantages;
- the wool fibres retain a natural oil that resist odours, dirt and grease
- wool s bend and recover their shape naturally and are flame retardant
- wool is warm in cool conditions and cool in warm conditions
- wool is soft and offers a sumptuous softness and tactile appeaL
- wool is hypoallergenic and doesn’t cause allergies
