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Fabulous at 40!

Black sheep Wools is a yarn shop and online store based in the village of Culcheth, near Warrington in Cheshire. Run by Sara Mulvey and her brother Stephen, the business was originally established by their parents in the 1980s, and this year the family is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Black Sheep Wools. We chatted with Sara at the Craft Barn, which not only hosts a huge range of yarns, but also includes a tea shop and workshop space.

Tell us about the team you have working with you at the Craft Barn.

“We have a wonderful team here at Black Sheep. Obviously there's me – I look after the creative

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