Monthly Archives: October 2013

Well, I finished off the first of my socks. These are the first socks I’ve ever knit. The sock doesn’t fit me. Figures. At least it should fit my son. They are a little long for now but it won’t … Continue reading →

I’ve decided I’ll join Wovember’s WAL. I’ll be felting (wooly balls), knitting mason jar cozies, crochet work will be mug rugs, and of course I’m always spinning something. I will be working almost exclusively with wool but I will throw … Continue reading →

I thought I’d give my lovely customers a bit of an idea where they can find me. I’m planning several sales throughout the winter that will be announced as we get closer to the dates. You can also find my … Continue reading →

I love the care and patience that some animals show us.   http://twentytwowords.com/2013/09/24/sheep-and-bull-go-head-to-head-in-gentlest-farm-face-off-of-all-time/?fb_action_ids=10201607186373260&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_ref=.Ummt6hjOzi4.like&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%7B%2210201607186373260%22%3A169276463262646%7D&action_type_map=%7B%2210201607186373260%22%3A%22og.likes%22%7D&action_ref_map=%7B%2210201607186373260%22%3A%22.Ummt6hjOzi4.like%22%7D

Originally posted on Wovember:
COMRADES IN WOOL, OUR FAVOURITE TIME OF YEAR IS FAST APPROACHING! It’ll soon be cold enough to wear all-wool outfits, layer your sweaters, and pin your woolly brooches to your lapels!!! Mark cutting a dashing figure…

Originally posted on Sheepy Hollow Farm :
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During our local fiber fair I picked up some alpaca fiber. Only two ounces as the stuff isn’t cheap. Oh man! I think I am in love. I spun it the other day while I was at market. So soft, … Continue reading →

My last post I talked about the fact that I was supposed to go talk to a 2nd grade class. Well, we got snowed out of that one. I felt terrible but there was no getting around the fact that … Continue reading →

This is my assignment for Friday. I’ve been asked to go talk to a group of nineteen second graders about textiles, spinning, wool, and the history of it as it pertains to America. Uh-oh. Now, I need to do a … Continue reading →