Shearing day is coming up!
Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Well it looks like our shearing day might be on June 10. The schedule bounces around a bit at this time of year but we hope this sticks. We have a barn full of experienced volunteers … Continued
Making yarn
Monday, March 13, 2023 Many spinners try to create fine consistent yarns, once upon a time, I did too. Now my yarn is consistently inconsistent and I’m much happier with it. I never did want my yarn to look … Continued
Spinning Sunday
Monday, January 30, 2023 It seemed like a good day to get caught up on my spinning yesterday. Farmer Ed had built a nice fire and my wheel was ready and waiting. Spinning for me is like meditation, my mind … Continued
Black is Beautiful
Monday, October 17, 2022 It took me a while to develop an eye for black alpacas. Probably because so many of them are actually brown except for next to the skin. You see, the sun fades most fibers, black alpaca … Continued
Fall color everywhere! 🍂
Wednesday, October 12, 2022 Gosh we’re having a beautiful fall this year. If you live in Utah, it might be time to take a drive and check it all out before a big wind blows the trees bare. No rain … Continued
Quiet house
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 We sent the gentle boy home with his parents last night and all that youthful energy went right out the door with him. ha He knows the routines around here down to the last detail and … Continued
Winding yarn
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 The chill in the air each morning reminds me that one of these days it will be too cold in my studio (AKA the garage) to get much work done out there. So I’m winding skeins … Continued
More yarn!
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Our latest new yarn is so pretty I think I might roll some into balls and set it out on the kitchen table for fall decor! Mavis grows a delightfully soft brown fleece but it needed … Continued
Helpers everywhere
Sunday, September 18, 2022 Yesterday was a perfect day for skirting more fleeces so of course I did! I even had to grab my coat at one point but I was happy to do so. I listened to many sand … Continued
Hey September!
Thursday, September 1, 2022 Welcome September, now stop acting like July! 90° and above for the next 10 days? At least the nights are cooling and into the low 50’s. If there’s any thing that needs to be done here, … Continued
New roving!
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 The first of the 2022 fleeces are back and so very yummy! Thanks Spinderellas! I got so excited about this roving I pulled my spinning wheel outside under the tree and had to give it … Continued
Skirting an alpaca fleece
Tuesday, August 23, 2022 What is skirting a fleece anyway? I’m so glad you asked! 😊 I’ve taken a few classes on skirting fleeces and over the years I found my own way to do it that is not … Continued