Farm Fresh Yarn
Friday, June 23, 2023 I managed to wash and dry my winter handspun just in time to get it hung in the store before the afternoon rain. No rain was in the forecast but that means nothing any more. I … 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
Waiting for the storm
Monday, December 12, 2022 Winter storm warning is what we’re hearing, but so far we still have wind and gray skies here. We’ll probably see a bit of snow today but most seems to be headed for higher elevations or … Continued
We’re finally having an event!
Friday, October 14, 2022 Well as soon as I figure out the ticketing end of things, we’ll be announcing our Fall Open Barn Event. But for our loyal blog followers, here are the details! It will be Saturday November 12, … 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
Hey Rocky!
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 Trying to print labels for my new yarn took hours longer than it should have but I persisted. I think my printer was having a mercury retrograde day. I eventually did get all skeins labeled but … 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
Yaya’s Yarn Barn
Monday, April 25, 2022 After a cool rainy weekend the sun will come out today and we can get back to those outside jobs. I’m getting the Yarn Barn ready for visitors and it will be finished by the time … Continued
More new hats!
Saturday, February 5, 2022 Being outside in winter is the best way to enjoy it. When it looks too blustery to head out I’m always surprised that it’s really not that bad once I’m out there. The secret is … Continued