Yarn!
Tuesday, May 25, 2021 There were too many interruptions yesterday for me to finish the yarn I tried to dye yesterday but these skeins were done last week so I though I’d share them with you here. I’m trying to … Continued
Yay for rain! (and snow)
Monday, May 24, 2021 The clouds this weekend brought us rain and snow and we’re grateful for both. Keeping the grass green and growing is critical to what we do. Grass feeds alpacas, alpacas grow fleece, fleece makes yarn and … Continued
Happy Spring?
Wednesday March 20, 2019 I hear it’s the first day of spring. Hmmm. While my friends are posting photos of seedlings sprouting I’m still taking photos of the snow levels. I think I’ll dye some yarn in cheerful spring colors … Continued
Have a Frappuccino!
Sunday February 24 2019 I started my latest dye project on Friday, finished it Friday night and had fun winding it into skeins yesterday. I was trying for a monochromatic black and gray colorway but I was thrilled with … Continued
Ski in Ski out alpaca ranch ⛷
Wednesday February 20, 2019 The dye pots will be simmering in the kitchen again today as I make more dyed yarn for the yarn barn. We sold out of a bit of it on Saturday and it’s a fun project … Continued
So much white!
Thursday February 7, 2019 Wow, that was a LOT of snow. I can’t ever remember when Park City schools were closed before, but that’s the call they made yesterday. I think we’ll have a reprieve for a few days but … Continued
Bird inspired yarns
Friday February 1, 2019 Welcome February! We’re in the home stretch of the coldest winter months and spring will be here in 47 days! We’ll hear the red wing black birds start their songs this month and the daylight is … Continued
A picnic in the sun?
Thursday January 31, 2019 Today will be another bright sunny day for us before the clouds come back bringing more snow our way. So for today the girls wil have a picnic lunch on the snow. The leftovers from previous … Continued
home sweet home
Friday January 25, 2019 When I imagine the activity level going on in Park City this weekend, I find this place I call home even more appealing. There’s plenty to do as always but nothing is urgent. The animals have … Continued
Colors of winter
Sunday January 20, 2019 Well, we dug out enough snow that we are functional for now. More snow on Monday and then it looks like we’ll have clear cold days for a while. The hay supply and wood piles look … Continued
Digging Out day
Saturday January 19, 2019 The snow in Woodland is absolutely gorgeous. And today we’ll start digging out what was delivered here. I managed to maneuver and shovel just enough to open some of the gates yesterday but we need to … Continued
Colors of winter
Thursday January 10, 2019 I did get the dye pots going yesterday and I’m still evaluating the results of my efforts. It’s in a bubble bath in the sink this morning and I’ll know more when it’s dry. My color … Continued
Thursday February 1,2018
Thursday February 1, 2018 It sure feels strange to be welcoming February when we’re still waiting for real winter weather to hit. It was 35° when we woke up this morning! That’s summer time weather baby! Well, we’ll certainly be … Continued
Monday January 29, 2018
Monday January 29, 2018 After a lovely relaxing weekend it’s time to get back at it! I’ll get the dye pots going again this week and get at least one new batch of soap going. It feels good to have … Continued