I’m knitting as fast as I can!
Thursday, October 15, 2015 My big chunky “Yaya hats” were quite popular at our Open Barn Days this year. I expect once it gets really cold here, I won’t be able to keep up with the demand. 🙂 But for … Continued
Updating the store
Tuesday, September 29, 2015 I didn’t even open the door into Yaya’s Yarn Barn yesterday, I was just too pooped. But today I’ll get things put back together in there, make notes on our inventory and then get going on … Continued
Let’s do a repeat!
Sunday, September 27, 2015 Well wasn’t that just about a perfect day we had here yesterday! The weather could not have been nicer, steady crowds of people all day but never too overwhelming, and everybody seemed to really enjoy themselves. … Continued
Are you coming?
Friday, September 25, 2015 A few more skeins of yarn to wash and I guess we’ll be ready! The weather looks like it will cooperate with us this year, so I imagine the crowds will come. Tents and tables will … Continued
Getting ready for the weekend
Thursday, September 24, 2015 We got our big tent moved into the barn yard area and today I’ll post my signs all around with answers to frequently asked questions. The walking path has been trimmed, and we’ll have chairs set … Continued
What a guy won’t do for his gal. ;)
Tuesday, September 22, 2015 Ed did agree to model the hat for me and only grumbled after the tenth shot. I think once it’s 10 degrees and he’s outside bringing in more firewood, or walking the dogs, he’ll be really … Continued
News for shoppers
Tuesday, September 15, 2015 So what’s happening with the online store? Well I’ll tell you! There was a major update to the software, and I’m finding some glitches with some of the items. I’ll probably have to redo the whole … Continued
I love Big Fat Yarn!
Saturday, September 5, 2015 The little town of Francis, which is right next to Woodland is having their annual “Francis Frontier Days” celebration this weekend. Parades, rodeos and all kinds of games and vendor booths will entertain anyone who comes. … Continued
Yaya’s Yarn Barn is ready!
Monday, August 31, 2015 Yaya’s Yarn Barn is ready for your business! Finally, after a week of trying to get it all put back together, I can say that. 🙂 I’m still adding some of my framed photos, and we … Continued
that moon!
Sunday, August 30, 2015 Wow, did you see that full moon last night? The full moon brings out lots of night predators so our guardian dogs work over time. I heard coyotes howling and a few other strange noises but … Continued
BFF’s forever …or until the next girl comes around
Wednesday, August 26, 2015 We saw a little rain over night and it looks like more is on the way. I had hoped to bring a boy or two over today to check on the pregnancy status of some of … Continued
Re-doing Yaya’s Yarn Barn
Tuesday, August 25, 2015 They say we will be seeing rain later today and tomorrow. So I hope to find time to get the tractor out and clean the pastures before that happens. Putting Yaya’s Yarn Barn back together after … Continued
Take a break Yaya.
Monday, August 24, 2015 Did I unpack the trailer yesterday and get the Yarn Barn all set up again? Nope, I had my grandson come visit so I’d be sure to relax a bit. 🙂 I’ll work on it today … Continued
Scarlett the alpaca ambassador!
Sunday, August 16, 2015 What a fun afternoon we had yesterday. Thanks to all who came! About half way through the afternoon, I decided to let Scarlett join the barnyard activities with our guests and she was a big hit. … Continued