I know it is not officially fall, but once the kids are heading back to school, it seems as though fall is here. It is still hot here (in the 90’s) but the evenings are cooling down and feeling more like fall. The sheep have welcomed the cooler evening weather … Read More
A lot of time has been spent at the lakes. Finally the water has warmed up. 🙂 I have listed some new hand dyed Wensleydale rovings, locks, and carded batts to the farm shop on Etsy. Most of my dyeing inspiration has been the hot summer weather and lake views.. So … Read More
Hello Spring! Finally! I have been busy washing and dyeing wool. I will continue to list wools on the Etsy farm shop as I have time. My latest weaving project which will eventually be two scarves. Here is a sampling of what I have been listing. More to come soon!! … Read More
I have been listing some locks and handspun in the shop as I have time. Since the winter weather has let up a bit, I have had time to get caught up on some projects. 🙂 The sheep are doing great and the fleeces look super nice! Handspun from my flock. New … Read More
Today was a taste of spring….finally. I am happy to get a good photo of one of my Cormo sheep… Most photos end up like the one below because the sheep are always too close! The long towel warp is off the AVL loom. Now time to hem! The above … Read More
Fall is over and winter is on it’s way. Rug on the Toika. This flower has refused to die. Winter colors in the shop.
Fall is here and shearing will start soon for the Wensleydales. …A few fleece “on the hoof” photos I took while checking the sheep. There has been quite a bit of dyeing going on lately. Some is listed in the shop. Lots more to still list. Wensleydale locks … Read More
Sometimes it seems like not much is done when you are working, “behind the scenes.” It is like cleaning closets. You cannot see that anything has changed unless the door is opened. A lot of “behind the scenes” work has been going on in the studio and barn. Though a … Read More
Slowly listing new hand dyed wools on my online farm shop. The Cormo is bright white undyed so it dyes very well. Been spending lots of time at the lake. Fall will be here soon… We found an old canoe and pulled it over to … Read More
Ewe resting Best guardian dogs! They have been so tired during the day. The coyotes have been busy finding food for their pups. The dogs have been busy keeping the lambs safe. My husband replaced the back beam on my Saori SX60H loom. The back beam had warped (wood not dried correctly?). … Read More