HELLO SPRING? Well, it may be a bit early, but the forecast says 60 degree weather for the next few days! A few months ago, I dropped off some Cormo fleece at America’s Natural Fiberworks (ANF) in Sommerville, Ohio. They always do a great job processing fibers and spinning yarns. … Read More
Winter is here. Winter work consists of keeping the livestock in the barn (during the bad weather) and fed. I am outside and in the barn more than I am in the house… So far winter has been mild, but I am sure the snow is not too far off. … Read More
Fall is here and I have been busy washing fleece. After posting a photo on Instagram, I had lots of questions about how to wash raw fleece. I put detailed directions on website if anyone wants to see how I wash fleece. The animals are enjoying the cooler fall weather. … Read More
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
Summer has arrived! The sheep don’t seem to mind the warmer weather. They spend the day under shady shelters next to the waterers. I finished my handwoven rug. Still deciding on what to weave next on the Toika loom! Still working on my scrappy overshot scarves on my Schacht Baby Wolf. This … 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
While most people are enjoying winter from the inside looking out, farmers are on the outside and are too busy to look in! This winter has been quite mild but there has still been plenty of work with winter feeding/haying along with keeping the sheep and horses inside, out of … Read More