Friday, April 30, 2010

Grand View Farm



A little trip to Grand View Farm this afternoon to check out their new lambs

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Work in Progress




A peek in today’s knitting basket.
Can you tell what I’m making?

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Lambs



The lambs are getting soooo big !

Monday, April 26, 2010

Shearing day !


The goats and sheep have all been sheared and the wool is ready to be shipped off to the mill.
Our shearer Gwen is amazing and she is so good to the animals ~ Thank you Gwen !

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Peek in the basket


Today I will be working on some gnomes and needle keepers.

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Fiber Festival






Fiber-A-Thon & Open Farm Studio
Saturday, July 24, 2010
10am-4pm
Schedule of Events
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Workshops
10:30am-11:30am-Rug Hooking with Roving
Learn how to make a sheep pillow with wool roving using the
traditional rug hooking method. Pillow works up quickly and is a
great beginner project.

12:00pm-1:00pm-Natural Dyeing
Learn to dye yarn using locally growing plants & flowers.

1:30pm-2:30pm-Drop Spinning
Learn to spin using a CD spindle.

3:00pm-4:00pm-Beginner Lace Knitting:
Learn to knit an elegant yet simple lace scarf using lace weight
alpaca yarn. Participants must know how to cast on and how to knit.
This is the perfect pattern for your first lace project.

All workshops are free to attend. Each presenter will have a
material kit for you to purchase. Each workshop is limited to
10 participants so arrive early to register!
Demonstrations

Ongoing-Alpaca Talks
11:30am-12:00pm-Spinning with Alpaca
1:00pm-1:30pm-Weaving
2:30pm-3:00pm-Felting in a Baggie Childrens
Activity
Learn how to make a piece of felt in a zip lock bag. A great project
for both the young and old!


List of Participants/Teachers/Shepherds
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Emily Goodling of Vermont Fairies
Kim Goodling of VT Grand View Farm
Mary Hays-Professional Weaver
Cheryl Carter of God's Little Acres Alpaca Farm
Kristin Husher of Good Fibrations
Terry Miller of Snowshoe Farm Alpacas
Valerie Mazzarella of Green Mountain Wee Woolies

What to Bring...
-your spinning wheel, knitting needles,
and hooks
-a chair or a blanket to sit on
-sun screen
-drink
Parking is limited so please car pool!

Friday, April 16, 2010

A good mail day!



A good mail day!
Yummy yarn arrived at my doorstep today from Stonehenge fiber mill.

Thursday, April 15, 2010

New Toys In The Shop


Knitting kit,car and road set,wood doll family and a doll outfit in spring green.

Monday, April 12, 2010

Branch gnomes




Yesterday was spent cutting and sanding some tree branch gnomes.

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Pretty in pink


New doll outfit in the shop today :)

Friday, April 9, 2010

Shop update


A couple more toys for the shop.
Have a wonderful weekend !

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Finished projects


A few finished projects that I have listed in the shop.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Works in progress



A peek inside today's work basket.

Saturday, April 3, 2010

Today


A picnic at the park, a walk by the river and a birthday ~ a perfect day !

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Rapunzel


Rapunzel play set listed in the shop today.