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May 11, 2011May 10, 2011

Fiber Wordless Wednesday

Quarantine is finally over and the 2 new girls Crystal and Daisy finally got to go out on the big pasture.

Do you think they are happy?

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May 11, 2011May 10, 2011

WIP: Alpaca Fan Shawl

Hi everyone. So I finally finished the green shawl (for sale and is now up on Etsy) and loved the pattern so much I wanted to make one for myself. I started one in heather gray but for the life of me I don’t remember where I put it! So I started yet another one this time in light fawn. I’m not sure if it will stay that color or end up getting dyed when finished. For some reason I have a thing for dark reds right now, we’ll see if that mood changes in a month when this one is finished.

I also stopped over to see an alpaca the humane society had acquired. They had some questions about care of an alpaca and wanted to know if I knew anyone who could give him a home. (No worries he has a home already) But, while I was there they loaded my car up with bags and bags of wool from their shearing. I’ve managed to skirt through 2 fleeces and here’s a photo of some bagged up ready to go into the washing machine to de-grease.

This is actually my first ever sheep fleece. As it turns out I’ve been so pampered with my alpacas. I’m not sure I like the lanoline at all and really don’t like how much POOP they can coat the tips with. YUCK!

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May 9, 2011May 9, 2011

Fiber Market Monday

Welcome back to Fiber Market Mondays. A place where folks can buy or sell anything related to natural animal fibers.

The registration papers are finally in and Alejandro is officially ours! This boy is just the sweetest alpaca on the farm and has the most lusciously dense fiber. Alejandro is one big boy and with perfect conformation. He still has nice fiber for his breeding age with crimp structure, good handle and of course that Hemingway density. Add these Hemi-Accoyo genetics to your herd at a great price! Contact Us today and say you heard about Alejandro on FMM and receive $100 off his already low stud fee!

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May 6, 2011May 5, 2011

Fiber Arts Friday – Spinning

Hello Fiber Arts Friday Fans!

Ok, I really don’t feel like typing much this week. I just got back from drinks and a dinner with a friend and to be blunt, I’m tipsy. Weeee! Beer!

Weekly recap! The Green Fan Shawl is finished and has not been purchased yet so if you’re interested it’s still available.

Materials: Deborah Norville Collection Serenity Garden Yarn
Color: Grass
Content: 100% Microfiber
Size: appox 6′ tip to tip and 3′ depth
Price: $80

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What the heck, I’m still feeling pretty darn good right now so FREE Priority shipping too … use code FMM

Other than drinking I have been spinning. I managed to spin all of these lovely skeins done this week. I dunno, I’m just in the spinning groove so I’m going with what feels good.

Lastly I just want to say I love my little ugly duckling moriesian filly. The more she grows up the more I’m impressed with her conformation and movement. Isn’t Ellie adorable? *burp*hiccup* ok I’m done.