I had to make a few changes to the website. As I was doing this I hit with a terrible head cold and abcessed tooth. Needless to say, I was down for the count for about a week. I’ve also decided to go with a biweekly newsletter as well. It would be easier as I […]
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I’m updating the blog site hope to be done by monday. Have a great weekend.
I picked up some camel fiber and fell in love with the first touch. I had to find out more. Camel hair is, variously, the hair of a camel; a type of cloth made from camel hair; or a substitute for authentic camel hair; and is classified as a specialty hair fibre. When woven into […]
I found an interesting spindle whorl. I was told it was from Africa. It seems to be made from clay. I found a knitting needle worked well for the shaft. I did do a little spinning on it. I used it as a bottom whorl. I also found this cute prosperity frog. As I moved […]
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We paid our 2 dollar admission and filled out the doorprize form. Then I went and made my first round. I’m one of those that walks around and once and then makes the decision of what I would like to buy. I didn’t know any of the vendors(unusual because I usually know someone). After my first […]
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My dear friend Medora invited me on a day trip to Ellsworth, Me. It was Medora , Mr. Medora and another mutual friend. I was just looking forward to lovely day with people I adore. We left around 8am Saturday morning. Unfortunately, the night before as I was heading to bed I tripped over […]
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I’ve been canning again this week. 50 pds of potatoes this time. I’ve also figured out to make a heel on my CSM whooohooo, I’m getting closer to making some “sweet socks.” Sweet socks are a really cool way to make socks on your CSM, the Colorado Cranker has quite a few youtube videos on […]
I wanted to explain how pygora is harvested. It is usually combed, plucked or sheared off the goat. An A-type fleece is usually used as is off the goat due to to a smaller amount of guard hair this type is basically scour and go. If the limited guard hairs are removed a lustrious silky […]
Pygora goats are a mixed breed of Angora and Pygmy goats. I love goats they are so cute! The Pygora was a purposeful cross, bred by Katharine Jorgensen of Oregon City, Oregon. In 1987, the Pygora Breeders Association was formed in the United States, and has since then been registering and promoting Pygoras. Today, the […]
Hard to believe it’s almost socktober! I see trees losing leaves but not a whole lot of color yet. The animals have been enjoying the great weather here. I had a wonderful week my new pattern Scat is being test knitted and the Cabled Star Hat is now available for download. […]
