Monday, May 26, 2008

Fibery update!



Well, despite the crazy weather (no damage here but sorry for all those that are wrestling tornado damage) the sheep did knuckle down and get their update finished--wa-la! Pictured is our Baaxter--a gorgeous Romney we purchased from the McNairs. He is twin to our Piper and their mama is Abigail. Way cute and he has a SunFire offering on the dyed page on our site. There is also lots of new dyed fiber, roving and unwashed wool--and I am sorting through more fleeces for an update later in the week that will also include more dyed roving .... 'worky worky' right? ha! Hope you all enjoyed your long weekend, off to spin more yarn --over and out for now!

Monday, May 19, 2008

Update done & sunny DRY days!!



Yep, we got sun! Almost forgot what it looked like that is for sure! ha! And what have the sheep been up to?? Spinning yarn, updating the website and even some outdoor reclaiming of our poor yard--and using the term yard loosely! I even got a start on the painting of the new cement outside (foundation)! Had to wrestle the paint brushes away from the sheep--they had some very odd ideas of what to paint instead of sand stones! Naughty sheep!

The new look of the foundation WILL be sand stone--just don't like the look of the new cement on our 150 year old farm house. Has to look like it belongs here so off with its head I say. I am taking before, during and after pictures so stay tuned for more of that story--have the stones painted on, just have to shade them and add the finishing details--need a little warmer day and we are off to the races!

Remember, if you need a certain yarn spun, we are always happy to get you set with some fantastic yarn--we can spin our fiber or yours so keep us in mind!! You can also see some of the yarn I spun up lately on our new custom spun yarn gallery--too fun! Spin spin spin!! Happy fiber art--another update this weekend--yey sheep for getting back into a routine!

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Teaching an old dog new tricks?




No, not THOSE dogs! I am the one learning new tricks--thanks to Mandie & Holly--who are determined to drag my hinder out of the digital dark ages--they treated me to a new digital camera-they SAID the sheep wanted them to shop for me for Mother's Day??! Stinkers! And they were kind enough to get one that is PINK with part of the proceeds donated to Breast Cancer Reasearch--and one that they both have so they can bail me out if need be! Thank you two, you are the bestest! SO, of course I am running around learning to use the camera, and these are the first three that Ross took. He is so techno-savvy! Mucho more than me and he is a great teacher or I would be on the phone to Florida or Australia every two minutes! Watch out girls! I am just too overwhelmed with the gift but am enjoying figuring it all out--even splurged on a light box so watch out for new pictures and fun on the site for sure!

The dogs are such a hoot, Libby (one of our two border collies) is deaf, very watchful but is not so worried about what I am doing--as you can see! Buddy Schnauzer was napping peacefully on the couch when the flash woke him up--he only opened his eyes like 'hey, what the heck'?? And Calvin the Jack Russell was out enjoying the sun, but when this was snapped had obviously had enough and wanted in..... Too fun!

The sheep updated the site today in between happy grass eating so be sure to browse about! Happy Wednesday everyone!

Monday, May 12, 2008

No Cancer for Holly--hip hip hooray!!


Have you heard the news??? Recently we gathered together a talented group of fiber artists to create our "Circlin' the Wagons' fundraiser for our friend Holly . Generous generous people helped fund the trips she will need to get a serious surgery that will help her be over some health issues.

Part of the scare for Holly (and all of us) was she had a mass on her liver that the doctors thought might be cancer. After yanking Holly's chain since January, the verdict is in--NO CANCER! Yey! Now Holly can get that double surgery scheduled and get on with her life. She is happy but of course dreading the surgery but she continues to take comfort in all your good thoughts and the generosity that has taken away the financial fear of having to be away from home for surgery. We wish her well and please visit her site for more updates. For now, YEY YEY Holly!!!

Update Wednesday this week so be sure to stop in! Toodles!