A strawberry and white swirled doe kid.
And a tomato soup colored buck kid. Aren't they beautiful? Charity is a high percentage Boer and the daddy is Curly Joe who is 50% Boer and 50% Angora.
She's such a good Mommy.
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Sunday, March 8, 2009
Baby Goats!
After a couple of fake-outs, Charity finally had her babies with no warning whatsoever.
A strawberry and white swirled doe kid.
And a tomato soup colored buck kid. Aren't they beautiful? Charity is a high percentage Boer and the daddy is Curly Joe who is 50% Boer and 50% Angora.
She's such a good Mommy.
A strawberry and white swirled doe kid. And a tomato soup colored buck kid. Aren't they beautiful? Charity is a high percentage Boer and the daddy is Curly Joe who is 50% Boer and 50% Angora. She's such a good Mommy.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Finished Object
I got the black and white Merino hat finished yesterday. It turned out so pretty and so soft! I delivered it to the customer yesterday and she was tickled pink.
Check out the bold stripes. Love it!
So cute, I may have to do another one just for kicks.
Check out the bold stripes. Love it!
So cute, I may have to do another one just for kicks.Monday, March 2, 2009
Everybody, Everybody, Everbody Wants to Be a Cat
I've been singing that song ever since I opened my swap package from the Ravelry stuffed toy swap. Check out my alley cats!
My partner went way above and beyond-dare I say "Crayyy-zayy".
This coffee and chicory is one of my favorite things. I can't wait to try it and I just love the can. I'll have to save it (I'm a tin and box nut).
Check out the crazy socks and the Mardi Gras beads.
Yes, those are jumbo shrimp on the mardi gras beads. I can hardly stand it! They are so cool!
A cool organizer box full of trims, beads, eyes etc. And I adore the tiny ceramic lamb! There were also several neat pieces of ribbon, some beaded fringe and a big bunch of colored pom poms. I'm so excited I could almost pee!
Thank you, thank you! You've made my day with your messages and this box is so far out! Also included were a bunch of Southern recipes (I love black eyed peas), some home made candy (Yum!) and a bunch of information about the region that I can't wait to sit down and read. What a great day this is!
My partner went way above and beyond-dare I say "Crayyy-zayy".
This coffee and chicory is one of my favorite things. I can't wait to try it and I just love the can. I'll have to save it (I'm a tin and box nut).
Check out the crazy socks and the Mardi Gras beads.
Yes, those are jumbo shrimp on the mardi gras beads. I can hardly stand it! They are so cool!
A cool organizer box full of trims, beads, eyes etc. And I adore the tiny ceramic lamb! There were also several neat pieces of ribbon, some beaded fringe and a big bunch of colored pom poms. I'm so excited I could almost pee!
Thank you, thank you! You've made my day with your messages and this box is so far out! Also included were a bunch of Southern recipes (I love black eyed peas), some home made candy (Yum!) and a bunch of information about the region that I can't wait to sit down and read. What a great day this is!
Oh, oh. Kids just came in and informed me we may be having baby goats. I'll post to Ravelry after checking on the doe.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Hippo, Yarns, and Luxury Fibers
Okay, I said I was going to do a pig next, but instead I did a hippo. These are our homegrown fibers. A blend of Rambo lamb, kid mohair and angora. Sooooo soft! 
More yarns are coming from the dyepot. Dryad is the green and blue and is a blend of silk, merino and alpaca. Old Flame is the red and gold and is Peruvian Highland wool. And, Paper Roses is the rose and purple one and is a DK weight Merino.
And, I carded these batts in gorgeous shades of chocolate, white and spruce. The chocolate is Merino, the white is Alpace and the spruce is Soy Silk. There's a little peacock colored flash in there too. These are too yummy to leave lying around. Someone better buy them quick or I'll devour (spin) them. I won't be able to help myself!Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Little Lambie
She's finished. This little cutie is a gift for my partner in the stuffed toy swap on Ravelry. I'm so tickled with how she came out!
She's been handspun and crocheted from a wool yarn and a tailspun yarn. I dyed the roving and the lincoln locks to match in my partner's favorite colors of blue and green.
Her little eyes are crocheted flowers from some wine colored Merino lace yarn that I got as a sample in my Phat Fiber box and they are accented with some little white buttons. Isn't she darling? My husband says I need to make some more of these for my craft booth during Fiddle Week. I think I'll try a piggie next. She was so much fun to make and plan. I definitely have to try some more critters.
She's been handspun and crocheted from a wool yarn and a tailspun yarn. I dyed the roving and the lincoln locks to match in my partner's favorite colors of blue and green.
Her little eyes are crocheted flowers from some wine colored Merino lace yarn that I got as a sample in my Phat Fiber box and they are accented with some little white buttons. Isn't she darling? My husband says I need to make some more of these for my craft booth during Fiddle Week. I think I'll try a piggie next. She was so much fun to make and plan. I definitely have to try some more critters.Monday, February 23, 2009
Llama Batts and Knitting Needles
Been busy today. Here's what I've done.
Oh so delicious, drum carded batts. Smokey lavender grey llama, dorset wool and silk. Can you say lustrous?
Look how fluffy and soft they are and oh the shimmer! These will make someone a very happy spinner. The llama who donated the fiber is my daughter's Hot Shot. His fiber is very silky with almost no guard hair anywhere. I'm thinking he may be what they refer to as a "suri" type llama. I really gotta learn more about those llama fiber types.
I also got the first two pairs of our lovely new walnut knitting needles done and listed. These are hand rubbed with beexwax and orange oil. The tops are hand painted and slightly distressed. I love them! They're 12 inches long and a wonderfully large 3/8 inch in diameter. So cool!
Oh so delicious, drum carded batts. Smokey lavender grey llama, dorset wool and silk. Can you say lustrous?
Look how fluffy and soft they are and oh the shimmer! These will make someone a very happy spinner. The llama who donated the fiber is my daughter's Hot Shot. His fiber is very silky with almost no guard hair anywhere. I'm thinking he may be what they refer to as a "suri" type llama. I really gotta learn more about those llama fiber types.
I also got the first two pairs of our lovely new walnut knitting needles done and listed. These are hand rubbed with beexwax and orange oil. The tops are hand painted and slightly distressed. I love them! They're 12 inches long and a wonderfully large 3/8 inch in diameter. So cool!Thursday, February 19, 2009
More Yarns
And the dyepot overfloweth...
Boy Meets Girl on the mohair base
Summertime on the bulky wool singles
Dancing Queen on the bulky wool singles
Playful on the mohair. Off to do some more!
Boy Meets Girl on the mohair base
Summertime on the bulky wool singles
Dancing Queen on the bulky wool singles
Playful on the mohair. Off to do some more!
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