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Monthly Archives: April 2011
Spinning every Tuesday at The Arts Center in Orange
I have a group that meets every Tuesday at the Arts Center in Orange. We spin from 12:30 to 4:30. Stop by to visit us even if you are not a spinner. Don’t know how but want to try it … Continue reading
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Are you using a petroleum jelly to moisturize your skin?
If you are, you may not be getting the results you think you are. I’m sure some of you grew up with a jar of Vaseline in your bathroom cabinet just like I did. I think around our house it … Continue reading
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Even birds like alpaca!
Well, if they could speak to us, I’m sure they would say they do We have seen many nests around our barn built with our alpaca fiber. Just last week we were looking at a lovely one at our friend’s … Continue reading
Join us at DuCard Vineyards May 21, 2011
We will be a vendor at Ducard’s Music an Craft Festival. I’ll be doing spinning and felting demos. Stop by and learn about how fabulous alpaca fiber is. I’ll also have a selection of my lotions and creams, hand crafted … Continue reading
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Spindles, spindles, spindles!
Outfitting yourself for spinning does not need to be costly. Much of the world spins their fibers on spindles. They are portable and inexpensive. I have hand made supported spindles for $15 each and top whorl drop spindle and niddy … Continue reading
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Making cat toys today
The temperature today suggest I should be doing some gardening, but it’s much too windy for that. I’m knitting up some cat toys using my Knifty Knitter flower loom. Our cats and others are really attracted to these. They are … Continue reading
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Gearing up for shearing!
Have not had much time for anything other than getting the barn ready for our shearing on April 30. If you are in the area, stop by and see how we do it. Share on Facebook
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