Silk Velvet!

I am thinking of changing my blog name.  I'm not just dying wool fabric.  This is some silk/rayon velvet that I dyed a Robin's Egg Blue.  Isn't it to dye for? LOL!  I have more colors coming. 

Meet Minnie and Libby

It only took 7 months from moving into my new house to get some lambs.  Minnie and Libby were born on February 27th.  They are sisters (from a Ewe who had quadruplets).  Minnie is a minature sheep and although she is older than Libby, she's about 1/2 's size!  I am bottle feeding these cuties about every 3-4 hours.  Needless to say, I'm exhausted.  It's been about 13 years since I've had babies. 

Gallons and Gallon of Formula!

Give Thanks!

I am on this mission at the moment to create a pillow every season.  This is my latest one…”Give Thanks” from Simply Need’l Love.  Don’t you just love those designs?  The pattern comes with instructions for wool appliqué, cotton appliqué and rug hooking.  I know I am a little late in posting this….life you know?  I figured I better at least post it for the few days left in November.

Crazy Wool Pin Cushions Round Robin

I am so excited to show you the crazy wool pin cushion Round Robin that my students and I have just finished. I am so proud of these ladies who dived right and were so creative! I provided each student with a template and background wool to make their base.  Each month we chose a pin cushion and decorated it.

Gayle's Pin Cushion

Karen's Pin Cushion

Julie's Pin Cushion

Mine!

Connie's Pin Cushion

Joan's Pin Cushion

September Lambs

I had to post these photos of our neighbor's new lambs.  Momma Ewe gave birth to two cute little Suffolk lambs last Saturday.  I was so excited I could hardly stand it. I am totally in love with them.  So far, they don't seem to be too afraid of me.  I always approach momma with a handful of alfalfa.  She doesn't seem to mind me in the pen too much.  The lambs make the sweetie baa.  Their are 3 other Ewes that are due any day now, so we will have more to play with!

I remember....

Cashmere, Merino Felted Sweaters?....Mmmmmm

I was interested in felting some old sweaters that were made of Cashmere and Merino (not in the same sweater that is).  I got on the net and had a look around.  People have posted that it does felt, so I gave it a try.  I bought a bunch of sweaters at the Good Will.  I was very choosy regarding which items I wanted to experiment with.  (no blends) I always try to buy the largest size possible.  I found several men's XL 100% Merino sweaters. Well, I'm not all that jazzed about the result.  It took several washings and drying to get any reasonable result. I think they were just a little too fine of a sweater.  Although they did felt, I think they need to be a looser knitted variety.  I am sure I will be able to make some cool stuff out of these pieces. Just some thoughts on the subject.