After tying on every last glass bead and spinning this soft alpaca single ply yarn, then plying them together the final outcome is beautiful. I call this creation my Moon Drops.
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Tuesday, June 29, 2010
The Art Yarn Has Arrived!
After tying on every last glass bead and spinning this soft alpaca single ply yarn, then plying them together the final outcome is beautiful. I call this creation my Moon Drops.
Click Here! To buy this yarn.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Saturday Market
The many Oregon Farmers' Markets are great places to find great treasures and fresh produce. There are so many amazing handmade and homegrown things to choose from. Follow the link below to find the Oregon Farmers' Market nearest to you.
Your Local Farmers' Market
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Monday, June 14, 2010
Hand Crafted Drop Spindles
Want to learn how to spin? Or maybe you'd like to give someone a beautiful keepsake gift. This drop spindle is perfect for anyone that enjoys spinning or collecting. Visit my Etsy to purchase this beautiful tool/decor.
Buy Drop Spindle
Friday, June 11, 2010
My First Niddy Noddy!
Using the back of the kitchen chair was getting a bit old so I decided to get crafty! I made a niddy noddy for 2 ft skeins. If you'd like one hand made send me an email request and I will add one to my Etsy listed for you at the low price of:
Niddy Noddy Sampler - $7.50 +shipping ~ This is the perfect size for 12" skeins to send samples along with your main sale.
The Original Niddy Noddy - $10.50 +shipping ~ This is great for your average 24" skein creator.
Jumbo Niddy Noddy - $13.50 +shipping ~ This makes 36" skeins great for extra bulky yarns.
Each Niddy Noddy will be made of solid oak and are jointed with screws and glue for extra hold, sanded smooth on all edges and oiled to bring out the natural oak color.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
First Sale!
There is nothing better then knowing you made something from what God gave us and someone else thinking it is worth paying for. Thank you to my buyers. Please remember these first few yarns are learning yarns and I realize as I spin more and more they get better and better.
I noticed by the time I had spun my Independence Day; I had improved 100% from my second yarn, County Fair with a Twist. Still keep your eye out for my newest spin...Cowgirl is on the way and softer than ever; made from haucaya alpaca. I'll be a pro in no time, especially if I keep getting paid! :)
I noticed by the time I had spun my Independence Day; I had improved 100% from my second yarn, County Fair with a Twist. Still keep your eye out for my newest spin...Cowgirl is on the way and softer than ever; made from haucaya alpaca. I'll be a pro in no time, especially if I keep getting paid! :)
A New Treasury for Etsy!
I just created this colorful treasury on Etsy of some really colorful handmade creations; check them out!
My New Treasury!
My New Treasury!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
The New Age Spinner!
Recent statisics show 33% of knitters are between the ages of 10 and 20. I took it a step further and I am teaching my 9 year old to spin and knit.
A little about myself...
I am a wife, mother, farmer, Realtor, and a crafter living in Oregon Country. I own the smallest farm on the West coast and am patiently waiting for the market to turn around to be able to sell my home and buy a few acres just on the outskirts of town; where I'll be able to own a horse, a few cows, sheep and goats. Maybe even a pig. For now we are in limbo.
Spinning is an age old art of creating a way to warm the soul from the coats of creatures and many types of foliage. I have found that spinning is not a task or job, but an art! Anyone can make yarn, but not everyone can master the craft. Practice is key to manipulate the fiber into something you can use to knit or crochet.
Learning how to spin is the first step. I learned on my Step Mother's Clemes and Clemes, and then could not afford to buy my first spinning wheel right away, so I hand crafted a drop spindle. My first fiber was romney sheep wool that was very easy to work with and was forgiving to an armatures speed spinning or the occasional slip in the wrong direction. White romney dyes extremely well and slips well to create an even yarn. One problem with romney; it is not desirable against the skin.
Once I purchased my first spinning wheel; I was off and spinning like a maniac. Then I discovered alpaca. Wow, this is amazing stuff. Alpaca is more difficult to spin, due to the softness and fine texture of the hair, but with practice it becomes second nature.
I opened up shop on Etsy on May 15, 2010 and am patiently waiting on a sale and adding new yarns whenever I can. My Step Mother has offered to sell me the Clemes and Clemes and I am going to teach my daughter to spin also. Take a peek at some of my romney yarns and the alpaca is on the way!
Whimsical Wools
A little about myself...
I am a wife, mother, farmer, Realtor, and a crafter living in Oregon Country. I own the smallest farm on the West coast and am patiently waiting for the market to turn around to be able to sell my home and buy a few acres just on the outskirts of town; where I'll be able to own a horse, a few cows, sheep and goats. Maybe even a pig. For now we are in limbo.
Spinning is an age old art of creating a way to warm the soul from the coats of creatures and many types of foliage. I have found that spinning is not a task or job, but an art! Anyone can make yarn, but not everyone can master the craft. Practice is key to manipulate the fiber into something you can use to knit or crochet.
Learning how to spin is the first step. I learned on my Step Mother's Clemes and Clemes, and then could not afford to buy my first spinning wheel right away, so I hand crafted a drop spindle. My first fiber was romney sheep wool that was very easy to work with and was forgiving to an armatures speed spinning or the occasional slip in the wrong direction. White romney dyes extremely well and slips well to create an even yarn. One problem with romney; it is not desirable against the skin.
Once I purchased my first spinning wheel; I was off and spinning like a maniac. Then I discovered alpaca. Wow, this is amazing stuff. Alpaca is more difficult to spin, due to the softness and fine texture of the hair, but with practice it becomes second nature.
I opened up shop on Etsy on May 15, 2010 and am patiently waiting on a sale and adding new yarns whenever I can. My Step Mother has offered to sell me the Clemes and Clemes and I am going to teach my daughter to spin also. Take a peek at some of my romney yarns and the alpaca is on the way!
Whimsical Wools
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