Shearing Time

We sheared our flock of Icelandics and Navajo Churro sheep this past Saturday. What a long day. I was very pleased with our shearer, he took his time, helped us clip their hooves, waited while we wormed the flock if needed and when we gave the crew their shots! I was pleased with how much fleece I was able to keep, only needing to throw out 5 fleeces. I was thinking that I would have 5 worthy to sell, thankfully that's not the case. We are in the process of letting the sheep eat our hay field, and giving them the 3rd cut of hay to flush them. Hopefully this will increase our twins and triplets next year... Here is one of my favorite fleeces! Matilda, what a name, but she is stunning! She happens to have my shearers favorite fleece, and he has seen tons more fleece than I have. My goal is to have all this fleece sold by Thanksgiving. If it isn't sold, then I'll send to Abi at High Prairie Fiber to process. She does a nice job, always have been thrilled with my roving when it comes back... I always have something to knit for someone here at home... My latest request is a pair of socks and a sweater for my 5th child. He says he gets cold when he camps with the boy scouts...

My little wheel

Well I'm going to do it! Yes, I am... I'm going to sell my little wheel. The stamp on the bottom of the wheel says it was made by Eden Valley Enterprises for Green Tree Ranch out of Loveland Co. Though the wheel doesn't fold up, I found it to be very portable. I was even able to hide the wheel under a table while I was working a booth at our Homeschool Conference this April! The wheel comes with one bobbin, the ratio's are 7 and 10 or there abouts. I'm not an expert on this by any means. Most people feel the wood is walnut, but I did have a fellow who knows his wood tell me he thinks its cherry. The little wheel stands 28 inches high, wheel is 15 inches across and weighs about 12 pounds. I just fell in love with this wheel,and call it Little Emma for my youngest daughter Emma who is almost 3.

Terri and Me

When I get my computer fixed so I can download some pictures I'll post a picture of the fiber I brought home from Abi's. Here is a picture of Terri and myself, Terri is the cute one on the left, I'm on the right. Terri is one of the most generous people you'll ever meet. We certainly have a bunch of wonderful women at our Spinning Guild!
This picture came from Maryann. She had several still lifes, I don't think she knows how creative she is!