Author: denisemor

New Developments

New roof on the old half of the sheep shed! (near side in the photo, for hay storage)

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Not quite ready to pack in hay for next winter yet, but we’re getting there.

The sheep are impressed with the progress so far. They’ve been supervising very closely-

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In other news, we’ve got nothing in the way of cherries this year (boo), but little quinces (yea!)

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and a few pears

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I just love how the little pears grow upside down on the tree. They look so cute and perky.

And…..

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Introducing Mr. Bulky Spinner!

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Isn’t he handsome?

Here’s a closer look at the flyer-

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Cool, eh?

It’s bobbin-led, of course, so it is really different from spinning on my other wheels, but I’m starting to get the hang of it.

Gonna make me some nice think squishy yarns.

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Long Weekend

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Didn’t have a whole lot of time for fiber fun this weekend, but I don’t think I’d shared these recent spins with you yet-

Above, clockwise from top we’ve got Frank/Felix soft spun singles, a pearly grey Romney two-ply from Sand Hill Farm, and a fun blend of Frank/Felix, white alpaca and blue and wine colored mohair.

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I am really in love with the F & F singles. They are a beautiful creamy opaque white, and so soft and lofty.

Work up really quick, too, from hand combed top!

And just in time to be put away for the summer, here are the finally completed sweaters!

3/4 sleeve colorwork raglan:

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roll-edge natural shades raglan:

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and Huey and Frank Oregon vest!

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New project: socks for Oscar (my nephew)!

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Have a great week-

My Little Boys are Growing Up

He still looks like a crazy little baby

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But he’s got Big Boy teeth!

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Neat, eh?

And speaking of little babes, my cousin and his wife just had a boy this week-
So, this little White Sox bear will be shipping out tomorrow to hang with Charlie Ross.

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In other news, Stashbuster sweaters are nearing completion:

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Decided on 3/4 sleeves for this one, so it will be finished as soon as I can get those last few rows of colorwork done!

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And this guy needs a little more length on both body and arms, but I’m sooooooo close!

I’ll sign off with the spin of the week-

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That’s approximately 360 yards of steely grey Spike-y goodness! (my pick from Schoonover Farms shearing day this year)