Elmlea Farm

Lee just got back from her initial set up at Wendy Mahoney's for this weekend's Christmas Show and Sale!  I heard that the place is certainly taking on the Christmas Wonderland feel!  Lee will be there spinning on Friday and Saturday.  Other vendors will be there with an assortment of product and Wendy's yummy baked goods.  The dates again are November 8-10th look for the signs saying Wendy Mahoney Christmas Show and Sale located at 292 Concession Rd. East, Warkworth 5 km north of Warkworth on Godolphin Rd.  Fri./ Sat. from 9-7 pm and Sun. 10-4 pm.  

Lee is looking forward to seeing you and has a nice assortment of finished product as well as yarn, batts and roving.  Oh and don't forget the insoles!!

Although the store at Elmlea farm is closed the month of November should you need anything from the store with regards to fibre or food just give us a call, 705-778-2070.  There are eggs, poultry and meat always available.

Today's Animal 

Is Omar, he is an Angora Goat.  From Angora goats you get a fibre called Mohair!  Don't ask I am just a sheep, actually you get Angora fibre from Angora Rabbits but we don't have any fluffy bunnies here.  Omar is referred to as an "exotic" when it comes to fibre as are the Alpacas and Llamas, more about them another day.

The qualities of Mohair are as follows:

Positive:  It has a nice shiny, it is warmer than wool, it is strong, there is a nice crimp to the fibre.
Negatives:  Can be itchy for some, not as warm as Alpaca, has some memory but not as much as wool.