Spring Cleaning Elmlea Farm Store

Spring Cleaning has started in the store!

I am hopeful to have the store back to it's regular hours soon!  With the constant snow we have been closed except for anyone who has made an appointment to drop by.   The number to reach us is 
705-778-2070.  

While getting things ready I thought I would show case something I didn't make along with some of my yarns .  We do care a few items by other local artisans.  Here are a few silk scarves we have, they come in two lengths.  Aren't the colours beautiful?  

Silk Scarves

While admiring these scarves, I realized I have yarns that a very similar!  We tend to think of knitting as a "winter" hobby, but don't forget how often we grab for a light sweater or shawl in the spring and summer!  These yarns and colours would make lovely shawls or sweaters.  And remember you can mix your yarn, not only mixing Alpaca with a blend but also mix your colours for more versatility. A solid with just a bit of colour spices everything up, without going over board.

Saint Patrick's Day

felted sheep picture

Happy St. Patrick's Day!  

Beautiful sunny day today!  Cold but....I have just the thing for that...or should I say few things for that!  Today I am featuring all things "green" or at least with some green.  

I have attached a small sampling of what we have available in our store: we have rovings, made of many fibres, Mohair, Wool or a combination.  

Also I have yarns, 100% Alpaca, 2 ply hand dyed or 70/30 Mohair, Wool 3 ply for sale.  There is still time to get caught up and a few knitted projects before Spring!!  Drop by and see the other fabulous colours we offer!

Yarns, shawls, roving

A lovely selection of scaves and shawls and something I haven't posted in a while a 100% Alpaca felted rug!  Talk about nice and cosy.

100% Alpaca Felted Rug

Hand knit, woven shawls and scarves

Remember in the winter it is best to call us first at 705-778-2070.  Please look at our website,  www.elmleafarm.com and see the Alpacas that we have for sale.  Or why not follow us on FACEBOOK!


Have an enjoyable St. Paddy's day!

Til next time....

Alpacas for Sale

Alpacas for Sale!

We have Huacaya Alpacas for sale.  Huacaya's are "cuddly" in appearance and are a hardier animal.  They are an easy animal to keep and are wonderful if you are looking to revitalize your homestead.  If you are a spinner or knitter you will doubly appreciate having an alpaca as their fibre is wonderful and it comes in 22 natural colours!  I offer more information on our website, which is www.elmleafarm.com.

Currently we are offering individual animals for sale to add to your existing herd or starting packages of 5 animals, such as 3 females, 1 male and a companion or 2 females, 2 males and a companion.

Would you like a black Alpaca?  How about Black Mac?  He is a proven stud.

Our would you like a pretty girl such as Rosalie, here colour is rose grey!  To view more animals you can go to alpacaseller.ca, we are listed under Ontario breeders.  Elmlea Farm.

From Raw Fleece to Roving

Kinda a blah day so far...going to be mild but wet for the next few days and then back to brrrrr?  Oh well April...that's what the animals and I are hoping for!  Consistent warmer weather in April!  It was a calm weekend... no babies...we are waiting on Jill.
It's a good week to wash fleece and process it.  Currently working on Inky's fleece, turning it into roving. It will make lovely socks or mitts or hat!  

I have attached a few pictures, first starting with Inky himself after he was sheered,

Inky is the black sheep

then the raw fleece, which has been hand washed, hand picked and then put through the "picker" and then carted and made into roving. The roving is then spun into yarn....that's the next step...or if you know how to spin then you buy the roving and spin it.

Raw Fleece

Roving

The farm store is open by appointment, please feel free to drop us a note or call 705-778-2070.  Farm fresh are available as well as some assorted local meets.

Baa Baa Black Sheep

Will this cold never end?
A little late with the blog this week...not internet problems, but a new addition!  Liz and Inky have a boy!  Yes,  a new little Olde English Babydoll Southdown is born,  March 1, 2014.  I guess March came in like a lamb?  Okay maybe not...maybe his name should be Leo!  Both Mom and baby are doing very well.  If you are interested in a registered black lamb...give us a call!  
705-778-2070.  We only have the one lamb this time round.  He is so cute bouncing around!  And he goes to the gate to meet the other goats and sheep who stick their heads down to say "Hi!"  It is very cute to see the wee bucklings trying to catch his attention.