KIDS

The first kids have arrived!These two Angora x Cashmere bucklings are everything I had hoped for. They have the mohair fibre characteristics with some cashmere finesse. They are healthy,happy and sooo much fun. But because we 3 bucks already they are for sale $150.00 each.

Mohair rovings

I tried spinning fat mohair rovings last night with the bulky spinner on my Ashford Traditional. They are soft,lofty and what a shine! I can't wait to make a big huggy scarf with it. I'll post a pic when I get it made.

Babies

The windstorm passed and we only lost our power for a couple of hours. Just down the road they were out for 4 days.
Almost finished shearing the goats. One left. The first Cashgorra babies were born yesterday and at the same time Mama Muscovy brought her flock of 12 ducklings out. Over the next month we will be busting out babies on a regular basis.
Looking forward to doing a felting demo at the Celebrate Havelock show on the 14th. of this month.
The puppies are now on puppy kibble and water. Mama really doesn't want anything to do with them unless she can play with them outside.

Spring puppies

Emmi,Maggie,Nessa,Kenna,Duff,Watson,Hamish are looking for their new forever homes. They are now 4weeks old and will be ready to go in another 4 weeks. They will have had their first shots,be de-wormed,registered and come with a full medical history. We also give a one year health guarantee excluding environmental circumstances. They will bring with them their own puppy packs.

Spinning Cotton (Download) - Interweave

The sun is shining and tomorrow my granddaughters are coming to visit. Perfect Easter weather,which now leads me to think about lighter fibres. I'm intrigued by cotton. It is so fine and soft and to be able to take those little bolls and using the spindle or the charka or maybe your spinning wheel is quite amazing. I've found an e-book download that looks like something I might be tempted to give a try.

Spinning Cotton (Download) - Interweave

Herd update

Spring is here! Well maybe. The shearing has started and we are now looking forward to the new babies. This also means we need to evaluate our fibre needs and decide what we want to do this coming year.
We have decided to offer for sale some good quality animals whose fibre and conformation is above average and compatible so you will be getting the most for your money.

PIPPIN: Reg.# Can. 28174..... fibre:07 / 25.6 ..... light fawn........proven herdsire........ $800.00

ELMLEA MARY: Reg.# Can. 34288-H Fancy/Multi.... fibre:08/22.2.....multi-rosegrey....... $1200.00(preg.)

TRU DIAMOND: Reg.#Can.34187-H White ...... fibre:10/22.8 ........ $1200.00(preg.)

KRINGLE: Companion Silver grey............$400.00

SILVERMAN:Reg.#Can.39274-H Steel Grey........gelded male..........$400.00

ELMLEADIAMONTE MOCHA: Reg.#Can.36199-H Brown.....mahogany brown.....fibre:10/22.2....$1200.00

SNAP Northumberland West - The Fibre Artists Collective Show & Sale

Well Christmas is getting closer,so trying to keep up with the demand is getting to be more fun all the time.
We'll be in Lyndsay at the Armory on Dec.11 and 18 at the craft sale.
Our sale in Port Hope was quiet but the people that came out were very appreciative of the quality of items at the tables.
You can still buy gifts from any of the artists by contacting them or me.
I've posted a story and some pics of that day.

SNAP Northumberland West - The Fibre Artists Collective Show & Sale