Archive for October, 2008



Beginner’s Weaving

Published on October 19, 2008

Well, the loom came already warped.  From what I understand, this is the complicated and tricky part, and one that I’d prefer to do wtih someone knowledgeable nearby.  But it’s already warped! So on Saturday, I went up to Vulcan’s Rest and asked for help!  HELP!!   First, I wanted a good basic book that would […]


I’m ready for winter

Published on October 14, 2008

Maybe somebody missed yesterday’s post, or just didn’t get it!   I love alpacas!!!!! I’m including this just to give some idea of the size of these animals.  The lady in back, with the black jeans, is the alpacas’ mother.  It was time to go, evidenced by the fact that one alpaca decided she’d had enough […]


Fiber Goodness

Published on October 13, 2008

I’ve never been to the Maryland Sheep and Wool or to Rhinebeck.  So on Saturday, I was determined to get to the Fiber Fest held in Snow Hill, Maryland, a small town on the Eastern Shore, about 20 miles southeast of Salisbury.  My friend who had planned to go with me had something come up […]