Here she is, and we don’t know her name yet. I got a new to me, Singer 31-15 Treadle Sewing Machine from 1926. She needs to be cleaned up, cleaned out and the cabinet cleaned, but everything works as is right now even without the polish. I bought it from a lady in Grand Rapids, […]
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Lazy day this summer by our new French Doors
Came across this photo today. With 29.5 inches of snow in seven days time this last week, I really appreciate this photo of Sassy and I enjoying looking out into the woods and the orchard by our new French Doors. I believe I wasn’t feeling spectacular that day and was just having a pajama day. […]
Todd Morrison Jan 2002 – August, 30, 2014
August 30, 2014 was a sad day for Charlie and I. Another of our furry family members passed. It has taken me some time to be able to write a post about Todd’s passing. Todd came to us when he was about 8 years old. I had started herding lessons with Kathy in Ft. Lupton, […]
Fibery Goodness Module One through Seven Yarns
Here is a little photo gallery of all of the Module yarns from One to Seven in order. Enjoy. Module 1 yarn is my Basic Go To Yarn that I spin easily without thinking. Module 2 is a Chain yarn made up of 4 plys. […]
Fibery Goodness Module Seven Yarn
As promised, here is my Module Seven Yarn photos. I spun these several weeks ago and just managed to get some photos taken this week. Also of note, is that I spun Module Six in the morning and Module Seven in the evening. Two totally different and unique yarns which required two widely different styles […]
Fibery Goodness Module Six Yarn
I have had my Module Six yarn spun now for several weeks but hadn’t taken any photographs of it. I know….I was slow. It is a 2+ ply hand spun yarn of the 15.5 Micron Merino. Natural white with a 3rd ply if you want to call it that which is a silk thread with […]
Squeee….WoolWench blogged about Alba Ranch
Squee….yahoo! WoolWench aka Suzy, blogs at various locations. This time she was on the Fibery Goodness Blog and she did a posting about the various Fiber Sponsors for the Journey to the Golden Fleece Award online spinning course that both WoolWench (Suzy) and Spin Artiste (Arlene) have created and are currently teaching. Alba Ranch was […]
Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats For Sale
I am selling off 40% of my herd. Downsizing 4 doe lines and 2 buck lines. I really can only drink just so much milk! Fire Sale–Everything must go. I have 10 goats listed for sale on the sale page with both options of registered or unregistered. If you see one that you like or […]