It was a good, full week on the homestead. The Earth began her magical transformation from a drab and barren pallor to green and vibrant robes adorned with yellow, purple, and blue flower gems. Even the sky adorned her with an azure crystalline crown. Even with the green coming up we are still feeding hayContinue reading “Springing up: This Week at Kind Fibers March 14-20”
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Mini’s 2021 fleece is currently available
Mini’s 2021 fleece was just shorn today. It is GORGEOUS. Breed – Merino, Romney, Jacob and Mystery Staple – 4 to 5 inches Color – mostly very light grey/lilac with lighter and darker spots Fineness – softer than Jacob and Romney but not as fine as Merino. Good for scarves and hats, but not babyContinue reading “Mini’s 2021 fleece is currently available”
Mending Clothes – a Forgotten Skill with Global Impact
I recently made a trip to the thrift store to purchase new long sleeved men’s shirts for the winter. I happily found three shirts in like new condition. Two were missing buttons, yet the replacement buttons were still attached at the bottom of the placket. I suspect the missing button may have been the reasonContinue reading “Mending Clothes – a Forgotten Skill with Global Impact”
Saturday in the Studio April 6, 2019
The weather is stellar today at the Cove. I can’t believe this is the same farm that was bare trees and mud just a month ago. My onions are up, the garlic is growing, and I even have a few small lettuce plants up. It’s a good thing I farm, because this wasn’t my weekContinue reading “Saturday in the Studio April 6, 2019”