First Yarn Harvest!

I came home to a big box of goatling wool on my porch! It has been almost 10 months since it was dropped off at the fiber lady. It was a long wait for a little yarn. I was surprised first to find how beautiful the yarn turned out! The color was gorgeous. It was definitely not a worsted weight as suggested, more sport. There was also only 4 skeins of it. The rest was a huge powder puff ball of dirt and debris! A lot of dirt and debris, I was shocked! I could tell that it had been washed and carded but never thought it would create a plume of dirt where ever it went. Literally the whole table was covered. I have sent a message to the processors to get some answers... as I am totally confused! Aside from the confusion and dirt, I am thrilled to have it in my hands and to consider what it will become!

Flock and Fiber

This years flock and fiber in Canby was blessed with gorgeous weather. We spent all day Sunday browsing yarns and fibers, and checking out the flocks. My favorite this year are the Shetlands. I just love them. They weren't bleating obnoxiously like the goat guys and they have the coolest horns every. They also seem like a bunch of sweet fellows! We also love the alpaca, ofcourse, even with their earie little noises they make. I was dissapointed that this year there weren't any yaks. Maybe next year. I purchased a couple of gorgeous hand dyes and the day was complete!