Our local Grower's Market begins this week, and even though we're a few days early, for me it always signifies the start of Spring. I've spent the last few days getting ready... spinning up a few new yarns, tagging stock, and of course dying. I never tire of the sense of suspense, the "tickle me" wonder of dying a new batch of yarn or fiber. I never know exactly how it will turn out, and I'm glad that I don't. It's kind of like opening that Land of Oz door and never quite knowing what will be on the other side!
So many people tell me that my husband and I are "living their dream", running our small farm, doing what we love to do, and aiming towards making a sustainable living. And they are so right! I feel so blessed to be taking care of our "critters", harvesting their fiber and spinning my yarns. And what better way to express my happiness than through these colors and textures? I attribute my new lifestyle to my Dad, who loved my llamas, who bought me my first wheel, and who always told me "If you don't love what you do, then you'd better go do something else"...and so we did!
For more looks at my yarns please visit my etsy store at http://www.frolicnfibers.etsy.com/ and be sure to check out Fiber Fridays at http://www.alpacafarmgirl.com/ for wonderful articles on all things fiber related!
5 comments:
My experience with my first viewing of the Wizard was similar to yours and I, too, can relive that sense of colorful wonder.
(We must be really old fogies)
Maple
That basket of yarns are so beautiful. I'm a color gal too.
I loved the Wizard of Oz but hated the flying monkeys.
Yep, Maple I definitely feel like a "fogie" lately! And I can certainly relate to the flying monkey phobia....nasty creatures!
Llamas, angora goats AND chickens! I can't stand it. I wanna come and live with you.
I am a knitter and spinner too and your yarn looks yummy. Found you @ MJFarm.
~ ~Ahrisha~ ~
I love your colors and am always captivated by color hearted your etsy shop too!
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