Thursday, September 27, 2012

Maine Island Sheep's Wool

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P1030291, a photo by Walking Wool on Flickr.

Purchased at the Rockland Farmer's Market . . .

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Happy Collector

Etsy - Sign In

Hi Lori,
Just want to send a pic of our Barre Ewe. I am delighted to have her so close all the time! My husband framed her in unfinished cherry - he said he thought of the frame as weathering like a barn - with museum quality glass. Directly behind my desk is a hearing test booth, and patients are in and out all day. Many comment on her, and I always direct them to you! Thank you again for your wonderful work!

Maine 2012 Common Ground Fair

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Wow, what a great time. Many beautiful animals, talented artists, and interesting ideas everywhere to behold. Need more than one day to take it all in!

Monday, September 24, 2012

Spinning and Weaving Week

Spinning and Weaving Week: The Handweavers Guild of America, Inc. is dedicated to promoting the textile arts. It provides a forum for handweavers, handspinners, and related fiber artists.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Maine Sept 2012

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Maine Sept 2012, a set on Flickr.

We spent the evening of September 16 at The Salty Ewe Farm. Accommodations in the converted barn were convenient and cozy. In the morning, the view out our windows onto the sheep pasture was stunning. The flock -- Olde English Babydoll Southdown -- are very very wooly and shorter than most fleece sheep. A bit like teddy bears, honestly. After walking our dogs, I grabbed a camera and a grocery bag and headed down to the sheep barn and vegetable garden. The host/shepherd was long gone off to work, so I spent some quiet time with the animals and the scenery. It was a GREAT start to our trip up to Spruce Head.