I have a fetish for all things fluffy, soft, and furry, but you already know that if you have been around this blog for very long. Though my initial interest in the Gotland breed of sheep did not begin with a love of their fiber, it has quickly won a place in my heart. Gotland sheep have long, lustrous fiber. … Read More
Kai, our border collie puppy, loves spending time outside. Once cold temperatures settled in, he put on a thick winter coat. He loves days when we have lots to do outside, he hangs around, playing with sticks, and visiting with the sheep. Kai Posing for the camera. Who can resist a stick?!
Giving the gift of handwork, portrays the ultimate expression of love, a gift from the heart. Creating gifts with my hands has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. As a young child, my mother taught me to sew, crochet, and do needlework. Grandparents often received hand sewn pouches or pot holders on Christmas … Read More
At last, today was the day that my two flocks of sheep became one flock! Since the arrival of the Gotland sheep, I have kept them in quarantine. About a week ago, the rams were permitted to go in with my Romney boys. I have kept the ewes out a bit longer though, because I realized that they too needed … Read More
Through my years of homeschooling my three children, I wanted to instill in them a love of learning-an excitement for discovery, a life time love of knowledge. When people would ask me about our homeschooling, I would tell them that life itself is our curriculum. Learning became a way of life, everything we did revolved around gaining new insights, skills, … Read More
