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Farm Photography
Farm life presents many photo opportunities-from new lambs, to catching llamas with an attitude, to barn kitties basking in the sun. Cuteness and the wonder of God’s creation abounds in my life, and I want to capture it all. My daughter gifted me with her “old” DSLR camera this Christmas and I have set out to learn how to use … Read More
Re-Purposed Christmas Tree
Our farm environmental mission statement can be summed up in four words: Compost…Recycle…Reuse…Re-Purpose…. Our sheep often reap the benefit of our desire to protect the environment and to live responsibly. I re-purposed our Christmas tree after all the decorations had been taken off, and gave it to the sheep to enjoy. The sheep swarmed the tree. Within just a few … Read More
Gotland Sheep Love the Snow
Snow fell all day on our Vermont farm, leaving a 6 inch layer of new white snow by afternoon. When I went out to do chores, I interrupted the Gotland ewes frolicking in the barnyard. I believe the new snow has made them a bit frisky, what do you think?
Felted Wool Boots
Joining in on Keep Calm Craft On, I wanted to share my latest craze. ( Rachel invited me to share at her Yarn Fanatic Party and while I am at it, I think I will share at Ginny’s Yarn Along. Ok, so I am breaking the rules a tad, these are not actually made with yarn, but they are made with … Read More
Gotland Curls
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