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| westernhorse51 |
Posted - Mar 20 2007 : 06:27:12 AM
You are ALL the most wonderful group of women anywhere in the world & I say that w/ truth, sincerity, respect & love. After venting the other day, reading all your feedback and I finally stopped feeling sorry for myself AGAIN, I made a SMALL STEP towards my dream & goal. Going back I remember Robin from Thymeforewefarm in Maine, telling me about people she knew in the wool business that were doing what they wanted WITHOUT having sheep. Well, I bought Paula Simmons (anyone in wool knows her)book called Turning Wool into a Cottage Industry & there is a entire chapter on the pro's of selling wool without sheparding. I don't have the sheep yet but I have everything else, EVERYTHING including all the hand equipment. I have carders, drum carders, spinning wheels, looms etc. I can resale great wool in many different ways. I hook my rugs w/ my yarn that I spin. I get great Romney from shepardess here on the forum, I get alpaca , right now I have 8 lbs. of alpaca sitting in my living room. I can sell rug kits, spun yarn, spinning kits & tons of other stuff at farm markets, flea markets & even a mail buss. My sisiter is going to help me get a web-site together eventually.
All this had been sitting here but it didn't click until NOW. I kept doubting myself, had no confidence & was just plain afraid of failing. Now Im not afraid at all. If I don't try, then I've failed.
Maybe eventually I'll have that small farm w/ a couple of sheep, chickens and my beloved paint horse named Tequilla Sunrise, but until then Im going full steam ahead in my small mobile home w/ my small yard & big dreams. Reading all you write inspires me so much, not being judged on all my up's & downs means so much & I pray one day I can finally get to meet you all but until then, I hold you dear & near in my heart.
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
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| Mumof3 |
Posted - Apr 02 2007 : 06:00:43 AM
How did I miss this? Michele- I think what you are doing is great! I also think you are very brave. I seem to have been born with a huge "hesitation gene" and never see an idea come to fruition. I just know that you are going to be successful. Just think of the client base you have here!!:)
Karin
Wherever you go, there you are. |
| JimBobAndLarry |
Posted - Apr 02 2007 : 05:48:12 AM
Our Yarn industry
Thanks for telling us about the book! We have a bunch of families moving to our little farming village who are going to create a bunch of cottage industries that make us a yarn making village. We are going to raise alpakas, sheep, angora goats and angora bunnies. I'll look for that book on line right now! THANKS!
"Jim-Bob&Larry is the name of my daughter's new laying hen. My little girl is three and she came up with the name all by herself. I'm Sarah." |
| lamamama |
Posted - Mar 21 2007 : 11:36:18 PM
What happy news! It all sounds so FULL of wonderful possibilities!
I wish you all the best in your endeavors.
If fact, what you're setting up sounds like something I would want to order from! :)
Good luck! Can't wait to see your website.........
Melanie |
| daffodil dreamer |
Posted - Mar 21 2007 : 9:17:35 PM
Michele,
Sounds fantastic! Can't wait to hear how it all works out (and I'll be checking out that book you mentioned - I've never seen it before.)
Best wishes,
Jayne |
| westernhorse51 |
Posted - Mar 21 2007 : 4:26:45 PM
yes Libbie its so weird, things just started to come together after ALL your input on this wonderful forum. It was like a gentle kick in the pants!!
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
| Libbie |
Posted - Mar 21 2007 : 11:41:54 AM
Michele - Congratulations! A fiber business sounds wonderful! Isn't it great how sometimes it "clicks" that life has lined you up in just the right directions to begin moving toward your dreams? You may want to check out the "Entrepreneurship" forum - there might be some helpful information there.
XOXO, Libbie
"All through the long winter, I dream of my garden. On the first day of spring, I dig my fingers deep into the soft earth. I can feel its energy, and my spirits soar..." - Helen Hayes |
| westernhorse51 |
Posted - Mar 21 2007 : 04:35:56 AM
were trying to figure out if we should do a blog. My sister is leaving today for Florida but when she comes back her & I are going to figure out how to get a web-site up & running. In the meantime, I have a friend at work who is great at this & she said she would help me. There is much to do & learn about this stuff & we have a name & logo but now we need to make it all legal I guess so no one takes the name?? Are any of you familiar w/ this & did you have to do this?? Do you have to do this stuff? Im not looking to become a huge corp. Obviously, I have MUCH to learn. Just starting out nice & slow. Thanks so much for all your kind words & input.
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
| Buttercup |
Posted - Mar 21 2007 : 12:54:27 AM
Michele,
Am so happy for you and I think that is wonderful! What a fabulous idea! I have always dreamed big  maybe too big, but it makes me creative and happy and new ideas pop up all the time because of it so I LOVE dreams and I am so excited that you found a way to have a part of yours right now where you are! Do keep us posted! Sending bright and positive thoughts your way...all the way from Japan!  Cant wait to see what you make/sell/create and how your dreams become your reality!
Hugz!
Talitha
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Mar 20 2007 : 6:17:44 PM
Wonderful Michelle!! Sounds like such a great start for you. I love the book you mentioned..and I think it is very practical...sometimes MORE practical...not to have sheep. I get more done when I only have a couple sheep and one angora goat like now, than when I have alot since I don't have help. I think you will do great things!!!
you go girl~!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
| bramble |
Posted - Mar 20 2007 : 4:42:58 PM
Way to go Michelle! Sometimes it just takes looking at things from a different perspective, glad it was an "AH HA!" moment for you! All the best!
with a happy heart |
| steeleyedjack |
Posted - Mar 20 2007 : 3:07:12 PM
WooHOO
Go Michele! No stopping now :) |
| kitchensqueen |
Posted - Mar 20 2007 : 3:04:51 PM
Very exciting Michele! Have you thought of selling on Etsy? That might be a good forum for you.
http://apartmentfarm.wordpress.com
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| westernhorse51 |
Posted - Mar 20 2007 : 1:36:58 PM
Thanks everyone. We've got our name & logo now. I'll be back later to tell you about it.
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
| shelle |
Posted - Mar 20 2007 : 12:49:09 PM
Michele
Sounds like you have a great plan! I hope that everything works out for you and you eventually do wind up with your own little farm.
Shelle
http://janzenfamilyjournal.blogspot.com/ |
| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Mar 20 2007 : 12:07:14 PM
Michele,
So happy for you. I wish the very best to you.
Life is always full of the ups and downs..it's the steady trekking ahead and looking forward that requires the courage. And the taking it "one step at a time" Us farmgals are in your corner. We root for each other around here!
hugs, Tina
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
| Forrester Farm |
Posted - Mar 20 2007 : 10:27:27 AM
Michele,
I'm so excited for you. I get inspired when others are inspired to take steps and follow their dreams. Sometimes we just have to have things "click" to really see the opportunity that is around us. I've always told my friends that if I waited until everything was perfect - I'd never venture out and accomplish anything with my businesses. Taking small steps can lead to a great future. Great job and thanks for inspiring me today!
Ann
http://annforrester.tohe.com |
| sunshine78 |
Posted - Mar 20 2007 : 10:17:29 AM
Go for your dreams Michele, life is too short to not absolutely love what you're doing. Don't doubt yourself-just go for it and don't look back!
Cynthia
www.pinecanyonranch.com |
| blueroses |
Posted - Mar 20 2007 : 08:50:30 AM
Yay, Michele,
Sometimes we just need our friends to life us up a bit. Please get your site up and running. I really want to learn how to hook rugs and would definitely buy kits from you.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
| owwlady |
Posted - Mar 20 2007 : 08:34:35 AM
Good for you Michele. That sounds like a wonderful and exciting plan. Have you ever thought of giving spinning lessons? I know there must be women out there who would be interested. Believe me, if I lived anywhere near you, I'd be first in line. I've always wanted to learn. That could be quite profitable I think. |
| Alee |
Posted - Mar 20 2007 : 08:07:43 AM
That sounds like a wonderful start! I bet you could also sell a lot of that on E-Bay as well! Let us know how it is going for you!
Alee |
| windypines |
Posted - Mar 20 2007 : 07:21:12 AM
Hey Michele, all right. Good luck in your venture!!! I will be looking for your web site listed under your name! I am glad you found something that gets you a little closer. Michele |
| MustangSuzie |
Posted - Mar 20 2007 : 07:07:14 AM
Michele...you can do it!!! Never be afraid to try or doubt yourself. If you want something bad enough, nothing will stand in your way. This is a great start to realizing your ultimate dream. Experience is the best teacher, so get out there and git r done!
Blessings....
Sarah
"In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations." -From The Great Law Of The Iroquois Confederacy.
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE!!!!
http://mustangsuzie.wordpress.com
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| EmmJay |
Posted - Mar 20 2007 : 06:50:18 AM
Michele, I am so very happy for you.
Isn't it wonderful that you can come here and vent, knowing that others are not judging you, and will offer kindness at all times.
I know that you will have all that your heart desires, and will look back and be greatfull for the Farmgirl Connection...
Please keep us updated and I, for one, will keep you in my prayers.
MJ
"Thank GOD I'm a country girl"
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| ThymeForEweFarm |
Posted - Mar 20 2007 : 06:49:45 AM
Good for you! I have no doubt that you can do anything you put your heart and mind into.
Robin
www.outdoorwriter.wordpress.com
www.thymeforewe.com
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