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| frolicnfibers |
Posted - Aug 17 2008 : 8:47:57 PM
Hi everyone! I'm new to MaryJane's but am having a wonderful time here! I thought I'd invite you all to my blog to check out my animals and of course, my yarn! I'm fairly new at this, but have been having fun with some new "curly" Mohair from our Angora goats, and of course the tried and true Llama from "The Ladies"! Enjoy, and thanks for looking!
Diana
Please come visit my animals and my Etsy store on my new blog!
http://www.frolicnfibers.blogspot.com |
| 20 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| frolicnfibers |
Posted - Aug 25 2008 : 06:51:57 AM
Hi Terri! I really am having fun here...isn't it a great "place" to be?! I sent your fiber on the 20th but it was late in the afternoon, so I'm thinking you'll get it today. Happy spinning with that! Take care, Di |
| Aunt B |
Posted - Aug 24 2008 : 9:59:22 PM
I'm new to this, but I'm such a crafter, and I am sure it will be fun. I've had a spindle for a couple years now, but have never used it. I just had carpal tunnel surgery in both hands last month, so this should be good therapy.
I purchased some real pretty fiber from Diana and when I get it I'll post pictures here of my progress - wish me luck.
Proud Farmgirl Sisterhood #168, Aunt B
http://www.hummingbirdsprings.blogspot.com
http://www.hummingbirdsprings.etsy.com
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| frolicnfibers |
Posted - Aug 21 2008 : 4:12:36 PM
Thanks Monica, that's so nice! The mohair locks are cool to spin, although they take a little practice...but hey, that's the fun of it, right?! Take care, Diana
Diana
Please come visit my animals and my Etsy store on my new blog!
http://www.frolicnfibers.blogspot.com |
| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - Aug 20 2008 : 08:28:03 AM
Diana, Your yarn is beautiful! I went to your blog and marked your etsy page as a favorite. I love the mohair locks! They look like they would be very nice to spin! The watermelon yarn does not look sticky next to the watermelon slice! My thought was: Oh my gosh, it's the exact same color as watermelon and it looks so soft you just want to reach out to touch it!!
Monica
Farmgirls Rule!
www,justducky48.etsy.com |
| frolicnfibers |
Posted - Aug 19 2008 : 6:04:00 PM
Thank you all for your support! Kate, definitely find a spinning group in your area...with all the fiber up there, there's got to be one! I went to our local yarn stores and got involved in one that way. It's really a great way to learn new techniques and just share fiber with those of us who "lust" after it! I just had the pleasure of meeting a wonderful gal at our growers market. She had spun professionally for 8 yaears and has taught spinning for 20 years. She gave me two invaluable pieces of advice. One is to make sure that you take regular breaks while spinning...too much time in one position can hurt your back, elbows etc... and the other is that every fiber has it's own way in which it wants to be spun...don't try to force it to be something it isn't. Isn't that great?! Take care and happy fibering! Oh, and please let me know how the festival goes...maybe we can meet there next year?! Diana |
| LunaTheFarmLady |
Posted - Aug 19 2008 : 3:52:51 PM
....and welcome Sarita and Kate! I'm so excited to have other spinners here at MJF. Spinning definitely is enhanced by group spinning. If you can find a Guild to share and learn go for it. I drive over an hor twice a month to join the Guild ladies here in KY. There help has been invaluable to me.
Again welcome. Share some more of your yarn and experiences. I for one do want to know more....never enough fiber......
Luna The Farm Lady
http://blueballmountainspindleneedleworks.blogspot.com/
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| LunaTheFarmLady |
Posted - Aug 19 2008 : 3:49:31 PM
Diana
Your yarn is just lushous! I've checked out your blog before here somewhere. I remember that beautiful yarn and the smiling goat. I also saw your Etsy shop and have it marked for a future purchase of your gorgeous fiber. Welcome!
Luna The Farm Lady
http://blueballmountainspindleneedleworks.blogspot.com/
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| iloveprims |
Posted - Aug 19 2008 : 06:38:45 AM
Love your blog and the smiling goat is just precious!
~Tracy~
Primitive Lover & Farmgirl Wanna be!
http://farmgirldreamer.blogspot.com
http://www.handmadeswap.com
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| lacisne88 |
Posted - Aug 18 2008 : 7:41:39 PM
Hello Diana! You have lovely, luscious-looking yarn! We tried doggles on our dog but he was having none of that lol!
Chelsey
Farmgirl Sister #283
http://farmgirlpleasures.blogspot.com/ |
| DairySue |
Posted - Aug 18 2008 : 6:49:52 PM
Love your blog and the gorgeous wools and wovens in your shop. I used to weave and also really loved sewing...primarily with wool. Your shop and MaryJane's Farm have me thinking of dragging my loom from the closet and dusting off my sewing machine.
Keep spinning Diana. Your yarns are so yummy.
Sue in CT
http://frumsglassmenagerie.blogspot.com/ |
| LauraH |
Posted - Aug 18 2008 : 5:09:22 PM
Beautiful Job on your blog!
Nice Yarn too!
Laura
http://cottagekids-laura.blogspot.com |
| Txfarmgal |
Posted - Aug 18 2008 : 4:05:11 PM
Diana, Great to have you! I love your blog and your etsy store. I have 3 Angora's here 1 black and 2 white. My husband shears them as I am allergic to wool. We are going to get our fiber made into a rug since I can't spin. I just love their curls. glad you are here you will love it.
AngiKay-farmgirl sister #301
www.angikay.etsy.com
Be strong and Courageous. Jos. 1:9
Texas 4H! http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/ |
| Ms. Kate |
Posted - Aug 18 2008 : 3:00:54 PM
Yes- I think I'll take a couple of days this time. I've taught myself how to spin, but know enough to be dangerous. I've been working with some alpaca fiber and have finally figured out how to put two plies into the wheel and get yarn- that was a great day! It seems like I want to do more than I have the time for. I've been working on making consistent batches of yarn, so that when I figure out what I'd like to do with it, it'll be there. I'd love to learn to felt, make dies and weave. My spinning wheel was given to me. It's an Ashford, but I also have a 4 harness loom (that was also given to me) that I'd love to learn how to use too. A little town next door to us, (Damascus) has the Damascus school of weaving- I'd love to take a class! This is all probably more than you want to know but all these interests stem from me being a sculptor and loving a variety of mediums. I just finished an MFA at PSU and during my first few terms I was basically a fiber artist without a fiber progam. Do you have any suggestions to help me flounder less? I was thinking it might be helpful to look for a group of people that get together and spin periodically near me.
Kate
"Bite off more than you can chew, then chew it." Ella Williams |
| frolicnfibers |
Posted - Aug 18 2008 : 1:20:46 PM
Hi Kate! I was all set to go and then found out that it is the ONE weekend that I cannot! We're taking our grandaughter to Mexico for her graduation present and have had reservations forever...:(! Will you be going???
Diana
Please come visit my animals and my Etsy store on my new blog!
http://www.frolicnfibers.blogspot.com |
| Ms. Kate |
Posted - Aug 18 2008 : 10:16:21 AM
Hi Diana,
Your work is really beautiful! By any chance will you be at the Flock and Fiber Festival at the Canby Fairgrounds in Sept?
Kate
"Bite off more than you can chew, then chew it." Ella Williams |
| frolicnfibers |
Posted - Aug 18 2008 : 07:50:38 AM
Great blog, Alee. I just commented. Your little girl is sooo adorable!
Diana
Please come visit my animals and my Etsy store on my new blog!
http://www.frolicnfibers.blogspot.com |
| Alee |
Posted - Aug 18 2008 : 07:27:26 AM
Very beautiful! Your animals are adorable!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
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| frolicnfibers |
Posted - Aug 18 2008 : 06:46:06 AM
Yes, I do sell my fiber, on my Etsy store. Right now, I have turquoise, gold and white bags for sale. The site is http://www.frolicnfibers.etsy.com Thank you both for the welcome. Everyone is so friendly and helpful here. It really is a great community!
Diana
Please come visit my animals and my Etsy store on my new blog!
http://www.frolicnfibers.blogspot.com |
| Marcy |
Posted - Aug 18 2008 : 04:45:56 AM
Hi Diana,
Love your blog. Your yarn is so beautiful and your animals are so precious. I love the smiling goat! The picture made my morning. Also, welcome! You are going to love it here!!
Farmgirl #170
It's never too late to be what you might have been.
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. |
| Keeper of the Past |
Posted - Aug 18 2008 : 02:16:55 AM
I love your yarn and I also think your smiling angora goat is precious! Do you ever sell your angora to other spinners? I have plenty of wool but would like to blend in some angora.
www.coffmanspinningcfarm.blogspot.com
A woman is like a teabag - you never know how strong she is until she gets
into hot water. Eleanor Roosevelt. |
