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| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Mar 31 2009 : 10:05:05 PM
My neighbor sort of down the block came over this afternoon and asked if I would teach her to spin!! I told her that of course I would, although I don't know how good a teacher I will be. There are just NO teachers (or many spinners) around here. I am excited that she asked. Her in-laws own a small ranch and raise alpacas south of town about 5 miles. She wanted to pay me to teach her and I said I would love to trade for some raw alpaca wool. She loved that idea. So...soon, probably next week, we will start doing some spinning on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Should be fun. I am excited to have another spinnner in the area. Our own Libbie called to tell me that she has been successfully spinning her first yarn and I am hoping she can bring her wheel up and spin with me soon too. 
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - Apr 03 2009 : 07:28:33 AM
Karin, There is a spinning guild in Stone Mountain! Is that far from you? http://www.interweave.com/spin/resources/spinning_guilds/default.asp?country=USA&state=GA
Monica
farmgirls rule!
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| Mumof3 |
Posted - Apr 03 2009 : 06:18:41 AM
Jenny- That's wonderful! I wish I lived closer to you, I would love to learn how to spin. :) I knwo you two will ahve a great time.
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
# 18 :)
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| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - Apr 02 2009 : 9:45:05 PM
I will warn you all, Grace is the best at getting people addicted to spinning and it's easy because she has some of the most incredible fiber!! I was spinning some merino/silk blend that I got from her into embroidery thread earlier today and it was just a dream to spin!
Aunt Jenny, You will be a wonderful teacher because you love it so much! I hope you have a wonderful time!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
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| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Apr 02 2009 : 8:53:53 PM
ooooooooh Cashmere...that is one I have wanted to try for sure Grace!!
And Hey...I totally recomend Grace's yarns for sure...I LOVE her alpaca yarn for socks. I have been so pleased with all I have bought. I gifted my future daughter in law with enough to knit a pair of socks on her birthday too and she loved it as well.
I bet those new babies are so sweet Grace! I remember when my little Pearl came home..she fit into a boot box she was so little! She was a preemie and her mom rejected her so I got her from a farmer friend who was in the middle of haying..she didn't have the time for a bottle baby right then... She is so spoiled and silly and is my cow Mona's very best friend.
I will be watching for that new fiber for sure!! Looks like snow here again..so I wonder how long they will wait for haircuts!
Can't wait to start the new gal spinning next week! Thanks for all your encouragement gals!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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| grace gerber |
Posted - Apr 02 2009 : 8:19:53 PM
Hey my ears where burning in the barn. Two more sweet baby Angora goats born - a boy and a girl. Was wondering why in this bitter cold my ears where hot.
Aunt Jenny is one of my great yarn customers - I am blessed with such wonderful folks. You know once you start teaching you can't stop... I love teaching folks to spin - Ask Monica I love getting people addicted to spinning. Aunt Jenny you will be a marvelous teacher because you love spinning and yarn. I can not wait to hear of your adventures - I just finished teaching a lady in Brazil to spin thru emails. She is now spinning with soy silk and my silk cocoons.
Keep those fingers moving ladies because I will have some fantastic fiber awaiting you - soon those marvelous Cashmere and Angora kids will be getting a hair cut.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
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| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - Apr 02 2009 : 3:27:17 PM
Karen, Grace Gerber has beautiful Alpaca yarn! She is on MJF and her etsy site is www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
Monica
farmgirls rule!
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| kpaints |
Posted - Apr 02 2009 : 08:31:13 AM
This sounds so exciting, I have never had the urge to spin but it would be fascinating to watch. I love to knit and someday soon I would like to find some Alpaca to knit. Know anyone? Have fun!
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| Jami |
Posted - Apr 02 2009 : 07:24:07 AM
Hey AJ, way to share your skills and friendship!
Jami in WA
Farmgirl Sister #266
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| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - Apr 01 2009 : 10:02:42 PM
Aunt Jenny, I still want to see pics of the blue streak! I am glad you liked the cotton! I think it is neat to spin! It is a short draft, but it really has a nice feel to it! I am going be listing some cotton ready to spin on etsy, hopefully tomorrow! I had to get all of the bags of cotton out of hubby's van so I need to clear some of it out!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
www.justducky48.etsy.com
www.justducky48.blogspot.com |
| farm~maid |
Posted - Apr 01 2009 : 9:49:29 PM
How exciting for you and your friend. Makes me wish I had someone to share my passions with that lived close by.
You have fun!
Christine |
| lacisne88 |
Posted - Apr 01 2009 : 7:46:35 PM
How fun! That is so great to share a lovely tradition and craft! I would like to learn someday. I am a knitter and I just learned to crochet this past year. I love fiber crafts and such. It is also my dream to own a farm with alpacas on it for spinning. :)
Chelsey
Farmgirl Sister #283
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| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Apr 01 2009 : 6:56:18 PM
Yes, Monica!!!! I did spin up the cotton you sent and love it!! And I havn't finished the blue streak yet..I plan to get on that this weekend. I honestly havn't spun much the past couple months..I have soooooo been in knitting mode. I will be shearing my sheep soon though (if it would every stop snowing on every day I plan to shear!) so I know it is the time of year to get in fiber mode again. I want to get something fun (ragg socks I think) knitted with the blue streak...it it yummy.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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| oldfashioned girl |
Posted - Apr 01 2009 : 4:38:06 PM
Aunt Jenny, I am so excited for you! I would love to have another spinner around me! I do have a friend that wants to learn and I am hoping some day soon I will be able to show her! Did you ever finish the blue streak or try spinning the cotton!
Monica
farmgirls rule!
www.justducky48.etsy.com
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| Calicogirl |
Posted - Apr 01 2009 : 4:34:24 PM
That is exciting Jenny! How fun :) Alpacas sure are cute. There are quite a few Alpaca and Llama ranches in my area.
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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| electricdunce |
Posted - Apr 01 2009 : 07:11:58 AM
How great! Alpaca yarn is so lovely, I can't imagine spinning it. My friend Georgeanne tried to teach me to spin years ago, I couldn't do it, but I love the homespun yarns, they are so beautiful. I look forward to seeing pictures of all this spinning activity on your blog.
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
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| dkelewae |
Posted - Apr 01 2009 : 06:38:08 AM
Oh how neat! Maybe this can grow into teaching full classes to spin in the future ;) I visited an alpaca farm as part of a 'field trip' my local yarn shop held, and I fell in love with alpacas!
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city!
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| Laura Marie |
Posted - Mar 31 2009 : 10:20:53 PM
That sounds like so much fun....you should create your own Spinning Chapter...who knows you could start a new thing there!
Farm Girl Hugs!
Laura Marie #369
www.lauramariedesign.com
"It's not the size of the farm but the size of your heart!"
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