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Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Baa, baa bare sheep..
Actually, in this case... alpaca! I'm adding a new dimension to my fiber fanaticism. My husband wonders, "Will it stink?" We'll soon see! :)
That reminds me of my first wool dyeing experiment. My husband came home and ask, What's for dinner? He pop the cover open and saw my beautiful wool simmering gently in a dye bath. lol... I don't think that he was impresses with the cook or the smell.
I'm looking forward to seeing your processed fibres. HUgs, JB
Heck no, it doesn't stink...neither does wool! Dave, my husband, would tell me the wool stunk and I'd tell him, "No, it doesn't; it smells like money." I don't think he was amused as much as I -grin.
When you figure out how to do something productive with soft and fluffy dog fur, let me know. I have a LOT of it....it seems too nice to just throw out. Hope the alpaca doesn't stink too much! :-)
Love that painting and I had a chalk board JUST LIKE THAT growing up. I loved it. Seeing yours brought back sweet memories. Sigh. Surely wool doesn't stink. Its the lanolin. (I have no idea what I'm talking about...but that doesn't stop me. haha) Glad to hear a peep from your neck of the woods.
Ack! Lucky you! I dearly want to have some alpaca friends here at the farm. Imagine, fleecy friends. Sigh. Maybe someday. I can't wait to see what your fleece will transform into!
My spinning guru (mother-in-law) always tells me to wash the alpaca after spinning. No idea why, but I've never minded the smell. Apron is a must though. Happy spinning.
Nice! Show us the process, please!
ReplyDeleteAwesome, so let us know if it does or does not stink, and I would love to see the process!
ReplyDeleteOh, you're really going at it - you must show as well as tell!
ReplyDeleteThat reminds me of my first wool dyeing experiment. My husband came home and ask, What's for dinner? He pop the cover open and saw my beautiful wool simmering gently in a dye bath. lol... I don't think that he was impresses with the cook or the smell.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to seeing your processed fibres.
HUgs,
JB
Oh, you've piqued my interest! I'm knitting with baby alpaca yarn right now and it is sooooo soft and squishy and wonderful.
ReplyDeleteHeck no, it doesn't stink...neither does wool! Dave, my husband, would tell me the wool stunk and I'd tell him, "No, it doesn't; it smells like money." I don't think he was amused as much as I -grin.
ReplyDeleteWhen you figure out how to do something productive with soft and fluffy dog fur, let me know. I have a LOT of it....it seems too nice to just throw out.
ReplyDeleteHope the alpaca doesn't stink too much! :-)
You are an amazing woman!!
ReplyDeleteLove that painting and I had a chalk board JUST LIKE THAT growing up. I loved it. Seeing yours brought back sweet memories. Sigh. Surely wool doesn't stink. Its the lanolin. (I have no idea what I'm talking about...but that doesn't stop me. haha) Glad to hear a peep from your neck of the woods.
ReplyDeleteAck! Lucky you! I dearly want to have some alpaca friends here at the farm. Imagine, fleecy friends. Sigh. Maybe someday. I can't wait to see what your fleece will transform into!
ReplyDeleteOooh how exciting! I can't wait to see what you spin up. :)
ReplyDeleteI've used alpaca yarn before - it was lovely!
ReplyDeleteDeanna
So good to catch up with all your goings on - and my my - what a lot I've missed. Love and blessings to you xxx
ReplyDeletetoo funny - did it stink?
ReplyDeleteMy spinning guru (mother-in-law) always tells me to wash the alpaca after spinning. No idea why, but I've never minded the smell. Apron is a must though. Happy spinning.
ReplyDeletewell have fun new grandmother...what a wonderful season of life...enjoy both!!
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