Back in the fleece game

SO I lied. More blog posts didn't follow as the spring and summer season swept me away with all the vegetables that needed someone to baby them until harvest time. I have ended up on Mount Desert Island for the farming season and am thankful its fall for many reasons. First, because for someone who is obsessed with food I revel in the pumpkin bread and apple cider donuts. And then there is the slowing down of things on the farm and the cool weather that means wearing my favorite sweaters. And then there is WOOL! This is the time I start dyeing and spinning again. 

So here is an update:

I took care of alpacas for a lil while

And quickly decided that they are odd odd creatures, despite their coats being super soft. As I teetered around and fed them their strict diets I felt them silently judging me. And sometimes I got spit on. 

Then I went to shearing school!!

There is something very nerve wracking about having a fast moving large blade in your hands and attempting to give a haircut to a squirming beast that weighs more than you. All my sheep victims left with alternative style haircuts of uneven buzzing... I'm hoping to practice more in the future...

Before and After....  

And then summer hit and I got consumed by my ducks, dog, vegetables, vegetables, more vegetables, and some dishes (part time dishwashing job). But I'm back! For real this time, I plan to keep track of my fiber happenings here as they tend to deliciously consume my free time from October on...