Fall is my favorite time of the year. Our sheep are enjoying the cooling weather, spending their days grazing the lush, green pastures and preparing for breading season. Here we are, school is back in session. For me, my projects are taking longer and longer to finish. I have 13 credit hours this semester. This alone is keeping me very busy. And don't forget, gratefully, our children have returned to school. These are the signs of the start of Fall. Enjoy these days while they last.

Practice rug and sock

This is a 'woven stitch' sock I'm currently working on for practice. I will also spin some of my shetland wool specifically for knitting socks.

My practice rug, it is only 29" dia. I will be creating rugs of all different sizes and shapes with my corser shetland wool.

I love to work with all the different grades of fiber my shetland sheep produce.

Sparrow, my wether.

Sparrow is only 6 months old. I just love his colors; I had to have him. He's Shetland and Cheviot cross. The chocolate color is so rich, I can't wait to shear him.

Isreal, my favorite Ram

I'm so excited to see how his horns grow out, they are looking so good. This pic. was just taken, he is 5 months old.

Sammie, The Great Pyrenees

This is our Great Pyrenees, Sammie, and a pic of his hair spun into a skien. The yarn is very soft.

Few pics of the Threshing Weekend

My son Michael

Steam powered tractor

Draft Pulling

D17 Allis Chalmers and 1948 AC Roto Baler, I've got the tractor, I WANT that baler :)!!!!!

2007 Threshing/Steam Show Stephenson County

We had so much fun at the Steam show. Tami and I spun for three days; introducing many people to the world of spinning. This is me :) I can't wait untill next year!

Ewes, July 2007

Here are my ewes from upper left to right: Gem, Ginger, Felicity, Nala, Star, Togepi, and Midnight.

New Pasture mates for the sheep

This beautiful Doe and her fawn have found the ewes pasture to their liking.

Attention New Spinners!!!

I highly recommend the book: "Teach Yourself Visually, Handspinning" by Judith MacKenzie McCuin. This book breaks down tools needed, different types of fiber, and how to spin: by hand with a drop spindle and by wheel. I have found this book indispensable.