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Posted posthumously. RIP, Cotton: January 27, 2025 Cotton had been going downhill for a while. He had lost a number of teeth and was simply getting old. He passed in his sleep overnight, in his usual space in the stall, surrounded by the flock. Cotton was such a personality. He was our summertime dinner bell, coming around to find us in a window and bellowing that it was time to go in. His fleece had a distinctive spicy scent that was unique to him. He was also the first shee

A lucet is a Viking age tool for making braids or cords. It is similar to spool knitting or corking. The cords can be used for bodice...

If you have been following me on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, or any other spinners for that matter, you have seen mention of St....

Cold weather! You can finally wear your favorite sweaters. Or perhaps you're getting ready for that special event (probably over Zoom...

These adorable bells can be made in nearly any type of yarn. Use them as Christmas ornaments, attach them to a string for a garland, or...

Between the holiday and various deadlines, I wasn't able to get a regular blog post up, but I do want to wish everyone a Happy...

Sometimes, you really truly have only a small amount of yarn. You buy that great big skein of 300 or more yards, you make a hat... And...

The quest for something to make with a special skein of yarn can be a hard one. Whether it's yarn you spun yourself, or a one-of-a-kind...

Fall is here and is approaching the gift-giving season! I have a tendency to leave making Christmas gifts toward the end of the year,...

While we are the midst of Tour de Fleece, a spinning challenge held during the weeks of Tour de France, many spinners are also getting...

OK, so you don't actually need to feed your dryer balls. But I often hear from people who want to use dryer balls in place of dryer...

Special note for photosensitive users: There is an animated GIF at the bottom of this post showing Dodger's movement. It may or may not be enough to set off a reaction. RIP, little guy: June 26, 2021 We lost Dodger during a terrible heat wave. We believe he fell down due to a pinched nerve or seizure, both having happened previously, and couldn't recover in enough time before he was overtaken by the effects of the sun. ------------------------ Dodger is my hero. He is our lit

Fezziwig is everyone's favorite black Shetland! After a small break with Cambridge and Lavender (whose names were just fine as they...

Lavender is the consummate princess, and she knows it. She decides when she gets attention and how much, and her Opinion Is All. The...