Alpacas – Dealing with Heat and Humidity
Alpacas find dealing with heat and humidity in summer challenging. We have found they can learn to adapt if we give them some support. It [...]
Alpaca and Fair Isle, a Work in Progress
Shetland wool is synonymous with Fair Isle knitting. In it's dyed and natural state it has a huge color range, ideal for the wonderful range [...]
Fiber Tuesday – Farewell to the Wool Shed
Fiber Tuesday is usually my favorite day of the month when I get to meet up with my creative fiber friends. This month it was [...]
Fiber “U”, July 15 and 16
Fiber "U" is all about fiber and promoting the Fiber Arts. Two days of classes from spinning to weaving, from dying to lace making, from [...]
Choosing a Fiber Mill for your Alpaca
There are an increasing number of fiber mills available offering to process your alpaca fleece. How do you go about choosing a fiber mill for [...]
Iowa Sheep and Wool Festival
The Iowa Sheep and Wool Festival was fun! It was a new venue this year with everything under one roof. It reminded me of an [...]
Visit Alpacas at Willowbrook at Iowa Sheep and Wool Festival
Next weekend, Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th June, Alpacas at Willowbrook Farm will have a vendor booth at the Iowa Sheep and Wool Festival. We [...]
Sorting and Grading Alpaca Fiber Part Two
In another post I outlined the reasons why sorting and grading alpaca fiber is beneficial. Since shearing our alpacas, I have spent many hours in [...]
Fiber Tuesday, Where Alpaca Meets Shetland.
Yesterday was Fiber Tuesday - my monthly day off the farm with my fiber friends! It was a beautiful day and we were able to [...]
Felting – A Magical Process at Overland Park Arboretum
Fiber, (alpaca or wool) hot water, soap and agitation. Put these all together and you can create felt. Felting is an almost magical process turning [...]