It's that time of year again!

It's THAT time again HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

We will be open Friday November 25th & Saturday 26th Wild & Wooly Class Schedule: Beginner Locker Hooking - Friday November 18th 12-2                                             Fee:$20(all inc.)Learn the Basics of this age old technique for making anything from coasters to saddle pads to area rugs.  I will be teaching this beginner class with all materials included to create a trivit to protect and beautify your Holiday table. Felt Vessels - Saturday November 19th 12-4pm (come early to pick fiber)                  Fee:$40+fiber($5+-)Liz will teach us how to creat our own works of art in the form of "unbreakable pottery".  Fabulous for one of a kind gifts that will last a lifetime.  Light weight for shipping as well. Felt Christmas Stocking-Saturday December 10th 12-4pm (come early to pick fiber) Fee:$40+fiber($5+-)Once again, Liz will be leading the way to create a family heirloom to be passed down through generations to come.  This is a wetfelt technique with endless embellishment options. All Classes Require Pre-registration to ensure space and supplies Call or e-mail Pam:  541-280-6609 or pmoss@ykwc.net Spin-in Saturdays - Join us every Saturday 12noon-?  For fiber, food, & fellowship. Don't spin?  No problem, just bring any hand work project and prepare to inspire and be inspired. Hope to see Ewe's soon! Pam Moss, All Ways Wild & Wooly 22390 McArdle Rd Bend OR  97702 www.sheep2shawl.net

Garage Sale!

So much Fiber, So little Time..............

 

    Garage Sale!

 

Beginning Friday Oct 28th and continuing Friday & Saturday Nov 4 & 5th.

I have a FREE table with misc. fleece and a loom.

What ever's left by 4pm Saturday will be FREE as well.  Please come take it before I change my mind and it ends up back in the garage.

 

Reminder: Closed Sat Oct 29th

 

Hope to see Ewe's Soon!

 

Pam Moss

All Ways Wild & Wooly

22390 McArdle Rd

Bend OR  97702

541-280-6609

www.sheep2shawl.net

Wild N Wooly Fiber Retreat!

What:  Wild & Wooly Retreat!

When:  Friday October 14th, 4pm (or whenever) thru

            Sunday October 16th, 4pm

Where:  Wild & Wooly Farms/22390 McArdle Rd/Bend OR  97702

 

The shop will be open Friday & Sat 10am-4pm as usual (you may have to come get me from the house)

Duct Tape Dress Form - 2pm Saturday

Dye Station - The dye station will be open for your use 10am Friday - 4pm Sunday

 

I'm sooooo looking forward to a weekend with my Fiber Friends.  No need to RSVP, just stop in when you can, bring food if staying for a meal, and a sleeping bag if staying for the night.

 

Hope Ewe can make it!

 

Pam Moss

www.sheep2shawl.net

Freeze Alert!

Cover your plants!  There's a freeze warning tonight!  Wish this were some kind of a joke, but it's not :-(  I know some parts of the country are ready for a cool down, but in Central Oregon, Summer just got here about a month ago and I don't think we have even seen 90 yet.  Oh well, cooler weather does mean more time and inclination for fiber artsy stuff.  Here's our Fall schedule in a nutshell - more to come.

 

Shop Hours - Friday & Saturday 10am-4pm (except the last Fri & Sat in Sept when we will be closed for OFFF)

 

Spin-In Saturdays - Almost Every Saturday 12-2pm

 

Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival, Canby, OR - Sept 24th & 25th

 

First Annual Wild & Wooly Sleepover & Fiber Retreat - October 14th-16th Details TBA (Day trippers welcome)

 

Nuno Felt Scarf, With Liz - October 22nd 10-2pm - $40 + Materials

 

Stop in, show, tell, and see what's new.

Heading to the Lake!

Time to head to the lake!  For the month of August, we will continue to be open for-

    Drop in shopping - Fridays 10am-4pm

    Call ahead shopping - Anytime

    Spin-in - Saturday August 27th 12-2pm (or whenever you get here)

 

Dye along - Friday August 12th

Felt along - Friday August 26th ( I will be making felt pottery)

 

Yarn Special - 100% Merino Wool Ecru Yarn $22.50/pound (great for dying) while supplies last!

 

Hope to see ewe soon!  The air conditioning is on!

 

Pam Moss

All Ways Wild & Wooly

22390 McArdle Rd

Bend OR  97702

541-280-6609

Happy Summer! (FINALLY)

I'll keep this short as I'm short on sleep while raising yet another bottle baby.  This one was brought to me as a squeak toy found by our dog Hope.  Thankfully Hope is very gentle and the baby bunny is thriving!  I have to stress - NEVER TRY TO RAISE A WILD RABBIT UNLESS THERE IS NO OTHER OPTION - their chances are slim to none of living.  I know!  This is not my first try.

 

Dye Along - Friday July 8th - 10am-2pm(or so) - $5 to use my dyes

This is not a class, but beginners are welcome!  Come, watch, learn, try!  It can be intimidating, but easier with friends to help and an outside dye area to avoid costly accidents with the carpet, sink, hardwood floor, dog, etc.  There is still room!  Drop me a line or just drop in to watch and wait for a spot to open up when and if you're ready.  10% off all dyable fiber.

 

Felt Along - Friday July 22nd 10am-2pm(or so) - Free

Once again, not a class.  Just an opportunity to use someone else's hot water, soap, towels, and large table.  Beginners welcome to see how it's done by the experts, and not so experts.  I have a few spots open on the tables, or just drop in and watch different techniques.  10% off all feltable fiber.

 

Spin-In - Saturday July 30th 12-2pm(or so) - refreshments served.

 

Quilt show week - With the exception of Wednesday, I'll be around most of the week.  Just give me a call so I can turn on the lights and secure any roaming animals.

 

The Pipster (new baby bunny) and crew hope to see ewe's soon!

 

Pam Moss

All Ways Wild & Wooly

22390 McArdle Rd

Bend OR  97702

541-280-6609 cell

541-382-0869 home

Summer is finally here! Classes, and updates!

Summer is finally here!  (And I have almost survived a chaotic month of June)

 

Eagle Crest Tuesdays - Come check it out from 2pm-6pm at Eagle Crest resort.  Turn East off of Cline Falls Rd into Eagle Crest Resort and follow the signs to the market.  Bring a chair and your spinning/knitting/crochet.  Wear a hat and sunscreen!  I only have 2 markets left at Eagle Crest before I take a break for the month of July. 

 

Play/Sale Days in July -

 

Dye Along/10% off all dyeable fibers & yarn.  Friday July 8th - 10am-2pm  $5 per pound to use my dyes or feel free to bring your own.  RSVP if you would like me to pre-wet your fiber and to reserve space.

 

Felt Along/10% off all feltable fiber.  Friday July 22 10am-2pm  No charge with purchase of fiber. RSVP to reserve space.

 

Spin-in Saturdays June 25th (for anyone not going to BSG)

                             July 30th

                             August 27th

 

Hope to see Ewe's Soon!

 

Pam Moss

All Ways Wild & Wooly

22390 McArdle Rd

Bend OR  97702

Spring in Central Oregon.....

Spring in Central Oregon - If you don't like it, wait 15 minutes or drive 15 miles, it will change :-)

 

We still have a few openings for...........

Felt Bag - Saturday March 12th - 11:30-4pm - $35

Back by popular demand, Liz McDannold will be leading the way to turn unspun fiber into works of usable art.  Yes you can make a felt bag in one afternoon with Liz's entertaining instruction.  Great activity for a girls afternoon get away.

 

Shearing day Saturday March 19th - 11am

How would you like to lose 10-15 pounds in one day without diet or exercise?

Sorry, can't help you there, but you are invited to watch as our sheep go through this amazing transformation.  This is a free event with snacks available and fleeces for sale right off the sheep!    (Probably shouldn't use "snacks" and "fleece" in the same sentence, but what can I say.......We care about your fiber)

 

Fiber Market Day, Saturday March 26th 10-4 at the Crook County Fair grounds.

This free event is open to the public and promises to be fun for the whole family.  We will not be attending (see my next message as to why) but the shop will be open for any who would like to stop by on your way to or from the market.

 

Lambing - Could start as early as March 26th (see what I mean?)  Stay tuned and I'll send out birth announcements as we progress.  Here's praying for a safe and rewarding season.

 

Special offer on a Rose Spinning Wheel - We recently received a Rose spinning wheel from Majacraft in New Zealand.  Beautiful as she is and fabulous as she spins, she has a couple of small flaws.  These flaws do not affect the quality of her function, but would make her unique in a Rose family reunion.  Regularly priced at $885, this special Rose is available for $765 and comes with lace flyer, high speed whorl, and lazy kate.  Please contact me or come by the shop for more details.

 

Hope to see Ewe's soon!

 

Pam Moss

All Ways Wild & Wooly

22390 McArdle Rd

Bend OR  97702

541-280-6609

Baabaara's Wild & Wooly is happy to announce a new name-

"All Ways Wild & Wooly" - For you wild artists, from our wooly friends!

To celebrate, we have 20 organic cotton totes, imprinted with our new name, that will be free to the first 20 customers beginning Friday February 25th.  These lucky customers will also receive 10% off everything they can fit in the bag (one time only and excluding merchandise already on sale).

Classes-

Fleece to Yarn the Lo-Tec Way!  Saturday March 5th - 10am-2pm - $20

Ever wonder how we made yarn before electricity or even spinning wheels?

Long time Shepherdess and fiber artist Shirley DeMaris, will be sharing her secrets from skirting a fleece to spinning on a drop spindle and everything in between.

Felt Bag - Saturday March 12th - 11:30-4pm - $35

Back by popular demand, Liz McDannold will be leading the way to turn unspun fiber into works of usable art.  Yes you can make a felt bag in one afternoon with Liz's entertaining instruction.  Great activity for a girls afternoon get away.

Hope to see Ewe's soon!

Pam Moss

All Ways Wild & Wooly

22390 McArdle Rd

Bend OR  97702

541-280-6609

www.sheep2shawl.net

Enjoying your early Spring?

Hope everyone is enjoying our spring in January!  Probably not the best thing for skiers & boarders, but my critters are enjoying the mild weather.  All the mommies to be are looking plump, but can still lay down comfortably.  AAAAh the golden trimester of pregnancy.

 

Sheep 2 Batt class - Friday, January 28th, 10-2 (Bring a lunch).  I have had a couple of cancellations and now have room for 2.  Just drop me an e-mail to have your name added to the list.

 

Felt Bag with Liz - Saturday, Feb. 12th, 12-4pm.  At this time we have space for 1 more!  If interested, send an e-mail and I will let you know if your make it in the class.  Life is a moving target and cancellations are common.

 

40% off table - With this mild weather, I have set up a 40% off table that will be outside the door on nice days, and I'm not sure where, on inclimate days.  Currently available are wet felting kits, the rest of my linen cotton yarn, and roving from my girls.  Be sure to check it out next time in. 

 

Spin-in Saturdays - We continue to meet Saturdays 12-whenever to encourage and inspire.  Whether you come to spin, knit, crochet, or just sit and enjoy camaraderie, it's always an uplifting experience.

 

Finally, a note from Kelly Riley:

Hello All,

I have opened a 'shop' on Etsy for my fiber art, music and eventually, photography.  Please take a look (if it strikes your fancy)  and feel free to forward the link to others that may be interested.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/CoyoteRimStudio

I'll be adding new items weekly.

Thanks for looking, caring and sharing.

 

Hope to see ewe's soon!

Pam Moss

Baabaara's Wild & Wooly, Inc

22390 McArdle Rd

Bend OR  97702

www.sheep2shawl.net

541-280-6609

patterns and such!

Just a couple of quick Wild & Wooly announcements and a gift for you!

 

Final Weekend of our Clearance Sale - 50% off everything under the tent!

 

There are still a few spots left in the following classes:

    Needle Felt Santa/Gnome - November 6th 12-4pm

    Wet Felt Table Runner/Placemats November 11th 10a-2pm   

   Cobweb Felt Scarf - November 13th 10a-4pm

    Wet Felt Christmas Stocking - December 4th 12-4pm

See website for details www.sheep2shawl.net

 

I have also included below a free pattern for a quick & easy knit vest.  This pattern has been tested by Melissa in my Bend Meet-up knitting group and revised to the best of my ability.  Thanks Melissa!  The yarn for this project is available at the shop or through the website.  Special orders for colors not in stock gladly accepted.

 

 

 

 

Burly Spun Vest – short & (long)
Short - 2 skeins Brown Sheep Burly Spun 132yds/skein
(Long) - 3 skeins Brown Sheep Burly Spun 132yds/skein
Needle size 13 Gauge: 2 sts/3 rows =1in

Cast on 72
Slipping the first stitch of each row, work K 1 P 1 ribbing for 5 rows
Continuing to slip the first stitch of each row, work in Stockinette Stitch until piece
measures 9” (20” ) from cast on, ending with P row.
Slip 1st stitch and K across 18 - place 34 back stitches on one holder and 19 left front
stitches on another holder.
Shape Armhole:
Right side
Turn, bind off 2 stitches and p to end.
Slip 1st stitch and K remaining 16 stitches
Bind off 1 stitch and p to end
Slip 1st stitch and K remaining 15 stitches
Slip 1st stitch and p to end
Repeat last 2 rows until piece measures 15” (26” ) from cast on
Shape Neck:
Bind off 6 stitches and k to end
P 1 row
Bind off 1 stitch and k to end
Repeat last 2 rows once – 8 stitches remaining
Work even in stockinette stitch, slipping the first stitch of each row, until piece measures
20” (31” ) from cast on, ending with a p row, and place on holder for 3 needle bind off for
shoulder seam – break yarn and attach to stitch just below beginning of right side
armhole to work back.
Back
Continuing to work in stockinette stitch-
Take back 34 stitches off holder and bind off 2 stitches at the beginning of next 2 rows.
Then bind off 1 stitch at the beginning of next 2 rows.
Work even in Stockinette Stitch, slipping the first stitch of each row, until back measures
19” (30” ) from cast on ending with p row
K 8 stitches and break yarn about 18” out, place next 12 stitches on holder, attach yarn
and k last 8 stitches.
Turn and p across both sets of 8 stitches and place on holders for 3 needle bind off. Break
yarn about 12” out and attach to stitch just below beginning of left back armhole to work
left side.
Left side
Bind off 2 stitches and k to end
Slip 1st stitch and P remaining 16 stitches
Bind off 1 stitch and k to end
Slip 1st stitch and p remaining 15 stitches
Slip 1st stitch and k to end
Repeat last 2 rows until piece measures 15” (26” ) from cast on
Shape Neck:
Bind off 6 stitches and p to end

Wild & Wooly Farms
22390 McArdle Rd
Bend OR 97702
www.sheep2shawl.net

K 1 row
Bind off 1 stitch and p to end
Repeat last 2 rows once – 8 stitches remaining
Work even in stockinette stitch, slipping the first stitch of each row, until piece measures
20” (31” ) from cast on, ending with a k row, and place on holder for 3 needle bind off for
shoulder seam
3 needle bind off
Holding right sides of front and back shoulder together, remove from holder and put on
needles with ends pointing the same direction. Cast off by putting extra needle through
front then back stitch and k together onto right needle. K the next front and back stitches
together the same way, then lift first stitch over 2nd stitch and off right needle. Continue
to end, run yarn through last stitch and pull to fasten-off
With right side facing and starting at right front edge, pick up and k 15 stitches across
right front, 12stitches from holder on back, and 15 stitches across left front. Work k 1, p
1 ribbing, slipping the 1st stitch of each row, for 8 rows.
Bind off loosely.
Pick up stitches evenly down right front edge and work k 1, p 1 ribbing, slipping the 1st
stitch of each row, for 3 rows. Button holes: Continue in ribbing and cast off a knit
stitch wherever a button hole is desired. Next row, cast on a stitch where each cast off
stitch was. Continue in ribbing for 3 rows. Bind off loosely.
Pick up stitches evenly down left front edge and work k 1, p 1 ribbing, slipping the 1st
stitch of each row, for 8 rows. Bind off loosely in ribbing.
Weave in ends and block to fit.

Copyright PM Moss, LLC 10/2008 www.sheep2shawl.net/541-280-6609

 

Hope to see ewe's soon!

 

Pam Moss

Baabaara's Wild & Wooly, Inc

22390 McArdle Rd

Bend OR  97702

541-280-6609

www.sheep2shawl.net

SALE EXTENDED!

Sale Extended! - I still can't  fit it all indoors for the winter!            50% offeverything under the tent until October 30th or it's gone!

Did you know our website now has a shopping cart? 

Workshop schedule updated!

Needle Felt Cat – Saturday October 16^th – 12-4pm

          $65 all materials included

Fiber artist Kelly Riley will share with us her techniques for creating 3 dimensional sculptures.  No experience needed and all materials provided, invite a friend to share a day of learning and create memories as well as art.  For more information on Kelly and her creations see her website at coyoterim.com.

Nuno Felt and Dye Scarf – Saturday October 23rd (felting) 12-4pm

-         Saturday October 30^th(dying) 12-2pm

$60 + Materials ($15 or less depending on fiber chosen)         

Once again, Liz McDannold will entertain us with her own special techniques for felting.  Nuno felting is done by integrating fiber into a silk background or core.  This 2-part class will be finished with a dye day where different techniques for “painting” your finished scarf will be explored.  You will now be equipped to create treasures for the special people on your gift list.

Reversible Felt Beret - Thursday November 4th 12-4pm

          $35 + Materials ($10 or less)

This no knit beret will keep your head warm, cozy, & stylish.  Create one side for your sensibilities and the other for a walk on the wild side.

Needle Felt Gnome/Santa – Saturday November 6^th – 12-4pm

          $65 all materials included

Learn to sculpt with Kelly Riley as she guides us into yet another set of skills and techniques to design these fabulous keepsakes.  Needle felting, although forgiving and limitless, can be tricky when specific shapes and effects are desired.  Take advantage of Kelly’s experience to learn the tricks for achieving the results your want.  See her website for pictures of needle felt gnomes and information about Kelly at coyoterim.com.

Wet Felt Table Runner/Placemats – Thursday November 11^th – 10am-2pm

          $45 all materials included

This is a basic wet felt class to learn the nitty-gritty of wet felting.  Using batts to create durable felt table runners or placemats, prepare to get a little wet and have some good clean fun.

Felt Scarf – Saturday November 13^th – 10am-4pm

          $45 + materials ($10 or less depending on fiber chosen)

Connie Rawson will share the secrets of creating these light weight strips of warmth and beauty.  As a master of surface design, Connie has tips on what works and what doesn’t.  Learn from experience to incorporate different forms of fiber from locks to top into finished works of art.  Perfect for last minute gifts that will warm and amaze your friends and family.

Christmas Stocking – Saturday December 4^th – 12-4pm

          $35 + materials ($10 or less)

Mark your calendars!  Liz McDannold will be teaching this wet felt class.

Spinning Lessons free with purchase of fiber

Hope to see ewe’s soon!

Pam Moss

Baabaara’s Wild & Wooly, Inc

22390 McArdle Rd

Bend OR  97702  

www.sheep2shawl.net

541-280-6609

Just A Reminder!

Progressive Clearance Sale October 2^nd – I need to fit it all indoors for the winter!  This sale includes everything under the tent and overrides all other sales.  Yarn, books, needles, roving, etc. 

          10am-12noon – 25% off

          12noon-2pm – 50% off

          2pm-4pm – 75% off everything that’s left

Also Announcing the retirement of Marshmellow and Pequita.  These 2 lovely ladies are looking for green pastures (without rams) to live out their retirement.  Marshmellow is about 7years old and Pequita 5 years old.  Both are Romeldale X Targhee and very people friendly.  Just drop me a line if interested.

Pam Moss

Baabaara's Wild & Wooly, Inc

22390 McArdle Rd

Bend OR  97702

www.sheep2shawl.net

Event Schedule!

Progressive Clearance Sale October 2^nd – I need to fit it all indoors for the winter!  This sale includes everything under the tent and overrides all other sales.

          10am-12noon – 25% off

          12noon-2pm – 50% off

          2pm-4pm – 75% off everything that’s left

Fall 2010 Class and Workshop Schedule- Call or e-mail to register

“Hand crafted gifts contain the special ingredient of love.”

Dye Along – Thursday September 23^rd – 10am-2pm

          Free with purchase or $5 per pound of fiber dyed

Bring your own dyes and equipment, or use mine for a day of inspiration and friendship while we play together creating new colorways or just learning the basics. Yarn or roving should be presoaked for best results.

Table topper – Saturday October 9^th – 10am-2pm

          $30 + Materials ($10 or less depending on fiber chosen)

Protect and decorate with wool table toppers.  Join fiber artist Connie Rawson while she shares her technique for laying out these works of art.  Connie’s technique will be used to incorporate roving, batts, and/or locks into finished felt fabric and translates to many different shapes and sizes from scarves to draperies.  Examples may be viewed at the shop.

Needle Felt Cat – Saturday October 16^th – 12-4pm

          $65 all materials included

Fiber artist Kelly Riley will share with us her techniques for creating 3 dimensional sculptures.  No experience needed and all materials provided, invite a friend to share a day of learning and create memories as well as art.  For more information on Kelly and her creations see her website at coyoterim.com.

Nuno Felt and Dye Scarf – Saturday October 23rd (felting) 12-4pm

-         Saturday October 30^th(dying) 12-2pm

$60 + Materials ($15 or less depending on fiber chosen)         

Once again, Liz McDannold will entertain us with her own special techniques for felting.  Nuno felting is done by integrating fiber into a silk background or core.  This 2-part class will be finished with a dye day where different techniques for “painting” your finished scarf will be explored.  You will now be equipped to create treasures for the special people on your gift list.

Needle Felt Gnome/Santa – Saturday November 6^th – 12-4pm

          $65 all materials included

Learn to sculpt with Kelly Riley as she guides us into yet another set of skills and techniques to design these fabulous keepsakes.  Needle felting, although forgiving and limitless, can be tricky when specific shapes and effects are desired.  Take advantage of Kelly’s experience to learn the tricks for achieving the results your want.  See her website for pictures of needle felt gnomes and information about Kelly at coyoterim.com.

Wet Felt Table Runner/Placemats – Thursday November 11^th – 10am-2pm

          $45 all materials included

This is a basic wet felt class to learn the nitty-gritty of wet felting.  Using batts to create durable felt table runners or placemats, prepare to get a little wet and have some good clean fun.

Felt Scarf – Saturday November 13^th – 10am-4pm

          $45 + materials ($10 or less depending on fiber chosen)

Connie Rawson will share the secrets of creating these light weight strips of warmth and beauty.  As a master of surface design, Connie has tips on what works and what doesn’t.  Learn from experience to incorporate different forms of fiber from locks to top into finished works of art.  Perfect for last minute gifts that will warm and amaze your friends and family.

Christmas Stocking – Saturday December 4^th – Details TBA

Mark your calendars!  Liz McDannold will be teaching this wet felt class.

Spinning Lessons free with purchase of fiber

Hope to see ewe’s soon!

Pam Moss

Baabaara’s Wild & Wooly, Inc

22390 McArdle Rd

Bend OR  97702  

www.sheep2shawl.net

541-280-6609