Happy Thanksgiving!

One last reminder - Baabaara's Wild & Wooly, Inc will be closed November 24th-28th to spend time with family.

New Products:

    Pencil Roving from Imperial Stock Ranch.  This roving may be used to knit soft garments or felt intricate designs into your projects.  This is a locally grown fiber from Columbia sheep raised on a sustainable ranch with a long history of doing it right.

    "The Intentional Spinner" by Judith MacKenzie McCuin.  This book is a must for spinners new and old (I measure by experience not age).  Not only does it educate in all things fiber with insightful pictures and vibrant history, it comes with an instructional DVD!

    Easy Felt Scarf Kit.  This wet felt kit is a great way to get your feet (or in this case hands) wet so to speak.  For those of us with little patience and time, both young and old can find success with this one.  Comes with 2 colors of Kool-Aid to dye your own finished scarf.

     New Needle Felt Kits from Kelly Riley.  If you missed out on Kelly's recent needle felting class, don't despair.  Her kits come with all you need to create whimsical sculptures.

    

Check out the new free patterns available on our website www.sheep2shawl.com

Here are my two newest patterns: 

Thrummed Mittens

 

And the Burly Spun Vest

 Most materials for these patterns & projects are available through the website or by request via e-mail.

Classes:

Still a few spots available in Liz's felt Christmas Stocking class December 4th 12-4pm and my wet felt Poinsettia class December 9th.  See website for details and more classes.

Don't want to go out in the cold?  Stay home and do your shopping from the comfort of your computer.  I've been working hard to get most products on the site for your convience.

Last but not least -A message from Shirly-

I have too many sheep--what's new.  I have a lovely colored Romney ram lamb for sale.  His 8-month fleece is 7" staple length, gray on the skin and reddish-brown on the tips.  By far the heaviest lamb fleece I've ever had.  I could also get rid of some bred Romney ewes, and maybe one of the NZ Romney ram lambs.  I don't have enough hay or room, so we could talk.   Contact Shirley pager is 541 309 0710, e-mail is fbct@bendnet.com. cell phone 541 598 5124

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

Updates, and price changes

Greetings Fellow Fiber Enthusiasts!

Just a couple of announcements:

   

    Price increase - One of my major suppliers of fiber, Ashland Bay, will be raising their prices as of November 22nd.  If you would like to order before the increase, please drop me an e-mail with products desired by Tuesday November 16th (that's tomorrow).  A listing of products available may be viewed at www.ashlandbay.com

 

    Schedule Change - We will be closed Thanksgiving weekend (November 24th-28th) to spend time with family. 

 

 

 

 

    Art show in Fossil - Fiber art show November 20th in Fossil Oregon by Kelly Riley.  Road trip anyone?

 

    Class Schedule - 

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.

Felt Poinsettia's - Thursday December 9th 1-2pm

          $10 All materials included

This quick & easy felting technique will have you decorating your home with fabulous poinsettia flowers that you won't have to water and won't wilt.  Turn them into pins, tie them to your tree, or make a bouquet with wire stems.

Want to take a class, but the timing just doesn't fit your schedule?  Get a few friends together for a felting party at a time that works for you.  Or, send us an e-mail to have your name added to a class wish list.  When we have enough people, we'll schedule the class.  Here are a few classes available upon request:

           Felt Beret $35 + materials

           Felt Bag $35 + materials

           Nuno Felt & Dye Scarf $60 + materials

           Felt Covered Soaps $5 all included

           Felt Flowers $10 all included

           Felt Table Runner/Placemats $10 all included

           Cobweb Felt Scarf $45 + materials

Spinning Lessons free with purchase of fiber, call ahead to reserve a time.

Saturday Hang-Out and be inspired 12-2pm

Drop in shopping Fri-Sat 10am-4pm

Call ahead shopping Anytime!

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

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

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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

We're Back...!

Just a quick note to let you all know we're back and open for business.

 

Drop in shop hours                        Friday-Saturday    10am-4pm

Call ahead shopping                        Anytime 541-280-6609

Fiber Art Hang-out (with snacks)    Saturdays 12-2pm    no charge

 

Classes - at a glance - details to follow

September 23rd - Dye along - 10am-2pm

October 14th - Felt pumpkin decorating - 12-2pm

November 6th - Needle Felt Gnome/Santa w/Kelly Riley

November 11th - Wet Felt Table Runner/placemats

    Watch for additions

Beginning Spinning - By appointment - Free with purchase of fiber

 

Hope you can make it out for a visit soon and hear about our grand adventure.

 

See ewe's soon!

 

Pam Moss

Baabaara's Wild & Wooly, Inc

22390 McArdle Rd

Bend OR  97702

541-280-6609

www.sheep2shawl.net

 

PS. Please let me know if you would like to be removed from my list.