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

We're back!

Just a quick note to let you all know I'm back.

 

Thanks for all your thoughts & prayers.  Looks like Papa, as far as the brain is concerned, should make a full recovery.  Other than a really bad headache and nausea, he appears to have no lasting brain damage.  As far as the rest of his almost ready to retire body, only time and physical therapy will tell.

 

The sheep to batt class rescheduled for this Friday, Feb 4th, 10-2pm, cost $25(includes 1/2 pound fiber) is a go and we have 2 spaces open.

 

The felt bag class  for Sat. Feb 12th is currently full, but I am happy to start a waiting list which will receive priority for future classes.

 

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

Emergency reschedule

Hi All,

Remember my last e-mail where I said life was a moving target and schedules change?  Well, my target just moved and I have to go out of town for a family emergency.  My step-dad, the love of my mom's life, fell from a ladder at work onto a cement floor and is in ICU with brain trauma.  Prognosis is good, but I know it will be a weight off my mom's mind if I go up to hang out with my grandfather who lives with them. 

 

I will be closed Friday Jan 28th and the sheep 2 batt class will be rescheduled for Friday Feb. 4th 10am-2pm.  Monte will be here Saturday, Jan 29th, for your fiber needs.

 

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Pam Moss

Baabaara's Wild & Wooly, Inc

22390 McArdle Rd

Bend OR  97702

541-280-6609

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

We Survived the Holidays...

We survived another holiday season complete with a visit from our college student!  This is supposed to be a time of celebration & joy, so why do I find it so stressful?  Don't answer that, I'm sure it's a personal problem.

 

Felt Bag Class - I have had a lot of interest in Liz's bag class and would like to schedule a date in February.  If interested, just e-mail a list of days (other than Wed) that work for your schedule. 

 

Sheep 2 Batt Class - Friday January 28th 10am-4pm- This class is currently full, but I am willing to start a waiting list if you didn't make it in.  Currently signed up are (first names only to protect the innocent):

    Nancy, Bobi, Connie, Sara, Marlene, & my customer visiting from the East coast who's name I thought for sure was written on my calendar, but now I find is not.  If I overlooked anyone else, please let me know.  If you need to cancel, please advise ASAP so someone else can have your space.

 

Last but not least - I was recently contacted by a party who is researching the opening of a new artist & antique outlet.  If interested in someplace to sell your finished products (how many hats, scarves, and gnomes does one person need?), just email us and we can send you the questionnaire!

 

Until next time.................

 

Pam Moss

Baabaara's Wild & Wooly, Inc

22390 McArdle Rd

Bend OR  97702

541-280-6609

www.sheep2shawl.net

Lynn's Coming Home, Price Rollbacks, and CAKE!

Lynn's coming home!  My college freshman (or is it freshwoman?) will be home December 16th and has promised to make us a cake for our Saturday get together on the 18th.  Take a break from your holiday frenzy to stop by for stories from college, a well deserved break, and yes - CAKE!

 

Price Roll Back - The price of our Oregon Collection fingering weight yarns has been reduced:  

    Superwash Merino/Tencel was $17.50 now $14.00 for 4 oz 412yds 

      Superwash Wool/Nylon was $15.50 now $12.50 for 4 oz 434 yds

 

Remember your fiber friends with a Gift Certificate to Baabaara's Wild & Wooly.  Available in any amount.

 

Schedule Change - We will be closed December 24th-Jan1st to spend time with family.  Call ahead shopping is available as long as I'm in town.

 

Sheep to Batt workshop - Friday Jan 28th 10am-2pm - $25

No this is not a form of "Vampirism".  I will be demonstrating the "Wild & Wooly" way to get that fabulous fleece you purchased last summer from the stinky bag to a usable  batt.  We will be using one of my fleeces to learn how to skirt, wash, pick, and card.  You will leave with 1/2 pound of fiber prepared by you to your specifications. Reservation required. 

 

Last but not least - a note from Amy with Sublime Accents

Just a reminder about the Gossamer Holiday Indie Craft Loft this
weekend.  It is at Gossamer The Knitting Place in the upper Old Mill
on SW Industrial Way.  Saturday 10am - 7pm and Sunday 10am - 5pm.  I
will be on the second floor right after you come up the stairs so if
you are out and about on either of those days come by and say hi!

--Amy

 

Have a safe and wonderful Holiday Season! 

 

Pam Moss

Baabaara's Wild & Wooly, Inc

22390 McArdle Rd

Bend OR  97702

541-280-6609

www.sheep2shawl.net