Felt-A-Long

Felt-Along reminder-

When:  Friday, July 22nd, 10am-?

Where:  All Ways Wild & Wooly (see website for map www.sheep2shawl.net)

What to bring:  Fiber (also available to purchase), creativity, elbow grease, and anything else you want.

I will provide:  Hot soapy water, towels, tables, bubble wrap, pvc pipes, microwave

The drum carder will also be available for do it yourself custom blending for washed fiber only on a first come first serve basis.

 

Now for some sad news.  If you believe that ignorance is bliss, skip this paragraph.  For the last 3 weeks, I have had the pleasure of raising a little cottontail that my dog brought to me.  The "Pipster" has been thriving and actually tripled in size.  In order to provide the growing bunny with exercise and mental stimulation, a bathroom has been provided as a play area because Pipster is afraid the play in our outside pen and just hides and shakes.  Last night Pipster decided to go for a swim in the toilet without a lifeguard.  It has been a sad morning for me, but what can I do.  Beat myself up for not closing the lid?  Been there, done that, ready to move on.  Sorry for the sad news, but I think we have to take the bad with the good and make the most of it all as learning opportunities.

 

Hope to see Ewe's soon!

Pam

All Ways Wild & Wooly

22390 McArdle Rd

Bend OR  97702

541-280-6609 or 541-382-0869

www.sheep2shawl.net

Whoops, almost forgot...

Oops!  I forgot one of the most important notices!

Anyone planning on entering fiber art at the Deschutes County Fair -

The deadline is July 15th - HOWEVER - YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ADMITTANCE TO THE FAIRGROUNDS ON THE 15TH DUE TO THE RV EVENT!

So get your entries in early!

Thanks Shirly for the heads up.

Pam

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

Break out the Bubbly! Lambing is finally over!

 

Latte (or should we just change her name to Late?) delivered 2 boys at around 12 noon today.  Life can now continue.

 

Summer Schedule - To allow for some Saturday markets and maybe even camping with my husband, I will only be open the last Saturday of each month June - August for drop in shopping and our Spin-in. We'll continue to be open Every Friday from 10-4 for drop in shopping.  Call ahead or website shopping Anytime!  I'm usually home during the week and happy for the company, so don't feel it's an imposition.

 

Classes -

Saturday May 14th - Felt Sushi Roll Buttons/Discs      10am-12noon      Fee - $15.00 Fiber and use of equipment included.

This is a fun and easy felting project using both needle and wet felting techniques.  The resulting discs can be used for Buttons, jewelry, embellishments, etc.

 

What else would you like to learn?  I have some fabulous teachers just waiting to schedule a class in - Felt bags, cobweb scarves, nuno felting, table centers, etc.  Just drop me an e-mail.

 

Hope to see ewe's soon!

 

Pam Moss

All Ways Wild & Wooly, Inc

22390 McArdle Rd

Bend OR  97702

541-280-6609

www.sheep2shawl.net

pmoss@ykwc.net

Diva!

Well I had hoped to report that we were finished lambing.  But, alas............I think Latte has decided to stay pregnant indefinitely. 

 

I am happy to report that Princess-Diva lamb, Siera, who wouldn't walk through the grass if it was wet, has been successfully transitioned to the field/barn.  She does insist on room service every 3-4 hours.

 

I should have a class schedule with my next e-mail, but for now......

 

"Special Offer" - I go behind bars this Thurs. for Muscular Dystrophy, but am no where near what I need for bail!  So, to sweeten the deal, I am offering a 20% savings off your next purchase (excluding spinning wheels & classes) if you can donate $10 or more.  Just click here to make a secure, online donation before 04/14/11. This is a fun event benefiting individuals and families served by MDA who are affected by neuromuscular disease. I am honored to partner with MDA, and help this important cause.

 

Hope to see ewe's soon!

 

Pam Moss

All Ways Wild & Wooly

22390 McArdle Rd

Bend OR  97702

541-280-6609

Lambing Saga Continues!

We're up to 10 lambs!  One ewe to go! 

Once again, here's a link to view new pictures.  Just scroll down to see the newest ones.  www.sheep2shawl.net/gpage3.html

 

I don't think we've ever had this many lambs in such a short time.  Commercial flocks probably have that many lambs in an hour, but for small apples like us, it's hard to keep up with.  After Sierra, Sandi, Jackie, and Jenna were born last Friday (early AM, like middle of the night AM); Mary had a little lamb early Saturday morning.  This would be Shilo who needed a lactation consultant but once we got that straightened out is a strapping young lady.  Then Buttercup gave birth to her expected triplets.  They weren't crazy about coming out and Monte had to go in and get them.  All three were up and nursing no problem and mom has the milk and experience take care of them all.  However, Buttercup then developed a fever.  Not good!  I am happy to report that after a few days of penicillin she's back to her old sturdy self.  Thank you Lord!  I don't need 3 more house lambs!

 

So far, the lambing award would have to go to Lady Lu who delivered twins around 2pm Monday.  Yes, I said PM not AM.  It was a mild day and she delivered out in one of the sheds (no mess in the barn), without help, and the babies were up and nursing on their own without any sort of lactation guidance.  Welcome Jermain & Janel.

Hopefully Latte learned from Lady Lu and we'll end with a drama free lambing.

 

The Siera Saga cont.........She slept for 6 hours last night!  This little angel now sleeps in a cardboard box next to our bed at night.  She is quite fond of her box and it also doubles as a car seat for those trips to town.  Amazing what a difference sleeping in your own bed makes.  She is learning so much each day; such as what plastic bags taste and sound like, what cardboard tastes and sounds like, what electric cords taste like and thank goodness she has no teeth yet.  She has learned that while her dog Hope makes a great climbing toy, Sadie does not.  Lama's are fun to run and play with, but Sarah the hair sheep is not.  Following mom around all day is monotonous and it's exciting when her boy and her dad get home.  She also likes going in to dad's office for lunch so mom can run a few errands and she can entertain everyone there.  Today we'll be spending most of our time outside and hopefully she can make some new friends her own age and size.  The goal would be to have her living with these new friends in the barn.  This diaper changing is getting old real fast.  I'm also not sure how the MDA would feel about me taking her behind bars when I go.  That leads me to my last order of business for now...................

 

HELP!  I STILL NEED BAIL MONEY!  The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a great cause and ,because of my love for children, very close to my heart.  Every little bit counts and you can make a donation on line with no fuss, no muss, and no bother.  Just  click here to make a secure, online donation to further research and make the life of a child better.

 

We'd love to have you visit!

 

See ewe's soon.

 

Pam Moss

All Ways Wild & Wooly, Inc

22390 McArdle Rd

Bend OR  97702

541-280-6609