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

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