We have a barn on our property that was built in the 60s or so and had a serious problem with carpenter bees. We tried everything...swatting them, spraying them, spraying them with diesel fuel (that was recommended by local pest control folks!), nothing worked. I kept telling my husband 'if we...
hi there, so sorry the pics aren't up yet. i had to work today (unexpectedly) and am wiped. i have taken them and will post them ASAP tomorrow.
and, by the way, i *love* the term 'novelty' yarn. that's what ours would be... can't wait for your feedback.
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that is exactly what we were thinking.... that the inconsistency makes it more unique. my friend is going to take some of our yarns and make a scarf we can photograph to show off the finished product. i know sweaters that have that look usually are quite well received.
once we get...
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well i am certainly sorry to hear that you are unemployed, i hope your judgement goes in your favor.
as far as yarns, we will soon have a lot more, we are just getting started on this spinning stuff. it's a friend and myself, she is MUCH better than i am.... my yarns are not good...
alpaca is much different than sheep's wool, as it has no lanolin and is softer. the majority of alpaca fiber can be worn directly against the skin, similar to cashmere.... though to be classified as cashmere the micron count must be less than 19 microns. and 2 ounces is actually a fairly...
Hi All, my friend and I have been spinning my alpaca fleece to yarn and have some skeins ready for sale. These are handspun skeins, so some are more consistent than others and their prices reflect that.... the black seemed to turn out better than the white...
These skeins run in size from...
My mom makes the best flank steak. She would marinate in Italian Dressing for 24 hours, then have my dad grill it. Easy and Fantastic! If you can't grill outside, maybe try a grill pan.... I think it can be tough if you do it in a skillet. You could also cook it in the broiler, I've had...
Hi there, wanted to let you guys know about a deal. My friend who has a large alpaca farm is being forced to sell due to personal issues. I am her webmaster, and good neighbor, so I am helping her with this. She has a garage and basement full of fleece in nearly every natural alpaca color...
...is potent, my whole office smells like it, but it's nice. i really really like it. and i don't know how, but the cucumber slices really *does* smell like fresh cut cucumber. the cinnamon is nice as well. i am someone who is sensitive to smells, anything that is overpowering or smells fake...
UGH, I will write to AlpacaNation to let them know my link in broken, thank you for letting me know. Here is a link you can use in the meantime:
http://www.alpacanation.com/farmsandbreeders/03_viewfarm.asp?name=20261
Hey guys, I am a member of a co-op where we send in our alpaca fiber and receive products back that we can sell. All alpaca products are 100% made in the U.S.A. from AMERICAN alpaca fiber. I have yarn, roving, socks, hats, gloves, scarves, and a really cool tote bag all for sale. If you are...
my NHR roo lost all of the tips off his comb last winter, he splashed water up on it while drinking and then got frostbite. i think the main concern is if they get frostbite, then they could get an infection, etc. my guy survived, but i considered dubbing. but i think nature took most of his...