In 2018 we started over.
We bought a farm, on an island, in the Pacific Northwest, and began our project
- to go back to the very beginning—to the very source of fine fiber.
- to work the land, shovel the poop, and commune with animals.
- to live a different rhythm and find joy in our natural environment.
… I write about the discoveries we make along the way.
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In this time of physical distance, one of the things I miss most is walking with friends. Walking and untangling all the loose ends of our lives is one of the beautiful gifts of friendship.
Finding Calm
I’m not the only one who as found spinning to be the essential cure for the undertow that threatens to take us out to sea.
Carrying precious bundles of life
I was chased by three angry female guanacos while my husband attempted to hold them off long enough for me to carry the new baby to the barn.
Waiting
It’s always been a thing–to knit while I wait. Instead of turning into a useless blog of dread or excitement, my hands move and my fingers take action. It makes all the difference in the world.
The Rawness of Shearing Time
The blade passes skin-close When a fleece is sheared from an animal, the fibers, grown from millions of microscopic follicles,…
Dropped Stitches
I learned to knit when I was six My Grandma Who-Who taught me to knit when I was six. We…
Frogging: How knitters fix mistakes
To Frog or not to Frog: In knitting, the term frogging explains itself. It is the process by which the…
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Our animals work year round to grow the most exquisite fibers because we’re the only commercial source of guanaco fiber in the US. Spinners, knitters, and natural fiber wearers, we can’t wait for you to touch the softness.