Summer Fruit

The fruit trees are loaded this summer.  We have apple, pear and peach trees.  We are hoping for more rain to allow the produce to fully grow.  Here are a few photos.

TDF 2017

And so it begins.

Started with hand dyed Romney wool.  Spun on my Ashford Traveller spinning wheel and plied on my Schact Matchless.  

This spinning will complete the spin for the sweater I want to knit.  Stay tuned for that this fall.  

Here are a few photos:

Sheep

Iowa Sheep and Wool has come and gone.  The new facilities were roomy and had excellent ventilation.  Many vendors some new and some returning.  I took part in most of the Shepherding 101 classes.  I learned quite a bit and made several contacts that I can call with questions. 

The hall of breeds included adorable sheep.  I will include a few photos.  If you are free next June you will have to stop by the festival.