How much more this morning?

We have over 2 feet now and we still have power, which is great. I think it snowed all night . I don't think we'll make it in to town this week 'till after Christmas so our Christmas cards won't get out let alone the gifts we have to UPS out. I hope all stay warm and safe.

More Pictures!!

It has now gotten down to the freezing rain. I went down to the barn to feed Cyndi (our 4 hoofer) and almost didn't make it back up the hill. The only mode of transportation is our quad we call Herc. It is beautiful if you don't have to go out in it. We have been snowed in for almost a week and it looks like it will be another week. I do love the idea of a white Christmas though. Before I ramble too much, here are the pictures from storm #3, or is it 4?

I braved it for more pictures!

Here is what it looks like right now! By the way, that is not fog, that's snow!

We might even get a white Christmas!!

Christmas projects & SNOW!

Well it is almost Christmas and I've been finishing up on the presents. I can't show you the actual gifts until after Christmas--sorry. But I can give you a bunch of snow pictures!! I hope you enjoy them. Today (Saturday) it has been snowing non-stop since before 8AM. I wanted to go out to take more pictures but it will have to wait 'till it slows down bit. These pictures were from Tuesday & Wednesday. The first ones are from our house and the others are from my Brother's house and the huge drifts they had. I wanted to get some pictures up before the freezing rain hits just in case we loose power, which does happen a lot out here.

Re-muddled the Studio

Taking a moment before the project begins.

Well, I have spent some time in the studio. NOT doing what you might think, although I would have loved to just putter and create, it wasn't to be. You see, we have the antique wood cook stove (photo coming at a later date) in the studio and I needed to make some room so we could use it when we needed to this winter.

I wish I had a bigger room--it looks so cluttered even after I 'tidy up'. There is saying that I just love.

Happiness doesn't come from having things, it comes from having things you can find.

I like to think that I can find my things.

I didn't take a shot of the studio before the big 're-muddle' but here is 2 shots of it after. What is missing are the 6 big tubs of fiber I have---they have been relocated to the garage at this point. If that all goes well I can 're-muddle' the garage so I can get my car in this winter too.

The table you see next to the loom is where I have my 2 of the 3 knitting machines set up. D~ was great and added a wood top to the table so I could clamp the machines down.

The machine that you can see is a Brother KH-930 Electronic standard gauge with ribber attached. I'm still learning how to use them, however I have so many ideas rolling around in my head you wouldn't believe it.

Here is another saying to end with.

There is a lot of freedom in limitation.

Fabulous O.F.F.F. Weekend!

O.F.F.F. was absolutely wonderful! I think is was the best one yet for me. I haven't been to many, only 4, or is it 5, well no matter, it was just perfect! On the way in I had to stop on our road and take this shot. Isn't that just cool how the fog has stayed right at the tree line?

Friday's plying class with Ruth was really cool (she owns The Dizzy Ewe) I really learned a lot, thanks Ruth!!! I was also her wheels while she was here too, what an added bonus spending that extra time with her!

The machine knitting class was taught by Judy Sours. Judy was fabulous! She brought some things that she did on her machine(s), all I can say is WOW. What an eye opener! I have 3 knitting machines and just now learning what amazing things that can do with them. I will need a new sponge bar for each one but once that's done I'm ready to go. I can't wait, I have more wheels turning on what I am going to make first.

I also was a helper for my friend Debbie. She taught 2 beginning spinning classes that were filled with eager learners. Everyone left her class spinning and wanting more! She is a great teacher. Then I was my friend Loyce's helper--she is the Chairperson of the Education Committee for O.F.F.F. and what ever she needs me to do, I do! Loyce also taught this year, she is so talented. She is an incredible felter, the things she makes with felt are so cool! She also makes lampwork stitch markers and then there is her spinning, knitting & crocheting. A very cool gal!!

O.F.F.F .this year was packed! I remember last year had a lot of people but this year I think there was more. I know there was more vendors! So many cool things to look at and touch! Here are a few shots of the lawn area

Speaking of vendors, I got to meet Lisa Souza from Lisa Souza Knitwear and Dyeworks. I have read her blog for a long now and loved her work. Meeting her was a great highlight for me. Here is Lisa in her booth. And speaking of great work, here are the goodies I could not live without.

The left one is superwash in Evan-Glade colorway; the right is Blue Face Leicester in Deep Sea colorway. Aren't they just beautiful! What about the yarn & needles magnet! That goes on Benni (my Jetta).

Here is some goodies I picked up. Some roving from Dicentra Designs, superwash & Blue Face Leicester both in her Picnic colorway.

Then there's some natural greys of Wensleydale from Bellwether Wool Company.

I also found some old knitting machine magazines, very cool score! There are 35 total Knit King magazines, ranging from 1972 thru 1978. And there are a total of 34 total Alle's Knitting Machine News, ranging from 1976 thru 1979 along with a few odds and ends.

And last the 'Parking Lot Fleece Sale'!

I found some beautiful black Romney lamb & creamy Coopworth cross. They were both dropped off at my processor and I'll have them back in a month or two, washed and ready to spin.

And that was this year's Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival. I had a fabulous time, looking forward to next year and what goodies will be waiting for me.