tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112076060726068641.post404330564738743850..comments2024-01-11T13:59:26.320-08:00Comments on Of Wool and Loveliness: Alpaca Handspun Yarn and Baby BootiesOf Wool and Lovelinesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06673414052482616105noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112076060726068641.post-48383726429630159242013-09-24T21:08:29.127-07:002013-09-24T21:08:29.127-07:00Oh my, your yarn is fantastic! Oh my, your yarn is fantastic! The Sitting Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04951290466517626848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112076060726068641.post-10973349003634510222013-09-15T15:38:18.743-07:002013-09-15T15:38:18.743-07:00That yarn is positively squooshy and some lucky ki...That yarn is positively squooshy and some lucky kiddo will have toasty tootsies this winter. :-) The booties are perfectly wonderful. :-)Kathryn Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12990925295124938262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112076060726068641.post-73009712862956818252013-09-15T08:50:22.193-07:002013-09-15T08:50:22.193-07:00They are gorgeous and making a project from pastur...They are gorgeous and making a project from pasture to product is the most rewarding experience. I love to wear my handmade goods out to the barn and look at my alpacas and say, "this came from you!"<br /><br />In time, you will develop a better process for preparing your fleece. keep it up. Those booties show why it's worth it!WonderWhyGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14427923229119655073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112076060726068641.post-61093083029478699282013-09-14T07:33:59.502-07:002013-09-14T07:33:59.502-07:00Those booties are precious! Knitting does have a b...Those booties are precious! Knitting does have a balancing effect so does pounding bread dough! It is amazing how these ordinary things can bring us peace and joy and restore our spiritsMeadowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10396196416997261902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112076060726068641.post-4429976155642710942013-09-11T12:47:27.545-07:002013-09-11T12:47:27.545-07:00Oh those booties...both of the pairs, but really t...Oh those booties...both of the pairs, but really those handspun ones are perfect!!! I so appreciate the work that goes into scouring, picking, carding, spinning and then, whewf!, knitting. I am happy to have stumbled upon your lovely blog...I'll be back!<br />xo Julesa little crafty nesthttp://alittlecraftynest.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112076060726068641.post-9368942495830704882013-09-11T12:29:56.313-07:002013-09-11T12:29:56.313-07:00Hi Sarah,
We do live on the err, West, side of th...Hi Sarah, <br />We do live on the err, West, side of the mountains, but my husband is from Eastern Wa, so we definitely count you guys are Northwesterners. We love it out here, but could use some of your sunshine.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your thoughts.<br /><br />NancyOf Wool and Lovelinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06673414052482616105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112076060726068641.post-7408702192087810452013-09-11T10:21:44.036-07:002013-09-11T10:21:44.036-07:00I think you used the word "epic" *perfec...I think you used the word "epic" *perfectly* ;)<br />I've heard that alpaca isn't the easiest stuff to spin, so I don't think that you're alone! <br />I haven't spun anything myself yet, I desperately want to, but still need to get or make a wheel! ( i have a drop spindle that seems to do the trick for now.) <br />Your booties turned out so sweet, and you're right, there's something so special about seeing a project through, truly from start to finish. Congratulations!Corrabellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16810880703089633226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112076060726068641.post-49927979337848008142013-09-11T08:49:46.295-07:002013-09-11T08:49:46.295-07:00I understand that fight for creativity and art in ...I understand that fight for creativity and art in life! I have three kids under four and my friend commented the other day that she is amazed at how much knitting I can get done but I can no longer imagine hanging onto my joy without the peace and rhythm of the needles, the joy of accomplishment and creation, and the happiness it gives JUST ME. So much of "me" (as I defined myself before children) is gone from my life now but to knit gives me something that I delight in and an identity that is not dictated by my other roles in life. I love motherhood and my children but knitting is a good, non-intrusive therapy that helps me process and think clearly. Thanks for giving me food for thought as I go about my day today.<br /> <br />Your yarn is beautiful - and the "imperfections" of it may make it even more perfect. Both sets of booties are also adorable. <br /><br />I see from your bio that you live in the rural NW - we do too (although I find that people on the west side of mountains in Washington don't tend to count Eastern WA as the PNW - but we do!) Always pleased to stumble across a neighboring Yarn Along-er!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12598559862646004257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112076060726068641.post-50068089209573944982013-09-11T08:22:51.336-07:002013-09-11T08:22:51.336-07:00That is one lucky baby! Lovely photos of your amaz...That is one lucky baby! Lovely photos of your amazing alpaca handspun baby booties; thanks for sharing your process and pictures.Bonnyhttp://highlyreasonable.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112076060726068641.post-76953862421826858602013-09-11T07:29:51.114-07:002013-09-11T07:29:51.114-07:00I love knitting with alpaca and those bootees are ...I love knitting with alpaca and those bootees are so sweet. Deb xDeb Hickmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455384334643459164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112076060726068641.post-54286109700428368092013-09-10T22:30:21.590-07:002013-09-10T22:30:21.590-07:00those booties turned out perfect. those booties turned out perfect. momto5https://www.blogger.com/profile/09466129937608631217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112076060726068641.post-59066378676247440502013-09-10T21:17:44.646-07:002013-09-10T21:17:44.646-07:00Love to read your blog and the booties are darling...Love to read your blog and the booties are darling!! Especially the locally grown, hand spun pair!! So cool you are!! :-)Angie Penrosehttp://www.thetealwall.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112076060726068641.post-37105866813620518522013-09-10T19:45:20.437-07:002013-09-10T19:45:20.437-07:00What a beautiful post! Your words touched my heart...What a beautiful post! Your words touched my heart! I am expecting my fifth in January and I have a burning desire to spin my own wool,and knit it up into something beautiful. Someday! In the mean time knitting, crocheting sewing, scrapbooking all bring a measure of balance (despite the fact that these artful things happen very rarely!) You put into words exactly how I feel.<br />I LOVE the handspun booties the best! <br />Blessings<br />Erin<br />www.heritageharbourhomestead.blogspot.caErinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14012957438538594019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112076060726068641.post-37457682488776962122013-09-10T15:04:56.387-07:002013-09-10T15:04:56.387-07:00This post is near and dear to my heart!! A friend ...This post is near and dear to my heart!! A friend at work gave me a bag of alpaca wool from his farm and it is just sitting there, staring at me! I have no idea where to begin as a barely know how to spin. Your post has helped! I think I will practice my spinning first, and then give it a try. Thanks for a great post.Andriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11425226736149284436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112076060726068641.post-64119288762853028352013-09-10T11:52:26.997-07:002013-09-10T11:52:26.997-07:00I know the feeling completely. Currently spinning...I know the feeling completely. Currently spinning alpaca right now I watched them shear off the animal. Not sure what I will make yet, but the feeling of satisfaction is wonderful. Keep spinning and enjoying this wonderful art.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00488993717169119948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112076060726068641.post-10540156068522294942013-09-10T11:07:26.151-07:002013-09-10T11:07:26.151-07:00Thanks so much for your kind comment.
Your knittin...Thanks so much for your kind comment.<br />Your knitting and blog are wonderful! I hope you will return to madebyjoey for Friday's Sharing Creative Ideas link up.<br />~ joey ~<br />Joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01445299359657183179noreply@blogger.com