Thursday, May 31, 2007
Deborah Pulliam dies
Deborah Pulliam died of cancer 22 May 07 at her home in Castine, Maine; she was 54. She earned a bachelor's degree in anthropology at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA in 1974 and, for a time, she was an interpreter crafter at Colonial Williamsburg and specialized in traditional basketweaving.
She was a regular contributor to several Interweave Press publications, including Spin-Off and Piecework, and well known as a textile historian and contributor in the fiber and textile world.
I wish her family and friends peace during the dark days ahead.
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Saturday, May 26, 2007
I Want a Book Winner Number 3
The third winner for the I Want a Book Contest is
Angela - aumurphy@_________
and she wins Big Girl Knits
Angela, please e-mail us with your snail mail address as soon as possible.
NOTE: Deneen has e-mailed us for Hit By A Farm but we're still waiting on Bridget.
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Monday, May 21, 2007
Felting, Happy Birthday, Baseball & Congrats
From Interweave Press, on sale July 17, 2007, Interweave Felt magazine will offer felted projects...everything from knitting then felting to felting using roving or fleece. Of course they will include needle felting as well as all the accessories and embellishments, tips, techniques and lots more.
Spin-Off magazine turns 30 this year...HAPPY BIRTHDAY Spin-Off!Labels: news
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Sunday, May 20, 2007
Devastating Barn Fire in Whitingham, Vermont
Many people in this world are having a difficult time right now, and we've just heard of another heavy loss to a Fiber Femme in Whitingham, Vermont. A fire caused by lightning destroyed the barn where much of her equipment was kept, and the financial situation makes it difficult for her to replace any of the lost items critical to her farm operation.
She writes:
"hi all,
the barn that is stored my farm tractor / trailer, electranet sheep
fencing, 50 gal galv. water tubs, 2 kayaks , paddles, life jackets,
cart for kayak, set of rims and winter tires for 2000 toyota siena and
non repacable antiques were all turned to ash and scrap when lighting
caused barn to burn to ground. I didn't have renters ins. and need
items for my sheep farm... I also would like replacement of rims/and
kayaks if you have any of this stuff not being used please contact me
at bunnyshephard@yahoo.com I am retired on SS and dont have savings
to replace this stuff... I am so broken by all this, the good news is
no people or critters were hurt. ( just tired out firemen from 3
towns).
this occured this past wed at 6am .whitingham vt
thanks in advance
bunny"Labels: news
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Rebuilding Greensburg- Block by Block
The wonderful fiber family is at it again, this time donating hours of work, love and time to help comfort the families of Greensburg, Kansas, a town of 1400 people devastated recently by shattering tornados. Click the link above to find out how you can help!
Special thanks and recognition to Laura of
Sugar Bunny Boulevard, who is spearheading this effort on behalf of her neighbors. It is a tremendous amount of work to coordinate something like this, and Laura will be blessed for her wonderful kindness! Be sure when you visit to say "Thanks" to her for this wonderful idea!
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Thursday, May 17, 2007
Number Two Winnah!
I'm not sure folks are reading this blog...therefore aren't sure folks know they have won...?
Our second book winner wants Hit By a Farm and it's TaDA!
Deneen @ www.yarnsandmusings.com
Same thing, Deneen...e-mail your snail mail address and this delightful book will come to you as soon as USPS can deliver!
Denne --- COME ON DOWN!
The third winner will be announced in a day or three, stay tuned.
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Tuesday, May 15, 2007
I Want a Book winner
TaDA!
The first person to e-mail me who said, "I Want a Book" and gave me the name of the book she wanted was a colleen named
Bridget Clancy
and she wants Morehouse Farm Merino Knits. Excellent choice, Bridget, I've spent some pleasurable time reading this book published by Potter Craft. It's not only a great knitting book, it has beautiful photographs and Margrit tells the story and history of Morehouse Farm.
You'll have to write a review for this blog, letting us know how you like the book, please and thanks.
Please do two things for me...comment to this note so I know you've seen your name in lights...then... please e-mail your snail mail address so Morehouse Farm Merino Knits can be sent to you.
Stay tuned, all, there are two more winners to be announced!
One of these sheep feeding at the hay bale are Merinos and have mahlavous fleeces.
Speaking of sheep...we're shearing tomorow...those few who missed being sheared last month. Sheep are in the barn, dry, and unhappy but this time tomorrow they will be nekkid and happy, happy, happy!
As will I.
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Monday, May 14, 2007
Book Winners!
O Come On.
Surely you didn't think I'd give it away this quickly...did you really???
Leslie and I have had a lot of fun with the book contest and yes, we do have three winners. We're giving away Morehouse Farm, Hit by a Farm and Big Girl Knits...great books all! I've read 'em all and can attest to their ability to amuse, enlighten, entertain and teach.
First you have to look at more photos of Maryland Sheep and Wool. You know you want to...especially those of you who weren't there!
Isn't this roving beautiful? Looks like cotton candy...YummO!
She made it AND she looks great!
Pine Tree Yarn was COLD on Sunday morning but looking good!
This photo (right) reminds me of Sherri Lewis and Lambchop...remember?
Okay...enough for tonight. I'm tired and it's an early day tomorrow and, already, overflowing with chores. There are *more* books to review and give away, there are *more* sheep to be shorn, there are *more* curtains to hang, there are *more* winners...
Fiddle-de-dee. I've still gotta let you know the first three winners, don't I?
All in good time, Femmes, all in good time.
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Friday, May 11, 2007
May News
International Freeform Fiber Arts. Very interesting site for free form expression but sometimes flows over its "traffic quota".Labels: news
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Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Leslie and
Sandra are beavering away on the May/June 2007 issue of
Fiber Femmes and it should be on-line in a few days. April has been an incredibly busy month and along with being Publisher and Editor of Fiber Femmes, we also operate our own businesses,
Greenberry House and
Thistle Cove Farm.
Just a few bits of noteworthy news...
Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival, the oldest and largest in the world, is this week and weekend. Sandra is teaching a portion of her university course, Increasing Small Farm Income, and people will leave with a press release in hand to go home and promote their small business or farm.
The Fiber Femmes newsletter is giving away prizes to subscribers. Each month, two lucky people will have their names drawn from the more than one thousand subscribers and will have one month to claim their prize. First come, first serve so subscribe now!
Sheep Shearing Day @
Thistle Cove Farm is almost completed and, hopefully, sheep will be nekkid by next week's end. The fleeces are lovely and will be available for sale or will be used for roving, blankets or yarn. Whichever seems right at the time! Please read
Leslie's 22 April blog entry for more information and fun day photos. The photo below is of the great Fiber Femmes who shared the day, the fun and the food.
Please forgive the brag...but...along with five others, Sandra won
Liz Curtis Higgs Lowlands Artwork Contest and will receive an original pen-and-ink drawing by well known and gifted Lowland artist Simon Dawdry. Simon is the illustrator of
My Heart's in the Lowlands by Ms Higgs and four dozen of his sketches adorn the book set in Galloway, Scotland. Visit Liz's website and click on the book just under the yellow tulip, center page.
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