Learn The Joy of Handspinning Yarn and FiberTour De Fleece?
I am starting to hear the shuffling of the Tour De Fleece again. I don’t really know that much about it except that the logo etc… is the intellectual property of Katherine Vaughn AND it is a genius idea. Here are some of the rules (courtesy of Tour de Fleece site):
1. The idea is to set yourself a challenge. It doesn’t matter what the challenge is — it could be spinning fine for the first time, or producing an artsy fartsy yarn as an exercise, it could be spinning enough for a specific project. If you’ve always wanted to spin a little every day (say, a spinning meditation practice), but never seem to find time for it, perhaps that could be the challenge — spinning every morning of the tour. What matters is you set out the challenge, and meet it during the specified time.
2. There will be no spinning before the start of the first stage.
3. You must finish spinning before the last stage ends.
4. You may sample and do other research as needed beforehand if it helps you decide on your challenge, or will help provide you the tools and information you need to meet the challenge.
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Need my shepherd friends help... doe with blue bag, removed the udder, looks super good, have a problem with maggots. Gave her a shot of dectomax thinking that could help, and we fly spray every single day. I don't want to pack it and cover it because it is healing super well... ideas? We are talking about a wound the size of my entire palm... tissue is all healthy and beautiful.
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May 19, 2013 at 11:48 am Here is one of the long coated fleeces (about 7 inches) in our May breedboxes. There are more boxes available and can be purchased at http://www.namastefarms.com breedboxes link. They are going out tomorrow and everyone who purchased should have received a notification of shipping except Canadian purchasers. If you didn't please let me know.
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May 19, 2013 at 6:51 am 
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May 18, 2013 at 7:15 pm Here is your name sake, "Kimberly the Bottle Fed Goat." Remember, she was raised inside with our dogs and thinks Lace is playing with her, not herding her. She cracks me up.
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May 18, 2013 at 3:12 pm Lace realized that biting his head was dangerous and now, takes ahold of his shoulder when he tries to hit her. That's a mouthful of mohair she has. Of course, photo by Knottynaomi Spins!
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May 18, 2013 at 3:01 pm Scrappy holding the flock. He is so good... (what you can't see is Lace is actually doing the work, she's just not in the picture.) Awesome photography from Knottynaomi Spins.
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May 18, 2013 at 2:41 pm This is one of my favorite pictures ever... Knottynaomi Spins does it again. I work Scrappy everyday now and he loves it. Both are powered by OH Kruse Show Feeds.
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May 18, 2013 at 2:40 pm Knottynaomi Spins is here today and we were working. Scrappy jumped up to give River a kiss.
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May 17, 2013 at 7:00 pm This is one of the most honest interviews i've read. I wondered why Cesar is no longer filming "Dog Whisperer." I do believe in Cesar's methods based on my experience with my flight animals (and my predatory ones). Further, Cesar airs on the same network my show will be on... please have respect, and even if you don't agree with his methods, I would appreciate you not commenting negatively. I am trying to share with you an honest and very heartfelt interview by a man who's had positive impact on my life. http://www.mensjournal.com/magazine/rescuing-dog-whisperer-cesar-millan-20130207
Rescuing Cesar Millan – MensJournal.com
The world knew Cesar Millan as the 'Dog Whisperer' – the man who understood everything about the canine mind. But when it came to humans, he had a lot to learn.
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May 17, 2013 at 3:47 pm Dyed fiber 95% yearling mohair, 5% lamb Teeswater; locks. 25.00 per half lb and 3.50 shipping... info@namastefarms.com Paypal
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May 17, 2013 at 3:39 pm Namaste Farms shared a photo.
There is still some of this available. It has an amazing staple, can be tailspun, and washes up with a gorgeous handle. Beautiful variation in color.
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Wensleydale/Coopworth... stretched can reach 8 inches... average 7 inches. Purchase by the lb at http://namastefarms.com/sales-fleeces/may-14-long-gorgeous/
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May 17, 2013 at 3:38 pm Namaste Farms shared a photo.
This is still available. Manuela Brice liked it. It has an amazing handle.
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Wensleydale/Gotland; the handle doesn't get softer than this for a longwool. SUPER SUPER NICE... purchase on my web (by the lb) http://namastefarms.com/sales-fleeces/may-14-long-gorgeous/
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May 17, 2013 at 3:21 pm Please help my friend Michelle Boyd with this worthy project. I just donated.
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May 16, 2013 at 8:53 pm Namaste Farms shared Laura Spinner's photo.
Laura is one of my all time favorite spinners. I used to say that Janice Rosema had an amazing ability to put the perfect amount of twist on her lock spinning. Laura Spinner has this same ability.
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May 16, 2013 at 5:22 pm Namaste Farms was tagged in Laura Spinner's photo.
"Hothouse" a new lockspun, hanging to dry.
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May 16, 2013 at 5:10 pm I'm broadcasting live on the air! Listen in now at http://tobtr.com/s/4710523. #BlogTalkRadio
Michelle Boyd Tells Us; WHAT DO I DO WITH IT!
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Join Kimberly McAlindin and Natalie Redding for a night of discussion with Michelle Boyd. Michelle is a very talented and highly experienced fiber arts teacher and mentor. She is well known for having been a coordinator for the Master Spinners program at Olds College in Canada. If someone knows what to do with Karakul, Racka, Navajo Churro, Corriedale, Bond, Cormo, Wensleydale, and and and... MIchelle Boyd will. Please join us live on Thursday night, we welcome questions in chat and callers. If you have trouble listening live on the internet, you can always call in and listen from your telephone. Sponsored by OH Kruse and their perfection line of feeds. http://www.ohkruse.com
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I'm Natalie Redding...shepherdess, mother of 5, bestie to Kimberly K. McAlindin. I raise Wensleydales and Teeswaters.... Angora goats too. Kimberly and I have a live Blogtalk radio on fiber stuff. I drink beer, eat red vines and am addicted to Baby Ruth candybars. I have a soulmate named "Scrappy."
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I'm Natalie Redding...shepherdess, mother of 5, bestie to Kimberly K. McAlindin. I raise Wensleydales and Teeswaters.... Angora goats too. Kimberly and I have a live Blogtalk radio on fiber stuff. I drink beer, eat red vines and am addicted to Baby Ruth candybars. I have a soulmate named "Scrappy."
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I think someone who received a medium flat rate box got someones white mohair.... oops. If it's you, can you pm me? Lol... thank you.
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May 14, 2013 at 11:47 am These are very nice fleeces. They are long... you can purchase by the lb on my website http://namastefarms.com/sales-fleeces/may-14-long-gorgeous/ Super and can be tailspun.
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May 13, 2013 at 8:50 pm This was on the side of my FB page just now.... I was like, "Kimberly K. McAlindin," you popular little stinker....
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May 13, 2013 at 6:58 pm Namaste Farms shared HORKA DOLLS's photo.
This doll maker is something to behold.
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May 13, 2013 at 6:48 pm 
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