Thursday, August 25, 2011

365 Days On A Farm - Yarn Shoppe & Boutique: Labor Day SALE - Starting Now thru Sept 3, 2011...

365 Days On A Farm - Yarn Shoppe & Boutique:


Labor Day SALE - Starting Now thru Sept 3, 2011...
: Labor Day SALE - Starting Now thru Sept 3, 2011 10% off All books and Felting Kits . Fiber Blending Class Friday August 26th wi...

Labor Day SALE - Starting Now thru Sept 3, 2011    
10% off All books and Felting Kits .


Fiber Blending Class Friday August 26th with Bob Lanaghan 6-8 pm. Two spots left.





..Class Schedule Coming Soon
Needle Felting With Cilla
Knitted Beaded Necklace with Nancy
Beginning Tatting With Cilla
Soap Felting
and much more!!




  • NOTE: We will be closed this Saturday August 27th. You will find us at Princeton Days in the Art building doing spinning demonstrations.....stop by and say hello.If you are coming in from out of town and would like to stop by the shop on a Sunday or Monday we will open by appointment with notice! Enjoy your holiday weekend and be safe!

Monday, August 15, 2011

Blending Fiber With Bob Lanaghan

Class Fee $50.00
Instructor: Robert Lanaghan
RSVP only a few spots left...prepay
 If you are a handspinner, or felter and would like to know how to prepare fleece for spinning, this is a class to help you become familiar with making rolags and learn the difference between worsted and woolen spinning. Participants will work with washed wool, card it for spinning. Participants will also have an opportunity to blend fibers and experiment with mixing colors. Materials fee: $10.00. Please bring cash for the materials fee paid directly to the instructor.

Join us..........

Saturday, August 6, 2011

Day 282 Cowboys, Boothill and Family Day


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 It was family Sunday and we headed out to Scott County Park for Pioneer Days ..and these are my Rough and tough characters! Jon, Scott and Jesse.  Okay maybe not as rough as ......


.....this man.......one of the cowboy gunfighters......but my guys still are awesome!!!

I LOVE THE WEATHERED WOOD BENCHES AND  WALKWAYS!
Reminds me of Rawhide in Arizona. I miss my cowboy roots.

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 And this Old Mercantile Store....there's so much to look at!




Shopping Ladies Dept. ;)





Mail and  Telegraph office!
 
Enuff Said!
 
Dr.'s Office, Dentist and Pharmacy
 Good Ol Barber Shop!









I met a Great Potter Sandra!


 Let the gunfight begin!!!!











 




There were quilters, spinners and other artisans doing demonstrations. A lovely day in all. 


Terrific condition for this old worn spinning wheel.
 
Tiny house full of charm and a POT for  cold nights. They didn't leave out any details in this old house!
Native American Demonstrator and storyteller.

Jesse did the drumming for a song or two.





Blacksmith working on a project.

 

There is so much to see and do in Iowa during the summer it is difficult trying to narrow down what activities we will do. We certainly enjoy our time together,regardless of the destination.
Happy Summer Everyone.









Thursday, August 4, 2011

Day 251 Tip, Sip & Knit - Friday night fun!

Brenda brought her own Mason Jar full of yum...uhhhh...Rum....and she shared ! 
Michelle's first hat completed.......Great job Michelle!!!!
She also brought a delicious Raspberry Cream Cheese appetizer!!


 Brenda finished her sweater for her granddaughter! Sweet!


Spinners are always welcome and encouraged at 365!


Sue and Joanne visiting and sipping!

Busy, busy, busy, Fiber Folks are multi-taskers!

Scott enjoying the potluck!





Anne Marie shared some of her best tips with her years of experience!!!

Other visitors stopped by, what a great turn out!

Laughter is always a main ingredient!

Thank you everyone........when's the next night? Coming soon in September!