News & Notes From FGF
favorite podcasts for a good listen
BFL roving Today I wanted to give you some of my favorite podcasts. In this time, when we should probably be turning off the TV and the news in particular. You may really like to hear some fun conversations. The first one is with my shearer, Emily Chamelin. It is a...
Social Distancing: Week 2
How are you all doing? I'm not gonna lie...I've had my ups and downs. I have been calling more people in order to have some more human contact. I'm proud that I have the online store really well stocked. I've been taking photos. I've been making some videos too. You...
Canceled Festivals? No problem
We just found out this week that Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival is not going to be held. This is the first time in it's 47 years that it is being canceled. The first shows of the year, Fibernate and HomeSpun Yarn Party are also canceled. It's hard to put into words...
have you been out?
How are you feeling? I have to say that I'm feeling a little lonely. I always work from home. And I haven't felt lonely before. I have an advantage of being an introvert, so no people doesn't really get to me. But it is getting to me. I went out today. I took orders...
Virtual Studio Tour
Now that we are living in the time of Coronavirus, it's time to think outside the box. You, our talented and creative customers, buy from us at fiber festivals. They are big! There are more than 50 people. And now that we are all limited and advised to stay at home...
FO Friday Sweater Edition
I've written here before that I happen to be the slowest knitter in the world. And part of that is because I try things that are over my head. And then I have to take things out and redo. But even with that, I just finished another sweater that is still drying from...
love this scarf
I fell in love with this scarf several years ago, when a customer came into my MD sheep and wool booth with it on. She said at that time that it was made with a "specially" dyed yarn. It remained in the back of my mind...I should look that up and dye some. So I did....
Time for a staycation?
Wow! Let's be real here. The world is changing by the minute, right? Two weeks ago I was dreaming about my 10 days in Europe on a river cruise. I was thinking about what clothes to take, what books to read and what knitting projects to take for the long plane ride....
FO Friday Cowl Edition
Pile o' Cowls Here is a pile of my finished cowls. I have knit all of these over the past couple of years. I love cowls. Have I told you that before? I love them because you put them off and they never fall off. They never unwind. They don't drag on the floor. They...
Thoughts about cost of local farm yarn
Recently I bought a back issue of TapRoot Magazine. I was intrigued because the issue's theme is: Wear. And since I've been spending the first part of the year thinking and studying and planning in a fibershed, local fiber kind of way, it was a perfect fit. The...
