Harrowsmith Country Life April Issue

If you haven't already done so, I would strongly suggest you pick up the latest issue of Harrowsmith Country Life magazine. In it, you will find an article by a friend, guild member, shepherdess extraordinaire, Cindy Osland. The article is entitled "Three Bags Full" and shows beautiful pictures of Cindy, her farm (which is situated North of Port Hope) and of course, her gorgeous sheep.


I plan on helping Cindy at her farm during sheering time and look forward to seeing her beautiful yarns and rovings at this year's Gathering which is held in Port Hope on Saturday, April 18th from 10am - 3:30pm at the Town Park Recreation Centre, 62 McCaul Street. Hope to see you there :c)

Note on the Gathering: The Gathering is a spinning/knitting (yearly) event which is organized by our 2 local guilds (the Great Pine Ridge Spinners & Weavers and the Northumberland Hooks & Needles). It's a fun day of knitting, spinning and shopping. This year, we are expecting 18 vendors selling everything from rovings, yarns, fleeces and accessories. (Note: As not all vendors accept credit cards you may want to bring some cash with ya). The door entry fee is $6 which includes a ticket to awesome door prizes. Also coffee and snacks are provided free of charge. Cindy Osland will also be in attendance to provide lunch for the non-lunch packers with her fresh BBQ Lamb or Beef Burgers - YUMMY! So be sure to bring your wheel and or knitting needles; it will be a fun filled day.

Latest Spins - Match Made Au Naturel!

Plying, in my mind, is probably the most rewarding aspect of spinning. It's when everything comes together and your fingers just itch to start knitting. Working with hand painted/dyed fleece can be a lot of fun but lately I've been finding that plying a natural dark wool with bright hand painted/dyed wool just as rewarding. See it for yourself...