Sunday, July 6, 2008

Natural Dying with Madder Root

Well, I finally got up the nerve to try natural dying. I made up a big pot of natural dye using Madder Root, alum and cream of tartar. I love the color. I think I will add a line of natural dyed roving & batts to our fiber store at www.applerose.com

Monday, March 31, 2008

Kevin Ford Shears Sleeping Ewe

When Keving Ford shears our sheep they just seem to relax and fall asleep. Here you see a lamb waiting for mom to finish being sheared. No fuss, no bother!