We ready did need that rain! Now that we are done with all the summer activities and the garden has been put to bed.  Its time to think of things to keep us busy in the evenings.  It is getting darker earlier.

I have been very busy with the new puppy, Mina.

She has me running in all directions and a joy to watch grow.  So I was a little slow in getting the classes sorted out but we have planned a few in the month of October!

Classes this month:

October 14, 2023 10am Weaving day. Schacht Cricket Rigid Heddle Loom 

$160.00 +taxes.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to weave on a loom but did not have the time to commit to do it.  Here is your chance. This is a beginners 2 day course.  The first saturday you will experience weaving in plain weave on a rigid heddle  loom that has been set up for you. All you have to do is weave and take your scarf home

Week 1:  I will have a loom warped up and ready for you to weave a scarf.  We will start at 10 am so bring a lunch and you can continue to weave until your scarf is done. 🧣

 October 28, 2023 Weaving Day

Week 2  This time you will learn about weaving on a 4 Shaft Cricket Quartet Loom.  I will have the loom again warped and ready to weave another scarf. This time in a simple twill weave structure. On this saturday bring your lunch.  We  will start at 10 am

If you have any questions with regards to this course please email me at grinsheep@gmail.com or call 250-954-8152.

October 21, 2023 1-4pm  Felted Pumpkin Bowl.      $65.00+taxes

Many people love the felted bowls we have in the shop.  This day we will wet felt in the spirit of Halloween!🎃

June 17, 2023  We will be doing some felted flowers in the morning and in the afternoon a felted scarf.  The Art Deco scarf was very popular so it will be a repeat class

Well it was very business this past Sunday.  All hands were on deck to help with shearing the sheep.  The shearer arrived bright and early with blades sharpened and got to work.  We had 25 sheep gift their wool coats. IMG_0  <-click on the link watch how fast we work.  We really don’t work that fast we did manage to get all fleeces off, skirted, bagged and labels  This is the easy part!  Next comes the washing, picking carding….

Well this snow has given me time to wrap up a few projects.  We just finished up the February classes and had a great time.  The classes are a great way to get out of the house and learn something new or just have a fun time out.

So the next new class coming up is:

March 25,  2023 1:30-4:30 pm  Felted Scarf

This class has been requested several times so we will offer it again!  In this class we will be learning about nuno felting to make a lovely scarf. We will be using the new Ashford 30% silk and merino adding some spring pussy willows details.

Cost $75.00+taxes  contact the shop to reserve your spot!!!

Since spring is around the corner that means the baby lambs will be popping out. After the lambs come then we will be preparing for shearing.  We will be up to our ears in wool! It will be a busy time here on the farm.

Please check the workshop page as we have added some new classes.

We will be doing various classes including  a felted hedgehog holding a heart, a felt hand bag, nuno felting a scarf, then for Easter a felted rabbit.

New shipment to the shop includes Ashford Montage (a blend of all their fibres).  This is an economical roving of ever changing colours  that is good for spinning, wet felting, or even just core wool.

Their other new fibre is pure luxury– black Merino and 30% mulberry silk we will be using this in our scarf class on February 18,2023

Well, we had a good run of summer!😎 Time to tuck in and do some fibre projects.  Please check the workshop page for the upcoming classes, check your email as we have sent out a newsletter.  If you wish to be on the mailing list and be the first to know what classes are being offered, you can sign up here on the website.

November has started and a handmade gift for family and friend is always nice for Christmas. 🎄 Please pop into the store and pick up your supplies for knitting (hint some lovely sock yarn), weaving, felting (kits or classes or create your own design with the many colours of Ashford roving.

They have a new shipment of spinning wheels for sale!😊

Well it is better late than Never!!

Do you have some fleece about?

Sock yarn that needs some colour?

Have you heard that Ashford has a new series of dyes?  They have arrived in the store!! This is perfect dyeing weather.  Go for it!

Of course if you have your newest copy of Little Looms Magazine you can see a beautiful blanket woven on one of their looms.  Made from their newest line of triple knit yarn. This yarn is available in the store at 10.95/ball.

I have yet to weave with it, but it is wonderful to knit something cozy!

Ashford Triple Knit Specifications

• 100% New Zealand Wool
• Triple Knit Weight (12 Ply / Aran)
• Hand Wash
• 100gm Balls at net standard condition
• 150m (164yds) per 100gm ball
• Gauge 17 – 18 sts x 22 rows = 10cm (4″)
• Suggested Needle Size 5.00 – 5.50mm (8 – 9 US)
• Suggested Crochet Hook Size 5 – 6mm (8/H – 10/I US)
• Suggested Weaving Reed 5 – 7.5dpi reed (20 – 30/10)
• 15 Colours

Grinsheep Halloween Kit

Come by the studio to get your Halloween kit or we can send it to you!

Each kit contains enought to make 6 ornaments for Family Halloween fun evening. All you need to get you started if you have never felted before!

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Grinsheep Hand Painted Sock Yarn

We have been busy in the shop dyeing some beautiful sock yarn.  Since fall has arrived maybe your thoughts turn to tucking up and knitting yourself some socks for those cool “winter” evenings.

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Check this fun project out!

Kits for these Wet Felted bags will be available soon.  Keep your eyes open for  the announcement in the newletter!  IF you have not signed up for the newletter please do so you don’t miss out  on the latest happenings.