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April 03, 2006
Tall Grass Farm 2006 Fiber Jubilee
Jim and I went to Tall Grass Farm’s Spring Fiber Jubilee in Delavan, Wisconsin this past Saturday and had an absolute blast. Jim said I wore a smile the entire time we were there. This is the second year I’ve attended so I knew what to look for. Instead of yarn, I bought fiber and baskets to put it in.
Four 100% Finn braid thingies handpainted Moss from The Wee Croft, four ounces of a mohair wool blend from Tall Grass Farm, four point 2 grams of corriedale lamb from White Dove Farm and finally a huge bag of merino from Thomsen Merinos.
I am happy to report I came in under budget. That is if you don’t count today’s run to The Fold for two more bobbins.
We also got to see an angora goat shearing demonstration. The most vocal was the baby. It was only her second shearing and she was anxious to get back to mama.
Isn't it beautiful. It just glistened.
Jim and I are so hungry for a farm of our own we found everything fascinating. Jim loved the shearing and I of course loved the fiber aspect. I always ask the vendors a lot of questions begining with "How did you get started?" It's very inspiring how many times the response comes back, "well, we used to live in the city and then one day..." We're both so drawn to that world that I no longer think if, I think when.