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Angora to Accessories

6/8/2017

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At the Plateau Farmers' Fiber Festival we were blessed to see another customer happy with their latest Trickle Creek Artisans purchase....
Miss Yvonne was sharing her spinning skills and happily reported that she had completed a trio of Angora yarns. Woo Hoo! Spun from just 1.5oz of our delicious 'Spun Sugar' hand dyed & carded English Angora fiber, she had chosen the 'Heathered Harmony' colorway at the Shepherd's Extravaganza. She was kind enough to send us a photo!

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Later, she reversed and modified an existing pattern to be certain she had enough cuff without running out of yarn and shared a pic with us. She'll be wearing these as she demonstrates her skills in the chilly 'J' barn! She's also looking to acquire more of our fiber as her daughter wants a pair of her own as well!

Thanks, Yvonne!
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Caught Wearing it...

5/26/2017

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At the wonderful Plateau Farmers' Fiber Festival, Jr. Farmer found Miss Evelyn (our first spinning instructor from years ago) sporting one of his hand turned shawl pins! Asking her approval, we snapped a picture of it happily keeping this beautiful piece snuggly around her shoulders. Surprisingly, she did not make this particular piece (although she is a talented fiber artist) but won it at a local fiber event. She was especially pleased with how they went well together.
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 She and her hubby, Dan, are all too familiar with the work involved in the Shepherd's Extravaganza at the Washington State Fairgrounds so it was a relaxing treat for her to enjoy an event so close to home!
Only the Lord knew that 8 years after introducing us to our first spinning wheel, she'd be adorning her fiber arts with wood turnings from that 'youngster'!  Ahhhh... *smile*
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Custom Shawl PIn

5/5/2017

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Sometimes there is a specific tweak that someone would like for their heirloom quality turnings. In this case Jen was making a beautiful shawl and wanted just the right sized shawl pin that didn't exist in Jr. Farmer's inventory. He offered to make her exactly what she was looking for, if she could wait until after the Shepherd's Extravaganza. He provided her with a sketch which she approved and got to turning when his schedule allowed. Sometimes that can be challenging with his High school schedule!
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As it turns out (pun intended) he was able to deliver it to her... just as she finished it!
You can read more about it here, if you like!
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Spun on a FMTY Supported Spindle!

4/29/2017

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Jr. Farmer's wood turnings (From Me To You) have been welcomed at his first event with open arms and the first product of one of his Supported Spindles was beautiful! He received a LOT of excellent feedback and encouragement for his quality workmanship while his pieces quickly disappeared!
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Made out of oak and yes, that's an acorn tip, the dish (not shown) was also hand turned with oak. What you cannot see is the Wraps Per Inch recession on the shaft - so handy!

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Made with TC Angora Yarn!

12/17/2016

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These beautiful hand knit wrist warmers were created by our dear friend Sharon. She loved the feel of the Angora and is an excellent knitter! Her challenge was finding the perfect project to highlight it's thermal value and enable her to enjoy it next to skin. She had no problem integrating it into her design but wanted to make it last longer so she used it as a crocheted accent hoping to enhance more projects in the future.
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It was a treat for Sharon to share her creation with us and we're glad for another happy Trickle Creek Hand Spun Yarn Customer!
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YAY! An event for 2015!

10/5/2015

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Truly, it has been quite a while since we've done a family fiber event; but if you've been hoping to get your hands on some lovely fine fiber batts, hand crafted wood buttons, and other goodies, your days will soon be here! Because of our commitment to better establishing and tending the garden this year, along with a lot of property projects while learning the ins and outs of horse care we decided to limit our participation to a single, favorite event. 
We hope you join us at the Schafer Meadows Fiber Arts Festival October 9 through the 11th.
Look, they have a personal invitation for you!


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Photo from the Schafer Meadows Facebook page. It is the original location of their guild. Click on the photo to go to their FB page!
We invite you to attend the

2015 Schafer Meadows Fiber Arts Festival

Friday, Oct 9: Noon - 5pm

Saturday, Oct 10: 10am - 5pm

Sunday, Oct 11: 11am - 4pm



Public welcome, no admission fee!

Learn a craft, classes available for both adults and kids.

Watch demonstrations of traditional fiber arts techniques.

Shop for craft supplies and finished products created by local artists.

Alpaca Marketplace, Raffle, Pumpkin Hunt, Music, and More!



Join us in the Exhibit Hall at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds,

located at the intersection of Hwys 8 & 12 in Elma, WA

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Satin Angora Scarf

9/25/2015

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This beautiful, warm scarf was hand crocheted by our friend Mary. She's the most sought after Massage Therapist in our area with over 30 years experience. She's also an accomplished crochet artist, offering her wares at a popular art event every year.
She was thrilled to have her hands on this amazing red 100% Satin Angora yarn Mom spun up. She pondered the best use of this luxury yarn and settled on a small scarf. She is still impressed by how warm and soft it is!
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We think she picked the perfect button for accent and it's just the right size to keep her neck snuggly warm!
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Dyeing Naturally

10/11/2014

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Miss Heather  has been busy in her dye studio and has graciously shared her experience with us!
Deciding to work with what she had - vinegar and alum as mordants - along with lots of plants in the gardens, herbs in the cupboard, and some expired chlorophyll...

Here is what she happily shares:



The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.  Proverbs 27:25
 
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October FIber Event

10/8/2014

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Schafer Meadows Fiber Arts Festival!


From Friday, October 10th through Sunday the 12th we'll be sharing our fiber related creations and Angora rabbits at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds...
The children will be helping with educational demonstrations and each of them  are preparing special items to offer that have not been revealed before!

If you'd like, bring your spinning wheel and join us, take some free classes, or come to enjoy a HUGE number of creative fiber enthusiasts and their wonderful wares!
Friday..... Noon - 5pm
Saturday.....10am - 5pm
Sunday...... 11am - 4pm

 FREE ADMISSION 
**This is a great opportunity to take advantage of our new *Serene Spinning* offer...
Every purchase of Trickle Creek Creative Fiber Batts or Angora Fiber Puffs comes with a FREE 'Serene Music' CD created by local vocal talent! You'll have your choice of 3 unique compilations to make your endeavors all the more relaxed and focused...

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Oooh, it's fiber time!!!!!

9/12/2014

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We're in prep mode for fall and winter and for this fabulous upcoming fiber and art fest! We'd love to share with you...there will be lots to see, so you can 'do'!
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