Goodies!!!!!!!

LOOK what I got in the mail!!

These are yummy merino rovings and the top one was especially dyed for me!! I love both of them - the bottom one is "Kermie". These are hand dyed and come to me from Germany via Heather. Her husband has kidnapped her unwillingly and is holding her hostage in Germany. Well, not really, he is in the US military so they are there because of that but don't you think the story about the kidnapping is much more interesting??? In fitting with some of my previous postings I suppose I should include that she was kidnapped drunk and naked in my driveway to make it even more entertaining but.....let's not go there.

I started some spinning in anticipation of the roving so that I could get in some practice. I'm a little rusty but stuff is coming out ok. I have to get my groove back a little before I start on the new stuff!

I can't wait to start spinning the new stuff!!! Also, if you are into cute kittehs with no hair you can send her a message. She breeds Sphynx cats - they really are so cute! So, whether you are into hand dyed merino or nekkid kittehs she can help!

Amazing Llamas

Yesterday we had the privilege of being invited to Pearson Pond to pick up some yarn and felt for Amia Yarn Company. All I can say is "WOW". These animals are truly beautiful and amazing. They were all so personable and came up to us (even the babies!) all wanting kisses. The fiber on these animals is incredible. I had no idea how soft and silky llama fleece can be. I'm really excited to see what the yarn looks like skeined up!

Pearson Pond has about 200 llamas and they are just as happy as they can be. The have beautiful pastures to play around in and plenty of natural water sources. Many of their llamas are champions and there were trophies and plaques and ribbons everywhere! They are bred for high standards and beautiful fiber. Tracy Pearson was very hospitable and took time to drive us around and let us meet many of the llamas. It was really an amazing and educational experience. I have to find a way to talk her out of some of the GORGEOUS silky black yarn she has - you wouldn't believe how beautiful, silky and soft it is!

Do I have pictures for you - well OF COURSE!!!




We had told Tracy that we would take whatever fiber she had back to Georgia Mountain Fiber for them to process it for us. She said "Are you SURE?" We of course said that it was no problem. She asked what we were driving and I told her a Ford Explorer. She said "Well, let's go look at it first" so we agreed. OMG - I couldn't believe how much fiber she had up there ready to go to the mill!!!! She must have had 75 bags of fiber up there AT LEAST!

Needless to say, there was no way all that fiber was going to fit in our car - she needs a Ryder truck to transport all that fiber!! But, I know she has more good stuff coming once that all gets through Georgia Mountain Fiber.

I'll put up some pictures of the yarn once I get it back. It is on cones right now and needs to go get skeined so I'll let you know when it is available.

This is dedicated...............

To Charlotte, NC superstar - Turtlegirl!

This does not really have anything to do with HER per se but it does involved turtles - and brand new ones at that.

Our neighbor frantically called us on Saturday and told us that we had to get over to her pond right away to witness something. OK - so we put on our shoes, grab the camera of course, and walk over. Lo and behold there was some Hawt Secks going on over there!! Check it out!


These are snapping turtles so I guess we will be having some new ones on the horizon. I tell ya, we see the coolest stuff out here!

On the knitting front..........remember this?



Yeah well it's totally going to the frog pond later this evening. I had Mr. Man try it on - NOPE - didn't fit. So, that's what I get for forgetting myself and starting a sock cuff down. This puppy will be toe up on the next go around!

Mr. Man is working on making some "cat proof" yarn bowls as suggested by the ladies at Strings and Sticks. These yarn bowls will have a lid to keep those pesky little kittens out of your yarn. I will be receiving the first one thankyouverymuch as these little destructo-kitties are getting into everything!!!

Happy Father's Day

Hey everyone! Don't forget your dad today! We are headed down to Alpharetta today to spend some time with the best dad in the world. Sorry to disappoint everyone but that just happens to be MY dad.

This guy is the best. There isn't anything he wouldn't do for us, he loves my husband (despite all his humerous nuttiness) and is just the best, most down to earth person I know.


Dad, I know you sneak a peak at the 'ol blog every now and again to see what is up with us. THANK YOU so much for everything you do for us, for being there and for being my rock when I needed it. I love you so much and you mean the world to me.

I LOVE YOU DAD!!!!!!

Dad and I opening night of Provino's in Cumming

Two of my favorite guys!

LYS Saturday

Mr. Man and I took a trip into the big town of Ellijay today just south of Blue Ridge to Strings and Sticks. That's what the door says even though my picture stinks. We met Vicky there who was having a yarn bowl personally delivered! Who says that Knit Witch does not offer great customer service?? I took a few extra bowls with me and everyone there loved them! The store owner, Karen, who was extreemly nice, bought 12 of them to put in her shop! Woo hoo - Knit Witch is in a shop!

Here's a yarn bowl in action:

If you are ever in Ellijay, GA be sure to check out this great little shop called Strings and Sticks. They were having classes there and had lots of yarn and books and other fun knitting stuff. Of course, I had to add to the stash. Here's what I had Mr. Man buy for me...........




I bought 4 skeins - pretty yummy color, eh? It is Hacho by Mirasol. I have never seen this yarn before and thought it looked like a fun knit.

Here are some other pictures from the store. Vicky is in blue and I am in the yellow top.

All in all it was a fun day. I love traveling around and seeing the local folk enjoying the LYS!!

Fibery Goodness

I had to share this with you - this is so yummy!!! We just got this in today.




It is SO SOFT. It is 100% alpaca (75% Suri and 25% Huacaya) and it is delicious! It can easily be dyed of you are interested in dying it. It is a fingering weight, a beautiful fawn color and comes from a small farm here in North Georgia. The couple have 4 alpacas and they are such nice people. They are very proud of their 4 little alpacas (Victoria, Lady Nancy, Diana and Elizabeth) as well they should be! They produce divine fiber!


So, if you want to help support some local fiber growers, take advantage of some delectable yarn and add to your stash - head on over to Amia Yarn Company where this is for sale under fingering weight yarns.


You will also find these (among others) under sport weight yarns - fun!

What to do with a large salad bowl

Well let the kittens play in it of course!!! These little rascals found this so I figured I better place it on the floor lest they turn over and crash it to the ground.


We had a little visitor on our porch today also. I think he is a squirrel tree frog. Any frog experts out there reading this???


I am swapping a yarn bowl for some yummy roving dyed JUST for me and I'm so excited about it! I have to get back on the wheel - maybe tonight I will play around with it. I need more bobbins - any suggestions for good places to buy them? I will post about the roving and the dye artist when I get it.

AND I have a fibery surprise for you tomorrow so stand by!!