Posted on June 30, 2009 by peacefulacres
I chose the Cottontail City Tweed Heavy Worsted yarn from Knit Picks to make the Mendocino Vest as seen in Shear Spirit. It was a rough start, but as I struggled threw, I’ve now got the pattern in my head. I’d really like to try and rework this pattern with a cable.
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Posted on June 29, 2009 by peacefulacres
Honey keeps making great progress around our little farm. If he didn’t work a full time job that drains every ounce of energy from him….he could probably finish this fence in a couple weeks. But, since he does have a full time job (praise God!) he tries to use every Saturday and some [...]
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Posted on June 28, 2009 by peacefulacres
I’m such a chicken. My sister informed me that my 8 month old calf is JUST an animal. She can’t believe how I talk to my cows and love them like they are part of the family. Well….that’s because they are.
But while she was here yesterday on her vaca from CA, she [...]
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