Counting Sheep

This photo makes me want to hum a lullaby. A sweet mama sheep and her baby relaxing on the big day. Last Saturday morning, I was at the "Spring Fiber Day" at the Mt. Bruce Station in Romeo, Michigan.

It was a beautiful day to walk the farm, shop from vendors selling yarn, knitting needles with straw sheep toppers, and all things wool-related. My favorite display was of a "flock of sheep" made from wool rovings and pipe cleaners. I bought one of these sheep on impulse because of the way he cocked his head - adorable!

As part of the festivities, the farm had scheduled sheep shearings that morning too. I have a feeling that this warm cloak is to keep the mama's precious wool clean.

Once a sheep is shorn, they look entirely different and a little chilly. Can't you see this confused lamb asking, "Are you my Mother?

Dream Weaver

Have you ever seen a loom in action? I watched and watched and am still mystified by the technique. When I returned later in the day, I saw this "photograph." The texture of the strings in the sunlight, the start of a pattern, the basket of raw materials - it was beautiful.

Are you weaving wonderful things into your life?

Sheep Stuff

One of my favorite reasons to go to the Mt. Bruce Station Sheep & Wool Festival is to see the seasonal displays around the farm. This event features the most beautiful Fall vignettes I have ever seen. The farmhouse doors are draped with dried seed & sunflower swags and most entryways are flanked with pumpkin towers or bunches of bittersweet. You can shop the row of vendors selling "sheep stuff" (wool rovings, yarn, custom knitting needles etc.), take a felting class, watch a sheep shearing or see a loom in action. It is wonderful reason to snack on apple cake & cider and enjoy a pretty Fall afternoon outdoors.