Monthly Archives: August 2013

“Sugar Plum Fairy”

Posted on August 30, 2013 by cliffhousemom

Our top notch sales team sold the only shawl we had at Western Welcome Week so I (Aunt Geri) was intent on finishing another one for our Cliff House Charity sale benefiting the Colorado Humane Society and Cimarron Sky Dog … Continue reading →

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Arena; check –

Posted on August 28, 2013 by cliffhousemom

Last Saturday and Sunday were very busy days spent sprucing up the riding arena for our fundraising event we’re holding at Cliff House Ranch to help feed Colorado’s hungry horses, on September 7th. Cindy Jones, our natural horsemanship instructor will … Continue reading →

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Stained Glass

Posted on August 26, 2013 by cliffhousemom

This is the yarn that I (aunt Geri) plied at the Western Welcome Week show.  When you spin a hand-dyed roving you just never know how the color will “pool” once it is spun, but this one turned out fantastic.  … Continue reading →

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Stockings by the fire

Posted on August 23, 2013 by cliffhousealpacas

It’s been over two years since I (Kirstin) did any felting at all, but last weekend, I was feeling inspired. With the charity show coming up on September 7th and the Christmas crafting season in full swing (I know, really), … Continue reading →

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They’re Here: Custom Alpaca Rugs!

Posted on August 21, 2013 by cliffhousemom

We waited in anticipation just two months as Reinhardt, of Ingrid’s Custom Rugs, wove our alpaca’s fiber into beautiful area rugs for us. On Monday the boxes we sent full of skirted fiber returned to us as works of art … Continue reading →

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Western Welcome Week Highlights

Posted on August 20, 2013 by cliffhousemom

We know it’s Tuesday, but we needed Sunday and Monday to regroup. Jared stayed at Cliff House Ranch and cared for our animals while we experienced the joy and hard work of Littleton’s Spirit of the West Arts & Crafts … Continue reading →

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A herd of 8…………..

Posted on August 16, 2013 by cliffhousemom

Look how cute!  Aunt Geri here with a new herd of 8 alpacas – scarf pins they are and they come in several fun colors.  Like the real alpacas, they are all just a little different and each has its own character.  The … Continue reading →

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A little fiber and a few beads…

Posted on August 14, 2013 by cliffhousemom

…make a wonderful fiber fashion statement! It’s Aunt Geri, and I’m designing and donning some more alpaca fiber jewelry. Just like the jewelry I talked about on Monday; these are all knit with an alpaca and silk blend. The gold … Continue reading →

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Fiber Ripples

Posted on August 9, 2013 by cliffhousemom

Aunt Geri here – unveiling the necklaces that I promised to be working on finishing.  I finally forced myself to put the closures on – some fun since they are magnetic and grab your needle and scissors in the process!  … Continue reading →

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“Sea-Foam”

Posted on August 2, 2013 by cliffhousemom

Aunt Geri here –  I’m thinking of the Holfelders’ family vacation to Maui. Tropical storm Flossie moved through quickly, and I trust they will have sunshine and aqua waters!  This latest yarn I’ve just finished spinning, is a wonderful hand … Continue reading →

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