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Monthly Archives: November 2013
Difficult lessons in posture: a public service announcement
It’s been awhile since I (Kirstin) posted. I’m down at the ranch for Thanksgiving, and it’s time for an update from one of the family spinners. But first, let’s do a little exercise in observation. What is wrong with these … Continue reading
Posted in fiber art
Tagged craft show, hand spinning, handspinning, Health, holidays, Muscle, Pain, Poor posture, Rotator cuff, spinning, Thanksgiving
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“Lupine Fields…….”
Aunt Geri here – check out this color combo on my latest Patty scarf! This would go well with either the periwinkle or minty green Techno hats we just introduced. The yarn selection was interesting – one three-ply and one boucle … Continue reading
“Thanks for the Memories…..”
Last Tuesday, Cliff House Alpacas was invited to participate in a Holiday Bazaar at the Holly Creek Retirement Community from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. I, Momma, thought you might enjoy seeing some photos of the event.
Posted in Fashion
Tagged alpaca, Christmas and holiday season, craft show, crafts, holiday bazaar, Holly Creek Retirement Community, spinning
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“Some-thing’s Random”…………
Aunt Geri here with some new goodies, and they are random! I finished the Techno Hat in peach I started in Castle Rock last week when Uncle Jerry and I were down from Wyoming for the Ye Olde Yuletide Bazaar. … Continue reading
Posted in fiber art
Tagged boucle yarn, craft show, knitting, Olde Yuletide Bazaar, scarves
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“It’s that most busyful time of the year”…
Hi everyone, Momma, here with a brief note about asking Dad to work during the Broncos-Chiefs game last night. Dad says, “Watching Bronco games are incredibly stressful. The fact I need to get up from my recliner to babysit the … Continue reading
Posted in animals, business
Tagged Alpaca Store, Broncos, Castle Rock Outlet Mall, Christmas gifts, Football, greeting card, Thanksgiving
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Thank goodness it’s Friday (and look! a scarf!)
Hi all, Kirstin here. I love those craft shows, but I have to admit, they take a ton out of us. Dad is travelling today, Mom is up to her elbows in…barn stuff. Let’s leave it at that. And I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in fiber art
Tagged alpaca yarn, handspun, handspun yarn, knit scarf, knitting, llama yarn, roving, scarf, yarn
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Alpaca Blankets are Here!
We, Dad and Momma, visited Michel and his family on Tuesday afternoon, and we discovered he has received his final shipment from Peru for 2013. The new shipment of alpaca goodies arrived just in time for the holidays. Father winter … Continue reading
Posted in animals, business, fiber art
Tagged alpaca, Blankets, Camelid, Free Trade Federation, Peru
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Soccer, LaCrosse & Ye Olde Yuletide Bazaar
In a field house in Parker, Colorado in a Galaxy not so far far away, we co-existed for ten hours with soccer parents and their little athletes, basketball fans, Lacrosse players and their families; and various vendors galore. Yes, dear … Continue reading
“Here’s Looking at You”
Check out these Peruvian feathered friends! Aunt Geri here, with Momma, admiring the hand carved gourd Christmas ornaments we’re packing to take to the Holiday Craft Show this Saturday. They’re incredibly cute! They are hand made in Peru by local … Continue reading
“Get a Jump On…….”
…….that Christmas Shopping!” Nobody’s waiting for Black Friday this year – Aunt Geri here, and we’re headed to Ye Olde Yuletide Bazaar holiday festival with our wares this Saturday in Parker. We have something for just about everyone – including … Continue reading
Posted in business, fiber art
Tagged alpaca, Black Friday, Christmas gifts, craft show, hats, Olde Yuletide Bazaar, Parker
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