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About cliffhousealpacas

Once upon a time, my dad drove by some funny looking animals standing on little dirt hills in a field. Thus, the dream of an alpaca ranch was born. Now, we are embarking on a grand adventure of raising alpacas and becoming fiber artists.

New yarn type: bubble yarn

Posted on July 6, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

I’ve been spinning for about a year now. Like most people do, I started on a drop spindle. I stuck with that for months, going slowly but steadily, learning to love the feel of yarn created beneath my fingertips. Now I’ve … Continue reading →

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Drum carder review: Pat Green’s Happy Hybrid

Posted on July 5, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

Cliff House Alpacas finally bit the bullet and invested in a drum carder. We agonized for long months about which carder would be the right fit for us, and finally settled on the the Happy Hybrid by Pat Green Carders, LTD. … Continue reading →

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The men come home

Posted on June 18, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

We finally finished our second paddock and were able to bring the gentlemen home! These boys are our “rescue alpacas”. Their owner had to sell the farm, fast, to move out-of-state, and they had nowhere to go 😦 . Pictures … Continue reading →

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Tripoli is born

Posted on June 8, 2011 by cliffhousealpacas

We have a new alpaca on the ranch! On Wednesday, June 8th, Tulip gave birth to her second cria (baby), the adorable little Tripoli. The birth went well, although his first hours of life were a bit of a struggle, … Continue reading →

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