Category Archives: fiber art

stuff I make and sell

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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“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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Sprint to the finish

Posted on July 26, 2013 by cliffhousealpacas

As I’ve explained before, the family is off to Maui next week. Four days after we get back, we have a huge art show. So not only are we trying to do our pay-the-bills work and pack for a vacation, … Continue reading →

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Salmon Patties

Posted on July 19, 2013 by cliffhousemom

Hi – Aunt Geri here.  The Salmon Patties are done – no, not the fish salmon but the other peachy colored goodies that I promised in my recent post “A flock of flamingos“. The “Patty” pattern is pretty popular for … Continue reading →

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Alpaca Baby Bouclé

Posted on July 17, 2013 by cliffhousemom

Momma here, I know you haven’t heard much from me lately, but I’m back in the game. Many thanks to Aunt Geri and Kirstin for keeping our blog posts going.  I’m in a boot to stabilize my right foot because … Continue reading →

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“Celebrating the Palomino horse”

Posted on July 12, 2013 by cliffhousemom

Aunt Geri here.  Those of us old enough grew up watching the Hollywood cowboy star Roy Rogers and his famous palomino horse Trigger.  Mr. Ed, the talking horse with his own TV show in the 60s, was also a world … Continue reading →

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“OMG Moment”

Posted on July 8, 2013 by cliffhousemom

Aunt Geri here – I just finished spinning this black yarn.  The fiber is from Gazellie, a little black alpaca that lives in Iowa at C&M Acres. Our goal was to test the fiber processing done by C&M Fiber Mill, … Continue reading →

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“A flock of flamingos…”

Posted on July 1, 2013 by cliffhousemom

Aunt Geri here – trust me, I am a long way from Florida and this is NOT a common color in Wyoming!  I have made a bunch of these peachy colored baby clothes.  We all want to snuggle babies up in … Continue reading →

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“From Dusk to Dawn”

Posted on June 26, 2013 by cliffhousemom

Aunt Geri here.  These are just the most fun little scarves!  They form a bow by slipping one end of the petals through a keyhole slot on the other end.  Customers love them for family or friends that are always … Continue reading →

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My favorite summer activity: crocheting blankets

Posted on June 21, 2013 by cliffhousealpacas

It’s almost 90 out! I don’t have air conditioning! Let’s make us some blankets! I (Kirstin) am now working on my second blanket of the summer. This one is already coming out better than the last. I’m using the same … Continue reading →

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