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Spring Thaw on the River

April 14, 2015UncategorizedMargaret Brook

I finally got a phone with a video camera — because lambs are on their way. Meanwhile here is the welcome sound of running water over an old beaver dam on a spring day, featuring a cameo appearance by Laddie.

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Ella's lambs have arrived, eaten, nuzzled each other's noses, learned to talk to mum, explored their safe little pen and tried a bit of aerial springing. All within two hours. Time for a nap! Fiercely guarded by poor Quorum who is absolutely convinced that those are her babies. Hopefully she delivers her own very soon and can put those strong mothering hormones to good use, instead of smacking me in frustration. #shetlandsheep #gulmogetguardiandragon #amazonwarriorauntie

It was a good day to unwrap the #alchemistsapron bundle. These prints are all from stored dry leaves. The linen shirt had a soak in a spring puddle, a dip in India's 'magic potion' and a long simmer in a bath of onion skins and various leaf bits. When I spread it out on the cedar to dry, it was blessed with the first raindrops we have had in weeks. That's a good omen. Next step, pockets. #schoolofnomadarts #prophetofbloom #ecoprinting #localcolour #amuleticclothing

Quality time with Freya and Flora. #sheeptherapy #shetlandwool #leafhavenshetlands #pembinafibreshed #prairiespring

There were only four (!) seeds in the package of organic 'Carthamus tinctoria' seeds so I was pleased that they all germinated. They are vigorous and growing quickly. As they are annuals, I hope to be able to collect abundant seed for next year's dye garden. #naturaldyes #growyourowncolour #slowfashion #pembinafibreshed #safflower #carthamus #tinctoria #colourfromnature

Good mail day! New resource for the @pembinafibreshed Growing Natural Dyes class on May 6. #growyourowncolour #naturaldye #naturalfibre #pembinafibreshed #botany #slowfashion #fibreshed #localcolour #manitoba #sustainableforaging

Okay I'm not very high, and I had to use a stool to get started, but it feels good to climb into a tree that I planted myself. One of the joys of staying connected to the same piece of land for decades. #treehugging #slowandsteady #getoutside

It's magic when fibre from our little flock transforms in this way. I prep and dye the class materials including a recycled wool blanket used for the 'canvas'. The class is taught by the talented artist and shepherd Linda Glowacki and voila! New craft passions are discovered. Great work Krista! . Regrann from @swaidesigns - Soooooooo, yesterday I took a needle-felting class and it was so much fun!!! This guy needs some more work, but maybe I found another hobby?! 😍 #wip #handmade #oneofakind #paintingwithwool #needlefelting #chickadee #leafhavenshetlands #shetlandwool

People, we have a finished object. Started over a year ago, this is more or less @sunflowerknit 's Fiddlehead pattern although I feel the pattern may have been slightly overshadowed by my desire to use up all the odd bits of lett-lopi in the stash, and by my "forget mistakes there's no going back" drive to the finish. Further incentive provided by the unending cold weather this spring. The gorgeous shawl pin is from Janine at North Sun Studio. #doneisbetterthanperfect

Some of our beautiful ewes thinking deep thoughts in the cold April sunshine. #leafhavenshetlands #shetlandwool #prairiespring #pembinafibreshed #slowfashion #manitoba #smallfarm #fibrefarm #shoplocal #fleece #spinnersofig #waitingforlambs #manitobamakers

I joined the hordes saying farewell to the Assiniboine Park Conservatory on the last day before it closes. I worked there as a gardener and education coordinator some years ago -- one of the best jobs ever. #bittersweet #prairiewinterrefuge #plantsaremagic

Two of my favourite things, gardening and fibre! I am happy to be leading this class for @pembinafibreshed in May. Check out the details through the link in their profile. #pembinafibreshed #naturaldye #growyourown #dyegarden #slowfashion

Ella can always be counted on for a closeup. #shetlandsheep #leafhavenshetlands #moorit #manitoba #fibrefarm #pembinafibreshed

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