Monday, March 15, 2010

Spring things...

Now that the early garden crops are in the cold frame I know that spring is near. I have put in baby spinach, various lettuces, and arugula. Now we wait for the tiny little sprouts to sprout. Another sign of spring. Today I will spin for most of the day! I started at 6:30 this morning. I should get a number of skeins done if all goes as plans. A huge shipment is due this week of various colored alpaca roving so I need to settle in and concentrate on spinning Of course the yarns will be up on Estsy in my shop once they are all washed and set! So here I go off to spin some more. No more breaks today.(well maybe)



This weekend my friend and I took a class for Psanky Eggs. The black egg in the nest is my first Psanky egg that I have done! It's a real egg blown out and then the Psanky technique is applied. It was a blast. The eggs in the wooden bowl are my collection of hand painted wooden eggs. The nests my collection also! Notice the horse tail hair in the tiny, maybe humming bird nest? And the wool in the front nest. i put wool out each spring in an old suet holder for the birds to pull from for their nest. Then to my surprise when a nest blows from the trees, there is my wool! I also save some brushing from the horses tail and stuff that in with the wool. The birds love it!! Always pulling from it after a meal at the feeder! So anyway, when my wood eggs come out this usually means spring is around the corner. So hand in there I hear spring weather will grace us this week!

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Winner of the FREE give-a-way!

We have a winner for the Pamsfiber give-a-way of the 7" wooden sz 19 knitting needles!!! Sara K. from our follower list! Congrat's. I will be posting our new free-give-a-way gift and terms around Easter, so check back often and join in! No limit to how much you join in on the fun. Enjoy the needles Sara and thank you for your support in following our blog.

Thursday, March 4, 2010

The first of the maple syrup is bottled and in the shop


Mike, myself, our friend Karen and our good friend Ronnie boiled sap all day on Sunday. It went from 9:00 am until 8:oo pm. We ate smoked ribs, coleslaw and homemade bread! Oh yea, and a bottle of wine!
Then the syrup came inside and was bolied for 2 more days on the stove top inside. The results are pictured here. We will boil again this weekend,for now the maple syrup stove rests. And so do we. ONE MORE WEEK OR SO FOR THE KNITTING NEEDLE DRAWING, SIGN IN AS A FOLLOWER, DETAILS BELOW

Thursday, February 25, 2010

One completed alpaca sock! And Farm News!


We have the maple tree's tapped, the sap is dripping ans we should be cooking syrup this weekend! So we will have syrup for the spring opening of the shop. I'm also rolling bee's was candles which are so beautiful with its natural honey color. I have lots of new yarns already for the shop. I'm working on new glass shawl pins which I will also display at CT Sheep and Wool Fest. in April. Marti from Simple Gifts Farm has offered me a corner of her table to show my pins. I'm also going to be introducing a line of hand painted oil note cards this year in the shop, one for each season, limited of course to what I can get done. They will all be originals, set of four to a pack.


Well, I finished the first sock and what a cozy comfortable sock it is! I'm so glad I decided to use this yarn. The sock fits like a glove and is so soft, I just wiggle my toes around inside and enjoy the feel. I'm on my way with sock number 2, can't wait to get it done. DONT FORGET THE FREE GIVE-A-WAY, DETAILS IN POST BELOW! A couple fo weeks left for the sign up. I also have something in mind for the next FREE GIVE-A-WAY!

Friday, February 19, 2010

Dye day and sock knitting

Well, today I got the dye pot out and spent the morning dyeing alpaca skeins! Something in the air made me want to start some dyeing. I think this means Spring is around the corner! I couldn't decide on colors, then it came to me earth tones. Shaded earth tones. The colors I chose reminded of winter. I see these colors out my window, the mahogany which reminded me of the bark on the trees, the pine, for obvious reasons and the persimmon for the berries I saw on the bushes that the birds feasted on through the winter. So in saying farewell to winter, these are the colors I chose.
I'm also working on a pair of alpaca tube socks from our mill spun alpaca yarn. Because there is no heal these can me done on round needles! I sometime just want to sit and plain old knit, not really having to concentrate on a pattern. I love all the wool socks that I have made so I though this would be a quick easy project with quick results! So here is the first half knit alpaca sock! Feels so good already? By the way this is a wonderful first sock for a new knitter. Remember to sign up for our FREE give-a-way! Details below.



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Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Valentines Free Give-a-way! Sign up today!


Im having a give-a-way! Become a follower of my blog so that you can be easily updated on all goings on at the farm! You may keep your name private when you join, it will not be on public file on the blog if you choose. We have a lot of events and new items that I will want to share with everyone and instead of mass e-mail I will be posting all info on the blog and you can easily follow! So if you sign up as a follower on the blog I will put your name into a draw. The give-a-way will be in about 30 days, enough time to sign in and follow the blog! Then throughout the year I will have more give-a-ways! This should be fun,and will keep us in touch I hope to see your name there! Here it is the freebie it is a brand new pair of size 19 wooden knitting needles! Great size for those big and bulky scarves! Even if you don't knit, sign up as a follower and if your the winner give them to your favorite knitter, maybe they will knit you a scarf. Please join! We have a lot to share this coming year.....Pam

New! Gift Certificate for farm shop and Etsy!


We had many request for gift certificates over the holidays so we are now offering gift certificates for our farm shop and on-line Etsy shop. Its very easy to do, all done by mail or e-mail, your choice, using pay pal or a personal check. You can visit my Etsy shop (link to the left) and see how it all works or simply contact me if interested. Shop at our farm without even leaving your home!

Monday, February 1, 2010

Drop Spindle Video Demo


News! (Drop Spindle Video From Pams Fiber Studio} I have been asked but many a new spindle spinner that have purchased drop spindles from me through Etsy or my web site how to get started? So I finally put this short video clip together and posted it...I hope this will help anyone that is new to the drop spindle. You can save it as a favorite and spin along with me step by step until your spinning with ease. It's a 6 minute video. Click on the link to the left to view the video.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Newly spun alpaca fiber


There is nothing more beautiful and satisfying then having a newly spun full bobbin of wool! Pictured here is a wonderful blend of alpaca fiber swirled together to make this soft yarn. The colors are natural white and natural charcoal gray. This is an extremely soft fiber, should knit up nicely. I have pounds of this to spin! Better get going and start another bobbin!

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Got my groove on again!

Got my groove on again!!


Well I'm finally back in the groove! Spinning, spinning spinning! Finished up these bulky spun single ply skeins of alpaca today, washed and set them, now they just need to dry. I think I will need to light the wood burning stove tonight to help get these dried. I'm very happy with how these spun up especially my 2 ply of Monte and American Idol, which is the tan and chocolate. Check out the black heathering in the gray. Heathering? is that even a word? Not sure, but I think you know what I mean! Gorgeous, these will go up on my etsy sight to sell. www.Pamsfiber.etsy.com.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Early Thaw



Early thaw, early mud! Life on a farm. Cleaned out the cold frame today, mixed some manure in with the dirt, its now like black gold. Should have a good start to the growing season. The birds are at the feeder just hanging out with the squirls. I will say the critters are enjoying these warm temps and are all out sunbathing. Time to think about maple syrup season and all those weekends of cooking sap. The smell of the burning fire, and syrup lets one know that spring is just around the corner. So my signs of spring is mud and syrup season, then I know winter is coming to an end sooner then later.

Monday, January 4, 2010

Best Friends, boy and his pony


Luke and I went outside today to enjoy some sun and snow. While visiting with the ponies Khota never left Luke's side. It was like she knew she needed to look out for him (her boy). While we were there she left her hay and followed him around placing her nose on him occasionally. It was quite moving to watch this exchange. Needless to say they both enjoyed their visit and I enjoyed watching.

Thursday, December 31, 2009

Hot out of the oven, for a New Year's Eve party!


This will put 5 pounds on you just looing at it! It is called monkey bread, made from scratch it's like a GIANT cinnamon bon bon roll! Ever so good. I made this for tonight to bring to a New Year's Eve party after we enjoy some sushi out with Brooke, Luke and Massimo. I can't wait to get this out my house! Although it has made the house smell so good. mmmmmm

Fun in the snow! Happy New Year to all of our family and friends!


New Years Eve and what a nice bit of snow! Just enough to enjoy with Luke...Tomorrow snow shoeing with 8 of our friends by moon light! Then I need to get back into the seeing of things and start spinning up some yarn! I have been a bit lazy since the week before Christmas. Next week, back to work! I'll promise to post some new yarns as soon as they are done. I have not been a total slacker, I have been doing some glass work for the shop. I'm now into making sun catcher wind chimes! I'll post them soon too! Happy safe New Year!

Sunday, December 20, 2009

WOW where is the shop??


Conditions are getting worse, midnight and there is at least 5 inches already with hours of snow to come!! Still threatening blizzard! Finishing up knitting a Christmas stocking, sneaking out to the barn to feed carrots and off to bed. Good Night sleep tight to all.

Snow is here and blizzard my be on its way!



December 19th 11:30 pm and the snow has finally reached. At least all the critters are tucked in with heated water, extra hay to eat and straw to bed down in. All is well on the farm. Tomorrow we we snowshoe on the newly fallen snow. Then at 5 pm we have a holiday open house for all of our farm friends. Wassail and baked goods, mmmm should gain 3 pounds or so.
Tuck yourselves in for some relaxation or get out there and play in the snow. Coant wait until tomorrow so we can play. Stay warm. Dont forget call if you need to stop be the shop!

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Winter shop hours on the farm, December 9th 2009 first snow


Over the winter months we will open Sunday's per request between the hours of 11Am-3PM. Occasionally I can accommodate weekly hours as well.. Phone ahead so that we have time to fire up our little heater to help take some of the winter chill away. I will be adding handspun yarns throughout the winter along with new hand knits and some alpaca roving that is expected from the mill soon.
So give a yell a day or so before, even the morning of and we will try to accommodate you. 203 736 2630. I will be updating any news, new items and farm photos through the winter, so check back here often. WISHING EVERYONE A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON AND A WONDERFUL BLESSED NEW YEAR!

Monday, November 30, 2009

Anastasia our elf


ANASTASIA, OUR ELF who visits every weekend and takes such good care of the farm animals deserves a special thanks. THaNK YOU, THANK YOU Thank you Elf Anastasia!!

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Updates on hours..........


Just a short note on hours. Next Sunday the 6th I will be attending a holiday party and will not be open. Most likely open on Saturday the 5th but call to be sure. Then we should be open Sundays until Christmas 11am - 3pm. As always we will open for appointment to accomodate you most anytime. We really enjoyed our Farm Open House and plan on having it be an annual event, this was our second year and everyone seems to enjoy it, even the animals! I have saved the day on a disk so that I may watch it and share it with family and friends through my digital frame! What fun! Check back for all special openings and events. Happy Holidays to all and a very, very Happy New Year! From all of us at Dream Come True Farm.

Another dream come true! What a success!


Today was another Dream Come True for us on the farm! Over 100 people came for our farm and shop Open House. It was wonderful, more then we hoped for. Santa was here, Mrs Santa and a couple of the cutest elves! We had a very successful day, lots of people visited, shopped, spokes with Santa and had pictures taken while climbing on one of Mike tractors! Thanks to all who came and a special thanks to all who helped, Andasasia, Alyssa, Karen and Aahly, we couldn't of pulled if off without the four of you. And I cant say how much it meant to some regulars who visit the farm when we do these thinks, a real special thanks along with a hug goes out to you guys!! you know who you are! Well, here are some pictures of the day i hope you enjoy seeing them.

Santa was busy on the farm today!! Lots of kids to see and talk to.



Christmas on the farm! Enjoyed by all!









What a wonderful day!






Fun, Fun ! Fun !




Loads of fun with Santa, the elves and Mrs Claus!

Satisfied shoppers!!

I taught folks how to use the drop spindle while Mrs Santa watched. There was loads of interest in what we do here on the farm,