More soap? and Shearing Day! Yea!

Don't you laugh~~~~~~~~~~~

Shearing day was a great success! Next I will clean and sort the flecces deciding on what blends I want to do this year. The animals are ever so happy to have their wool coats off for the warmer months..


Today I will add another new batch of goats milk soap to the shop. Yes, I have made more! This time I have decided to package 2.5 oz bars in these beautiful spring colored organza bags. I now have about a total of 200 plus bars of newly made wonderful goat milk soap. I have added many of them to my etsy shop for the summer months. My spinning seems to taken a back seat this time of year do to the farm and garden work. I'm not complaining, I love being outside this time of year and through the summer months. So for now it will be soap, soap and more soap! Of course there will be some spinning, just not as much as through the winter months. I say that now, but when all that wool is cleaned from shearing day I will not be able to keep my hands off of it. As always call to visit the farm and shop and watch my FB page and blog for listed days that we will be open.

Shop full and ready for visits!

The farm shop is full and ready to go for the warmer weather. I have worked long hours on many new items for the warmer season. Lots of goat milk soaps, glass jewelry, small quilted items and more. As always new yarns have been added and will continue to be added each week or so. OPEN to the public, just give a call and set up a visit! And remember out picnic table is available for you to enjoy a snack on while watching the animals watch you!! They love visitors. Our Open house dates for education and tours of the the farm will be posted near to fall. But until then feel free to give a call and set up a time to visit the shop.

The Blue Bird of Happiness resides at Dream Come True Farm

I have been watching these amazing blue birds from my window and deck for weeks. Today there was quite a bit of activity. I believe we have baby blue birds! Papa Blue Bird was chasing any birds that came around within 10 feet of his home. Both Mama and Papa were flying in and out of the house all morning, then Mama went inside and didn't come out. I watched for hours in amazement of their ritual. The wonders of nature is so awesome. I feel blessed that this family of blue birds have chosen Dream Come True Farm to live on. We will sure do our best to protect them. Happy Mother' Day Mama Blue Bird and to all Mom's!

More goat milk soap and scrubbies!

I was up until the wee hours of the night wrapping, tagging soaps and crocheting organic cotton body and face scrubbies. The scent of the almond honey soap is just wonderful. The batch of natural is so light with scent. Im thrilled with these 2 batches, 20 pounds of soap ready to go! I wish there was a scratch and sniff section on this blog so you could smell this soap. I think I will go and wash my hands now!

Soap, soap, and more soap! New batch of goat milk soap

Good Morning! The sun is shining, the rain has gone and Im looking forwrd to putting in my morning glory seeds!! Happy Thursday.

A week or so ago we got busy on a new batch of goat milk soap. The batch is partially cured and I can tell this is a winner! This batch has the goat milk (of course) Shae butter and an assortment of oils. Wonderful to help restore the ph balance to your skein. One batch is almond scent with honey and one batch is honey and Shea butter, natural scent. Both a favorite of mine. I not so fond of all the sweet scents that can be added. The more natural, the more I like it..These will be available in my shop here on the farm and in my Etsy shop www.Pamsfiber.etsy.com I have some small orders to fill already and may need to make another batch soon. I'm doing favors for a baby shower with my soap for June, exciting. I did a wedding 2 years ago. Oh and by the way I have started to crochet scrubbies to go along with the soap. They are made from certified organic cotton and Im offering them with the soap. A bar of soap and a couple of scrubbies make a wonderful thoughtful gift for a friend or a treat for yourself!

Flowers, flowers, flowers

It truly is a spring here on the farm. This is what I did ALL weekend long. Flowers, flowers and more flowers. Some are hooked with handspun hand dyed yarns, some are made from wool strips and some are from recycled wool sweater pieces and wool felt balls. I'm really enjoying making these. I'm adding them to the shop this week and maybe on Etsy as well. A few weeks ago I crocheted a number of brightly colored flowers and crocheted some organic cotton flower pins for the shop. So it really is a spring fling around here!DON'T FORGET OUR FREE GIVE A WAY IN THE POST BELOW! DETAILS BELOW

FREE-GIVE-WAY It's a spring fling!

This will be our new spring give-a-way! "The Heart And Hand Collection book, written by MYSELF and my good friend Beth! But there is a catch this time. You must be a follower of the blog and in the comment section under this post click on it and list your favorite things! This will give me the opportunity to learn about all of you and I may pick up some titles of some great books and movies! So it's a trade this time. The drawing will be in the weeks to come. So c'mon lets have fun with this, sign up and leave a list of your favorite things. If you have trouble doing so on the blog page and its impossible for you to sign up, facebook your favorite things to me on my wall or e-mail me! By signing up you can follow the blog and look for the next free give-a-way. This book is for everyone, not just a fiber book, a craft/cooking/gift giving and more book. Read the description below. Drop me a line if you have any questions.



****************Simplicity at it's best********************


This is a book put together by two friends. Myself and a good friend that I share a lot of common interest with Beth.Its a back to basic book filled with ideas from the heart.

We met years ago and found that we had a lot in commom such as colleting baskets, cooking, quilting, knitting, gardenting and just about anything that had to do with hand made. In 1994 we decided to share our ideas so the Heart and hand Collection was born and copyrighted. Filled with family recipes that are wonderful yet fast and spimple with mostly few ingrediants, gift giving how too's and ideas, hints such as energy and cleaning tips.

Its really a back to basics book, to simplify your life. Everything in the book comes from family members passed down, friends, or Beth and myself.

Included are a couple of authentic Amish hardy recipes from my very good Amish friends from PA.

Its a book of love from our hands to yours.

Some of the recipes included are:
Dill garlic basil vinegar
Southern Barbeque sauce
Chocolate bread
cornmeal pancakes
brown sugar syrup for pancakes
whoopie pie
herbal pork chops
chicken delight

Also are gift giving ideas from the home such as:
simple bath oils
wrapping paper
cinnamon cut outs
spicey mixed nuts
finger paints
playdough
pomander balls
simple potpourris
AND SO MUCH MORE!

Included are conversion charts, substitution charts,
simpliefied measuring charts,
Commom cause of failure in baking suggestions
meet cut charts and more

This little book filled with BIG ideas is a great book for your own home or as a gift to a special friend.

Everything included is fast easy and wonderful!

The Secret Life of Bee's Garden Shed

Happy Monday! Happy Spring!


Well, I did it! Those of you that know me well know that the book and movie "The Secret Life of Bee's" is a favorite of mine! I have said I would love the Caribbean pink house that the movie takes place in. I guess It's a kind of fantasy of mine. So I decided to paint the garden shed pink. I couldn't find the exact paint called Caribbean pink so I went with paradise pink. It does the job. Mike then trimmed out the shed, put a new door on because our ram had lived in the shed and we cut a small door in the door for him. Mike then added widows, there was only chicken wire. It was then painted pink with white trim and there it sits in the middle of the barn red barns, surrounded by paddocks. As we sat with a cup of coffee and the end of Saturday watching our lettuce grow all the animals came and looked through the fences as if to say, "now you've gone to far" I also wonder what Spankey our ram would say if he could see his old homestead? hmmmm? In any case I love my Secret Like of Bee's garden shed and plan to enjoy many a morning and evening sitting next to it enjoying life.

New for spring! Stop by for a spring visit

Today I added some new items to the shop. I have been working on my theorem painting for a couple of months now and I have finished a half dozen paintings. I know most don't really know what theorem painting is so I thought I would define it:
Theorem Painting is an early American Decorative Technique that dates back to the first half of the 19th century. The word Theorem suggests, according to Webster’s New World Dictionary, "an expression of relations in an equation or formula." WHEW!What this means is that a series of stencils are used, maybe 5 or 6 to create one painting. The stencils are layered on to one another as you go along. Oil paints are commonly used and it done on velvet. I also use the technique to paint note cards.

This technique was popular among women of all ages during the early 1800’s. Its primary attraction, then, as today, is the fact that it enabled the average non-professional artist to create acceptable art-forms for their own use.

Although Theorem Painting has had a long history on both sides of the Atlantic, it has remained some what obscure and antiquated. Except for sporadic revivals, this art form has never reached its fullest potential. This is largely due due to the scarcity of published pattern material. Thus, this technique has only flourished locally, mostly in New England ,New York , Pennsylvania where the techniques have passed from generation to generation and from teacher to student. Most of the design material lean toward the primitive side, many copying the old patterns. As a result Theorem Painting has generally been classified as a colonial period craft or art-form

I started theorem painting over 20 years ago in the basement of a 82 year old women's home. Who I adored and new the craft well. Below is a theorem on tea stained velvet and a couple on note cards. Stop by the shop and see what you think.

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Harvest takes place early on the farm!

I almost forgot to tell you about my dehydrator! I'm getting to know how to dehydrate all veggies and how best to use them. When our garden is at full potential this year dehydrating along with freezing is how I'm going to go. Pictured are seasoned zucchini chips that are out of this world! Placed in a salad, or eaten as chips with a sandwich or simply rehydrate and eat along with your meal. I'm ready now for that bumper crop that will be coming in this summer!


We have taken to growing sprouts indoors right in the kitchen! We just couldn't wait for those greens in the garden to come up so that we could enjoy them on our plates. So we are finding that sprouts are the way to go while waiting. I will be growing sprouts of all kinds in my kitchen. Done correctly you can have 2-4 cups from each tray within 5 days. Pictured is a garden mix of wheat grass, radish and clover. On my counter radish and alfalfa have just started to sprout. So now I have 5 trays at once of little sprouts sprouting up on the counter. Its amazing to watch the cycle of a sprout. I received my organic seed sprout order that should last me next to a year. We are really enjoying adding them to salads, eggs, soups and veggie dishes. But my favorite is avocado and sprouts or tomatoes and sprout sandwiches! I could go on and on about these sprouts but I think you get what I'm saying! I'm so excited, greens fresh and organic all year round! Did I mention how inexpensive the seed bags are compared to what they will give you? I must go now and spray my sprouts! Happy Monday.

Dream Come True's farm shop is ready for spring! Also, its time for spring fiber arts classes!

Last year I had many request for a variety of fiber arts classes. I'm thinking of offering some this spring on weekends? I would like to do this before the weather gets to nice and all I want to do is be outside doing what I love, gardening, hanging with the animals, riding, watching my garden grow and well, I could go on and on, I think you get it... It's just an idea right now but if you have an interest in a particular fiber arts class leave it hear in comments, or e-mail me with any questions. And don't forget to sign up as a follower of this blog. We are going to have lots of FREE give-a-ways throughout the year! Have a wonderful and productive week!


Today was so beautiful that after farm chores and garden work was finished I worked in the shop. I brought out all the new items that I worked on over the winter months and displayed them. Lots of new things to see. The miniature boxwood bushes around the shop stayed so nice over the winter and the strawberries on the hill with their shooters look as if they are perking up! The flower boxes are filled with some wonderful black gold composted manure just waiting for what seeds will be planted in them. Not sure yet as to what I will put into them this year? I'm going to open by appointment on the weekends for the spring, just call and let me know when you would like to stop by. We are ready and waiting. And don't forget if you bring a snack you are welcome to sit a spell at our picnic table and enjoy the sights and sounds of the farm animals. So give us a call to see whats new at Dream Come Trues farm shop!

Life is good at Dream Come True Farm!

The sounds of soft humming coming from the alpacas in the paddock area this evening was like a spring song. The alpaca, sheep and goats were ever so content. Just hanging around right before dusk. The alpacas had just finished up with a game of tag. Running back and forth from one end to the other, ever so graceful. The goats ran after them kicking up their heals with a maaaa every now and then. The sheep however just stood in the doorway of the barn watching, wondering when it will all end so that they can go back to munching on their hay and not feel they missed out on the evening fun. The llamas ignored all the antics this evening and laid contently off to the side and out of the way. I love when the critters are all so happy, playing and enjoying the life we provide for them. Their actions tell me they appreciate the time and work that goes into them daily. The alpacas come close,sniff me and give little blown kisses on my cheek. The sheep look at me with little smiles and the goats almost literally hug me. The llamas stand tall and sniff my head and finally a kiss blown on the top of my head. I hug and blow kisses back of course. Life is good this evening at Dream Come True Farm

The joy of sprouts!

The cold frame is doing its job and sprouting the lettuce and spinach! Such tiny little seedlings. Tiny, but strong and growing each day. The joy of watching the sprouts mature! I love these seed packages don't you? So old fashioned and inviting looking. Can you imagine 20 cents a package! Think of all the greens Im going to have for just 20 cents. It thrills me!

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!

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.

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

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!

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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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!

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.

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!

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.

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.