Join the fun at Carolina Fiberfest at the NC State Fairgrounds May 18-20, 2012 in the Jim Graham Building. There is still time to sign up for classes. Learn something new or re enforce what you know. Go to www.carolinafiberfest.org for more information. A fiber event in our own backyard.
Spring brings lambs and shearing. Our shearing day will be held on saturday April 21st from 10-3. Mr. Sweeney will be shearing under the shelter near the house. The Red Barn will be open for your shopping convenience. Fleeces will be for sale as well. You can pick out your fleece while it is on the sheep and then watch the shearing. Lots of fun and a chance to see the sheep get clean for summer. 
Lambs are everywhere. you might have a chance to see them in action.
We are pleased to host “Any Fiber Art Saturday” as part of Twisted Threads Fiber Arts Guild on March 10, 2012. It is open to the public and is sponsored by the guild. Bring your favorite project and join us from 1:30-4:30 for the fun or come early as our Red Barn will be open at 10:00 am. You are welcome to bring a snack to share. Coffee, tea, and drinks will be provided.
Lambing season is here so you might catch a glimpse of leaping lambs. See you here March 10th!
We will hold our regular Spin/Knit/Crochet/Lace “IN” day on March 17,2012 from 10-4. We welcome you to come and relax while you work on your current project or shop ’til you drop in our yarn and fiber store. Fondle our new yarn in two luxurious versions as you create your next dream project.
Lambing began early this morning. It is a hectic, wonderful time as we watch the miracle of life unfold. Moms and lambs are in the warm barn getting to know eachother.
Spin-In
This saturday, February 18th, we will have a Spin-In from 10-4 at the Red Barn on our farm. If you would like to bring a snack to share that would be great. We will provide cold drinks, hot tea and coffee. We will have a triangular loom set up for you to try continuous strand weaving. At the Carolina Fiber Fest May 18-20,2012 we will have a Triangular loom weaving contest sponsored by Carol Leigh’s Hillcreek Studio as well as a Sheep To Shawl contest sponsored by Yarn Tree Studio in Raleigh. Lots of fun and prizes. Get your teams ready. Watch the website for info. www.carolinafiberfest.org.
Designer Yarns Are Here!
We have two exclusive blends of yarn back from the spinnery this week. It is a luxurious blend of wool, silk, alpaca, mohair and cashmere. There are two shades to choose from or overdye to customize and create your own look. OHHHH! WHAT A LOOK and FEEL! Come check it out. If you cannot come this saturday, call and set up an appointment to touch it. The most “DeLucious” - “DeLightful” yarns ever . Our first custom yarn “DeLovely” has become a trio of exclusive, designer yarns.
Join us to learn the Toe-Up circular needle method of knitting SOCKS. What fun. Make your own socks or knit for others. Classes will be at the Red Barn. Learn the toe and foot one week,the heel and leg the next. Make your own Dream Fashion statement…Custom Designed SOCKS!
Wool is the best insulator and a great way to stay warm on these chilly days. Knitting, crocheting or felting clothing and afgans is definitely the best medicine. You can be in your own little world while you provide finished items for you and your family. Now is the time to try something new….. knitting socks or if that is scary knitting mitts on four needles to learn how to create “in the round”. Be Brave… try something new…. Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained!
The Quilt and Fiber Art Market at Sanford, N.C. is this weekend, friday and saturday from 9-5, at the Dennis Wicker Center in Sanford. Admission is $5.00. It is a great event with wonderful vendors. What a wonderful way to begin the new year! A feast for the eyes, one-of-a-kind fiber treats, and super bargains are at every turn.
We will have our December Spin-in on saturday the 17th from 10-4. We hope to see everyone and share the holiday spirit. We will have a sale in the Red Barn as an end -of-year thank you to customers. That special YARN or ROVING is specially priced for you. If you cannot make it that day just call or email for a special time for you.
Wishing you and your families all the best this wonderful season and through the New Year.
MERRY CHRISTMAS !
We will have the Red Barn open this weekend the 25th and 26th from 10-4 for a fiber relax time. Hope to see you there. ( Shopping will also be allowed.)
Our beautiful Fall season is upon us and the Warm Holiday season is peaking over the trees. As we enjoy God’s bounty and his feast for the eyes we would like to thank our God for the wonders of the world around us. Happy Thanksgiving!
Fiber for fall
Cool mornings remind us of the warmth Wool brings. Have you wanted to learn to knit socks? Laura will be teaching a fabulous sock class. We have a toe up sock class beginning this saturday November 12th. You will learn on circular needles. Email us at heelsidefarms@hotmail.com to register or for information on supplies needed.
Dream of making your own Christmas gifts this year? Learn how to make the newest felted project “felted soap”. Ruth will be teaching how to make this easy, fun and personalized gift for the holidays or anytime during the year from 1:30-3:30 on November 19th. Expand your horizons and have fun. Email us at heelsidefarms@hotmail.com to register or for more information. This class has everything provided. Check our November classes page for more information.
We will have the Red Barn open over the Thanksgiving weekend both friday and saturday,November 25and 26th from 10-4 for shopping, relaxing, or just visiting. You are welcome to get your holiday off to a relaxing start by bringing your projects to work on either day. Everything is so hectic that a little slower paced event is a welcome change.
