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August Field Trip... Wool and Yarn, and maybe a YAK!!!

Yes, I do realize it's not August anymore, but well like they say better late than NEVER!!!
In August our field trip group, went to a ladies home who spins wool and weaves yarn. It was very interesting, and hands on.
Here's a few highlights:

Showing us her small spinning wheel.

Explaining the process from wool... to yarn and how to begin!

and did I mention a YAK? Yes she has one, and uses it's wool too!!

More field trips to come, and updates on our houseful, soon!!!!
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  1. ShellyNovember 5, 2010 at 7:43 AM

    so glad to see you posting again! I wondered when you'd be up to doing it. what with homeschooling, and a new one things have got to be crazy over there!!! Little A is adorable, and was born on my odests b-day!!! lol.
    Congratulations!!!!

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