Iherd Alpacas

Busy Spring/Summer

2009-06-28T10:54:00.000-07:00

We have been very blessed with kids,lambs and more baby bunnies. This spring between working midnights and the farm it has been incredibly busy and entertaining. Babies of all sorts happily playing tag,king of the castle and hide and seek. It often makes me wonder on the mixed communications of different livestock animal babies, somehow in their own way they manage ;) The heat of summer has finally arrived bringing 1000's of lupins to our front fields ( a beautiful sight) along with the joy of watching these guys grow and play together, lambs jumping up on hay bales(no sheep are not supposed to jump but these guys don't get it ;D as the goats do it all the time so why can't they LOL Shearing by hand is going on daily, i am busy trying to get a few done a day but just depends on how they like to co-operate most times. The Icelandics and Shetlands are nearly done and we're working on the other Longwool breeds of sheep now. Lots of lovely fleece to add to the stash in the house already;) the alpacas are next;D I'll post pics shortly of all the not so lovely haircuts everyone is sporting here on the farm;D

Etsy Supply Street Team , ESST

2009-01-28T06:55:00.000-08:00

I have just today joined the ESST team on Etsy. I am so excited and happy to be apart of this supplies team;) Find lots of unique sellers for supplies and interesting add ons for that unfinished project ;D

Holiday Wishes;)

2008-12-24T06:20:00.000-08:00

Wishing all our customers,friends and family a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
Babies will start arriving in the next few weeks, so as i'm waiting for someone's arrival there will lots of time for my spinning wheel;D One of my favorite times of the year! Drive Safe and enjoy your holidays LOL

Winter 2008 is fast approaching... see our new dog fashion scarves;)

2008-10-31T07:57:00.000-07:00

Well don't ask me where this year flew too, i couldn't tell ya. It's been very busy and i could say in my own way a very productive year LOL Breeding pens are almost set up(even though i know we will have a few sneak little ones way..... before planned birthing come spring time, they've been busy must have been while we we're sleeping') we have several that end up where they are not supposed to be. Call it luck, its purely intended and not on our part;) Lots of new happenings here as well as a few new products, dog fashion scarves(may match a scarf knit just for you if you want, we do that too and have some cool dual combos that will be listed shortly. ) These dog scarves come in small $10.00, medium $13.00, large $18.00 and X-large $22.00. Combos are $50.00 for most sets. Custom dyed,hand spun and hand knit with all kinds of funky add ons like embellishments, cool novelty yarns and beads too;) Choice of colors are always an option, if you can't find it here. Watch for more of these scarves in the next few days, they're coming. If your interested please email me your order to beat the Christmas rush, at present i am at a 3 week waiting list;) Sorry about the model, but he's the only one this medium scarf would fit;) Maybe its time to start breeding smaller dogs LOL Needless to say pics of my many and very happy to comply models for the large and X-large scarves will be posted shortly;)

I'm so excited about Twitter!!

2008-10-18T05:05:00.000-07:00

I've recently joined Twitter and can hardly wait to look around and see all the talented artists and crafters;) In between setting up breeding pens and sorting livestock for this years sales i'll be sure to check it all out! I am so addicted to these chunky custom blend batts that are so much a part of my life that i can't get the spinning wheel going fast enough or keep the dye pots full... LOL. I have several projects on the go and not enough of me to go around, anyone else with this problem;) I'll be listing more on our Etsy site very shortly.

Hand made custom felted all natural vegetarian friendly soap, SLS or SLES Free

2008-08-24T09:18:00.001-07:00

Our wonderful hand made home made from scratch all natural good for your skin bars and custom felted artsy personal soaps are here. We use only fresh top quality vegetable oils and exotic butters along with essential oils or fragrance oils and natural coloring only. Our products contain NO SLS or SLES , artificial colors or preservatives. Each felted soap is a custom original piece of personal art using cruelty free wool and fiber and make great gifts.

Fun Unique Novelty Art yarns;)

2008-05-30T09:05:00.000-07:00

Our fun original novelty yarns are back! Hand dyed, carded and spun by me. Lots of custom blends and beads n things attached;) watch daily for new skeins, dye pots are on, wheel is a spinning.......

2008-05-12T10:22:00.000-07:00

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Speciality Alpaca yarns

2008-04-02T21:48:00.000-07:00

2008-04-02T21:30:00.000-07:00

Lot's sa yarns coming this way.....so stay posted;) EtsyFast Fiber Arts Street Team FAST BLOGGERS

More yummy yarns.....

2008-03-31T08:27:00.000-07:00

The dye pot is on again, and lots is in the works, I'll post the yarns as they are finished up. Lots to see. Check back often;)

Meet some of our lovely suppliers;)

2008-03-22T10:39:00.000-07:00

As promised here are some of our beloved suppliers, i couldn't list them all, but to give you an idea, Enjoy!

March 21 2008- First day of spring

2008-03-21T16:36:00.001-07:00

Here's what we woke up to this morning. Ice all over everything, trees literally touching the ground, very very pretty, but not much like spring. It'll be a bit yet before it melts.

Our Funny Farm

2008-03-19T20:13:00.000-07:00

It really is funny how some things come about, tomorrow is shot and tag day for my foster fur kids and they were going to proceed right outside to their baby pen in waiting.(Finally no one sucking on my ears at 3 am as i snooze on the couch between rounds outside to check for any more new lambs or kids;) But low and behold, the two escapees(razor back boars) the 1 is our second mom, she was busy all day long gathering hay from the goat pen to build her nest with. You guessed it, in my baby shed, now we have a mountain of hay, with about 5 or 6 little grunters living there. Oh well, we will have to set them up some place else come this weekend. So here i sit at my wheel with my little charges asleep or pretending until the spinning wheel starts..... it's gonna be a GREAT Weekend! Keep spinning and knitting, it saves your sanity.

The lull is done.....here we go again!

2008-03-17T09:33:00.000-07:00

Our 2 newest additions, born this morning twin ewes by a first time mom, she's a little over whelmed but the family's doing well. I'll keep adding as they arrive;)

Well Pinkie has started the week off with a bang, having her breakfast and delivering her bundle, a lovely white Shetland ewe lamb.She's so proud! Some of our Icelandic & Shetland girls have wandered over to check her out so you know they are not far behind..... good week for lots of coffee;)i'm guessing! Here are more babies, the 2 black ones are twins, one ewe and one ram and are Icelandic/Shetland crosses, the white boy is a cousin to the Shetland ewe up top.

Handspun scarves & odds n ends

2008-03-16T11:05:00.000-07:00

Tons of black coffee later, we're almost thru the kids and lambs being born, i managed to get quite alot done, tons of spinning,some dyeing and of course some knitting(most times in the middle of the night awaiting a new arrival) Here's some projects that are completed.

Our Bitsy Bundles

2008-03-16T06:01:00.000-07:00

Dye pots are on, carders going full tilt and i'm spinning up a storm.....with help of course(kids and lambs in tow) I am again doing our bitsy bundles for those that wish to try or experiment with smaller skeins of custom,dyed, blended and handspun yarns. I do offer these in larger skeins as well. Just email me and we can go from there! Talking to a human always lifts your spirits doesn't it?

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It's been a great winter!!

2008-03-16T04:48:00.000-07:00

Well, we're still sitting with several feet of snow but it is warming up..... lots of kids and lambs have greeted us this year with more still to come;) most are in my kitchen, as being born in major snowstorms here on the east coast is NOT the way to go.Try to tell them that, so when i spin or knit i have lots of little helpers!!!!!arrrrrg:0 I have managed to get out quite a bit as i sat waiting for some one to arrive, lots of sleepless nights and endless days. Gotta love farming eh? Our first litter of Razor back boars have hit the ground,the pics are up top) and litter#2 will soon arrive.... I personally do, but its not for everyone. I presently am combing out the Cashmere Goats and going thru the breeding stock for this year, there is some really nice cashmere coming in,(I've started spinning already;))) and am just delighted as it is one of my favs. Next its shearing the sheep(Icelandics and Shetlands) then the Longwools in June, and right from there to the Alpacas. Yes we're very busy all year long, as crias(baby alpacas) generally start arriving too this time of year. Well gotta go feed the brood, as they are carrying me away, i'll post more handspun yarns and knitted scarves very shortly, and give an update on kids and lambs. Keep smiling spring is coming!

needle felted OOAK wall hangings, pictures and critters

2007-12-05T04:53:00.000-08:00

Wonderful one of a kind(OOAK) needle felted pictures/wallhangings and our lovely critters.We do not use patterns of any kind. This particular picture is 6 inches x 6 inches. Unique fun designs for that perfect gift or room in your home. Does not come framed, many different sizes available. We do custom orders.

Custom wax scented plush critters

2007-12-02T03:53:00.000-08:00

These critters range in all different sizes and colors. Each and every one is hand picked, hand created for that one of a kind gift or collectable. We use only top quality plush, soy wax, uncut fragrance oils, premium fleece and fiber, safe, professional dyes for dipped critters that will throw a wonderful long,lasting scent
to any room in your home. These are a custom order as the babies are dipped to order, each bear is created individually, no two are ever the same. We do custom requests also, these take one week to complete.Available too as custom teddys without the wax. Just email for details.

Custom dyed and blended fibery batts!!!

2007-11-20T14:41:00.000-08:00

Check out all our custom blended fibery batts for your spinning or felting projects. High ratio blends of top quality fibers such as silk top, silk noils, bamboo, tencel, wool, Alpaca, cashmere, mohair, angora and special this and that blends using bits of yarn, fabric, ribbon, glitz etc. Dye pots on daily.... be sure to check back often!

2007-11-13T12:19:00.001-08:00

Check out our handspun novelty & Speciality fun yarns!

Novelty yarns

2007-11-13T11:41:00.000-08:00

Fun one of a kind novelty and speciality handspun yarns, each is uniquely different and cannot be reproduced. For that one of a kind project... check out our shop at http://iherdalpacas.etsy.com

2007-11-12T04:35:00.000-08:00

We do custom exotic blends and orders for custom dyed fibers and custom speciality blend batts for spinning at very reasonable prices. Something driving your spinning passion and you can't find it any place else, i may be able to help, please email inquires. 100% satisfaction guaranteed with all orders , refunds given with a smile!

Stash shoppers welcome!

2007-11-12T03:57:00.000-08:00

We are heavy into the dye pots again! Lots of colors, blend and goodies coming up for the holiday season. Be sure to check out our custom blend batts and rovings, all top quality including, silk,bamboo,tencel and glitz! Watch for our exciting junkyard batts which are truly one of a kind!

Iherd Alpacas

2007-11-11T19:54:00.000-08:00

We are a small farm raising exotic fiber animals for handspinners and felters alike! We have loads of hand dyed and custom blended batts and roving,dyed fleece and fiber, needle felted wallhangings,unique and fun handspun novelty yarns and our lovely OOAK critters. We have new items added frequently. We always welcome special requests and custom orders, please feel free to browse our shop at http://iherdalpacas.etsy.com for that special something!