It is that time of the year when everyday involves some kind of harvesting or preserving the bounty of the garden, so not much time for crafting. I did wash a fleece this week so that it would be ready to comb (to remove all the plant bits), dye and drum card this fall/winter.
The fleece is from a local farmer and was destined for the compost. I have had it for years, so it was time to get it cleaned.
After washing there is 2.8kg of fleece. After combing I will probably be left with about half that weight, enough for a sweater, and some yarn for weaving (there is a section that is quite coarse).
Some of the harvesting this week -
Grapes from the vines we planted last year (made into jelly).
I pickled some this week (recipe link).
We probably had the main honey harvest this week (~15L).
Photos from Around -
The canola field around our home was sprayed two days this week - it was amazing to watch.
Miss Maggie had lots to say when GingerSnap! came close to her.
The hens free ranging on a beautiful day.
All the best!♥︎
