A Catch Up Weekend

I played catch up this week end.  So many things to get done in such a short time.  First on our list was to restock our pantry.  Gas prices are going up, so we know everything else will too.  We can't just get in the car or truck and drive a few blocks to a grocery store from the farm.  It is a 25 minute drive one way to the grocery store and a little over 2 gallon of gas.  So we decided to buy more things in the bulk and eliminate the town trips when we can.  We stocked up on flour, sugar, rice, macaroni, cheeses, meats, and fresh fruits.  A pick up load.  Nice to know we have the extra but I burned the late night oil, repackaging, using my seal a meal to split up the meat packages and put in the freezer, putting the dry goods in sealed containers.  We are praying for a good garden this year.  Last year, I did not get one can of vegetables put up. 

We also hit the farm supply store to buy some new lambing heat lamps, nipples, and fender washers...and they were having a SALE!  We found sweat pants, 4 shirts for me, and a couple of hooded sweat shirts for  $1 apiece.  They also had 600 count sheet sets for $25, orginally $79.  I am into sleeping on a very comfortable bed.  Yes, we got all this at a farm supply store.....now, I want to show you what a do with the washers.  Make your own diz.





plain old fender washers, about $3.98 a lb. at farm store.

I applied the inks to the washers on front and on back.

You know that I could not just leave them plain!  I took my inks for glass and metals and of course, added color.  Is this a necessary step?  Absolutely if you are a person that must have color on everything!

using the washer as a diz to unload the drum carder.

This is one of the smaller washers and look at the nice roving I am removing from the drum carder.

This is the rovings from one drum carder load.

I hope everyone that purchased wool from me receives their boxes this week end and are happy with their wool from the Spinning C.

 Danny saw this set of combs on Ebay and he purchased them for me.  They look lighter and not as long so maybe I can use them without my hands hurting.  I am excited!  I love any new fiber tool!

I also ordered this apron pattern.  I wear aprons all the time in the summer when I wear my summer dresses.  I think I will make a few of these. 

We feel very blessed.  God supplies all our needs. 

I pray that God will give each and everyone discernment to make the correct choices that will honor God.