From 1750s Log Cabin to Modern Homestead: Our Yarn Journey is One You'll Love!
Step back in time and picture a 1750s log cabin nestled in the Pennsylvania mountains, overflowing with wool and buzzing with the energy of a woman on a mission to handspin yarn like nobody's business. That's where our story begins.
We spent many years immersed in the world of a living history museum, demonstrating in period correct costumes the complete wool process from sheep to shawl. It was an incredible journey, and it ignited a love of fiber excellence that continues to burn bright today.
Fast forward nearly two decades, and so much has changed and yet stayed the same. We've moved and traded the log cabin for an abandoned 19-acre homestead in the scenic hills of West Virginia. We're currently on a quest to bring this old homestead back to life, building on the skills and knowledge gained during our museum days.
But our story wouldn't be complete without talking a bit about the man behind the magic: my husband, the unsung hero of this adventure. He's been my biggest cheerleader, my most constructive critic, and my rock-solid supporter. He's seen it all, from the first glimpse of an oncoming obsession while watching my clumsy attempts at spinning to the triumphant unveiling of my first hand dyed, handspun hat. He picked out the dye color.
While standing beside me, he learned to wash, pick, card, roll, and spin wool, too. He might not be a master spinner, but his dedication to my dream is truly inspiring. And let's not forget - he's the one who makes sure your orders get shipped off to you with a proud smile (and maybe encouraging a little extra TLC from the mail carriers).
Every skein of our hand spun yarn is a unique masterpiece, crafted by me, with a touch of love and a whole lot of heart. Thanks to the hand dyeing process, every skein has its own distinct charm, even if they come from the same dye pot. The yarn is dyed in small batches of 3-5 skeins, and for your own sanity, grab all you need for a project in one go.
Oh, and a quick tip: when using our hand dyed yarns for a project that requires more than one skein of the same color, I strongly recommend alternating skeins every other row of knitting to keep any funky color pooling at bay.
Now that were in our home, we're thrilled to offer an even wider selection of handspun yarn than ever before; so keep your eyes peeled for new and exciting colorways, we're always up to something fun!
**Oh, and in case you were wondering, all your yarn comes to you from a clean, non-smoking home (the cat and the chickens stay outside).**
Monitors Matter
At our homestead, we meticulously photograph each of our handspun and hand-dyed yarns to showcase their vibrant hues and rich textures. We make every effort to accurately depict the softness and fiber content of each yarn type. Please keep in mind that computer monitors may not display colors as true to life as seeing the yarn in person. However, rest assured that the beauty of our handcrafted process ensures that each skein is wonderfully unique.
