Happy Belated Independence Day!

It just would not be the 4th of July around here if we were not down at Herrington Lake ! This year though we changed it up and kept it to just the two of us on the boat. Previous years, we would invite folks but it always got a little out of hand. We decided this year to not have the added head ache of trying to keep boisterous company in control. Thus, not having to worry about water patrol and just enjoy the thundering booms and echos of the show.

It is not the best video as it was shot from the boat during the last few minutes of the show, but it gives you a good idea of how much fun it was.

A few shots of us earlier in the day cruising the Lake.

The front of the boat heading down the lake.

Bill Driving.

Me Driving.

Visiting friends down the lake a bit;)

New Demented Creations

I have some new yummie creations for LunabudKnits......

Demented Spinning Batts!!

I have been playing around with the Strauch Mad Batt'r and it has definitely been a dementedly fun time. So much fun that they're going to take me away he-he-ha-ha-ho-ho-hum-hum! It's all about fun art battyness with these lovelies! Fiber is loaded on in droves of chunky goodness with spots of sweet lucidity. The demented batts are all wool based, but have some of the most spectacular add ins I have. I will try to list all the madening little bits, but you might get some other fun hidden stuff as well such as mohair locks, flax, hemp, bamboo, glitz, angelina, firestar, cotton, silk, silk noil, sari silk, ribbons, wensleydale, lincoln, merino, tunis, etc.

Interested in buying your own Mad Batter? check out my shop: LunabudKnits ;)

A Long Walk

A friend of my Dad's has the good fortune to live on a 300+ acre farm with a multitude of paths and old grown over roads. As time allows, which has not been very often as of late, I like to take a carefree walk along the dirt, gravel and black topped paths.

Roads Leading to far away barns

This lady bug should tread lightly!

Because danger lurks below

Ant Swarms

Old dilapidate buildings.

View of the main compound.

It's a game of cat and bird.

Or raccoon and bird.

Winter Wheat before harvesting.

Yarrow a local wild flower.

Barns with silos.

The city creeps closer day by day.

But it does not seem to effect the sparrow population.

Wild Black Berries.

Field.

Queen Anne's Lace.

Dirt Road.

Flower from the tree above.

Old machinery under the evening sky.

Geese flying off in the sun set.

And as the moon shows it's face you know the day is done.

Kitty Snack

Yes, our Little Kitty is not quite so little any more and definitely spoiled rotten to the bone. Bill always has a late night snack before going to bed and Little Kitty is always right there to beg for a scrap or two. And Bill has grown rather fond of Little Kitty, can not seem to resist the charm of our fat little furry friend when he comes begging.

The Wool Tent - 2010

Last year, we had an absolute blast at the KY Wool Fest in the Wool Tent. This year is gearing up to be just as fun for the whole family! There are tons of arts & crafts, demonstrations, a petting zoo, music, and of course an entire tent full of fibery goodness. Mark your Calenders for October 1-3 and come visit us in Falmouth, KY!

You can also follow us on Facebook: The Wool Tent
Or on Ravelry: The Wool Tent

New Updates at Lunabud Knits

Finally getting around to a few Lunabud Knits updates after tearing a muscle at the Ky Sheep & Fiber Festival;) And here they are.....

BFL Sock - Druzy

Mohair Top - Tomatilla

BFL Sock - Alginate

Mohair Top - Druzy

Mohair Top - Bumble

Lunabud Knits at Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival!

It has been a long time coming for my post about the Kentucky sheep and Fiber Festival! I have to say it was an absolute blast and I will definitely be back for more next year! About the only draw back was that on set up day, I pulled a muscle and probably tore a ligament in my arm and am just now to the point that I can sit at the puter with out pain. Other than that, it was an absolutely fabulous week end!

Here are a few pictures for you:) I have a ton more and hope to get them up soon! If you couldn't make it this year, I sure hope you do next year!

Just part of my booth before I finished setting up

Mom helping out:)

Otto Strauch delivering the second 'Mad Batt'r' in existence to me;o)

Diane and her sheep

Beautiful Batts!

She bought my old Kromski wheel;)

Alpacas

The Festival is completely indoors!

Carding for Art Batts Class at Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival

My post will probably be short on typing and heavy on pics:) That's really what y'all want to see any way. Or at least that's how I am....lol

The following pics are from the Carding for Art Batts class I gave at the Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival Saturday May 15. I had a wonderful group of gals there and they were very patient with me as I showed them how to make a puni, how to blend certain fine fibers, and how to diz to their hearts content with mounds of wild and fun fibers.

Also, I want to give a quick shout out to Otto and Joanne Strauch and their unbelievable servicing of the drum carders! They were demonstrating the Strauch Carders at the Festival. During my class, they came in and adjusted carders free of charge! I was so impressed with their service that I decided to get a Strauch dealership the next day! That's what I call CUSTOMER SERVICE!

Carding beautiful wool from Friday's dye class

End Results

OMG... I think this was gold sari or firestar with hemp and wool. Deliciously soft once it came off the drum!

Diz, Diz, Diz Away!

Life is but a Dream of....

Cotton Candy Fluff!

What is this I spy!?! Why it's milk weed fluff and...

When combined with wool and glitz it is the stuff Dreams are made of!

Joanne Strauch adjusting a carder:)

This is what silk hankies look like when sent through a carders and...

Then dizzed off with wool and angelina!