New Blog Facelift

Hi Fibery Friends!

So how do you like my new blog facelift? I thought it could use a change....or maybe I needed a change.

How have you all been? It seems like it has been awhile since I touched based with everyone and wanted to know how your lives have been going.

Life sure has been crazy here in Arkansas. Some days it feels as if I don't have enough minutes of the day to get everything done, however I know that I need to enjoy my college experience since it won't last forever. Don't you just wish that you could have control over your life's direction? Every time I think I have control, I learn that in deed I don't have any.

This semester has been packed with core classes, however as I am finding out some of the classes I am taking usually aren't taken until later in college careers. Oh well.... I just working on trying to enjoy them.

I will post again tomorrow about my latest fiber journeys, as it is getting really late.... so check back.

Thanks so much for your overwhelming support!
Mallory

2nd Annual "Why I Want A German Angora" Contest

Millennial Way Farm is sponsoring the 2nd annual "Why I Want A German Angora" contest.

This year we are looking for youtube video submissions. These videos can be filmed with your computer, cell phone or camera. If you don't know how to upload your videos, check out the tutorial videos on YouTube. You can find all of the specific details for the contest on the contest rules page.

This year contestants will be competing for the opportunity to win a 100% Full German Buck (adult rabbit). Meet the lucky guy on his own page "Meet Charles"!

We hope you consider entering our contest!

This year we are requesting that the video submissions be posted on YouTube. When making your video, we would like you to answer the following questions: Why do you want a German Angora specifically? What would you do with the fiber produced? Are you a fiber artist? If so, what inspiried you to work with fiber? Have you had any experience with raising Angoras? Do you have transportation from Arkansas to your location?

Steps for entering:

1. Start by making a video of yourself answering the questions above. This video can be made with your computer/laptop, cell phone or camera.

2. Once you have taken your video, please post it on YouTube. If you don't know how to upload check out the wonderful tutorial videos on YouTube.

3. Email us the link to your video along with your email address, phone number and where you are located (all of the personal information will be kept private).

4. Make sure to like Millennial Way Farm on Facebook or follow us on Twitter (if you have an account).

Contest Website: http://whyiwantagermanangora.moonfruit.com/

Contest YouTube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANaiCvrbDgQ

Photography Update.....

The contest has closed and now they are choosing the finalists....I don't think I made it as I added my photos two days before the contest ended, so I didn't have the time to get enough votes....oh, well.

Thanks for everything you guys do for me! Every time I think of your wonderful support, I SMILE!

XOXO,
Mallory

Photography.....

Hi Friends and Followers!

Today I decided to enter a photo contest for Deseret Book's calendar featuring LDS temples! I need as many of you as possible to vote for my photos daily, so that they will be considered for the calendar!!!! Just click the links below to vote using your Facebook!

REMEMBER TO VOTE DAILY! Thanks so much for all you do for me! Hope you enjoy seeing some of my works of art....yes, it is yet another of my art mediums.

                                                                Palmyra, NY temple

                     
                                                               Salt Lake, UT temple

                                 
                                                                 Nauvoo, IL temple

                                                                  Nauvoo, IL temple #2

                                                               Nauvoo, IL temple #3

Salt Lake, UT temple

Thanks everyone for your support! 

Stats.... :)

Since the start of this blog (Fall 2009), we have had over 2000 blog hits. 

I am also please to announce that Russia is the top following country for this month!!!!! YEAH!

Just thought all of you would like to hear these fun facts. I also promise I will post an update about my project later this month! Take care! Happy Spinning!

Life! :)

It has been a while since I last wrote on this blog, and I thought it was about time to update everyone. 


Master Spinners Update - I am currently waiting for the grading results for level five.... I am still trying to figure out how to take a movie that I made on the iPhone and get it downloaded and sent to get graded. 


As far as life goes.... it always keeps me busy! :) Today we were running around town all day long working on a service project, so if my blog post does not totally make sense, please forgive me... I have had a long day. 


Enough about me... I want to hear how all of you are doing! Email me or post a comment when you get the time. 


XOXO, Mallory

Halcyon Yarn 40th Anniversary Homecoming Party!!!!

Halcyon @ Halcyon Yarn will be hosting their 40th Anniversary Homecoming Party in Bath, Maine on July 17th. 


Halcyon has planned a very fun day, and I would encourage all who can attend to do so!

I really wish I could make it up to Maine for this special event,  however my thoughts will be with all of you who go! 

BFL Dyed Roving

 

Above are pictures of the BFL roving I dyed for my class presentation (level 5).

Magazine Article

After much work, my magazine article has been published on Valley Fiber Life online magazine!!!! Click on link below to view "Growing Up With A Love For Fiber Arts".


Thanks for all of your support along this journey!
Mallory Stack


Growing Up With A Love For Fiber Arts

Summer Time! :)

Summer is here! Do you have any fun plans for your Summer? Our family is getting ready for our summer by making our plans for travel. 

As far as spinning goes, my most resent project has been doing the class presentation for level five. I chose to pick the topic of the rainbow dying method, and have had lots of practice dying to get the video just right! The first time we filmed the video, the video went over 30 minutes (the requirement was 15 minutes), which would not upload because of the size, so we had to refilm the video. While trying to flim the video we were interrupted over three times, so we had to restart. haha.... life always seems to go that way. I finally have the 15 minute presentation done, so now I just need to download it! Since, we tried filming SO many times, we have lots of beautiful dyed roving. I will post pictures of the roving soon.

After level five is graded, I will only have level six left. Level six requires the student to go to Canada to test, however because of the small number of students ready to test (3 including me), they think it won't be until next Summer for all of us to test (they are hoping that by then that they will have 6 students ready). I am still trying to decide what to do.... as by next Summer I will be working on my college degree and most likely won't have extra time. They have offered the option of paying the $2400 to have the teacher come to me (which does not include transportation or a place for the teacher to stay). 

Any one have any ideas? 

Well, I hope you Summer goes smoothly and that you enjoy yourselves!~ I would love to hear from you! Keep checking back for fun updates!

Mallory <3