BFL Dyed Roving

 

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

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

Janet - Nature Reserve Alpacas (Callicoon, NY)

"Thank you for the update on how you were progressing with your level 5 and going into level 6 work.  I know what it feels like to get to the final stages of a project and want to just finish.  I' m in college trying to finish my business degree and it seems like it's not going fast enough!  Good luck, Mal.  When everything is all done and the dust settles you'll wonder how you accomplished all the things you did this past year.  Do take some times to breathe.  Life goes by so quickly.  Enjoy your teens!"

Best to you,

Janet

In-Depth Study

I heard back today from the people who look over the In-depth studies, and they suggested that I resubmit a proposal using more spinning methods. I really thought that the study I chose would help other spinners find uses for their angora fiber that was too short or webbed. Over the past ten years of rabbit raising I have seen large amounts of the felting grade angora go to waste, so even if the topic does not get approved, I would like to come up with new and creative ways to use this product.

Does anyone have any creative ideas for a in-depth study????? I think my creative juices are running low....... hopefully tomorrow I will be recharged.

You have heard enough about me..... how are your lives going??

This month the roving that I sent to the mill (using the alpaca donated) is now ready to be spun. I will post pictures next week.

Until then, Mallory Stack

Contest Winners Announced!

Millennial Way Farm for the first time ever sponsored the "Why I Want A German Angora" Contest Giveaway. We are planning on hosting this contest yearly, so please check back often.
We would like to thank all those who participated in the 2011 Spring contest! The winners entries can be found under the "Spring Winners" page on the "Why I Want A German Contest". We will be sure to take pictures of the winners with their new angoras later this year.

1st Place Best Overall - Erin Smith (Hillsboro, Texas)
                     One Free Full German Buck w/Pedigree***

1st Place Most Creative Idea - Mike Burns (Sherwood, Arkansas)
                      One Free Full German Buck w/Pedigree***

2nd Place - E. Marie Lawler (Bloomingdale, Ohio)
                   50% Off of a Full German Angora Buck of choice***

3rd Place - Melody Conatser (Mountain View, Arkansas)
                   25% Off of a Full German Angora Buck of choice***

4th Place - Beverly McConnell (Havana, Arkansas)
                  10% Off of a Full German Angora Buck of choice &  two ounces of White Prime Clip Angora***

***All winners will chose from the available Angoras offered on our blog.

Thanks for all of your support and for making our first ever contest such a sucess.

Make sure to add Millennial Way Farm to your favorite networks! You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Ravelry, Blogger, YouTube and more!

Thanks, Mallory Stack @ Millennial Way Farm

Contest Update

Only 10 days left! Be sure to submit your entry soon. Good luck!

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Email for more details on delivery out West this Summers.

"Why I Want A German Angora" - NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES!

Millennial Way Farm in now accepting entries and we want to hear from YOU! Make sure to submit your entries. This contest closes March 15th 2011. Send all entries to our email (millennialway@yahoo.com). Entries can be either submitted as a written report or short video.


We hope you will join us.... please feel free to post comments.