First Scarf Ever!

Adding hot soapy water to begin the felting process.

Brushing to remove wool from Lola to use in the scarf.

Carolyn worked all afternoon yesterday to complete her first ever scarf.  She was able to use some wool from her angora rabbit, Lola, with some merino wool and silk that we got from a friend.  She had a wonderful time making it and can't wait to try again.  Next time she wants to include some bits of wool yarn as well.  I'm thinking a fun fringe would be nice also.

Rabbits have arrived!

Carolyn's long wait for rabbits is finally over.  We drove to Easton, MD last Saturday to meet Pamela Barnes (Two Oaks Farm) who was there showing some of her French Angoras.  She had brought along the two rabbits she had carefully selected for Carolyn to start her rabbitry with - a torte buck and a rew doe.  These babies were 4 months old, but wow do they look large! Their junior coat is about 3 inches.