Tag Archives: llamas

Rhinebeck: All the Everythings

Posted on October 22, 2015 by sandi

Once upon a time, long, long ago, in the eighth decade of the last century, shepherds in Duchess County, NY, gathered at the local fairgrounds to buy and sell ewes, with an eye towards enhancing their breeding lines. Three decades later, … Continue reading →

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Down the Quilting Rabbit-Hole, With Llama In Tow

Posted on September 26, 2013 by sandi

The GiveAway Llama Speaks….just a little lower on the page. Read on, lovely reader, read on…we promise you there will be Llama Drama. Part of the Drama is: How exactly does a Llama fit down a rabbit hole? Inquiring minds … Continue reading →

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All the Wooly Things I’ve Been Up To

Posted on September 24, 2013 by sandi

Note: The GiveAway Llama visited me early this AM. She has Stuff she wants to giveaway. I told her that this post was already a wee bit on the long side, so The GiveAway Gifts and How To Get Your … Continue reading →

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Annual Freaky Time, plus knitting & spinning

Posted on April 11, 2013 by sandi

Why, hello there. Yes, I dropped off the blog for a while. It’s been a long, weird winter here; as I type this, we are expecting freezing rain or hail or sleet or fire and brimstone tomorrow (depending on the … Continue reading →

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yarn party!

Posted on June 8, 2012 by sandi

Hi! Sandi here. I am allowing the Llama to present the giveaway prizes today because…well, frankly, YOU go and try to say “no” to a sass-head camelid like her. And because Ms. Llama “doesn’t do photos,” I am breaking up … Continue reading →

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the llama has her say

Posted on June 4, 2012 by sandi

Good Golly, Miss Molly, if I do not let the Giveaway Llama have her say, and have it RIGHT NOW, I will not be able to live with her a minute longer. The fuss that creature makes when I do … Continue reading →

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the llama’s Thanksgiving

Posted on November 23, 2011 by sandi

Remember this lovely skein of merino/cashmere silk yarn from Spirit Trail? The Giveaway Llama worked her magic this morning, and we have a winner! Congratulations, Rachel-AKA-ladygem154!! The yarn is yours, and I’ll be sending you an email shortly to work … Continue reading →

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