Welcome

The Fine Art of Slow is a concept I've been working on for a while now.  What is it?  A way of life.  It's slowing down to enjoy the little things in life.  But it's also about handcrafted gifts and unique one of a kind items.

Sock in progress - commercial yarn

I sell yarn that I dyed myself.  I take my time and enjoy the process.  I think I'm just the start, though.  I believe positive energy can be infused into lovingly made items.  So, I'm giving the yarn a good start. Then it's up to you to continue.  Take your time and enjoy the process!

Close up of yarn I dyed and knit.

Why is slowing down so important to me?  My brother, Frank.  He lived more in his 37 years than most people fit into 80.  He wasn't living today for a retirement in 40 years.  He seized life by the horns and went out sliding sideways.  Not all of us are going to be like him, but all of us can strive to enjoy every moment of our lives.

I dyed this sock and knit it, too.

In high school, I started crocheting. I also did a lot of cross stitch.  I enjoyed every minute.  I also rode horses, raised goats, chickens, rabbits, etc.  I truly love farm life.  It took me many years to come full circle back to farm life.  I shear my llamas, comb or card the wool, blend it with other fibers, spin it into yarn.  I'm way too slow to ever sell my handspun yarn, though.  I also dye my yarn and yarn I've purchased, knit, crochet, weave and design projects.  That's a lot!

I love the pooling and striping!

Why so much?  I love it!  I love creating.  I'll share some of everything I do with you.  Including my farm life with llamas, horses, cats, a dog, chickens and the occasional rabbit, goat or sheep.  Do stay tuned to learn more!

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