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Judy Schani of Texas sent this beautiful scarf made with a Hairpin Lace Loom, also known as a Crochet Fork. She taught me (a non-crocheter) much about this unique tool and gave some great information to share with all of you. See the page, Hairpin Lace Loom. |
| Raven OKeefe of Oregon started using wool from her Wolston Farms home and a technique based on dry needle felting to create "wool sculptures". This is a sample. |  |
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Grandmothers often get requests for special knit items, probably not too
many have the request that Dolores Karner had from her teen age grandson,
he needed kilt hose. She used mohair and wool yarn to give both strength
and comfort.
Matthew Karner strikes a very handsome pose with his pipes and now complete kilt costume. I am told he plays as well as he looks. I love to hear bagpipes and am glad there will be another piper in the Midwest for quite awhile. |
| This is a new twist using the Hat Shapers,
at least for me. Judy Jurgensen of Kentucky has a business, Custom Cameos, making glamorous fabric hats. She bought one of the hat shapers to help her and made up the gorgeous hat shown here. They also make cameo jewelry with people's pet and family pictures. Judy said if anyone wants information they can e-mail her at: highbridge_ky_1999@yahoo.com |
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I taught Suzanne Higgs locker hooking in November
of 2001. Her friend, Ria Bush, gave her the mohair and
wool roving used in the rug on the left as a birthday gift a month later.
She had the rug completed in less than a month. What a quick study! She said, "It feels soooooooo good! I love hooking! I am definitely addicted and can't wait to start my next project."
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| Eve
Mosher, a sculpture artist, uses Marr Haven Natural Yarn
in some of her art work. The work shown here is titled 'displaced/replaced', made
of wool yarn, sticks, beeswax, seeds and dirt. It is 84 inches tall. A close up
on her web site, Mud and Sticks Art
shows the nest complete with "eggs". One sentence in her philosophy
statement reveals the essence of her artwork, "A myriad study of the passing
of time captured in single moments."
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 | Carol
Yager is an accomplished still life artist confirmed by these two pictures of
her paintings. Certainly, the small copies here cannot begin to show the detail
and depth of her art. Carol came to the farm shop to buy yarn for her knitting and by chance saw an old bird food tin that she may incorporate into one of her future paintings. The painting on the left is titled "Beets Me". The painting with the onions is titled "Rejuvenation". |  |
 | It took Mom, Lisa Kokes, awhile to get this sweater knit for Gwen, from the looks of the sweater and Gwens' happy face it was worth it. Gwen likes the pattern because it reminds her of a baseball jacket. Bet she likes it even more knowing it can't be duplicated. We still have the locally designed pattern,"Child's Honey-Check Cardigan. |
 | Erin Strauch of Calif. shared pictures of the felted baby booties using Marr Haven yarn and a Fiber Trends pattern. Erin wrote, "the booties are quick and fun to knit. As always, using your yarn is a pleasure to work with, and more booties are in progress." We appreciate her compliment and sharing the pictures. |
 | The Bonnie Jean Pullover knit by Bonnie Sanford of Meadowsweet Farm in PA. in Marr Haven Burgundy Heather. She is a custom knitter, looks like she added some length to this pattern for her customer; very nicely done. |
 | You may guess Sue Gibbs is a teacher by the attractive art work displayed behind her afghan. Knitting is one of her hobbies, she knit the Counting Sheep Afghan with the main color of Light Grey; the sheep are knit in Natural with feet and head in Medium Grey. This is a double strand pattern so when you snuggle under this beautiful knitted afghan you won't count sheep for long. |
 | Ann
and Bruce Niemi own Kessenich Looms in Allegan, Michigan. Ann designed this traditional
twill plaid blanket for her Mother and Mother-in-law. It is a repeating sequence
that she wove on one of the looms Bruce built. She used Marr Haven Green Heather
and Lilac Heather with a handspun medium grey. See the beautiful Kessenich Looms made in Allegan. |
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Grace Strong uses her Norwegian heritage for many designs. She says, "This is a traditional folk style; historically, it was a man's work shirt. It is a loose fitting, comfortable garment that is knit sideways and put together with "wrong" side out. There is no ribbing. The natural tendency of knitting to roll forms soft edges on the neckline, cuffs, and bottom edge. |
 | Elly and knit horseElly is a third grader in Maryland. She had a school project to read a how-to book, learn how to do "it" and then teach others in her class. She read the Kids Knit Book and knit the horse she is holding. She certainly deserved a top grade for her fine finished project. We met Elly at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival and found she is as cute as she is talented. |
Not all Marr Haven customers work with yarn. To honor a friend, Leone Whittum
of Michigan, a talented poet.
She wrote a poem for us after her first visit to our farm shop. We hope you
enjoy it as much as we have and will continue to remember her.
 | Kathy Riggs of Michigan crocheted this sweater with Marr Haven worsted weight in Light Grey for her husband. She said "it looks and fits beautiful". We think he is a lucky husband. |
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While Margaret Deckard of Iowa is knitting, husband Bill Deckard makes beautiful
outdoor decorations for their home. Look closely, he has two sheep resting in
the snow, maybe one is a replica of a Marr Haven ewe. Bill was busy again! How great to be able to decorate for the holidays. The neighbors must enjoy his work as much as we do. On the right are his Easter creations. |   |
| Another talented family member from Wyoming is Sally Kaiser. Here are pictures of one of her projects, a very intricate lace shawl knit in Light Heather sport weight. The shawl and model (Sara) are beautiful. |  |  |
 | Mary
Winkler of Indiana makes Heirloom Father Christmas dolls. Some of the furs and
jewels may come from the family that has ordered the doll. She is using our merino
rambouillet natural roving for their beards. Mary was willing to send me photos of several of her completed Father Christmas and I had a difficult time choosing one to share with you. She explained they are all sold as soon as they are finished, it is easy to see why. If you are interested in one for your family, let me know and we can see if Mary's schedule is full. |