Just back to the farm after a weekend vending and book signing at the Fiber Festival of New England at the Eastern States Exposition. Thanks everyone who stopped by my booth to scoop up skeins of Cormo yarn and to be among the first to acquire a copy of Adventures in Yarn Farming. I'm really flattered to hear the positive, warm responses from those of you who had purchased copies at Rhinebeck two weeks ago - and have already finished reading it. Wow, and wow. You made my day.
Writing a book is like working in a bubble. It's wonderful, really,not only to be finally sharing my work but also to be receiving feedback. Thank you.
With the hour's time change, we're back to doing evening chores after dark. It's hat and mitten weather out there tonight. We'll be banging ice out of the water buckets come morning.
Stay tuned this week for an announcement about a blog give-away celebrating my book launch and a heads up about Sheep Shares Yarn Farm CSA 2014.
Note: This lovely photo was taken by Ben Barnhart, the photographer who provided most of the photos for my book.
I love evening barn photos! It was wonderful to see you at FFNE. Stay warm. The cold snap certainly arrived after that beautifully warm Saturday.
Posted by: Manise | November 04, 2013 at 06:54 AM
What a beautiful photo!
Posted by: Metaphor Yarns | November 05, 2013 at 09:35 AM
Just finished the book today. A wonderful read. Thank you for the terrific book(and Mike and Holly, et al. for helping you make time to write it and live it.)
Posted by: Milissa | November 05, 2013 at 05:01 PM
I'm reading now. You write beautifully. It was good to see you.
Posted by: Laurie | November 06, 2013 at 06:29 AM
A friend just brought an autographed copy of your book to me. What a treat!
Posted by: Nancy W. Conklin | November 06, 2013 at 10:14 AM
Oh no! I'm sad I missed your booth and look forward to reading the book.
Posted by: Alicia | November 07, 2013 at 12:13 PM
i purchased your book at the NE fiber festival. i cannot put it down! i have been reading al title bit every night and will hate when the book ends. i did fill out a slip for your Sheep Shares Yarn Farm CSA 2014. but.. even if i don't win it, i would still like to be involved and register to receive shares. can you please tell me how to go about doing that?
i was so excited to see your book as yarn farming has been a dream of ours. i thought you were just at that booth signing books. i didn't know that you had yarn there as well. so sorry i missed it. i look forward to hearing from you
Posted by: cynthia (knitting central) | November 09, 2013 at 09:16 PM
Recieved your book in the mail today, it's beutiful, and I cant wait to get started reading it.
Posted by: Diana | November 15, 2013 at 03:37 PM
Barb...Congrats on a lovely book--a tribute to a the life you've created through dedication to your art, love of your animals, and lots of hard work! There is an energy in your yarn that makes me feel connected to the flock--it is a pleasure to knit. Ellen in NJ
Posted by: ellen | November 26, 2013 at 10:56 PM
I just received my book today. I just love how you tell your story. Bravo!
Thank you for sharing. Very inspiring.
Posted by: Michele Mueller | November 30, 2013 at 07:19 PM
Congratulations on your book! I can't wait to get my own copy.
Looking forward to attending the Farm Fiber day in Wayland this weekend.
I own a yarn shop The Merry Weaver and love to support local farms!
When available I plan to be a part of your Sheep Share program.
God bless you!
Posted by: Penny Godin | January 23, 2014 at 06:59 PM