What a wonderful surprise! It is so awesome to see God’s hand at work by bringing such experiences to you both in your mill adventures. I’m looking forward to finishing some of my wips so I can buy yarn from you. 🤓
Dini, the wonderful yarns you spun at the Fibre Art fair in Tauranga about your US travels certainly came to life in this interview. (Excuse the lame pun). Gotta love the passion you all share and blown away by your generousity of spirit toward Dini. I'll be following you all (from NZ, but with a South African accent ... Haha)
Such a small world -- I have met Dinie Brady! She visited the yarn shop I work at in Sonoma County, California! I remember her telling me about her mill 😀
So neat you had a visit from Dinie all the way from New Zealand. What an impression your mill tour has made on those 4th grade minds. Wonderful. Looking forward to your author interview. Lovely yarn and can’t wait to hear about lambing.
Loved 'meeting ' Dinni. I will definitely check out her pod cast. Almost halfway through Worn, looking forward to next week's interview. Thank you so much for all you do!
Just found you guys and am now going back and watching all your old posts. Just finished the one where you explain how you met. Amazing story. Took a 3-day class in March at King Arthur and never realized how close you are. So you have now become another reason to return to the area. Really love your neck of the woods. Really enjoying your videos. ❤
Such a great episode! I thought I'd mention a couple of things. Regarding veg matter in the yarn, I find that while knitting with your Montadale/Cheviot, most of the VM falls out by itself or is easily removed. At first I thought I'd be bothered by it, but I am really not. I can see how at some point if there is too much VM, it may be tiresome to remove it, but a few pieces of hey here and there are not a big deal. Also, one of the things I really love about your Millcast is that you introduce your viewers to small fiber farms. After watching your episode in which you showed Finnsheep yarn from the Meadowfed Lamb farm, I purchased their yarn and was just FLOORED by its quality. Wow. The softness, the sheen, the colors. I now have 2 sweaters' worth of it and am thrilled about it. It is such a joy to have that closer connection to the artisans and farmers and to see their amazing products. So thank you for that.
Love the guest visitor and all the details about starting a mill. And oh btw there's never "too many details" about your sheep or business. I mean, where else are we going to get this stuff? Love ALL of it!
Lovely interview! It was so nice to meet Dinie through your Millcast . I wanted to comment about the occasional small shafts of grass in the fibers. For myself, I see them as an opportunity for reflection. Call it a moment of meditation. Each time I come across one, I need to make a choice - to remove it or leave it. I feel that there is something beautiful about the rawness of the material. It is a testament to the entire process of how the yarn has come to be in my hands - from the grazing of the sheep to your mill and into the final product. Because of this, I leave some bits of matter intentionally. The ones that I remove are usually a little longer and as I work them out, I'm always fascinated by the variety - some darker than others, some chunkier, others long and thin... Tweezing them out becomes an intentional act of meditation and appreciation for what I am holding between my fingers, a moment to stop and breathe. I love your fiber with all its perfect imperfections and care. Thank you for all the time and care that you both bring to creating this incredible labor of love. I am so deeply grateful!
What a delightful surprise to see Dinie! I follow her channel as well. I hope you can help her figure out how to get her mill running. I can't wait to see how Peggys yarn turns out. Thanks for an enjoyable episode.
This epidode was so refreshing to hear about sheep farm life. And those 4th graders were so lucky to be introduced to the mill by such special people!! And I love your sweaters. Thank you for sharing your visit with Dinie.
We do not have fleece for sale, but we do have colorful roving from time to time. It's not on our website. Shoot us an email and we'll try to send picture of what we have.
What a wonderful surprise! It is so awesome to see God’s hand at work by bringing such experiences to you both in your mill adventures. I’m looking forward to finishing some of my wips so I can buy yarn from you. 🤓
Another fascinating episode. Thanks for introducing us to Dinie
Dini, the wonderful yarns you spun at the Fibre Art fair in Tauranga about your US travels certainly came to life in this interview. (Excuse the lame pun). Gotta love the passion you all share and blown away by your generousity of spirit toward Dini. I'll be following you all (from NZ, but with a South African accent ... Haha)
Such a small world -- I have met Dinie Brady! She visited the yarn shop I work at in Sonoma County, California! I remember her telling me about her mill 😀
I didn't realize I missed this one. So cool the children studied mills. 😊
Oh ladies my Monday morning breakfast with you all including #myinperfectknittinglife. So interesting. Thanks 🙏🏻 good start to Monday 🧶🇬🇧
Great podcast, great interview !
Thank you again for such a special podcast! 😊
Any time!
So neat you had a visit from Dinie all the way from New Zealand. What an impression your mill tour has made on those 4th grade minds. Wonderful. Looking forward to your author interview. Lovely yarn and can’t wait to hear about lambing.
Thanks so much!
Love your millcasts! This episode was particularly fascinating.
Thanks!
Loved 'meeting ' Dinni. I will definitely check out her pod cast.
Almost halfway through Worn, looking forward to next week's interview.
Thank you so much for all you do!
You're welcome!
So cool that you are helping Dinie out! Great episode!
Thanks!
Just found you guys and am now going back and watching all your old posts. Just finished the one where you explain how you met. Amazing story. Took a 3-day class in March at King Arthur and never realized how close you are. So you have now become another reason to return to the area. Really love your neck of the woods. Really enjoying your videos. ❤
Yup, King Arthur is just up the road!
Such a great episode! I thought I'd mention a couple of things. Regarding veg matter in the yarn, I find that while knitting with your Montadale/Cheviot, most of the VM falls out by itself or is easily removed. At first I thought I'd be bothered by it, but I am really not. I can see how at some point if there is too much VM, it may be tiresome to remove it, but a few pieces of hey here and there are not a big deal. Also, one of the things I really love about your Millcast is that you introduce your viewers to small fiber farms. After watching your episode in which you showed Finnsheep yarn from the Meadowfed Lamb farm, I purchased their yarn and was just FLOORED by its quality. Wow. The softness, the sheen, the colors. I now have 2 sweaters' worth of it and am thrilled about it. It is such a joy to have that closer connection to the artisans and farmers and to see their amazing products. So thank you for that.
So glad you're enjoying Meadowfed Lamb Farm's yarn! And thanks for the comments!
never "more than i wanted to know"-- love hearing about your experiences raising the sheep and caring for their wool!
Thanks!
I totally agree - never enough hearing about the farm and mill! LOVE it all and the updates. ❤️ Best surprise each time to see a new episode.
Love the guest visitor and all the details about starting a mill. And oh btw there's never "too many details" about your sheep or business. I mean, where else are we going to get this stuff? Love ALL of it!
Thanks!
Thank you for another great podcast - extra special to see Dinie managed to catch up with you. I hope you all have a productive and fun few days.
Lovely interview! It was so nice to meet Dinie through your Millcast . I wanted to comment about the occasional small shafts of grass in the fibers. For myself, I see them as an opportunity for reflection. Call it a moment of meditation. Each time I come across one, I need to make a choice - to remove it or leave it. I feel that there is something beautiful about the rawness of the material. It is a testament to the entire process of how the yarn has come to be in my hands - from the grazing of the sheep to your mill and into the final product. Because of this, I leave some bits of matter intentionally. The ones that I remove are usually a little longer and as I work them out, I'm always fascinated by the variety - some darker than others, some chunkier, others long and thin... Tweezing them out becomes an intentional act of meditation and appreciation for what I am holding between my fingers, a moment to stop and breathe. I love your fiber with all its perfect imperfections and care. Thank you for all the time and care that you both bring to creating this incredible labor of love. I am so deeply grateful!
Thank you for the very thoughtful post!
What a delightful surprise to see Dinie! I follow her channel as well. I hope you can help her figure out how to get her mill running. I can't wait to see how Peggys yarn turns out. Thanks for an enjoyable episode.
I’ve been so excited to see Dinnie get to meet you ladies! I love you all ❤❤❤
This epidode was so refreshing to hear about sheep farm life. And those 4th graders were so lucky to be introduced to the mill by such special people!! And I love your sweaters. Thank you for sharing your visit with Dinie.
Thanks!
I’m about halfway through Worn - looking forward to your interview with her!
Do you sell fleece to spin, combed top etc.
We do not have fleece for sale, but we do have colorful roving from time to time. It's not on our website. Shoot us an email and we'll try to send picture of what we have.