Jan 6, 2018 | Farming in Winter, Fiber Studio, Homesteading Skills, Life
A while ago, an elder weaver gentleman stopped by and donated boxes of unique yarns that he was no longer in need of. The bolts of yarn were fibers that I was not familiar with, and at first wasn’t sure I wanted to do anything with. Up to this point, I had only been...
Dec 21, 2017 | Farming, Homesteading Skills, Life
Internships: How I got started in the fiber world Her name was Mildred. She was my first mentor in craft; at the time knitting and crocheting. You could say I had a 6-year internship with her. I was 9 or 10 years old and lived on a farm that abutted the small house...
Oct 7, 2017 | Fall Time, Fiber Studio, Homesteading Skills, Special Events
1 Tri-Loom Weaving Jaida will be teaching a Tri-Loom Weaving class Saturday, October 14 and Sunday, October 15 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. In this fun interactive class, students will learn the many versatile uses of pin looms and master the simple technique of...
Oct 4, 2017 | Farming, Fiber Studio, Homesteading Skills
A new project at Nezinscot! Check out all the new items in our Fiber Studio. It is not much to see now but over the next few months, we will begin renovations to create an eco-friendly wool processing facility. The room will be used for washing, picking, carding and...
Sep 29, 2017 | Farming, Food for Thought, Homesteading Skills, Special Events
On my Day Off this week, I spent my day with the FarmHer film crew, a cable network television show. I had five hours to share my story, show my side of the road and talk about not only my contribution in helping Nezinscot Farm be successful but also how I got here...
Mar 29, 2017 | Farming, Food for Thought, Homesteading Skills
I just finished a very busy weekend at the farm with lots of visitors out for maple Sunday. Throughout the weekend I was reminded by several customers about why they come here regularly. Not only for the good food or groceries to go home with, but rather some down...
