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Well, SAFF is tomorrow. I am so ready to be back into the fiber business. Anyone reading my blog needs to visit my website at Paws4Fiber@yahoo.com. I have a unique idea. I'm going to promote fiber artists, but not sell from my site. I may sell some of my creations, but as far as other artists to, I'll show you some of their wares, and give you a way to contact them. My main objective is to showcase artists and give them an opportunity to be seen. If you want to list as a seller, list used equipment, or anything I have a tab for, just e-mail me and we'll get pics and put on my website with a way for you to be contacted directly. This will be done at no charge to you - although my wish is that you will donate somehow to an animal charity (or other charity) - either by offering items for donation, making things, or however you choose.

I'll post more later, but if anyone wants more info, just e-mail me. I have a couple of artists ready to go - just have to find the time to get everything together!

Ok, the time has come to reopen my blog. I am ready to start working with fibers again, and will probably be listing items for sale here. I have decided certain parameters for Paws for Fiber. We will be using organic and natural materials as much as possible, and we will make a concerted effort to get our supplies only for local businesses and individuals in the Appalachian Mountain chain. While I realize that this might not always be possible, every effort will be made to do so. A portion of all profit will go to animal rescue and charity.

So it's off to start my day. We're working with Jackie - Buddy's sister - to see if we can get her to accept another dog or puppy. She is dog agressive, but I can tell she's lonely for a pal. Any ideas?

On Wednesday, Buddy lost his valiant fight and left us. While the pain is incredible, and the loss will never totally leave, I know he is now happy and pain free.

May God keep my boy until I'm back with him.

Hence, this blog is now closed. Perhaps I'll open again later, but for now, there's nothing else to say.

Nothing new to report. Still doing lots of charity work, and a couple of shawls and sweaters for me. We had a bad spell with Buddy, but things seem to be a bit better now. More medication and a different food.

Will write more later as the boss is looking over my shoulder. (LOL)

Rachel

It seems to be a bit cooler today. Still working on washcloths, but am running out of cotton - never would have thought that would happen. I think the rest is cotton blends. Also have worked a bit on my gansey, and am taking a break before I start the edging on the civil war shawl.

I've got to figure out how to post pictures to my blog. Paws4Fiber will be ready to have items for sale soon - fiber, handspun yarn, and of course, things for the 4 legged babies. I will be linked through FiberOnTheMountain.com - as soon as it is up and running. But you can peek and see Jane's items now, and I'll have my own part of the website. We are friends who live about 2 1/2 hours from each other. We are very diametrically opposed to each other, so the website will reflect the best of both of us - she is a product person, I am a process person. She loves working with her handspun, I love fiber prep from the moment it leaves the fiber animal (actually, I'd love to have the animal!)
But, we hope to have great things going soon.

I'd also like to be able to show some of my projects. Is anyone else waiting patiently for Ravelry?

Back to knitting. I think ribs and slaw for dinner - assuming DH gets home soon!

Working on washcloths for Socks for Soldiers. Will be doing this through Sept. Do you have any idea how many washcloths patterns are on the web? Not to mention the grand fun you can have with your stitch dictionary, trying new patterns and seeing which ones you like.

Has been a long, very hot summer. I'm so looking forward to fall. I bought a fall scented candle, found a great deal on material to make new curtains, and am ready for this heat to go away.

Laura A. has a new blog for charity knitting. I'll be posting the link soon.