Something You Might Like-Phoenix Childrens Hospital and Purina

Last winter Purina Pet Food Company came to the Childrens Hospital to create an in house video for their staff so they could see what our pet therapy program is all about.  Little did I know that Lily Bear and I would end up so prominently in the video.  So, yes, that is me at the end of the video speaking and our 4 pound yorkie Lily Bear in the rest of the video.  So here it is-

Snouts In Your Town: Paws Can Heal Video Link

Giving thanks this Thanksgiving that I can make a difference.
Regards,
Karen
One Planet Yarn and Fiber

Artesano Definition Sock and 4 Ply Alpaca!

Skeins of yarn keep flying out the door, so here is a restock of Artesano yarns for your knitting pleasure!

Happy Stitching!
Regards,
Karen
One Planet Yarn and Fiber

Shepherd's Wool Crazy Back In Stock!

Just in time for the crazy weekend!  Shepherd's Wool Crazy Back In Stock!  Each skien is a unique twist of different colors.  Head on over to the website for more info!

Happy Stitching!
Regards
Karen
One Planet Yarn and Fiber

What's at Home? Greetings!

We arrived back in Phoenix to our summer monsoon season.  The skies are so pretty this time of year, but the heat and humidity are not so much fun.

My Pocket Wheel was waiting for me when I got back.  It had been in Washington State for some fine tuning and new treadles since early April.  I had to remember how to reassemble it.  I think I did ok!

Curly Maple

Koa Wood

Some new spindles

Koa wood flyer

Doesn't it spin lovely yarn!

Our toy poodle Hunter was glad to see us.

Puppy Roo was glad to see his momma

The car needed a good cleaning when we got back.  I just loved this stool at the car cleaners.

This was set up near our shop for Christmas in July.

I just wanted to share this picture with you.  It was on the bathroom door at a restaurant.

Regards,

Karen

One Planet Yarn and Fiber

Anzula SW Merino/Tussah Roving In Stock!

Wow!  This particular blend of Superwash Merino/Tussah Silk top 50/50 4ounce blend just flew out the door, so I had to reorder!  Back in stock!

Happy Spinning!

Regards,

Karen

One Planet Yarn and Fiber

Anzula Haiku Sock Yarn Back In Stock!

Anzula Haiku Sock Yarn Back In Stock!

I just finished knitting a sweater using this yarn and it is quite lovely!  Whether you are making socks, a shawl or a cardigan, you can't go wrong with Anzula Haiku!

Happy Stitching!
Regards,
Karen
One Planet Yarn and Fiber

Paulie

New Mexico Trip

July 8th arrived and we headed from Texas to New Mexico.  We had great weather and the car ran well the whole trip.  All we did was drive that day to make it to our next stop.  Carlsbad, New Mexico. Another warning here about tons of pictures!

Once we made it into Carlsbad we went to find our hotel.  This was a historic bank building that had been turned into a bed and breakfast.  At one time there was a newspaper office in the building.  Pat Garrett, of Tombstone and the old west fame used to work in this building.

They stay included a wine tasting in the restaurant.

Breakfast on the morning of the 9th.  Yum!

And we're off to the bat caves!  No, seriously, we were off to Carlsbad Caverns for a hike in a cave where bats roost.  There is even a theatre area where you can wait for the bats to emerge at sunset.

We decided not to take the elevator 750 feet down.  We hiked in and took the elevator back up.

Sorry!  we couldn't resist!

So, after hiking almost 3 miles we took the elevator back up and headed over the mountains to White Sands National Monument.

We were in for a big surprise.  This place is incredible, and in the middle of nowhere.  It was 98 degrees out.  You would think the sand would be scorchingly hot!

The sand is made of gypsum and was COLD to walk on.  There were people there with sleds gliding down the sand dunes and having picnics.

And then it was time to put New Mexico in our rear view mirror and head home to Arizona.  We arrived home on July 10th and were glad to get out of the car.

Regards,

Karen

One Planet Yarn and Fiber