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Luna Ortiz
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- Rineyville, KY
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i too love mint in all its varieties. I have several growing now in my little herb garden next to the side porch. Mint was actually the first 'plant' that I remember as a child. We had moved into a new house and there was an old garden in the back.…
Oh boy collecting! Tuely a passion for me too. I love anything that came out of vintage home, circa 1935- 55, including linens, dishes,jars, utensils, even appliancs, and of course aprons! And toys, girls toys, from any point backward from about 196…
Hey Mizzy Frannie
Glad to find you here too. What a great site, isn't it!
Hey Lisa
I'm a crocheter and sometime knitter. I try to follow patterns occassionally but prefer doing things by instinct. I learned to crochet as a kid cause my mother was always crocheting. I didn't know the name of the stiches until I started tr…
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- What is your crafting or art specialty? (Put none if none)
- I am a fiber artist specializing in handspun yarn made from my own Shetland sheep and other naturally raised fleeces which I acquire. I am also a crochet lover, learning as a child from my mom who was amazing. I am exploring freeform crochet and traditional crochet in contemporary usage. I also collect vintage crochet which I then repurpose into my projects. I also do a lot of felting both wet and needle including my three d figures of all types (sheep and rams are a favorite) and have a new needle felting machine that I'm loving. Also lerning to knit and loving that as well. Also sew both hand and machine, using vintage fabrics and homespun. Also collect and resell vintage furniture and home accessories mostly for fun.
- Do you live in a small town? (Less than 30,000)
- Yes
- What topics would you like to see covered in an upcoming issue of Small Town Living?
- Handwork as a social facilitator for women...huh I mean......hanging out doing handwork with the girlfriends!
Small farming business for women
- Do you raise any livestock? If so, what?
- Yes! I have a small flock of primitive Shetland sheep which I breed carefully and lovingly. In return they give me their wool and sheepie kisses and tail wags. I am exploring obtaining other breeds to broaden the fleece possibilities! I also have a beautiful white Golden Retriever mis who is my constant companion and a guard cat named Goldie, both came with my little farm.
- Do you raise any of your own food? If so, what?
- Yes! I'm in my second year of growing an organically tended garden for the local community, selling at Farmer's Market and locally to coops and others. Seeking organic certification this year. Also raise chickens for eggs and food.
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 7:58pm on August 23, 2009,
Tina Wilson said…
- Hi Luna..yes we are growing ,and hope to keep it growing and going:0)
- At 12:09pm on August 23, 2009,
Luna Ortiz said…
- Hi Tina
sorry it has been so long since I've checked in here. I see it has been growing. I will try to check in more and catch up on the back issues and some old and nw friends. . This is such a lovely site.
- At 2:14pm on May 28, 2009,
Tina Wilson said…
- Hello Luna!
Welcome to the Small Town Living Forums!
Glad to have you here.
Feel free to share photos, start a discussion, add to a current discussion and more.
Welcome!
~Tina and Paul
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