Maple River Farm
Highway 336 Upper Musquodoboit, NS, Canada

I love all my llamas, down to the very core of my being. Blaze is special to me - ever since the first time I seen her coming around the corner of the barn when I went to see them, she struck me. She’s aloof, distance and the main protector of the herd. She tolerates me and I’m well aware of that and I’m super honored she let’s me be her human. She’s by far the biggest llama I have, I call her my giraffe but she’s so gentle with Spice I often find her on babysitting duties wh...ile Peppers off getting a much needed break. Hopefully someday this big girl will have a baby of her own #mapleriverfarm #fertnfibre #spinning #spinningfibre #llamas #crias #llamasofinstagram #llama #sheep #sheepofinstagram #spinningwheel #spinningwool #dye #colors #texture #dyefibre #handspinning #handspinnersofinstagram #artyarn #knit #crochet #smallbusiness #farmher #buylocal #supportlocal #backyardbarn #backyardbusiness #triangleloom #weaving #harmneywoolenmill PC - Katelyn Harvey See more

I tried my hand at some alpaca fibre @wooliesns had - and let me tell you - that was a DREAM. I plied it back on itself and I was giddy with glee! Soooo soft! #mapleriverfarm #fertnfibre #spinning #spinningfibre #llamas #crias #llamasofinstagram #llama #sheep #sheepofinstagram #spinningwheel #spinningwool #dye #colors #texture #dyefibre #handspinning #handspinnersofinstagram #artyarn #knit #crochet #smallbusiness #farmher #buylocal #supportlocal #backyardbarn #backyardbusiness #triangleloom #weaving #harmneywoolenmill

Jim is 1 today! Happy birthday to this bouncy little hell raiser and hoodlum! He spent his birthday playing tag with his little sister and perhaps indulging with a few extra bedtime snacks. One of the mascots and herd favorites - we are super happy Jim is so young so we have him around for a long time #mapleriverfarm #fertnfibre #spinning #spinningfibre #llamas #crias #llamasofinstagram #llama #sheep #sheepofinstagram #spinningwheel #spinningwool #dye #colors #texture #dyefibre #handspinning #handspinnersofinstagram #artyarn #knit #crochet #smallbusiness #farmher #buylocal #supportlocal #backyardbarn #backyardbusiness #triangleloom #weaving

Getting a bit braver when it comes to dyeing! I need to get some more colors and try some new techniques but It’s coming! #mapleriverfarm #fertnfibre #spinning #spinningfibre #llamas #crias #llamasofinstagram #llama #sheep #sheepofinstagram #spinningwheel #spinningwool #dye #colors #texture #dyefibre #handspinning #handspinnersofinstagram #artyarn #knit #crochet #smallbusiness #farmher #buylocal #supportlocal #backyardbarn #backyardbusiness #triangleloom #weaving

So. This isn’t fibre or animal related at all. This is the truth. Finn had my phone this morning after he FaceTimed with Graeme and managed to snap this picture. It shows me, making notes on a product idea I have. My house is cluttered, my hairs a mess, I’m in a pair of work out shorts and an old T-shirt. This is behind the scenes of how I function. I don’t by any means do everything in a day, but I sure do try. #mapleriverfarm #fertnfibre #spinning #spinningfibre #llamas #crias #llamasofinstagram #llama #sheep #sheepofinstagram #spinningwheel #spinningwool #dye #colors #texture #dyefibre #handspinning #handspinnersofinstagram #artyarn #knit #crochet #smallbusiness #farmher #buylocal #supportlocal #backyardbarn #backyardbusiness #triangleloom #workingmom

I felt like I was being watched ; turns out I was. #mapleriverfarm #fertnfibre #spinning #spinningfibre #llamas #crias #llamasofinstagram #llama #sheep #sheepofinstagram #spinningwheel #spinningwool #dye #colors #texture #dyefibre #handspinning #handspinnersofinstagram #artyarn #knit #crochet #smallbusiness #farmher #buylocal #supportlocal #backyardbarn #backyardbusiness #triangleloom #weaving

2 days; John Mattie, @instagraeme902, a small boy and myself. Sheeptopia is pretty much complete! The top needs to be finished with some clear materials and a proper gate but the boys have moved in and are super excited about life! #mapleriverfarm #fertnfibre #spinning #spinningfibre #llamas #crias #llamasofinstagram #llama #sheep #sheepofinstagram #spinningwheel #spinningwool #dye #colors #texture #dyefibre #handspinning #handspinnersofinstagram #artyarn #knit #crochet #smallbusiness #farmher #buylocal #supportlocal #backyardbarn #backyardbusiness #triangleloom #weaving

the end of day one - the sheep wing - aka; Sheeptopia is well underway! mapleriverfarm #fertnfibre #spinning #spinningfibre #llamas #crias #llamasofinstagram #llama #sheep #sheepofinstagram #spinningwheel #spinningwool #dye #colors #texture #dyefibre #handspinning #handspinnersofinstagram #artyarn #knit #crochet #smallbusiness #farmher #buylocal #supportlocal #backyardbarn #backyardbusiness #triangleloom #weaving

This is Jim. Jim is a rebel with fashion sense. Jim refuses to come in when it’s pouring and rocks a leaf as a very stylish chapeau #mapleriverfarm #fertnfibre #spinning #spinningfibre #llamas #crias #llamasofinstagram #llama #sheep #sheepofinstagram #spinningwheel #spinningwool #dye #colors #texture #dyefibre #handspinning #handspinnersofinstagram #artyarn #knit #crochet #smallbusiness #farmher #buylocal #supportlocal #backyardbarn #backyardbusiness #triangleloom #weaving

Hey friends! I’ve had a few inquiries about doing shawls so I figured I would just do a broad post! I am by no means a shawl goddess but if you liked what you seen and want to talk about me doing one feel free to message me and we can chat :) #mapleriverfarm #fertnfibre #spinning #spinningfibre #llamas #crias #llamasofinstagram #llama #sheep #sheepofinstagram #spinningwheel #spinningwool #dye #colors #texture #dyefibre #handspinning #handspinnersofinstagram #artyarn #knit #crochet #smallbusiness #farmher #buylocal #supportlocal #backyardbarn #backyardbusiness #triangleloom #weaving

Spice is super excited its Monday and is zooming into a jam packed week of excitement! #mapleriverfarm #fertnfibre #spinning #spinningfibre #llamas #crias #llamasofinstagram #llama #sheep #sheepofinstagram #spinningwheel #spinningwool #dye #colors #texture #dyefibre #handspinning #handspinnersofinstagram #artyarn #knit #crochet #smallbusiness #farmher #buylocal #supportlocal #backyardbarn #backyardbusiness #triangleloom #weaving

My first attempt at a shawl on my newly adopted triangle loom - it may not be perfect but I certainly love it and I’m pretty proud of myself. Wool from @briggslittle via dying @wooliesns! #mapleriverfarm #fertnfibre #spinning #spinningfibre #llamas #crias #llamasofinstagram #llama #sheep #sheepofinstagram #spinningwheel #spinningwool #dye #colors #texture #dyefibre #handspinning #handspinnersofinstagram #artyarn #knit #crochet #smallbusiness #farmher #buylocal #supportlocal #backyardbarn #backyardbusiness #triangleloom #weaving

happy Saturday from our crew to you! Nothing like happy chomping to make your morning. Everyone’s up top today because I’m mildly concerned Penny’s going to have her baby in our back pasture which could sometimes double as Jumanji. #mapleriverfarm #fertnfibre #spinning #spinningfibre #llamas #crias #llamasofinstagram #llama #sheep #sheepofinstagram #spinningwheel #spinningwool #dye #colors #texture #dyefibre #handspinning #handspinnersofinstagram #artyarn #knit #crochet #smallbusiness #farmher #buylocal #supportlocal #backyardbarn #backyardbusiness #triangleloom #weaving