"You don't need to live on a thousand acres to live the homestead life. It is more a commitment of the heart rather than where you live."
Let me introduce myself! My name is Beth C. Sterling, and I am owner of Folklore Fibers. Folklore Fibers began from my passion for the "Homestead Life".
Growing out of this passion, the journey in learning how to knit began. What a wonderful way to relax; natural yarn and knitting needles clicking while making a hat, scarf, afghan, sweater etc. with love.
Naturally, I yearned to learn more. That coupled with my love of animals I delved into the natural fiber world and spinning yarn and processing fiber. To date, I own a Lendrum Spinning Wheel and a HitchHiker Spinning Wheel, both of which are wonderful to work with. I own French Angora rabbits, and looking into silkworms. To help me become the fiberholic I am, I must give credit to Tom Knisely from The Mannings.
Growing up a country girl, and definitely one at heart, my other interests include: my other passion - computers Sterling Computer and Administrative Services crocheting, herb gardening, vegetable gardening, canning, cooking/baking, sewing, reading (favorites being Janette Oke, Beverly Lewis and Lynn Austin) (Oh and I can't forget Country Woman, Farm and Ranch, Taste of Home, and Countryside magazines.), definitely an eclectic taste of music from bluegrass to opera, singing, spending quality time with my girls (2 beautiful daughters), communing with Mother Earth, and walking/hiking (preferably in the country). And I can't forget the joy and satisfaction of making hand churned butter, homemade soap, hand lotion, candles, lip balm, and cheese. One of my favorite catalogs is Lehman's. Their product line is mainly NON-electric items. They are located in Ohio. You can visit them at www.lehmans.com.
My dream in life is to own a Homestead and possibly have my own cow (milk and butter) chickens (eggs), a few Nubian or Toggenburg goats (milk, cheese, soap), a horse to ride and pull a wagon, but I would settle for a place with just a bigger garden to can and freeze fresh homegrown veggies, herbs, and fruit trees. I can't leave out my other passion............computers. Visit Sterling Computer and Administrative Services
And don't forget the most important part of a home............LOVE!
Thanks for getting to know me. Enjoy the website.