A few posts back, "deep end of the loom" (love that name!) asked me to tell a bit more about the haying process. If you want my version, read on. If you'd like to read the official wikipedia version, click here . Haying happens in three steps: cutting, raking and baling. This process takes several days, as the hay must be dry when baled. Moist hay molds and heats up and has even been known to spontaneously combust, burning down the barn. Gotta have dry hay. This first photo is of our haybine. The haybine not only cuts the hay, it also crimps each piece of long grass in several places, to allow for faster drying. We usually cut hay in the early afternoon, when the dew is gone. When we're done, long row of cut grass lie waiting. The hay is allowed to dry for two to three days, depending on wind and sun conditions. Obviously, the more wind and sun the days hold, the quicker the hay will dry. When we feel like the hay is nearly dry, we go out with the rake. There are diff
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ReplyDeleteLove all the bright colors in your socks! Lona, I just got a job (one that pays) too! I'll be a substitute teacher for the rest of the school year at Lakeview ECC in a special ed room! I'm excited to start, but don't foresee getting too much weaving done for a few months, at least. Hope you're all staying warm over there. (Think Spring.)
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ReplyDeleteI love your work! I am the president of the Women’s Guild at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in southeast Grand Rapids. Each fall we hold a juried craft show and would love to have your work in our show. We send out applications in a few months for the November event; if you would like to receive an application, please send me your mailing address.
Thanks, Deb Moore, 957-4264