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Thanks to all of you and your support of our ministry through Spearman Artisanry, we have finished our mission project for 2021. The patio restaurant in La Concordia, Nicaragua is officially open, it looks awesome, and they just hosted their first event! We could not have done this without all of you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. The family is ecstatic and this will truly change their lives forever.   

Our project is Nicaragua is still coming along nicely. They have finished the outside of the restaurant and are now working on the windows. The work is also continuing inside. It will not be long now.  We just want to thank all of you who support our this ministry by purchasing from our shops at 1219 and 919 Main Street in Lynchburg, Virginia.   

We would like to give an update on this year’s mission project in Nicaragua. As we have shared earlier, we are currently in the process of building a patio restaurant for the family of one of our artisans. In the past, the family has always cooked, sold, and delivered food from their kitchen to the surrounding community. As the project progresses, we are hoping to have the grand opening in July of this year. Again, we would like to thank all of our costumers who support our business and help us to make projects like this, and others, a reality...

My name is Moises Rayo Garcia. When I was ten years old I worked as a car watcher for a pizza shop here in Esteli. I eventually ended up helping a lady with cleaning at her house, doing miscellaneous chores and washing cars at a nearby car lot. It was there that I met Mr. Luis, Mrs. Spearman's father. He offered me a job helping him. I did not have a father, so Mr. Luis and I became very close. I appreciated him helping me through my years of high school. He became a father figure to me. Sadly, when...

If you recently bought an Alpaca sweater, you likely fell in love with the soft, pliable wool and the beautiful, rich color. Like any beloved article of clothing, you’ll want to make it last as long as possible. Although alpaca wool is a luxurious material, it’s easy to clean and preserve. You just need to understand the wool’s characteristics and follow the tips below. Then, you’ll get to enjoy your beautiful sweater for years to come. Alpaca Wool Characteristics A natural fiber harvested from alpacas, alpaca wool can be either heavy or lightweight. It just depends on how the fibers...