Welcome to Chelle's Webweaving and Graphics! I've been developing sites with custom graphics since early in 1995. My own site received numerous Hot Site Awards, was highlighted in the WebWatch columns of various magazines (Windows Magazine, Popular Science Magazine, MoneyWorld Magazine), several newspapers, shown on television, and featured on the Microsoft web site.

       I've created 81 sites so far. Some are "retired", some are owner maintained, the rest are listed below (except some of my own sites). Some people have retired, others have gone into businesses that don't require a web site, and some are deceased. In other cases the owners are maintaining their own sites. Since they no longer look as they did when I created them (and no longer accurately represent my work), they aren't listed here.

       Creating a site together can be a lot of fun, and you'll be actively involved in the process. You can choose your own colors and style, or I'll do it for you. Either way, your pages will be a reflection of your taste and elegantly represent your business.

       My clients communicate with me via email. After you send me photos for scanning or digitals on CD by snail mail (postal service), you will just email me the text. You'll see your site as it is being created. None of the pages on your site will ever "go public" until it is complete and meets with your approval. When your site is ready to meet the world, I will do the search engine submissions and you'll have a head start with the traffic from some of the existing community of web sites by Chelle's Webweaving and Graphics.

       The economy has changed over the years and some businesses that did very well for many years just fizzled out. It's sad to see so many beautiful sites retire, but that's the nature of life - constant change. I've made changes too. I've moved cross-country twice and I spend a lot more time creating jewelry (another of my passions).

       Some people know nothing about web site design, yet want to micro-manage every detail - not caring that it makes their site "slow loading" or hard to navigate. I just have no desire to create sites like that. If it's not going to be original and pretty, with useful content and easy navigation, I'd rather spend my time jeweling. (Making jewelry allows me the freedom to create something new and pretty each time, and then if someone likes it they can purchase it.)

       I still create sites, but only for clients that can organize their info as I need it (quite simple really), and those more interested in having a high quality site than having me explain every step along the way. I've never offered lessons and I have no desire to do so. If folks want to learn how to create a site OR how to maintain a site, they should take classes, buy the needed programs, and practice, practice, practice. That's what it takes to learn to do anything well; the know-how, the tools, and lots of time.

       UPDATE: I'm only creating new sites for those that also want me to maintain the site. It's just impossible to create something good that allows someone with ZERO experience to maintain it. So it makes more sense for someone in that position to create their own with some of the simple html creators. For those that aren't interested in doing their own site, that are willing to be organized and put out the effort to get quality photos or digitals, I still offer web site services on a limited basis. I charge $200 per page with a 4 page (per site) minimum, and I include a free Links page. I also offer the update service based on a yearly fee. If those options interest you, please email me for further information.

       Some site owners opt not to update their sites, so some of the sites below look very "dated". Some were created as far back as 1999 and have never been updated. Others have never sent me the photos or info to even finish their sites. I personally believe that sites that are regularly updated do much better, but that choice is up to the site owner.

Email Me for further information.

   Farms & Ranches
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Alpacas

J4 Alpacas
http://www.j4alpacas.com * Woodstock, IL * created in 2000 * updated 1-07
This 6 page site is owned by Jean and Jim Morgan. Jim served as President of the Great Lakes Alpacas Association and they are also members of the Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association, the Alpaca Fiber Cooperative of North America, the Alpaca and Llama Show Association, and the Alpaca Registry. They offer quality suri alpacas for sale, as well as stud service and boarding. Woodstock, IL

Pawling Alpacas
http://www.pawlingalpacas.com * online 9-05 * updated 3-06
This 5 page site is owned by Kelly Miller in Holmes, New York. Pawling Alpacas maintains a small herd of colorful huacaya alpacas. Their focus is proven genetics, fine fiber, and solid conformation. They also offer temporary agisting services (boarding) for a small number of alpacas. In addition to breeding, they are very involved in the fiber side of the industry and have started Hudson Valley Fiber Company. This organization buys fiber and wool from regional fiber farmers at market prices, sends the fiber off to domestic mills, and then sells the fiber products back into the local market to knitters and spinners. Hudson Valley Fiber Company also educates the public about fiber farming and fiber arts. Pawling Alpacas is only 1½ hours north of Manhattan, and 1½ hours south of Albany in beautiful Dutchess County, New York.

Sleeping Lady Alpacas
http://home.gci.net/~alpacas/ * Anchorage, AK * created in 1999 * updated 11-02
This 5 page site is owned by owned by Mada Hansen. Mada raises beautiful alpacas and offers limited fiber goods and roving to Anchorage area folks. She has several alpacas for sale, an online photo album, and info about the legend surrounding Mount Susitna, which is locally known as Sleeping Lady. Anchorage, AK

Maremma Sheepdog Club of America
http://www.all-animals.com/maremma/ * created in 2002 * updated 1-07
This 18 page site is about the Maremma, a Livestock Guardian Dog, with the ability to bond closely to sheep, goats, alpacas and llamas. The Maremma Sheepdog Club of America (MSCA) acts as a registry association for purebred Maremmas and publishes a directory of members and breeders. You are invited to join MSCA, to register your dog(s), and to contact members for personal information and experiences. There are articles and books available from this site.

Black Dog Ranch
http://www.all-animals.com/bdr/ * Bend, OR * created in 2001 * updated 2-04
This is a start page for 5 page site. Pam Clark worked 18 years at Llama Woods Farm for Iris Christ, from the time she got her first 2 geldings in 1981. Pam has many of the most beautiful llamas from Llama Woods Farm, plus the wonderful ones she has bred and raised since starting her own ranch. Offering stud service as well as fine fibered, show quality llamas for sale. Bend, OR

Bobkat Llamas
http://users.techline.com/bobkat * Montesano, WA * created in 1995 * updated 1-07
This 21 page site is owned by Bob and Kat McKinney. THEY ARE MOVING 9-06 to VALLEY FORD, WA (by Spokane)! Kat has been president of the ILR and both have been active in llama organizations since the beginning. In fact, few folks in the llama business know the history as these two do. If you want to know what it was like in the beginning, they are the folks you want to talk to. They have been raising large, correct, fine fibered llamas since 1979. They offer many for sale, some suri-fibered, and stud prospects too. Lots of photos and the story of a special belly dancing llama! Montesano, WA

Groveland Farm
http://www.all-animals.com/groveland/ * Poplar, WI * created in 1995 * updated 1-07
This was a 17 page site owned by Mary & Rusty Jarvis. Due to health issues they have reduced their livestock and pared their site down to 10 pages. They still offer Est A Laine Merino sheep, Border Collies, Maremma Livestock Guardian Dogs, lovely llamas, sheep health info, and fiber sales. Poplar, WI

Red Barn Farm Llamas and Gifts
http://www.redbarnllamas.com * Lexington, SC * created in 2001 * updated 2-06
This 5 page site is owned by Mary Anne and Dr. Jo Johnson. They offer info on the beauty of South Carolina and tips for growing Shiitake Mushrooms, as well as llamas. Mary Anne is quite crafty and artistic and says she can make you anything in stained glass, in the colors you choose. She offers llama necklaces and earrings in silver or pewter and some with Swarovski Crystal. She also offers llama note cards, Angel Pins very reasonably priced, and an assortment of handmade Christmas ornaments, with or without llamas.
UPDATE 10-12-05: Due to the progression of Jo's Parkinson's Disease they dispersed their entire herd of llamas and will soon close their site. Lexington, SC

Rhodie Hill Farm
http://www.rhodiehillfarm.com * Sherburne, NY * start page created 3-04 * updated 4-06
This is the Start page for a 6 page site for Viv and Bob Fulton of Rhodie Hill Farm, located in the scenic countryside of upstate New York. They got llamas in the 80's and their first love remains packing with llamas. They offer a selection of llamas, started packers, fiber producers, family companions, maidens and proven breeding stock, workshops & services, custom-spun Lluxury Llama© yarn, carded & washed fleeces, unprocessed Fleeces, notecards, care brochures, books, tote bags, toys, coloring books, and Viv has been a PLTA approved Course Certifier since 1998. Sherburne, NY

Marian's Llamas & Lessons
http://www.mindspring.com/~marianllama/ * Lincoln, CA * created in 1999 * updated 9-05
This 7 page site is owned by Marian Thormahlen. Marian is no longer offering llamas for sale or stud service, but IS still offering wool and fiber and custom made fiber gift items - including wearable art for your critters too. Her fancy llama Parade Packs are incredible! You can take advantage of her 50 years of award winning weaving and spinning experience, as she offers Lodging with Lessons right on her farm, complete with a swimming pool, incredible fiber art studio, and loving critters. Lincoln, CA
UPDATE 1-08: Marian will be retiring and closing her site this year.