As The Yarn Turns

A Sock and a Scarf

Two, yes, two finished objects today. Okay I admit they are small finished objects. They still give me that sense of satisfaction that comes from finishing a project though. First up, the iPod sock that I whipped up before I went on vacation (see October 10, 2005). I wanted to put a pocket on it before vacation but ran out of time. So my iPod sock now has a pocket.

The pocket is also made from some of my early hand spun, hand dyed yarn. It's a great way to use up those bits and pieces of yarn. The pocket is just big enough to hold some of the earphone cord when I'm not using the iPod.

The next finished object is the Shetland lace scarf. I haven't blocked it yet so it's still a shriveled up mass right now.

I'm hoping to get it blocked this week but that may not happen until next week. This is turning into a very hectic week. Besides our usual work-related craziness, I'm feverishly sewing what seems like miles of drapes for magic illusions.

I've also started on another pair of socks for Socktoberfest. I decided on the Mountain Colors Bearfoot and a plain sock pattern. I'll save that for another day since my progress so far is tiny. Also if things get crazy, I'll need that for later in the week.

by Sydney  |

Cannonsburgh Fiber Festival

There are no Rhinebeck or SAFF reports here. Nope we have reports from the Cannonsburgh Fiber Festival in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Okay the Cannonsburgh Fiber Festival isn't as big as Rhinebeck or SAFF but we still had lots of fun. Murfreesboro is about a two hour drive for us and we had a gorgeous day for the trip with sunshine and highs in the 60s (F). This was my first time to the Cannonsburgh Festival and I was pleasantly surprised. They had sheep shearing. If sheep could sigh, I'm this one would.

They had plenty of fiber, fleeces, yarn, goats, sheep, and rabbits to fondle.

Every other display table seemed to have a sheep or goat or rabbit tucked underneath or tied outside. I loved these little guys who looked like they were ready to join a reggae band.

I also discovered that it's detrimental for me to go to a fiber festival with money in my pocket. Luckily I ran out of money before I bought just one more fleece. That's me on the ground getting ready to buy a Lincoln lamb fleece from Peaceful Pastures. I see lots of fleece washing and dyeing in my future.

Rick and I truly had a great time. I tried to convince Rick that we had plenty of room for the little brown Shetland sheep. Then he reminded me that we live in the city. He also didn't buy the line that I could convince the neighbors that it was a dog that just happened to look like a sheep. We met some really nice people. Admission is free for attendees. It also turns out that vendor booths are free, and they get breakfast, according to one of the vendors. It was just a nice, laid back, friendly atmosphere. I'll definitely go again.

From Murfreesboro we went up the road to Lebanon to visit our friends Tabby and Gloria, and then back home. Overall an excellent day. Here's my purchase for the day from the festival.

The two fleeces are lincoln lamb on the top and a shetland lamb on the bottom. I also bought some soap and book called "It's Hard to Look Cool When Your Car's Full of Sheep". I'm a sucker for silly books. Who am I kidding? I'm a sucker for any books. I also bought a ball of Opal sock yarn. I know, I could have bought Opal sock yarn anywhere. But there were some women who were promoting the opening of their new yarn store in Murfreesboro. I just had to help a fellow knitter live her dream, even though I'll probably never get to the store. Besides, I can always use more sock yarn. Not a bad haul for a little fiber festival.

by Sydney  |