Weekend Escape

I took a little drive to Maryland on Saturday.  I didn't mention that I was going on my blog, because things have been so hectic around here lately, I wasn't sure until the last minute if I would be able to pull it off.

I managed to kidnap a couple of friends (blogless) to join me.  We had so much fun, diving into piles of roving, playing with spinning wheels, searching for the perfect spindles and of course, eating.

I only bought enough yarn for one project.  But the same cannot be said for roving.  Piles of the fluffy stuff came home with me. 

Above:  Angora, merino and silk roving, and a lovely new spindle.

Tussah silk - I spun a bit at the hotel on Saturday evening.

Angora and merino, which I have started to spin on my new 1/2 oz. Spindlewood spindle.  Ooooh, I love this spindle.  I have already been to Steve's website looking for another - must have another, a bit heavier, also with a beautiful burled wood.   (Insert sound of coins being saved in a jar here - must find a way to fund the new addiction.)

I purchased quite a bit more which will be making appearances in the next few months, as I get it spun.  Some of  the roving is earmarked for an upcoming project.   Teresa and I both have the goal of spinning yarn to make a shawl.  We'll be starting up a KAL for anyone else who wants to join us.  More information coming soon.

We finished the day drinking wine and spinning our new loot in the hotel.  It was a perfect trip!  (Note the name on the lable of the wine.  You can click for a bigger picture.)

New pattern update:  Every free moment last week was spent working on the pattern for Linea.  I've only got a bit more math to work out and some proof reading, then I'll publish it.  I did manage to get the golf club cover up.  It's in the side bar.

Comments

[Carole]

That's great that you got to go to Maryland! Looks like you made some terrific purchases.

[Ruth]

What fun! Great score.

Is Linea going to be big people size too or just kid size? If you charge for the pattern.... new spindle money!

[Teresa]

Oh wow, that is some gorgeous wool! I love the colors of the rovings, they look like they're going to be perfect for spinning. I'm excited to see which one you're going to use for the shawl. Oh, I checked out that link for the drop spindles and...wow. I think I have to buy myself a piggy bank now. The square ones caught my eye. :D

[schrodinger]

Oooh, sounds like you had a fun trip. glad you made it, just so that I would have all that roving to oogle.

[nova]

Pretty pretty spindles and pretty pretty fiber! I am so sorry to have missed you at the festival!

[Cookie]

Very much looking forward to Linea.

I'd be happy for you and your sheepie adventure, but I'm too busy being bitter about living on the wrong side of the country. *L*

[Asaknitter]

Oh yeah - what a wonderful day. Wine and wool go so well together.

[Karen]

How wonderful that you managed to make it down for Sheep and Wool!!! Your fiber and spindles are lovely. I hope to make it to one some day too . . . for now I'm happy that I'll be going to Rhinebeck again in October. :)

[Dr. B.]

That roving looks de-licious. Congrats on the fantastic acquisitions (and for pulling the trip off)!

[Barb]

Ooh, wow. What great spindles and roving. You are going to have lots of fun!

[Heather]

I am so excited for that Linea pattern, can't wait!

[Deborah]

That stuff is cotton candy delicious!

[Ellen]

I never thought I'd get to go to that festival, but guess what? I made it there too! I was in VA for a family party over the weekend and decided to go there on my way home. It sounds like you had a great time- and your new spindle is beautiful!

[Liz K.]

Aw, man! It was YOU! I knew I recognized that crazy bird bag, and I couldn't for the life of me remember who it was! Crap! Now I wish I had said something.

[Kristi aka Fiber Fool]

Oooo, fantastic fiber-y purchases!!

[Live and Let Learn!]

8 y.o. Leah is eagerly anticipating Linea as a knitting project for herself. But we understand if you're a little distracted by all the new funstuff right now. ;-) Enjoy!

[tiennie]

Glad you had a great time. Gorgeous spinning!

[Monika]

I've fallen for spinning too, but am a total beginner. Have ONE spindle and would love to be able to spin a fine yarn, and enough for a real project! ;o) Your loot looks wonderful. Do you own a wheel yet?

[Alisha]

So many great colors to spin there...enjoy!!

[kathleen]

I love the Dyed in the Wool Savignon Blanc. I love it even more now that is has a screw cap. I can open it myself. http://tincantextiles.blogspot.com/2007_01_01_archive.html under January 10th.