Yesterday I scored three great yarns on my stash-enhancing expedition with Lisa and Heather. We had an excellent time at the Midwest Fiber & Folk Art Fair and it was very well-organized, especially for a first-year event. There was a wide variety of vendors of yarn (including handspun/handdyed), roving, spinning wheels, weaving machines, and jewelry. I would definitely go back next year.
So now for the acquisitions:
First, some more Brooks Farm Riata in a really pretty blue. I needed more solid color yarns and I had absolutely nothing in this blue shade. I love it!
Next, Brooks Farm's new yarn - Solana. It is a superwash worsted weight wool and I fell in love with this teal color.
Finally - a great deal I got on Pima Silk. I'm thinking of using this for the Cable-Down Raglan. I got it for 50% off, or about $3.50 a skein. What a deal!
I finished the bindoff on the Lace & Bobble Jacket and am seaming it in between working on the yellow lace & cable sweater. I thought the seaming might give my hands a break in between knitting sessions. I also am on page 300 on the new Harry Potter book, as I was reading that last night instead of knitting (SHOCKER!)
Those yarns are gorgeous! I particularly love both of the blues! I think the pima silk will be great for the cable down. I bought Berroco pure merino, but i'm wondering if it won't be too hot! I bought some Classic Elite Patina which is the same fiber content and it feels glorious! That will make a year round sweater!
Posted by: Kozy Kitty | July 22, 2007 at 11:40 AM
BEAUTIFUL! I LOVE THE BLUE!! It is BEAUTIFUL OKAY!!! LOL
Posted by: adrienne | July 22, 2007 at 12:56 PM
Wow....lots of pretty yarn! The pima silk is a great idea for cable down. I might have to consider that also. I wish we had more fiber festivals here! I have never been to one!
Posted by: Lara | July 22, 2007 at 01:07 PM
I was just wondering about your trip. You definitely had a great time!
Posted by: Stacey_CrimsonPurl | July 22, 2007 at 03:20 PM
Looks like you scored some great things! I thought the fair was fabulous & hope it becames an annual event around here.
Posted by: Amy Artisan | July 22, 2007 at 04:17 PM
Wooo whoo sounds like fun!
Posted by: Michelle | July 22, 2007 at 04:19 PM
Great finds! Somehow I missed those...
Posted by: Dee | July 22, 2007 at 05:07 PM
What a haul! I love Brooks Farm yarn! Everyone's reading HP this weekend-cept me of course...not for lack of like or interest.
Posted by: Carol | July 22, 2007 at 06:09 PM
Very nice haul!
Posted by: tiennie | July 22, 2007 at 06:18 PM
You are one busy lady with knitting, sewing, taking a class, full time work and blogging. I won't try and keep up with you, instead live vicariously through you and dream about the possibilities with that lovely blue yarn...
Posted by: Katie J | July 22, 2007 at 06:55 PM
wow! That's a great haul. Love that teal!
Posted by: Bobbi | July 22, 2007 at 09:33 PM
You will LOVE the Pima Silk, it is soooo soooft!!
Posted by: Heather | July 23, 2007 at 07:05 AM
Beautiful yarn and beautiful colors. I'm pleased that Brooks Farm will have a plain wool option. I'm still waffling on what to do with the 100% mohair, and plain wool is easier to adapt to sweater patterns. Thanks for the heads up--I'll have to put a little more money aside for my fall trips to fiber fairs.
Posted by: marjorie | July 23, 2007 at 07:59 AM
Wow, you so scored! I love fiber festivals. I'm trying to rationalize going to Stitches over Rhinebeck-Stitches is 5 hours away; Rhinebeck is 1.5 hours away. Decisions, decisions!
Posted by: Jenny | July 23, 2007 at 08:53 AM
Hmmmmmmmm.......
Distracted by reading new Harry Potter.
Probably wouldn't even notice if newly purchased skeins were missing from stash.
Hmmmmm.........
Posted by: Susan | July 23, 2007 at 11:50 AM
You got a great deal on the pima silk. All of the yarn is gorgeous. Very Nice
Posted by: Andrea | July 23, 2007 at 07:52 PM
I had a great time. I think I may get some of the Solana next time. :)
Posted by: Heather R | July 24, 2007 at 03:11 PM
Nice haul. So are you finished reading the book now?
Posted by: Jeanine | July 25, 2007 at 03:39 PM