Fabulous Fiber Fest Follow-up
I'll have to agree with Jen (see 8/23 post): the bloggers breakfast was more fun than the actual Fiber Fest. I got to meet Jen finally (La and I met before), and Lauren, Wendy, Nancy, Mouse, and Fiber Kitten. Kristin, who doesn't have a blog, showed up as well. It was great to finally see the people behind the blogs. As for FFF, I'm sure the event will grow in size; there were 30 booths total, with about half devoted to quilting and crafts.
Habu had the most interesting textures. I left empty-handed from there (couldn't think of anything I could make from the little sample balls) but surprisingly I did manage to spend some serious money on another booth, Chasing Rainbows Dye Works. These are both merino/kid mohair mixes:
Sandalwood is a blend of muted greens, blues, browns, and creams. I'm usually hesitant with variegated yarns but this understated mix was too lovely to pass up. I'll let this sit in the stash for a while.
Moonstone has the most incredible colors! This caught my eye immediately with its purples, sages and peaches. Also muted, not vibrant. This will be a winter scarf for someone special.
Finally, some pink Reese's Fleeces from Mouse, who got it from Fiber Kitten. It's fleece, cut with a rotary cutter into 1/4" strips. Who would've thought? I put my mouse there for comparison; Mouse says there's enough there for either a scarf or a hat plus leftover. It was tightly wound at the center, ergo its density. I'm putting this as a scarf for another winter knit. Okay, I'm set with enough yarn for 5+ projects. Gotta knit faster!
MJ: All yesterday I was kicking myself for my stinginess when it came to merino from Chasing Rainbows. The yarns there were gorgeous, and it looks like you and I have similar tastes because the moonstone color-way was the one that kept jumping out at me too. Sometimes something extremely beautiful is worth the price you pay. I think you grabbed some gorgeous yarn, and I can't wait to see what you make of it. Hell, I'm just happy you're doing an acrylic purge.... ;-)
I'm glad to hear that a good time was had by all! Too bad I missed it, if only....! Maybe oppertunity to meet up in the fall will present itself! I love the polar fleece idea!
Sounds like you had fun! Moonstone is absolutely beautiful :o)
That merino/kid mohair yarn takes my breath away with its gorgeous colors! I don't know which one I like more. Any idea on what you'd do with those? I bet they'd knit up into some beautiful, lacy scarves!
Now, of course, because you blogged it, the Reece's Fleeces will run out mid-project. :D
It was nice meeting you! I'm defantatly adding everyone from the breakfast to my blogroll; I had so much fun there that i really want to keep in touch.
Sandalwood is my favourite of the two. I am also hesitant with variegated yarns, but they look so pretty in the skein, I will have to give them a try one day!