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RIHandspun

Monday, May 30, 2005

Now that my eyes have adjusted to the light I think I'll dye today. Since it appears that Mother Nature plans to cooperate it's the least I can do! Did anyone make it to Comington ? I'd love to hear what you were blessed with. My latest inspiration has been from the spin-in on Saturday where Cindy was working on some beautiful black and white fiber(type escapes me as usual) and Paula had that Merlin Tree MOVING. Paula's daughter Daphne however made her Mom look like she was standin' still when she got her feet on the treadles. Miss Daphne tried her hand at several forms of fiber play including spinning, crochet, and pooch petting. Carrie showed some beautiful quilting as well as some spindle spinning that really got me in the mood for both again. Jeez, some enablers just go too far!
I must mention that I went to visit my mentor, Faith Wight last weekend. I made the trek with Muriel and Sandy, both of whom also learned with Faith and have missed her since her move. We found both Faith and Everett in good health and good spirits. We lunched and laughed and cried some then got down to the business of fiber gossip. Have you seen this.... Did you try that..... Is this your own design....How did you?.....Since Faith is the most talented spinner, weaver, knitter I know the questions and answers flowed one way more than the other {:>).
Our loss is CT's gain as she settles into the fiber community there at local yarn shop and teaching center. It was a visit I hope to repeat soon so if you've a mind to, contact me and come along. su, who has a question. Do you know why you knit?

4 Comments:

  • At 8:11 AM, Blogger cindy said…

    I knit because I must. I can't imagine not knitting. It is soothing ( most times),meditative and creative. I thoroughly enjoy watching others knit. They inspire me :) to make fabric.

     
  • At 9:03 AM, Blogger su said…

    Hmmmm....got myself thinking. Knitting is like the breathing in meditation for me. It centers me and gently nudges me into balance. (also love those colors and all the cool people).ever notice the thoughts that pop up when you knit and the "filters" are off? It's good to meet them and toss the inappropriate ones. su in answer to her own Q.

     
  • At 5:36 AM, Anonymous Marisa said…

    John and I went to Cummington! I got some lovely handspun wool with purples, blues and greens...yet another few skeins to add to the "growing" stash....

     
  • At 4:48 AM, Blogger mad angel said…

    I knit....therefore I am...

     

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