Surrounded by Fiber Friends
Mood:  happy
Now Playing: "I Know There's Somthing Going On" by Frida
Yesterday I held a small gathering of fiber friends, including some that aren't on ST's, but they fit right in.

Linda provided a lovely picture of us at the gathering on her blog. :) Those in attendance were Marcy and Deanna, Joyce, Spindlerose, Rachel, Becky, Linda and Amy. Everyone brought food (ask Spindlerose for her wild rice and turkey salad!), and we sat, spun and talked for hours. The highlight of the day for me (besides meeting Joyce for the first time) was that Linda taught me how to crochet. This is a picture of my new hook and what I learned.



Isn't that Tulipwood hook gorgeous?!

And here is what I bought after the gathering was over, and I was able to get to Barnes and Noble



Linda suggested a couple of projects in either book to help me get the hang of crocheting (I like to call myself Crochet Impaired). ;-)

Becky took home her doe, who is Bay Colony Farm's Isis. Isis is from Annie's litter, born in March. I know that Isis will have a wonderful home with Becky. Becky is one of my favorite IAGARB people; she has a wonderful kind and caring way about her, and treats her rabbits like royalty. Joyce and I talked rabbits and spinning, and it was really wonderful meeting her.

We also got to see Linda's hatbox wheel by Louet. It is a shame that Louet is no longer making these; they are a marvel of engineering work, and so compact! I know that if they were still made, I would order one for travel.

Oley made a short appearance too. I adore Oley, but due to possible complication with the hall, he couldn't stay long (no pets allowed), but I'm sure Oley enjoyed his trip out away from his temporary foster siblings. And Oley is always very well behaved. If I ever get a dog, I want him to be like Oley, only a little smaller. :)