Fabulous O.F.F.F. Weekend!

O.F.F.F. was absolutely wonderful! I think is was the best one yet for me. I haven't been to many, only 4, or is it 5, well no matter, it was just perfect! On the way in I had to stop on our road and take this shot. Isn't that just cool how the fog has stayed right at the tree line?

Friday's plying class with Ruth was really cool (she owns The Dizzy Ewe) I really learned a lot, thanks Ruth!!! I was also her wheels while she was here too, what an added bonus spending that extra time with her!

The machine knitting class was taught by Judy Sours. Judy was fabulous! She brought some things that she did on her machine(s), all I can say is WOW. What an eye opener! I have 3 knitting machines and just now learning what amazing things that can do with them. I will need a new sponge bar for each one but once that's done I'm ready to go. I can't wait, I have more wheels turning on what I am going to make first.

I also was a helper for my friend Debbie. She taught 2 beginning spinning classes that were filled with eager learners. Everyone left her class spinning and wanting more! She is a great teacher. Then I was my friend Loyce's helper--she is the Chairperson of the Education Committee for O.F.F.F. and what ever she needs me to do, I do! Loyce also taught this year, she is so talented. She is an incredible felter, the things she makes with felt are so cool! She also makes lampwork stitch markers and then there is her spinning, knitting & crocheting. A very cool gal!!

O.F.F.F .this year was packed! I remember last year had a lot of people but this year I think there was more. I know there was more vendors! So many cool things to look at and touch! Here are a few shots of the lawn area

Speaking of vendors, I got to meet Lisa Souza from Lisa Souza Knitwear and Dyeworks. I have read her blog for a long now and loved her work. Meeting her was a great highlight for me. Here is Lisa in her booth. And speaking of great work, here are the goodies I could not live without.

The left one is superwash in Evan-Glade colorway; the right is Blue Face Leicester in Deep Sea colorway. Aren't they just beautiful! What about the yarn & needles magnet! That goes on Benni (my Jetta).

Here is some goodies I picked up. Some roving from Dicentra Designs, superwash & Blue Face Leicester both in her Picnic colorway.

Then there's some natural greys of Wensleydale from Bellwether Wool Company.

I also found some old knitting machine magazines, very cool score! There are 35 total Knit King magazines, ranging from 1972 thru 1978. And there are a total of 34 total Alle's Knitting Machine News, ranging from 1976 thru 1979 along with a few odds and ends.

And last the 'Parking Lot Fleece Sale'!

I found some beautiful black Romney lamb & creamy Coopworth cross. They were both dropped off at my processor and I'll have them back in a month or two, washed and ready to spin.

And that was this year's Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival. I had a fabulous time, looking forward to next year and what goodies will be waiting for me.

Fall is here!

I was thrilled when Fall arrived. I love fall. The cool nights (better for snuggling!), hearty soups and a roaring fire. I have been looking forward to Fall this year, more than any other year. Another great thing about Fall is Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival (this weekend!!!!). This is such a great festival, tons of vendors and great classes. I am going to take a plying class taught by my friend Ruth (owner of The Dizzy Ewe). the other class I am taking is a machine knitting class. I have 3 knitting machines and would really like to learn how to use and at least look like I know what I'm doing. Those classes are on Friday, but on Saturday & Sunday, I will be helping my friend Debbie with beginning spinning classes. There will be 1 class on each day so I will have plenty of time to shop! I also heard from a little birdie that my knitting guru Teyani will be down for a class too. Go check out her blog, she is an incredible knitter. I am so amazed how fast she can knit things up.

On a more down home note my baby Cyndir, well maybe not a baby she is 29 after all and weights over 1200 pounds, (she is a horse, an Appaloosa to be specific), has some ouchies that take tending morning and night. Needless to say I'm up at 4:30 AM to take care of her--she is worth it though. Here is a picture of her from a few winters back. Can you find her?




















She is peeking her head out from behind the barn!

If I remember to take pictures, I usually just walk around enjoying the sites and forget I have a camera, I'll post some next week after the festival. Have a great weekend everybody!