August already!

Hello Fiber Friends!

Can it be that August is here already? Where has this summer gone? It seems like only yesterday we were in Gettysburg for the 150th Anniversary re-enactment. I went with my husband and his family. We were the re-enactors. What an awesome experience. It was something to talk about for a long time. Here we are in our outfits at the 154th NY volunteer Inf. memorial

We aren't really grumpy...it was very hot!!!
So what else have I been up to? Well I have been knitting a lot. I got hooked on Noro yarn and have quite a bit of it in the shop! Here is a project I just finished using Taiyo.

I also started Nuno Felting. I really love it. Of course I love anything related to fiber :-) I did a class at the shop and it was a good time. The ladies all made their own scarves. They did an awesome job. I plan on making more smaller art pieces for an upcoming show. Here is a scarf I really love:

School is just around the corner. I don't know yet what this year will bring. I need to have a knee replacement so will have to fit that in somewhere. Life sure does take some unusual turns. But for now I will just keep on making ART and enjoying the process!

Tea Cozies!

I never thought about making a cover for the tea pot before but Noro had this crazy looking one in their Knitting Accessories book and I just fell in love with it. I found a pattern online for an easier one to start using Kureyon from Noro.It worked up really fast too.  WHAT FUN!!! I am hooked and having a blast making them. Since then I have found the book, "Really Wild Tea Cozies" by Loanie Prior. I am anxiously awaiting its arrival. She uses Noro for some of her cozies and I am excited to try out her patterns. In the mean time this one should be a good challenge! I'll let you know how it goes.

Yarn Tasting Event!

Special event--Tuesday November 13, 5:30-8:00pm

 

You are invited to attend a Yarn Tasting at Anita's Homespun Treasures. How can I taste yarn, you ask?? Well I have selected some of our newest and hottest yarns, put them on needles, hooks, or looms. You will have the chance to stop by and try out "taste" what these yarns feel like and see how they work up. I have different samples for each of the yarns so you can see an actual project...hats, scarfs, ruffled scarves, mittens, purses, and more!This event is very informal & it is free. Come any time from 5:30-8:00pm. Sweet goodies and beverages will be provided. As an extra bonus I am giving you $2.00 off on each skein of the featured yarns you purchase!! Wow...what a great time to stock up on new yarns and Ideas.

Featured yarns:

Noro: Silk garden, Nadeshiko
Juniper Moon Farm: Findley Dapple
Araucania: Nubel
Knitting Fever: Monarch
Estelle Yarns: Frill Seeker Twilight, Frill Seeker velvet lace, Frill Seeker Cameo
Cascade: Eco Duo (baby alpaca & merino....ooooohhhhhhhhhh so soft!)
Lorna Laces: Lorna Laces Pearl (silk & bamboo--a luxury yarn!)