But then, with perfect timing, I got a call from Ryan. It was only 7:00 am Mountain Time on Saturday, so I knew something was up. After reassuring me that he was okay, he gave me the sad news that his computer had died, fixing it was iffy at best, could he please use the credit card to buy a new one, and he would pay me back. My heart sunk a little bit, but at least I knew about this before I spent too much on yarn. He's a poor graduate student so I know my chances of being paid back are fairly slim, but he's also using his computer to write his dissertation, so I couldn't say no. That is far more important than yarn, so I wandered through the vendor barns with my revised budget in mind.
It was fun to look at so much beautiful yarn from so many dyers. I had heard of some of them, but many were new to me. After several circuits around, I started to hone in on what I really wanted, and I knew that included something from Marianated Yarns. This is the yarn that Margene used for her Brilliant Spices shawl, and the colors are even more saturated and beautiful in person. The gradient and Marianade sets are stunning, so after a long time considering among eight that I loved, I bought Dragon Scales. I don't have a plan for it, but love each of the colors, singly and together.
I spied this at the June Pryce Fiber Arts booth, and was smitten by my absolute favorite color in a gradient, so I had to add Fading Tardis to my other purchase.
In the end I decided against the alpaca cowl kit, but only for reasons of economy. Now that I've posted the photo I'm feeling a little regret that I didn't get it, so we'll see how long my self-restraint lasts. I'm pretty sure that seeing the Visa bill with a new laptop on it will help with that. :-)
ooohhh pretty! that is a remarkable display of self-restraint ... and for a very good cause. Your selections are so bright and cheerful and I sense something besides a Hitchhiker with that top set. (but not, of course, with that blue!)
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ReplyDeleteOh, yes. The computer is more important than the yarn. . . especially a computer at dissertation time. You picked up some lovely yarns, Bonny! Such wonderful, happy colors. (Have fun!)
ReplyDeleteYou are a good Mom! And, the computer is critical at this time. But, you still got some lovely yarn. All the colors are delicious! In my book, that means everyone wins!!
ReplyDeleteYou made great choices on your limited budget, but you can only knit so much at a time and the cowl maybe something you can treat yourself to in a few months. Ryan is certainly grateful and his need isn't frivolous. Good luck to him and you've got a lot of great knitting ahead! Win-win!
ReplyDeleteYou're a good mom and I am sure your son is grateful for the new computer. You chose some lovely yarns and and I hope you enjoy knitting with it.
ReplyDeleteOh, excellent choices by an most excellent mom!
ReplyDeleteWell done!
ReplyDeleteOooh, man, don't I know about phone calls like that!! Your yarn is gorgeous! I don't know which I like most... that Fading Tardis, wow!
ReplyDeleteI love the choices you've made...all around! We've gotten that phone call too. :-(
ReplyDeleteI love your purchases, and your decisions were very wise, Bonny. There's always more yarn in your future!
ReplyDeleteYou're so right! The help we've given our kids has been for necessities and yarn is definitely not necessary.
Deleteparenting never ever ends. I know he will be eternally grateful for the new computer and there will ALWAYS be yarn to buy, trust me. love your purchases!
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