I debated about not going at all, but I can't have sheep and yarn a mere 15 minutes away and not at least go and walk around a bit. I got there about 90 minutes before they closed on Sunday, and that was honestly perfect. I took a quick look around, checked out the animals in depth, and then went back to several of my favorite vendors.
I watched shearing,
and showing,
and laughed at this shirt.
It's not just sheep at the show; this giant angora rabbit was quite pettable.
I always enjoy the sheep herding demos and was glad to have been able to catch the last one.
I was tempted by Fibernymph Dye Works,
This cake in the middle almost came home with me, but then I remembered that I've got two skeins from White Birch that I bought last year that I haven't even cast on, so I resisted.
It was really a lovely time, full of sheep and plenty of beautiful yarn, and some self-restraint!
Looks like you got just enough of the wool fumes to last you a while!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the sheepy pictures. I wish I could have been there with you to see the showing and the herding. And the yarn.
ReplyDeleteMe, too! It was fun by myself, but showing, herding, and yarn are even better with friends!
DeleteI think that sounds like a lovely time and it doesn't look terribly crowded which is great!
ReplyDeleteI am impressed you did not buy but you mustn't have found anything that thrilling or you would have bought something. I'm really picky in what I buy so I scrutinize every purchase.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely Sunday afternoon! Sarah KnitWit's Fiber Nymph socks have tempted me many times ... I'm not sure I'd have been able to resist seeing the yarn in person.
ReplyDeleteThose sheep! They are such fun to see (and pet!!) I am in awe of your ability to leave with no yarn...
ReplyDeleteLOL - you certainly were restrained! I'm so glad you were able to sneak in for a little bit. I was tempted by those Inversible yarns - thought they were very cool...but didn't buy...
ReplyDeleteThe very end of a fiber festival is the most chill time to go! You don't get caught up in the frenzy of the opening hours. Good for you!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you went!! The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival was also underway last weekend! I haven't been in a few years, but it's much more of a trek...
ReplyDeleteI'll bet you had a nice peaceful afternoon just meandering about! And good for you regarding the purchases. I'd like to go to NE Fiber this year because I enjoy the day with my sisters-in-law and lunch out but I do not need any more yarn! :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you were able to get over for a little fiber festing -- and you got to see the best parts! It's always hard to resist yarn purchases at a festival like that, so you are a very Strong Knitter! When I went to the Michigan Fiber Festival last month, I was determined to buy ZERO yarn. I almost succeeded . . . but not quite. ;-)
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a lot of fun! I have never been to a fiber festival, and I love to read everyone's reports on them.
ReplyDeleteYou showed tremendous restraint! Oh my gosh. And you provided me with new vendor information!!! I'll check them Out!
ReplyDeleteThere were lots of great vendors and dyers, and the ones I linked struck me as having especially beautiful yarn. It's definitely worth checking them out!
DeleteBoy I am impressed. You showed some great self-control. I have been to two festivals with my sister - the one in Estes Park, Colorado and the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool. Both were a lot of fun. All of the vendors look as if they had some scrumptious yarns. Thank you for sharing your trip. It would be fun to see sheep-herding.
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