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Whoops I bought more fiber!

Enter a snowy day and some friends.

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We ate and drank, and walked around town. The above is a fountain that is frozen up. And when some of your company likes to knit and do needlework it turns into a perfect weekend.

shopping in newburg

Notice the large bag my husband is holding. This is because my girlfriend “found” a knitting shop that was selling out of all of their spinning fiber. Can you say “visa”?

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Seriously now, I wasn’t going to even buy any, just “look”. Then maybe just one or two, by the end, I had everything in my bag that she had left.

Clockwise from the top 1-Camel/Tussah Silk Top 8 oz., ooooo so silky and lovely, 2- Dark Blue Dyed Corridale 8 oz., 3- Light Blue Merino Silk Blend 8 oz., 4- Corridale, Turquoise 8 oz., 5-Baby Camel Top 8oz (this was the only one I was originally to buy, just made my knees weak)

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I need to get some seriously spinning done, and today is Super Bowl Sunday! Touchdown!!

Get the wheel out!

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Knit Fast, Dye Yarn
"Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass... it's about learning how to dance in the rain."

Comments

  1. oooh, I envy you and your new found fiber! It looks so yummy!

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  2. They're goregeous!

    I would have done the exact same thing, so don't even feel bad.

    I get giddy even when I walk into Joann Fabrics or Michaels Arts and Crafts. And that's hardly nothing, when you compare what you can get online.

    Good job!

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  3. Nice bunch of fiber. I hope you were able to spin during the game. I did .... until I dozed off. :)

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  4. Oh my goodness! Yummy fiber, Vicki. Have fun spinning.
    I have been thinking about you. I just returned from Louisville and was up there when the big blizzard passed through. It missed Louisville but I understand it really hit Indy. Hope you are well and warm.

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