Don’t worry, I know it’s time for "D".. just kidding.

Last Thursday I took a walk and saw this tree along the side of the road.  I’d been thinking about the felted shibori project I was working on.  It’s been an incentive to really look at texture  with a fresh perspective.  When I returned to my studio (sounds good, doesn’t it?? ) backroom, I continued working on this piece.  I had gone out in the morning getting the materials I had thought I’d need, for the "imagined" texture.  It did not end up as planned.  I was knitting, watching a movie, or the Olympics, whatever, and maybe I fell asleep.  I don’t know.  I forgot that I was supposed to be monitoring the felting process that was taking place in my laundry room.  When I remembered, the graceful forms I had hoped and planned were gone.  Maybe I was lucky, maybe not.  I planned for an organic form.  I certainly got one. 

One of the great things about SPA is the number of spinner, knitter, dyers.  If you need an opinion, someone there can help you.  Waiting for comments from fellow bloggers is okay, but people are kind, or quiet.  When your critics sit in front of you, there’s no way for them to sweet talk their feelings.  What they think is right in front of you, first expressions.  That’s what I wanted.   It’s easy to get to close to what you are doing.  Thing is, I like this scarf, really.  I like the organic cocoon like growths that are clinging to it.  To my surprise, I was not the only one.   Thanks to all of you for your frank opinions. 

I had a great time.  I visited, got ideas, spun, knitted, saw fabulous knitting and knitters.  I ate with friends.  I made new friends.  I went to Gilberts, twice.  I love their seafood chowder.  The only picture I took all weekend was from the parking lot at Gilberts.  It sits at the top of the dock. 

Friday night before turning in for the night, I surfed bloglines.  There it was, the surprise was out, Stephanie was at SPA.  Saturday night she entertained us, a standup routine if I’ve ever heard one.  She brought the house down, we laughed til it hurt. My thanks to all of the people who worked hard to make SPA happen this year.  You did a great job.  Julia, you never stopped.  I know your weekend kept on going, even after you left Portland.  Thanks. 

guess that about says it all.

Finally, I’m caught up on my dyeing and on my orders.  Here are four new colors in a single ply wool / silk.   Pardon the numbers for names, but I’m clean out of new ones for now. 

Okay, so I did name this one.. Maddie’s Rose.

  #113

hmmm.. Verdigris

#109 (maybe Evening Shadows?)

I’ll put them on my Yarns for Sale page.  Check the side bar if you are interested.  Oh yes, there are eight skeins of each, 150 yds. per skein.