WIP: Pink me happy BFL

Who spent the weekend at the wheel??? Me!!!

This was my first time spinning Woolgatherings fiber. I must confess the color seemed a bit too pink  at first. Pink won. I now love the fiber's screaming brightness to death!




The important stuff:
I'm linking in with Tamis Amis WIPs.

Thanks for stopping by. Hope you have a fibery week! 

Etsy Love: Reminder



8x10 Illustration by Jennifer Zetts


"Unexpected" Souvenir Yarn

Vacation is over. We are back from Washington DC. I cannot describe how wonderful was to have my parents, sister, daughter and husband in one location. My parents live across the ocean; my sister lives in the DC and, my husband lives in an airplane (a.k.a. travels A LOT for business). So, I really treasure those moments when we are all together.

My sister surprised me with the most gorgeous and vibrant lime yarn...

The family battled 100 degrees temperatures and ventured out to Fibre Space. If you are ever close by Alexandria, VA you need to stop by this awesome LYS. The store is beautiful, the service is outstanding and, they even have an area to entertain non-knitter toddlers! 

From the Fiber Space:

The new Fibre Company yarn: Meadow (40% merino, 25% baby llama, 20% silk, 15% linen).



Who can pass on Dragonfly Fibers? Not me! This is 100% merino lace yarn.



Yarn for a commissioned "Japanese Feather and Fan shawl" (link is for the Fibre Space sample). This came all the way from Germany and is 50% silk, 25% baby camel and 25% silk.


And just when I thought there was no way I could fit my stash enhancements in my bags, I made a trip to Looped Yarn Works. Just to check the store, you know! And to say hi to the lovely ladies who helped my hubby picked out yarn for me in past business trips.

But, seriously, who can stop by the wonderful Looped Yarn Works and not get something as souvenir? 

This Quince and Co. yarn is destined to be a "Grace" cardigan.


I couldn't leave this Tosh Merino Light in the shelve. I think it needs to be "Celestite" cardigan.


I now have to catch up on all your posts, pictures and endeavors. Have a great week! Keep the your chocolate torte close and the yarn cakes closer!




FO: Sweet Summer Rays

It has been raining the past four days here in the South. Which forced us to stay inside...and take pictures of FOs.

I have two KALs under my belt now! I got very lucky with the first one -- not only I ended up with a nice shawl but also won a prize from Knitabulls. Pictures of my Gill's Rock on the project page.

The second KAL was for the Sweet Summer Rays shawl designed by Holly Priestley. I love this shawl dearly. It was the project that got me hooked to Nooch fibers! I went for a color out of my comfort zone and cannot be happier about my choice. 






Have a great week! We are heading north to DC in a couple of days. See you next time!