From the farm...

...to the stash.

Some of my treasures are rustic, simple, un-dyed. And I cannot like them more!

Humbug Farm 2 ply Border Leiceter Worsted, 4 oz, 230 yards per skein

Ross Farms 2 ply Jacob Worsted, 3.8 oz, 250 yards per skein

Snowshoe Farm, Alpaca-Merino-Nylon Sock, 500 yards per skein

Grand View Farm, Gotland Roving

Let's all wish for peaceful time for admiring our treasures and enjoying our pleasures.

Stash with moderation

My newest wool is from Boho Chic Fiber Co. It was my first time buying from this dyer. I was pleasantly surprised by the super fast shipping, nice packaging, cute note and coherent branding. Love supporting small business that have their act together!

Yarn: 75% SW Merino, 25% Nylon, 460 yards, Fingering weight

Possible patterns: High Plains Drifter or Graphic Kerchief

Fiber: Merino, Mohair and Silk Noils, 2 oz.

Enhancing the wool collection doesn't get old! As with everything, self control is key. Stash with moderation.

New Yarn Brings Joy to my World

We had a busy and outdoorsy Saturday with soccer game, tennis practice and some shopping. The little one did great on her first soccer game. I didn't cry (surprisingly). Her confidence and ability to play in a team made us very proud parents. There are no words to describe the feeling!

On the wool front end, I am beyond excited to show some new yarn. It is hard to be the wife of a busy traveler...but my husband sure knows how to win me back in a split of a second. Like when he shows up with gorgeous yarn that he bought for me while on a business trip.

This skein holds 329 yards (100g) of super soft Peruvian alpaca. The red and brown tones are beyond spectacular in person.

The second skein is simple, serene and beautiful fingering weight from Oink Pigments. I am looking for the perfect shawl pattern for the 420 yards (100g) of this super soft Merino. Any ideas?

Hug your stash; enjoy the rest of the weekend.

"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!

Organization & cocktails

It’s been a week since I posted here. We had a great time off in Florida. The weather was perfect; food was awesome and seeing good friends was priceless! Plus, I got to visit a LYS. Knit 'n Knibble has everything you can think of – including cookies and pies.

No major damage to the savings account was done; just four skeins of Cascade 220. Photos coming soon. And now that we are in the topic, do you have tips for organizing your stash? Going through mine is becoming a little scary. I need to do something pronto!

Here is my wishful thinking / strategy:

• Sort stash by fiber & color
• Take photographs and create a Raverly catalog using “My Stash”
• Organize yarn in a storage unit and notions in Mason jars
• Have a cocktail and/or some brownies to celebrate my efforts

Storage units options:

Closet Maid 15 unit organizer ($30.99 at Target.com)

Sterilite Three Drawer Cart ($21.46 at Amazon.com)

Stash Baskets ($5.99 at ContainerStore.com)

Drinks & sweets options:

Pomegranate Cosmos - Ina Garten via Food TV

Chocolate Cheesecake Candy Cane bars - Food Network Kitchens

If you have suggestions to any of the options above, please drop a comment!