I’m a little late on the report. It’s been a crazy week with the snow storm and all. SPA was greater than I ever imagined. I think women owe it to themselves to get away once in a while. Even though I had a screaming sinus headache the first couple of days I had SUCH a good time. I didn’t realize how much I needed the break until I could take a nap and sleep in til 10:30, do what *I* wanted to do when I wanted to do it and the very best part, being able to share the love of wool with so many other women. I had a great time hanging out with Kim, Kathy, Carole, Terry, Laurie, Martha, Lucia, Manise (who I finally got to meet!), Sharon, Di (and her GORGEOUS wheel) and I got to meet Dave from Merlin Tree who so kindly tried to help me with a wheel I wanted to sell. Like so many others, I had my camera the whole weekend. I have no idea why I didn’t take one picture. I guess I was just having too much fun.
Here’s my loot:
A Forrester spindle. She spins like a dream. I picked this one to remind me of New England when we move to Texas. The roving is Kim’s (Woolen Rabbit) BFL in “Blues”.
Ann Hanson’s Butternut Scarf pattern and Kim’s Alpaca in Chocolate Chambord. YUM!
And evidently I like Kim’s Chocolate Chambord because I bought it in sock yarn the day before. And I had to get something for Dan so I bought Burgandy Bean to make him some socks. I know. Thoughtful huh? The colors are much darker than the photo shows. It’s much more Aggie Maroon than it looks.
Kim’s yarn is so awesome. Everyone of her colors sing for me. It sounds like a good time was had by all!
Ooooh, judging by your goodies, you had a great time. You crack me up — I love your yarn buying excuse — next time I’ll buy more for the hubby!
So glad you made up to SPA and experience the magic. It was so nice to finally meet you! Nice yarny/fibery haul.I knew you’d love the Forrester spindle- I have one too. I’ve been spinning on my Greensleeves with Amy’s BFL she gave me to wrap it up in for the ride home. I almost have a full cop of lace weight singles. Such fun.
It was a wonderful weekend. We had dinner with Sharon and her husband, Al, tonight and we were reminiscing about last Friday night’s dinner at Azure. Sigh.
The spindle is a work of art as is Kim’s yarn and fiber. Glad you had such a good time.
It was SO fun to see you and the grrls again!! Ken and I are looking forward to our trip to NY 🙂
LOVED hanging out with you. We’re going to have to kidnap you from Texas so that you can come back next year. SO FUN!!!!! xoxo
It was so great to see you last weekend, I’ve been thinking of it all week long! That spindle is gorgeous, and Kim’s fiber is the perfect thing to spin on it. I’m looking forward to seeing what you do with it.