Sheep Sticks (knitting needles)

Sheep Sticks (knitting needles)
Originally uploaded by whirledpeas00

I love these knitting needles. I have a few pairs with different things on the top.

My Fiber Purchase

My Fiber Purchase
Originally uploaded by whirledpeas00

Here is what I purchased. I thought the colors were so pretty.

Specialty Yarns

Specialty Yarns
Originally uploaded by whirledpeas00

Up close shot of the noils in the yarn.

Specialty Yarns

Specialty Yarns
Originally uploaded by whirledpeas00

I have never seen this many specialty yarns in one place at one time before.

Natural Dyes - flowers

Natural Dyes - flowers
Originally uploaded by whirledpeas00

I think the bunny had a better idea to nibble one instead of this.

Natural Dyes - Walnut Shells

Natural Dyes - Walnut Shells
Originally uploaded by whirledpeas00

This was some walnut shells dying some fiber to be spun for the exhibit.

Spinning Exhibit

Spinning Exhibit
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Snack Time For Mr. Bunny

They were so increadibly soft and cuddly.

Angoria Bunnies For Sale

Angoria Bunnies For Sale
Originally uploaded by whirledpeas00

Bunnies for sale!
I have to wonder how long It would take to get enough fiber off of one bunny to spin something.

Yarn Anyone?

Yarn Anyone?
Originally uploaded by whirledpeas00

Who wouldn't want this gift basket of yarn?

Dyed Sock Blanks

Dyed Sock Blanks
Originally uploaded by whirledpeas00

This is an interesting display. The sock blanks tied on the fence are hand dyed woven yarn scarves. Well, they look like scarves. You unravel them and knit them directly into socks. The socks behind were knit from the sock blanks.
You can purchase the blanks not dyed and dye them your self.

Alpaca Fiber

Alpaca Fiber
Originally uploaded by whirledpeas00

Aplaca Yarns

Aplaca Yarns
Originally uploaded by whirledpeas00

The Rose

The Rose
Originally uploaded by whirledpeas00

I have always loved the Rose wheel. Someday, I will own one.

Another Wheel

Another Wheel
Originally uploaded by whirledpeas00

This one is an Ashford.

Homemade PVC Wheel

Homemade PVC Wheel
Originally uploaded by whirledpeas00

This was the first on a tour of wheels. I would say this is the hooptie of the spinning wheels.

Spindles and Roving

Spindles and Roving
Originally uploaded by whirledpeas00

I love the colors of this roving its like ice cream. I'll have one scoop of each. (make that 2)

Which Way to the Fiber Fest?

Which Way to the Fiber Fest?
Originally uploaded by whirledpeas00

This morning I taught a Spinning class at the local gym. All the while I was thinking of the spinning I was going to see later in the day.
I drove to Troy, Ohio about 45 minutes away to a little fiber fest.

Pretty Petals Potholder

I just finished this hotpad last night. The other day I was on Ravelry and I saw one of these and wanted to try out the pattern. It is an old pattern from 1946. I crocheted it with Lily Sugar 'n Cream cotton yarn in the colorway Patio Pinks.
I think it will be nice to set a hot pot on since it has two layers.

Mom's Baby Chicks

Baby Chicks two days old 4/12/09
Originally uploaded by lmp1942

Let me just say, this is an odd story. My Mom decided she wanted to raise chickens. She built a chicken coop awhile back. She decided not to get any chickens until Spring. A neighbors chicken came over to her ranch and laid a bunch of eggs. My Mom decided to hold the chicken hostage with the eggs until they hatched. The babies were born on Easter weekend. I hope one day the owner of the chicken gets her back. I think I would be wondering where did my chicken go?