All the fiber and a great bunch of fiber people came out to play on Memorial Day Saturday at FancyFibers! With an eye 
toward offering everyone an opportunity to play with fiber in multiple ways, we set up a 
spinning and knitting area inside, a sit and visit area outside under the tent, put up the skirting table and drum carder, and set up the dye paraphenalia. We were ready for anything and it was a good thing!
Spinners and knitters got comfortable in the living room and swapped introductions and stories. Nell Ann put us all to shame by effortlessly spinning 100% angora yarn from Carter’s beautiful fur. Her first time spinning angora!
Peggy brought her bead knitting. She’s making a beautiful little purse. Honestly, I don’t know how 
she even sees what she’s doing!
There was more knitting…
And more spinning …
Ken grilled hot dogs and gave garden and chicken tours …
While over at the drum carder, Cathy and Maxine were creating beautiful batts of fiber and sparkley angelina!
Amber had brought an alpaca fleece that we skirted and then walked over to the prep sink for a good wash and rinse.
Of course, everyone toured the bunny barn. Christine of Spinning Straw Into Gold gave the two Satins I bought from 
her a good once over while I nervously awaited her judgment. She was satisfied with their care and development, so I passed inspection! Whew! It’s can be nerve-wracking having more experienced rabbit breeders come visit!
Christine also brought her SpinOlution Bee travel wheel with her. I drooled – I’ll admit it! This wheel is unlike anything I’ve ever seen, and folds into a very compact package weighing only 13 pounds! Christine is the Texas dealer for these wheels. Give her a call or send her an e-mail to find out more!
Although no one took me up on my offer to dye, there was plenty of fiber fun! If you don’t already get our newsletter, sign up to find out when we’re going to do it again this summer at the new place (with the addition of alpacas and goats!) in Farmersville! See you then!
I had a wonderful time, Mary. Thanks again to you and Ken for being such wonderful hosts.
It was really fun to meet some new to me people there as well as spending time with my regular buddies. Just goes to show that there are lots of us fiber addicts around.
That sounds like it was so much fun.
I met Christine at the DFW Fiber Fest and saw her wheels. That wheel is awesome and she was kind enough to explain it to us. She was really nice. 🙂 Her fibers were also incredibly beautiful.
I want to say thanks for the warm welcome. You’re a great host and hostess. It was a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon.
Sounds like a great time was had by all! Glad you had a great day.
We had such a great time at your Memorial Day get together! The bunnies are precious and Farmer Ken’s garden is really doing well. It was great meeting some new folks and seeing some that I knew from other groups.
I know that you all are excited about moving out to the country and getting your new critters.
Peggy