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Continuing Education

More spinning in the LRB tonight with lots of progress made.  Yay for Greta, Eunice and Elizabeth!

Greta - first yarn off the wheel, turned fashion accessory.
Elizabeth - headed home with a new supply of roving...
Eunice - new inspiration to ponder this week...
And progress on getting stuff together to get out of town on Friday.  Thanks to the committee of farm friends who are holding down the fort in my absence.  You know there will be plenty of coverage of all the fun at "the largest fiber festival in the country."  For many, a trip to Mecca.  For me, a fun time to re-connect with old pals, spend time with my daughter, make a little money, scritch somebody else's sheep, and change the scenery a little. 

Sorry about leaving a heat wave behind, but I hear it won't be much cooler on my end of the continent.  Pooh.  Makes it a bit harder to fondle all the wool and yarn we'd like, but you can rest assured, we'll give it all we've got.

Four New Knitters

The Little Red Barn was a happy place today.  When people come together to work with yarn and enjoy each others' company, the world is a little sweeter place to be.

Today friends Lisa, Robin and Dawn, and new friend Cyleena started learning to knit.  And every single one of them left with some wonderful stitches on her needles.  Cyleena is a precious young home schooled teen, who had no trouble keeping up with the ladies, and endured lots of "mom talk" while she diligently stitched along.  What a good sport!


It's a stretch to call this "work" for me - we had such a great time.  I can't wait to spend another five weeks with this group, passing on the simple skills that will empower them to create their own masterpieces.


We are going to make excellent progress.  We're working up to a fun sampler scarf project - it moves from block to block, adding a new competency with each one.  You can find it here on Ravelry, if you'd like to give it a go.






Would you like to learn to knit or spin?  Gather up some friends and check our calendar.  Tuesday mornings will be free again on March 27, and Wednesday evenings are currently free to book a class.  Free animal scritches included at no extra charge.