Wednesday was a bit chaotic, as there were several other activities going on in the same building (including the pie auction). Saturday was much calmer. No matter - several interested passersby may actually show up at a guild meeting one of these months (which was my motivation for starting the Fiber Fling - new members!) We also had some interesting conversations with other fair-goers as well as amongst ourselves. A success.
Then there was the open exhibit to which I urge guild members to participate in by submitting entries. I was not particularly proud of my projects, but I wanted to set a good example. In past years, I provided the judges with guildlines, as they didn't seem to know their way around a knitting needle, but this year I forgot. Oh well!
Dyeing: I am still caught up on the indigo videos and reading, but I need to actually DO something, like add resists to some fiber and, oh, I don't know, CREATE A VAT.
Fiber prep: I took my drum carder to the Fiber Fling on Wednesday and worked on adding lighter, brighter color to some murky roving.
Knitting: I finished the Splash socks. Started another pair, from yarn called "Quirky". Also, cast on a second dishrag (although I think I have neglected to blog about the first one).
Spinning: On the second day of the Fiber Fling, I brought my wheel and spun some of the roving I carded. I also spindled a bit.
Weaving: I retensioned the log cabin towels, using a tensioning device (made from PVC pipe); now I need to double check the warp threads before beginning the weaving.
The Ideal rug loom is still in pieces, and it would be anyway, since I left behind some bolts and a crank, which my fellow guild member brought to me after he purchased the other loom. If my daughter and I can get the garage cleaned out a bit, maybe we can get the loom put back together. It needs some repair before it can be used. One step at a time.
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