The time when hordes of wool loving people descend on Rhinebeck, NY for the annual New York State Sheep & Wool Festival. This is my 4th year going, and I can't be more excited!
Of course, I love to prowl all the many barns to see what each vendor has on offer. It's not all about the wool for me, though. Last year, I bought a lovely, simple drop spindle (much simpler than these lovelies from Golding) and some roving, thinking I might learn to spin. After a lesson I got the hang of it, but I'm not sure I'll ever be a spinner. I'm a production crafter, meaning that I need to see the end product quickly. I know some people are all about the process. I do love the process, but if it takes too long my enthusiasm for the project peters out.
This year, I'm playing a little game called Rhinebeck Bingo. Some yarny folks over at the knitting site Ravelry sign up to be on a bingo card, then the people playing the game try to find each other. There are prizes, and it's just a great way to connect with folks, especially if you're shy, like me.
I love it all, the sights, the smells, the FOOD! But most of all, I love spending the weekend with girlfriends and a whole lot of like minded people. The animals are cute too.
