Successful SAFF Show

Even though we drove  in rain all but the last 2 hours to Asheville, N.C. we unloaded in sunshine, yea.  It was a good show, the bracelets sold well as did shawl pins, brooches and of course buttons.  The weather was sunny and warm.  Was nice to see other venders that we  only see there and to visit with others that we see at other shows.  Did my part to support other venders and bought silk roving, caps and hankies, merino roving, mixed wool roving, and yarn.   Now I have to decide on projects for my purchases. On the way back we stopped at the Kentucky Artist Center in Brea and bought some Christmas presents.  Now that the shows are over for the year I can concentrate on my blog, learning to take pictures better and put them on the blog.  I also need to get the basement more together so I can work on projects easier.  Have been thinking of trying to put some of my bracelets in a shop here in town and at a craft/arts center in the next biggest town. Will have to explore that more.

On the Road Again

Tomorrow we leave for Asheville, N.C. for SAFF (Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair).  It is our last show for this year.  When I get back I will post more often and learn how to take better pictures and to post them.  I did get 14 bracelets done but forgot to take pictures and now they are packed in the trailer.  Will try to remember to take pictures when we get there and set up.   

Beautiful Fall Days

We had a beautiful fall weekend after rainy and unusually cold week.  Though the nights were cold and it took a while to reach nice temperatures it did come.  Went to the farmer's market Sat. and probably bought more than I had planned on as it was 38 degrees out at 9 a.m. and I felt sorry for the vendors who were trying to stay warm.  So I have 1/2 bushel of tomatoes to can, also in smaller quantities carrots, beans, eggplant, plums, spinach and  spaghetti squash to eat. Looks like a vegetarian week!  Got the garage cleaned out and organized for winter.  Also read a book "The Affair" by Lee Child, one of my favorite authors.  Tomorrow is fiber time- need to finish the dozen bracelets that I have woven but need embelishment/closures.  Also want to experiment with using a sander to speed up the felting  process. Will let you know how that works.  I have been neglecting keeping up with my posting and will try to do better.