Maryland Sheep and Wool, Part 2

Posted by: Ebony on: May 14, 2009

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Spindle Collection in their Holder

So, part 2 of the festival.

MD S&W Purchases 2009

My plan was to get 2 new spindles, one of which had to be a Bosworth. I also wanted a niddy noddy for skeining yarns and approximate yardages, and some new fiber. I managed to get all of those things just as planned. Getting there at 8 am allowed me to do some shopping before the rush. I got a niddy noddy and a yarn ball holder straight off. I’m not sure of the vendor, but they’re the people with all of the books. I also managed to get to the Journey Wheel booth and get my Bosworth featherweight with a purpleheart whorl, .64oz/18gms. In the main hall I also went to the Little Barn booth and got two batches of roving in very pretty colors. The purple is already being spun up on the Bossie.

I also could not resist picking up a Trindle from Gale’s Fiber Art along with some Tussah silk roving. The two went together nicely and look like this currently:

Gale's Fiber Art Tussah Silk spun on a Trindle

I ended up going back on Sunday with my mother. I knew a trip with her would be more leisurely, and it was. I got to spend more time in the main building because she was more interested in the handmade items (mostly soaps) that were available at the show. We both stocked up on handmade soaps and lotions. She got some for just about everyone in the family. My second trip also gave me the opportunity to see The Spanish Peacock’s booth. I picked up one of his “seconds” that spins wonderfully. It’s the spindle that stands up tallest in the first photo. I made some great purchases all while staying within budget.

About a month before the festival I decided to order a Golding Ringspindle, just in case I missed the opportunity to pick one while I was there. I got a 0.45oz Cherry Tsunami and immediately put it to use on this Merino/Tencel that I got as part of the Spunky Eclectic Fiber club in 2007. It’s finally being spun up into something beautiful.