Another FFNE is in the books. Thanks to everyone that stopped by to say, “hi!”

I had awesome neighbors – Fishbelly Fiber Works, Three Bags Full Studio, Country Yarns, Molly Girl Yarn, A Hundred Ravens, Going Gnome, and Saori Worcester.

And saw my friends at Katrinkles and Dirty Water Dyeworks.

I saw some gorgeous Cormo gradient kits for mitts, hats, and small projects at the Subito Farm booth. They also had finished mittens for sale!

Lanart had beautiful alpaca socks. I managed to escape without buying a pair, but I’ll be keeping an eye out for them at other festivals. My cold-footed husband and son would love them.

My next show isn’t until 2019 at Slater Mill‘s annual Knitting Weekend. Hope too see you all there!

These daily drawings are both distracting and inspiring. I especially love finding a yarn-y spin on the prompts.

“bottle” pen and ink

“expensive” pen and ink

“muddy” digital art – Autodesk Sketchbook

“stretch” pen and ink, color added digitally in Autodesk Sketchbook

I’ve been feeling a little bored with myself and my yarn work lately. I thought doing something different would help, so I’m participating in this year’s Inktober on Instagram.

There are a few different prompt lists to choose from, but I’m working from the one Jake Parker put together.

I’m enjoying it so far! It’s fun figuring out a yarn-y take on the prompts. My favorites so far :

“Chicken” – Autodesk Sketchbook

“flowing” – Adobe Draw

“whale” – pen and ink

“guarded” – Adobe Sketch

“clock” – pen and ink

The Annual Big Summer Sale is coming!

I’m gearing up to list some new things including a small selection of 150g Maki, test colorways, and select Maki from the Come as You Are Tripping Yarn Balls club. These special items won’t be included in the 20% off sale, BUT they will be listed at a special price (some more than 20% off!)

Keep an eye out for sneak peeks of the Season 11 Yarn of Letters colorways. They will go live in September!