We are sitting here quietly in anticipation of Saturday, wallets ready. 😉
Last weekend was a total blur. Sally arrived on Friday afternoon and we were immediately catapulted into the maelstrom that is Yarnover preparation. We then attended the Friday night teachers’ dinner — great fun.
Up and out early on Saturday to get to the venue early to set up. The 40 vendors were there rushing to set up…most made it on time! The day went really well. It felt more organized this year — we are learning.
We also dined with the teachers on Saturday night — sitting with Nancy Bush, Beth Brown Reinsel and Romi Hill. Yes, we are shameless namedroppers. Sally wore her Crown Prince Shawl from Nancy Bush’s book on Estonian knitting and Susan wore her Fiori di Sole designed by Romi Hill. Yes, we are shameless suck ups!!
We didn’t buy much ::cough, cough:: (Susan was throwing money at vendors as they were unpacking!!). Yarn purchases will be revealed. Let’s be honest: it was a feeding frenzy worthy of “Jaws!”
The last couple of days in DC have been spent relaxing and knitting and eating. Today we have been getting organized for tomorrow at MD Sheep and Wool. Plotting our strategy and options. Just like marathon runners, we must leave nothing to chance! 😉
Sorry about no pictures, but at least you know we are still alive!
Ha! Still alive and not smothered in wool! I saw your pics on Knitspot! Cute!
Comment by LauraSue — May 4, 2012 @ 3:10 pm
Have fun! So sad I cannot attend but am anxiously awaiting living vicariously through your visit!
Comment by Michelle Martino — May 4, 2012 @ 7:01 pm
LOL. Love reading your exploits, wish I was there.
Comment by Pam — May 4, 2012 @ 10:39 pm
Have good fun! here, also we anxiously awaiting the tricot nordique meeting , one time for year (26/05). no famous knitters, but friends , yarns, knits, meals and… chattering ! good luck for your wallets 😉
Comment by samy — May 5, 2012 @ 3:11 am
Hoping to see you at Shepherd’s Harvest next weekend–you will be doing all the festivals this year, right? I mean, just to keep your self in yarn supply….
Comment by gale (she shoots sheep shots) — May 5, 2012 @ 3:38 pm
Mary, Beth W-A and I LOVED Yarnover this year! Our classes were absolutely FAB! Everything seemed to be running very smoothly while we were there! Can’t wait for next year! Enjoy Surly, D.C. and Maryland S & W! Selfishly looking forward to your return to us!
Comment by Kathy W. — May 6, 2012 @ 3:34 pm
Please make sure that you post about the Twin Cities event next year. I want to come!! I couldn’t this year, but want to be sure I have it on my calendar next year. Always the first weekend in May??
Comment by suzan — May 6, 2012 @ 9:46 pm
It was great to see you guys! Wish we’d had a chance to talk, but maybe one day the four of us can all get together.
Comment by twinsetjan — May 27, 2012 @ 9:49 am