- Day One of the Festival -
It was such a beautiful day,
the air was crisp and the sky was a beautiful shade of blue.
We arrived early, 9 a.m.-ish and the crowds were huge.
We heard 30,000 people but I would believe there were more.
Everyone is kind and polite but let me tell you knitters are serious shoppers.
I was not able to get near the yarn...not even to touch it,
I found a spot in the corner and waited for my girls.
We heard 30,000 people but I would believe there were more.
Everyone is kind and polite but let me tell you knitters are serious shoppers.
I was not able to get near the yarn...not even to touch it,
I found a spot in the corner and waited for my girls.
Ms. Babs Booth...
If you wanted to purchase yarn, this was the line.
Outside, down to the tree and then to the left, it was long.
Outside, down to the tree and then to the left, it was long.
The booth displays were extraordinarily beautiful - so well designed.
This one was a favorite and I bought several trinkets here.
There was a lot of yarn, gorgeous yarn...
bags and books...
and lot's of clever shop names.
1 p.m. is "Meet & Greet" up on the hill.
This is where you meet the "famous" people/knitters!
Yep...some are famous, don't worry...I had no idea either.
We headed back to the house around 3 p.m....
we sat on our beautiful deck, we talked, we laughed, we knitted.
Day two tomorrow!!
Yep...some are famous, don't worry...I had no idea either.
We headed back to the house around 3 p.m....
we sat on our beautiful deck, we talked, we laughed, we knitted.
Day two tomorrow!!
Some serious woolly gorgeousness to be seen there. I am afraid quite a lot of cash would have been emptied from my purse if I was there. Love all that dyed variegated wool. Oh, that tree in the first photo....amazing!!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a wonderful experience, except for the lines. I would not wait in line for a product either, Debbie, though the browsing would be fabulous!
ReplyDeleteBet you were in heaven.
ReplyDeleteA lot of colorful, fun, friendship and joy transmit your photos of the festival, Debbie. Beautiful pictures of a great festival.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Besos.
Hello, Debbie! You must have been in heaven there. The crowds are amazing, knitting is very popular. I enjoyed the photos. So glad you had a fun time. Enjoy your day!
ReplyDelete:) I look so tall in that last picture! lol. I miss our weekend so much. Can we go back now??!!!
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ReplyDeleteAnd what beautiful weather!!!
ReplyDeleteYes, I think my daughter is kind-of-famous, too. :-) At least, her podcasts are well received.
Not being a knitter, I know nothing about any of this, though.
Luna Crone
Oh such great memories in this post!!!
ReplyDeleteWow. Just totally wow! You and so many others were having the time of your life! What a wonderful way to be.
ReplyDeleteYowzer!
ReplyDeleteDebbie, that's such a beautiful place. Your photos are awesome! :)
xoxo
i just love that first photo of the tree. it captures the essence of fall so beautifully.
ReplyDeletewhat lovely yarn as well! i tried to knit a few years back...i don't think it was my greatest talent. (;
thanks for sharing!
I had no clue that people were that serious about their yarn!
ReplyDeleteSo interesting, but so crowded.
ReplyDeleteI never knew there WAS SUCH A THING! as this! I learn so much from blogging, don't you?---so fun! Your pictures make it seem like we are really there with you. Some really pretty yarn there! I have never seen people stand in line to buy yarn, that is so neat! Looks like y'all had perfect weather and that house y'all stayed in was so warm and homey and so pretty.
ReplyDeleteGreat time was had by all! Loved the photos Debbie.
ReplyDeleteSome gorgeous yearn there but standing in that long liine would not be for me.
ReplyDeleteOh my, wool heaven!!
ReplyDeleteYup, this had to have been a bit of Heaven.
ReplyDeleteAnd what gorgeous weather you had.
xo.
Amazing to see the crowds of people, such a popular event.
ReplyDeleteThe weather you had looks perfect!
All the best Jan
That is one popular event! I had no idea. I bet if you had announced who you were you could have had your pick of yarn! ;-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun day!!!
ReplyDeleteI can so imagine why you and your girls really enjoyed yourselves. Even non-crafters would have, such a well organised event.
ReplyDeleteLove all your people photos Debbie, I loved finding everyone wearing handknits or crafts ... I even saw someone with a pretty shawl similar to one our dear daughter crocheted for me. Only thing were those long lines - I think I too would have found a corner to sit and wait (and people-watch)! Lovely post :D) xx
I bet if you had announced who you were you could have had your pick of yarn! ;-)
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