SAFF Stories
An entire week to post about SAFF...I'm a real slacker! Better late than never, I suppose!
We started off at 8 a.m.
Co-pilot....check.
Handknit socks...check.
Simian companions...check.
Maurice wanted to drive, but I convinced him that he'd have a much better time riding shotgun with Steve. Bongo, the little guy on the dashboard, got to have front row view for all the scenery...and he got to come inside the festival, since the cheeky little thing hid in my bag!
When we got there, we went straight for the goodies.
And weren't disappointed:
The monkeys were a bit concerned they might not be warmly embraced by attendees, since some of their avian kind were threatening:
Inside was all yarn, roving, wheels, locks and happy fiber folk.
I bought a few goodies. First, some roving from Wauka Valley Farms:
And some lovely stuff from Carolina Homespun:
And some silky goodness from Yarnsmiths, handpainted by Danette Taylor:
I also picked up a bunch of old mags and pattern books:
And I'll leave you with this image--desperate or not?:
Enjoy your day!
Comments
Too bad we didn't know to meet up at SAFF! Next year we'll have to have a knit blogger's meetup like the Rhinebeckers did. Your first alpaca photos of the 3 white suris are from the farm where I'll be buying my starter herd next year. (Ridgeview Suris) and you did better than I did, I didn't even take pics of the vendor area I was so overwhelmed (overwoolmed?). Hope to meet you there next year!
Posted by: jenifleur | October 30, 2005 03:58 PM
that looks like a lot of fun! did Steve have a good time?
Posted by: ann | October 30, 2005 08:03 PM
I've GOT to go next year. It's so close! Love the pics - that handpainted yarn is gorgeous!!
Posted by: Carrie | October 30, 2005 10:33 PM
Yay! Alpaca goodness! I went to SAFF last year & planned to go this year, but things just didn't work out. I agree next year we'll all have to meet up.
Posted by: Melissa | November 4, 2005 08:00 AM