Everything I'd hoped For....

In a word... FABulous!   I have to say that I wasn't near as overwhelmed as I thought I'd be but it was grand.  I did wear the Must Have but Holy Smokes... it was HOT!  I thought it was October when I checked the calendar.

I know that I don't need any more wool but you can't go to Rhinebeck and not buy *anything*!  I'm pretty sure there's some rule against that.  I bought some GORGEOUS Duet Yarn from Brooks Farm.  I bought it for a Clapotis (which I saw quite a few of) but we'll see....  I think the color way I bought was Santa Fe, but I'm not really sure and it doesn't say on the label.  I love it though.  It'll go great with jeans.

Here's the rest of my loot (the Duet Yarn is in this photo as well and it's a little more true in color):

I'm a sucker for all things Scottish so how could I go wrong with the picture of Scottish Black face sheep with a Scottish castle in the background?  There's a Fiber Trends pattern for a special little dog and two bags of Bluefaced Leicester roving.  After all, it was the featured breed and I'm pretty sure there's another rule about going to the wool fest and not buying the *featured* breed.  Am I right?  Dan bought it and that's all that matters.

I printed out my banner on some ink jet fabric and ironed it on to a black tote bag.  I figured this would help anyone give a shout out to me. 

I got to see Kim again and she introduced me to quite a few bloggers during the meet up.  I failed to get any photos at the meet up but I'm sure they'll be all over blogland.  I especially enjoyed meeting Diane, Carol and Chris ( and no, none of those butt shots are mine).  There were others, but I told you, I'm horrible with names!  I really enjoyed meeting everyone.

Comments

[betsy]

It sounds like you had a great time! Can't wait for Kid n Ewe, it probably pales in comparison. I have been valiantly working on my garment, but I am sure it will be too hot!

[betsy]

It sounds like you had a great time! Can't wait for Kid n Ewe, it probably pales in comparison. I have been valiantly working on my garment, but I am sure it will be too hot!

[Kim]

That is some beautiful yarn you bought!!!

[Wool Winder]

The fiber festival is Boerne is coming up soon and Brooks Farms is always there. I have some Duet yarn too. In fact, I have several of their yarns, but haven't made anything from them yet. I was just thinking I need to use some of it, so I can justify buying more.

[Robin in VA]

Love that yarn, I hope to go next year!!

[Jennifer]

I'm so glad you got to go to Rhinebeck. You are so clever to make a tote bag. Brilliant idea. It sounds like a great time. Did you stop by the diner?

[Theresa]

Hey! You lucky dog! :o) It looks like you have fun. The yarn is gorgeous and I love the sheep/castle photo art.