MDSW

I finally made it to the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival for the first time today. Jeff drove me up, and was shocked at the half-hour back-up of cars to get into the place at 9:30 a.m. (it opened at 9, and my friend Trudy had gotten there at 8). It was raining when I first got there, but it let up. I ran into Trudy a little after noon, and while I was talking with her, a coworker of hers (JessMary) and her friend came up. They had gotten there at around 10:30 and had just come from the Ravelry meet-up. I'd completely lost track of the time, so I missed it.

The crowd was huge. I did manage to buy some yarn -- my first purchase was at Carolina Homespun. 2 skeins of Curious Creek Fibers Meru in the Moonshine colorway. 51% wild tussah silk, 49% merino wool 50 g - 450 m. Hand painted. Lovely lace yarn. Next purchase was 5 skeins of Silk 'n Kid yarn at Kid Hollow Farm. 40% kid mohair, 40% silk, 20% wool. 2.2 oz and 165 yds. Tie dye colorway. Third and final purchase was 3 skeins of solo silk at Brooks Farm. 4 oz. and 400 yds. 50/50 fine wool and silk in a mix of blue & green.