The Countdown Begins

I shipped off two very large boxes yesterday, ending the frenzy of dyeing, packaging, making lists, shopping, and checking things off the list. The race has well and truly begun: SOAR is fast upon us.

I have been making new class samples, using the Cricket. Weavers often take classes that are *just* to make samples: one ends up with a binder full of woven swatches in different yarns and weave structures: a reference manual.

I like samples to be actually useful, but still contain all the components I want the class to learn:


This is a little bag, with a verrrrrrry long band, long enough to hang diagonally over my shoulder, and stay firmly attached. I plan to use it at fairs and festivals where carrying a big purse is unwieldy, but one still wants cash and keys, and maybe a driver's license and a little plastic.

The pile is handspun silk, and the band is cardwoven. The design on the band is intended to mimic the twining on the back of the bag:



In the all things at the right time category, we have the Celtic Fair this weekend, where the bag will get its debut. I'll be there Sunday, spinning (or maybe weaving on the Flip, the Cricket being in those boxes I shipped), so if you are in the area, stop by, say hello, have a brew and some haggis (!), enjoy the nice Fall weather, and listen to some fabulous music.