Attending the local fiber festival

Ever since I heard a coworker talking about the fiber festival about 3 years ago, I have wanted to check it out. Finally this October I had a chance to go and it was worth the trip. My mother and I went and brought my daughter. I decided that it would be best to let …

A time to knit and a time to rest

Today the shawl I have been making for my mom has been washed, blocked and left to dry. I am elated that it's done, and done far in advance of her birthday. Is it strange, then, that there's also a feeling of anticlimax? I guess not, since so much time, effort, and dedication was put …