Woolarina
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Takoma Park Sunday!
'Tis the season for outdoor craft events! This Sunday (18 May) Woolarina will be in Takoma Park knitting and spinning and having fibery fun with StormMoonKnits! and MamaE Amy O'Neill Houck will also be there with her crochet fun (perhaps it's time for me to learn!!)
Event: Old Takoma Knitting and Craft Fair
Date: Sunday, May 18
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Old Takoma Gazebo - Red Line Metro to Takoma Station, four blocks North on Carroll Avenue
(across the street from House of Musical Traditions)
Because: The Sheep & Wool Festival inspired us! Join some of your favorite local yarn dyers, including Ceyeberfiber, Storm Moon Knits and Woolarina, plus designers, writers, jewelers, and crafters for an afternoon of wool-inspired bliss. Designer Amy O’Neill-Houck will be signing copies of her two latest books - Crochet Me and The Color Book of Felted Crochet. Also enjoy the Takoma Park Farmer’s Market which will be open from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Please visit the following websites for more yarn love:
www.hookandi.blogspot.com
www.ceyeberfiberyarns.com
www.stormmoonknits.com
www.woolarina.com
and directions from metro:
Come out of the metro and cross Cedar to the 7-11 (corner of Cedar and Carroll) then walk up Carroll to the intersection with Laurel (the Farmers Market is on your right on Laurel). At that point Carroll bears to the left (at the light) and you follow it another 2 blocks or so. The Gazebo is before Savory (and as noted, across from the wonderful House of Musical Traditions). (directions swiped from SilverSpringknit on ravelry!)
Event: Old Takoma Knitting and Craft Fair
Date: Sunday, May 18
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Old Takoma Gazebo - Red Line Metro to Takoma Station, four blocks North on Carroll Avenue
(across the street from House of Musical Traditions)
Because: The Sheep & Wool Festival inspired us! Join some of your favorite local yarn dyers, including Ceyeberfiber, Storm Moon Knits and Woolarina, plus designers, writers, jewelers, and crafters for an afternoon of wool-inspired bliss. Designer Amy O’Neill-Houck will be signing copies of her two latest books - Crochet Me and The Color Book of Felted Crochet. Also enjoy the Takoma Park Farmer’s Market which will be open from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Please visit the following websites for more yarn love:
www.hookandi.blogspot.com
www.ceyeberfiberyarns.com
www.stormmoonknits.com
www.woolarina.com
and directions from metro:
Come out of the metro and cross Cedar to the 7-11 (corner of Cedar and Carroll) then walk up Carroll to the intersection with Laurel (the Farmers Market is on your right on Laurel). At that point Carroll bears to the left (at the light) and you follow it another 2 blocks or so. The Gazebo is before Savory (and as noted, across from the wonderful House of Musical Traditions). (directions swiped from SilverSpringknit on ravelry!)
Friday, May 09, 2008
And a DC/VA craft fair
In case you don't want to drive up to Baltimore! This is the second year the Craft Mutiny is selling at the Ballston Market, and we're looking forward to seeing who is there! Check out the great stuff! I should have a basket of yarn hanging out with Ilikeseamonsters and Magpie DC. Check them out if you're in the Ballston area this weekend!
My friend Debbie will also be having a rock'n'romp at the market, so bring the kids and rock out!
My friend Debbie will also be having a rock'n'romp at the market, so bring the kids and rock out!
Thursday, May 08, 2008
Squidfire Saturday!
To my Baltimore Peeps who aren't already bombarded by sheep and wool festival yarns and fibers: I'll be at Squidfire Art Mart THIS SATURDAY - May 10 in Mount Vernon Park.
Do come out and say hi - there'll be loads of other great crafts there!
More info here and directions from here.
Do come out and say hi - there'll be loads of other great crafts there!
More info here and directions from here.
Monday, May 05, 2008
crazy fun!
as always, hanging out with the MDSW ladies was a blast. so much fun and laughing! and boobs, heh. I wish people didn't live so far away! I don't know where to start with the festival, so will put that off for another post. but - fun!
I came home after a weekend away to a husband away for the week, no toothpaste, and a broken coffeepot! :( So this morning I boiled water and used my old school french press. Mmmm. so good.
here's one of the babies of team rav:
Haha, and my baby sewing debut, or something. (i made that mei tai wrap from a pattern here)
SO CUTE!
I came home after a weekend away to a husband away for the week, no toothpaste, and a broken coffeepot! :( So this morning I boiled water and used my old school french press. Mmmm. so good.
here's one of the babies of team rav:
Haha, and my baby sewing debut, or something. (i made that mei tai wrap from a pattern here)
SO CUTE!
Sunday, April 27, 2008
exhausted!
My whole body is tired after digging in the garden yesterday morning! At least I am not physically sore -- that's something, right? I have 4 out of 6 or so beds mostly ready for planting, so it is coming along. My garlic is coming up, and the onions appear to be growing a bit. I can't find the spinach or marigolds, and I replanted a few cucumber seeds, just in case. I also am starting to mulch the beds with grass so they don't dry up so much! Kind of hard to mulch if the plants aren't visible though.. maybe I'll just buy some plants or something? hmmm. ;)
Happy news: I was accepted to Crafty Bastards Silver! This fair will focus more on up-and-coming crafters and craft workshops. It should be super fun (and is in my hometown!:) We're also planning something super cool for the craft mutiny... details to come!
But before that: Maryland Sheep and Wool!
And Squidfire Art Mart! May 10 in Baltimore, MD! I'm hoping to have some fun new yarn up my sleeve, if the stars align.
Happy news: I was accepted to Crafty Bastards Silver! This fair will focus more on up-and-coming crafters and craft workshops. It should be super fun (and is in my hometown!:) We're also planning something super cool for the craft mutiny... details to come!
But before that: Maryland Sheep and Wool!
And Squidfire Art Mart! May 10 in Baltimore, MD! I'm hoping to have some fun new yarn up my sleeve, if the stars align.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
mac help!
Do you have a mac? What do you use for doing web editing stuff? Just html!
There must be something on my computer, right? Or something free to download?
There must be something on my computer, right? Or something free to download?
Sunday, April 20, 2008
gardening some more
I went out to my garden again yesterday, only alone this time, so I think I will be twice as sore! (Oh, I hope not!!) I never thought gardening was a workout, but wow - was totally getting dizzy, like I had just run real fast and stopped without cooling down! I will have to remember the gatorade next time!
Digging smaller plots in my main plot, and adding more top soil, braking up clay, etc.
Last week's work! This week I tried to plant cucumber, as well as some onion/garlic. It might be too cold yet for the cucumbers. We'll see!
Onions! The only thing visible so far... no idea if they are growing yet.
A whole lot of this yarn and fiber is going to Jolene for MDSW! Don't forget to check out the Cloverhill Yarn Booth!!
Digging smaller plots in my main plot, and adding more top soil, braking up clay, etc.
Last week's work! This week I tried to plant cucumber, as well as some onion/garlic. It might be too cold yet for the cucumbers. We'll see!
Onions! The only thing visible so far... no idea if they are growing yet.
A whole lot of this yarn and fiber is going to Jolene for MDSW! Don't forget to check out the Cloverhill Yarn Booth!!
