On the needles – Took some time off from my Shiny Squirrel, which is actually a kit for Bias by Helena Bristow in Oink Pigments Silk/Linen. I cast on a new Hitofude in my new yarn โEweniceโ. I knit one of these about 10 years ago and itโs my favorite go-to sweater from dressy and casual. It seemed like the perfect pattern to knit another version.
Sheep & Wool School – This monthโs breed is Hog Island. Letโs talk about the history.
Sewing Stuff -I completed the 2023 Snow Day Surprise Mystery Quilt that was my March project for the Polka Dot Pincushion UFO challenge. I also completed the April project, which was the 2023 All-Ohio Shop Hop quilt. I had a little bit of time this errkrnd to sew, so I also finished both the Sparkler Quilt top I was working on a few months ago and also the mini that goes with it. Iโve got almost 2 weeks left in the month, so Iโm hoping to get a few more things done too.
New and Noteworthy – NEW LOUET PRODUCTS!! I just got in 3 more drum carders, and several of the S10 and S17 wheels. Iโve got a few Jenn-E e-spinners on the way too! MD Sheep & Wool should be fully stocked!
Out & About – We had our Guild Retreat at Maumee Bay Lodge with Lindsey Fowler and Jen Paroccini. We also took a ride up to the lake and went to Ethel’s Quilt Shop in Sandusky, OH. Freddie the Sheltie was the greeter.
In Season – SPRING! All decorated for Easter and the daffodils are blooming!
On Down the Road – Maryland Sheep & Wool and Great Lakes Fiber Festival will round out the show season in May. Mid-Atlantic Fiber Associationโs conference at Millersville University in PA is late June. Contemporary Handweavers Guild in Houston in mid-July too.
