Socks, Library Display, Textile Fair and New Projects!

This is the beginning of the beautiful beaded shawl http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/snow-angel-4 Snow Angel by Boo Knits. I'm placing the silver lined myuki beads on the misty blue alpaca and am up to the lace chart now and loving it.

 

I finished Nancy Bush's Birch Sock shttp://www.ravelry.com/projects/FayKnits3/birch-leaf-socks from the book "Gathering of Lace"(Meg Swansen). They fit nice and snuggly. I finished them in perfect time as it is getting very chilly here in the mornings and evenings.

 

 Here is a picture of the knitting display I set up last week at our local library where my knitting group meets. I started the group last year, with just one or two ladies coming to learn to knit. Now it has grown to nearly twenty knitters and crocheters. I needed some help getting all the items in the window (arthritis)  and I was really nervous setting it up as I wanted to label each item with the crafter's name. I made two boards with photos of other items the ladies have made that couldn't fit in the display. The librarians were very happy and impressed.

 Yesterday Mum and I went to the Textile Fair and had a blast! She went crazy and bought heaps of black velvet. One of my daughters, Hope was going to come too, but had a sore throat and missed out:( I bought gorgeous yarn from Waratah Fibres. It is 50% silk and 50% wool. I'm not sure what I'll make with it yet. I also bought a fabulous book by Jane Hall "Reflections of Nature" about her wonderful artwork and embroidery. It was a bargain and is a beautiful book.  I bought some silk threads and bits as mum and I have signed up to the embroiderer's guild.

I also ordered a drop spindle and bought some lilac tops. I can't wait for the spindle to arrive! I think I'm going to love spinning on it.

Finally, I started these gorgeous wrist warmers for daughter May. I think she'll love the colour and pattern.

That's it. I've been quite busy really when I think about it. I think I'll get back to it then with some more knitting. Have a happy knitting week!