High-Fiber Diet

It has occurred to me, on several separate occasions recently, that I have a problem. I am most definitely addicted to knitting and all things fiber (not dietary fiber--that's a different story, not for this blog).
The way I used to be with fabric pales in comparison with how I behave around yarn, and even sheep, for that matter. Why sheep? Because, sheep are the starting point for what I love--wool yarn! I do not dye yarn, I am an amateur spinner, and I do not raise sheep or alpacas for their fleeces. I am a consumer. Other people do the things listed above, and I see their beautiful creations and I think to myself of all the possibilities contained in that sheep/alpaca/ball of roving/skein of yarn. And then, it happens.

I have to have it.

Sometimes (okay, most times), I don't even have a project in mind for what I'm suddenly in dire need of. Sometimes, I buy based on color alone. Or even fiber content. Or even just because of the name of the company.

Every time I go somewhere on a trip (generally longer than 3 days), I look online and find local yarn shops. I have yarn that I have purchased in person from shops in Marquette, Michigan; Frankenmuth, Michigan; Valparaiso, Indiana; Charleston, South Carolina; Savannah, Georgia; Binghamton, New York; Cumberland, Maryland; Easton, Maryland; and also yarn purchased locally from Shepherdstown, West Virginia; Brunswick, Maryland; Frederick, Maryland; Chambersburg, Pennsylvania; and Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. And online? Well... I've purchased yarn from Alaska, Wyoming, Oklahoma, and probably various other states.

And we're not just talking about a skein here and there, or even just one from each shop. No, we're talking about multiple skeins. For things like scarves and sweaters.

I think it's time to thin the stash a little more. My family and I will be moving soon, and the less we have to move, the better. Also, the less debt we have when we move, the better.

Time to quit my high-fiber diet.

Sew What?

I've been sewing this week, and it feels good.

In preparation for the Bunny Trail Craft Show in April, I've been working on knitting dishcloths and face cloths, and I started some aprons today--and I completed both of them!

Here's a preview of what I cranked out today:

There are many more to do, but they'll have to wait a few days. 

Thursday

My husband took off work today so that we could attend the Great American Outdoor Show.

Amongst the masses of waterfowl calls, fishing rods, lures, and boats, and hunting paraphernalia, I found yarn.

The Buffalo Wool Company, from Texas, made the trek to the show to peddle their wares of bison-fiber hats, mitts, gloves, etc. I saw their name in the vendor list in my booklet, and I squealed with excitement. I literally squealed. Like a dumb girl at a boy band concert.

And then I found their booth, with great speed and enthusiasm. And with equal speed and enthusiasm, I spied their small yarn section and made myself comfortable on the floor.

When it was all said and done, and as the owner held my son and loved on him a little while I shopped, I gained some lovely additions to my stash.

I procured a skein of Sexy, in a show-specific color way resembling camouflage, but way prettier, and a Splash of Color bundle of 10 mini skeins.

I needed yarn like I need a hole in the head, but hey. I'm calling it insulation for my attic guest room. Don't judge me.