Fun was Had by All (Well maybe not the alpacas or llamas.)
"A" says HOWDY! She had a busy day yesterday. This picture was taken before her big event.
Here she is during the event.
And doesn't she look marvelous with her new 'do' after the event?
We had a very nice weekend and it was a relaxing and fibery weekend, too.
Iced Lemon and Lime has been plied and is ready to give someone some fun knitting!
This unique skein of handspun could be yours. The fiber content is very unique, as all Crosspatch batts in the Stone Soup line are. Stone Soup is made up of a bunch of leftovers and can never be duplicated. The yarn is VERY textured and full of fun surprises of silk, bumpy bits and who knows whats. It should knit up nicely into a fabulous scarf or small shawl as it turned out to be just over 400 yds. It's hard to part with this little baby because it is one of a kind and it would be too much fun to knit.
While this little skein will not bring the bump to Claudia's total that Stephanie's skein did, if even one or two people are inspired to give to Claudia's MS Fund, it will have been worth the time (and the covetous feeling). Wouldn't it be fabulous if Blogland could get her total up over $30,000? I know we can do it…one dollar at a time. Give what you can, give more than once, because you have several more weeks to do so and, who knows, you could win something very cool.
More on "What I did over Memorial Day weekend" tomorrow.
Cool skein!
Posted by: Kathy | May 29, 2007 at 04:21 AM
The yarn is a wonderful prize and you're a good grrl for donating it.
Posted by: Carole | May 29, 2007 at 05:01 AM
So pretty! Looking forward to the stories of the weekend...
Posted by: Norma | May 29, 2007 at 05:34 AM
It's nice to see that not all llamas get "poodle cuts"!
Posted by: Chris | May 29, 2007 at 06:43 AM
I just love that yarn! And your furry buddies aren't bad, either! Can't wait to see what the rest of the weekend had to offer.
Posted by: Marcia Cooke | May 29, 2007 at 06:46 AM
They're naked! I hope you took some home with you.
At least after watching Dirty Jobs, if I ever run across one wandering around, I know how to steal their clothes too. :)
Posted by: Stacey | May 29, 2007 at 06:50 AM
I never thought about how it might be to sheer one of those big guys. Don't think I'd like to be the one holding the head.
Love that yarn. I bet it was fun to see it come together.
Posted by: Wool Winder | May 29, 2007 at 06:54 AM
What a beautiful job on Lemon and Lime! I enjoy making those kinds of yarns where surprises keep popping up along the spinning journey. You are generous to part with it. You must have had a warmer and nicer day than last year's shearing.
Posted by: Birdsong | May 29, 2007 at 07:00 AM
"A" is such a cutie! And your handspun... wow!
Posted by: Jennifer | May 29, 2007 at 07:32 AM
Oh my gosh. hehe The Llama! Aren't they so adorable - I haven't seen shearing photos of them before. hehe
Lovely spinning - and so generous to donate to Claudia's prize pool. You've inspired me Margene. I'll have to donate and help to reach her goal. Not that there's any possible way I'd win a prize. Thanks for being so generous for everyone's sake. :)
Posted by: Laura | May 29, 2007 at 07:35 AM
Great picture of the llama! They have such pretty faces, don't they?
Posted by: Renee | May 29, 2007 at 07:53 AM
naked llamas - oh my!
love the cool skein - hope it bumps up her fundraiser by a mile!@ It should - it's lovely.
I'm with you - I'd love to see her total go over $30 k
Posted by: Teyani | May 29, 2007 at 08:26 AM
Thanks Margene! You are BEST.
Posted by: claudia | May 29, 2007 at 08:34 AM
That yarn is so pretty. I love it. Good work.
Posted by: KatherineOfItAll | May 29, 2007 at 10:05 AM
Gorgeous yarn..and the Llama..is adorable, more so with hair..
Posted by: Dianne | May 29, 2007 at 10:36 AM
That yarn looks fantastically fun to knit!!!
Posted by: Kristi aka Fiber Fool | May 29, 2007 at 10:39 AM
Well.. you did have a great weekend. (and more coming right up behind it). Beautiful yarn, fun stuff.
Posted by: Judy | May 29, 2007 at 10:56 AM
Hee hee hee! Poor llama (er, she's a llama, right, and not an alpaca?) You didn't by any chance score her blanket, did you? :-)
I wouldn't mind winning that skein. It certainly is cheerful... I bet you smiled the whole time you were plying it. ;-)
Posted by: Beth S. | May 29, 2007 at 11:17 AM
Beautiful yarn!
Posted by: Opal | May 29, 2007 at 01:39 PM
you are a saint to sacrifice that handspun for the cause!
Posted by: ann | May 29, 2007 at 04:09 PM
That yarn is beautiful and I see llama made it unscathed through the big event.
Posted by: Asaknitter | May 29, 2007 at 04:17 PM
That "during" photo just made me giggle!
Posted by: AmyP | May 29, 2007 at 04:24 PM
The handspun is gorgeous!
Posted by: Kelly | May 29, 2007 at 05:30 PM
Great handspun. I can't wait to hear more about your holiday adventures.
Posted by: Stephanie | May 29, 2007 at 06:05 PM
A must feel better now that all that is off.
The skein is lovely and so interesting. Here's hoping that it will raise a bunch of money.
Posted by: Tonia | May 29, 2007 at 10:57 PM
Heeeeee! I love the "after" pics! :)
Posted by: Romi | May 29, 2007 at 11:24 PM
The second picture is cracking me up.
Your skein is gorgeous!
Posted by: Maia | May 30, 2007 at 11:12 AM
The skein is pretty cool and I have done my part and donated already. I will try to do so again before her ride.
Posted by: Wanda | May 31, 2007 at 12:07 PM
that is just gawgeous! i'm working on a handspun skein for a prize myself. i'll post it when it's done.
Posted by: minnie | June 05, 2007 at 08:06 PM