Spring was a time of swaggering declarations.
Reaching autumn, one finds few absolutes.
Life is mystery and ambiguity,
Toward winter, that now seems agreeable and comfortable.
Deng Ming~Dao
This upcoming week promises to be the week of insanity that it always is, this week before the Fryeburg Fair. Thankfully my family realizes the importance of this fair to me as a fiber artist and is willing to pitch in when needed and overlook the dust-bunnies that will undoubtedly grow until the fair comes to a close.
I have a few small knitting projects on the needles that I will share during the week, but mostly my time has been behind the pots, stirring that cauldron.
I thought you might like to see a few of the new colorways I have been playing with.
Harmony~Mama Mia
Harmony~Mad About Saffron
Harmony~Chiquitita
Harmony~Indian Paintbrush
The best part about doing a big fair and needing a lot of stock to bring with me, is I get to really play in the dyepot. The colors that I like will get a name and will go on the new season's roster. The colors that either I know I can not consistently reproduce or did not come out as planned with go in my "One Hit Wonder" pile to be sold as a unique yarn. The fair also gives me an idea on a larger scale which colorways work, and which ones do not.
The weather here continues to be amazingly perfect. Cool, breezy, sunny autumn days perfect for drying wool. Fingers are crossed for the same kind of weather during fair week. I hope to see some of you there :)
I love, love the Mamma Mia yarn. Please make this one of your colorways. It is begging for me to knit it up!
Posted by: Trish B. | Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 09:51 PM
Those colorways are absolutely gorgeous! They are right up my alley and seasonal favorite!
Posted by: tiennie | Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 02:40 PM
Oh I hope you get some lovely weather for your fair. I love the colors you have made, they are just gorgeous, and so 'Fall-ish' :) I love the names too.
Have a great week at the fair.
Posted by: Denise | Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 08:58 AM
One Hit wonders are a great idea! You are so clever! Love the Momma mia too. Hope your fairweather is Fairweather!
Posted by: kathy b | Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 02:33 PM
These new colors are incredible! It's hard to choose a favorite... I love ALL of them. (Maybe the first one...? it's so juicy and rosy.)
Posted by: Beth S. | Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 02:31 PM
I love Mama Mia! Have a great and prosperous week at the fair.
Posted by: Manise | Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 08:23 AM
I'm mad about the saffron too! See you at the Fair.
Posted by: Donna | Monday, September 22, 2008 at 10:35 PM
New colorways are pretty.
Posted by: Raquel Moreno | Monday, September 22, 2008 at 07:41 PM
damn, wishing I lived closer to the fair:) Your colorways are gorgeous!
Posted by: stacey | Monday, September 22, 2008 at 06:56 PM
Oh my!! So autumnal!!! I think Indian Paintbrush has my name on it, to be sure!!
Have fun at the fair!
Posted by: Neuroknitter | Monday, September 22, 2008 at 01:02 PM
So pretty! I think Mama Mia is my favorite.
Posted by: Wool Winder | Monday, September 22, 2008 at 11:02 AM
So pretty! And autumnal!
Posted by: Kathy | Monday, September 22, 2008 at 10:17 AM
Those new colors are absolutely beautiful!
Posted by: Carole | Monday, September 22, 2008 at 10:02 AM
So beautiful! I'd love to talk to you sometime about finding a good way to take notes/keep records for repeatable colors - its one of my big weaknesses.
Posted by: pumpkinmama | Monday, September 22, 2008 at 08:34 AM
:drool:
Posted by: Jewel | Sunday, September 21, 2008 at 09:23 PM
I saw Donavon in concert years ago and I'm Mad About Saffron is one of my favorites. Nice color work!!
Posted by: Smith | Sunday, September 21, 2008 at 08:44 PM
Have a great time! I know it's always busy and hectic, but have some fun too!
Posted by: Anne | Sunday, September 21, 2008 at 03:04 PM
Kim- Oh, how I would love to come and see you and your amazing yarns. Perhaps one day- it's not that far away.
(P.S. dust bunnies are your friends)
Posted by: Lorraine | Sunday, September 21, 2008 at 11:00 AM
yummy - those new colors are in my personal favorite tones - all autumn and rich.
Have a wonderful time at the fair. I wish that I could be there!
Posted by: Teyani | Sunday, September 21, 2008 at 10:26 AM
Wow! I love the new colors. They are so Fall-ish!! How far is Fryeburg from Mid-Coast? I would love to come to the fair.
Posted by: Debbie | Sunday, September 21, 2008 at 09:53 AM
Those colorways are outstanding!! I imagine there will be none left by the end of the Fair. Enjoy your time with the dyepot!
Posted by: Kirsten | Sunday, September 21, 2008 at 09:49 AM