RHODE ISLAND AND MASSACHUSETTS SHEEP & WOOL FESTIVALS

So happy to see the sun and feel the crisp air this morning after several days of rain and humidity.  A very raucous thunderstorm came through yesterday evening and brought with it a very nice spring day for us to enjoy!

This weekend in Rhode Island you can attend the 6th Annual Sheep and Wool Festival at Coggeshell Farm Museum  in Bristol, Rhode Island.  Great location and a nice day trip.

http://coggeshallfarm.org/home.html

Saturday, May 19, 2012, 9:00 am – 4:00pm

122 Poppasquash Rd, Bristol, RI | Get Directions »

Join fiber and textile enthusiasts from across the Northeast at Rhode Island’s only Wool and Fiber Festival.  See craftspeople demonstrate traditional and contemporary fiber arts; purchase your own textile supplies, equipment, and gifts to take home; watch the hand shearing of sheep, and help with 18th century textile and farm work.

9:00am-4:00pm. $8.00 for Adults; $5.00 for Seniors and Children (6-12); Children under 5 Free. Museum Members-$5.00 for Adults; $3.00 for Seniors and Children (6-12); Children 5 and under Free.

http://www.masheepwool.org/index.html

The weekend of May 26th/27th take a ride to the 38th Massachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Festival in Cummington, MA.  It is held at the Cummington Fairgrounds, 97 Fairgrounds Road, Cummington, Massachusetts.    HodgePodge will have a booth there, it’s one of my favorite festivals.  Come say hi!

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!

Wishing all Mom’s a wonderful day!  Treat yourself and come see us today at the New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival.    http://www.nhswga.com/sheep-and-wool-festival

A BEAUTIFUL GIFT

What a beautiful birthday gift!

Happy 90th Birthday to Jean Rogers Kenerson, April 18, 2012.

My Mother received this beautiful guilt for her birthday from her dear friends.  It certainly was made with lots of love!!!

NH SHEEP AND WOOL FESTIVAL 2012

Coming up soon.  Note the new location.

May 12 & 13, 2012  Saturday 9am – 5pm, Sunday 9am – 4pm Adults – $5.00   Seniors 62 and over – $4.00 Children 12 and under – Free Each year we present a wide range of events and activities along with a huge number of vendors in our commercial area We are also proud to host the NEAOBA Alpaca Fest!

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A LESSON WITH FRIENDS

Last week we were blessed by a visit from friends who attend our yearly knitters/spinners retreat.  Joanne, Cheryl and Linda came over from the Chester, NH area and we had a wonderful day!  They had requested a lesson on Brioche knitting and Mary was happy to show them.  

Cheryl, Joanne and Linda – thanks for coming to visit!! It was fun!!

IF THE SHOE FITS – OR IN THIS CASE, THE BOOTIE

Take a look at these adorable booties!   Mary is using leftover yarn from other projects to make these.   She used mohair and super wash wool.  Use what you have in your leftover stash , pick a pattern you like, and have fun!

love the contrasting heel

Preemie size

these will keep little toes warm

HAPPY EASTER

Wishing you a Happy Easter!