I went to the Black Sheep Gathering fiber fest in Eugene last weekend. I brought my bike with me, so I was able to park the car at a friend's house, and bike around everywhere...that was great fun! A country dweller like me doesn't get much of a chance for bicycling, these days.
I so enjoyed myself, seeing all the gorgeous fibers, and especially having geeky fiber chats with just about everyone I came across. Most of my friends aren't into fiber to the extent I am, so I don't get to really "geek-out" about it too often.
First off, I headed straight to my favorite bargain booth, Fantasy Fibers. They had two large bins, one of "Mystery Batts", and the other of "Natural-Colored Rovings". 
At $1.35 per oz., the Mystery Batts are a real deal. I was told that this year, they have lots of alpaca in them, and they are very soft.
When Li'l B. saw me taking photos, she promptly wrapped herself in a batt and took a snooze. 
Check it out; this: 
Opens up to this:
And this one:
looks like this inside:
It's kinda like eating a box of chocolates.
It's my first time spinning from a batt, and I love it! All I want to do is spin and spin and spin...I'll try my hand at making some art yarns with these, experimenting with new techniques.
I also came home with a lovely, bi-colored CVM (California Variegated Mutant) fleece; I'll show you later when I wash it.
Between the fleece, the mystery batts, and some other oddiments, I ended up having to make two trips with the bike to haul it all! Definitely a year's supply of fiber (at least!)
And, since I know you've all been dying to hear about my trip to New Mexico, I'll share a few wedding photos.
Here we are, cheering on the bride. 
We were all friends together in Corvallis, about 23 years ago! It was great reconnecting with everyone, and we all got to stay together at a sweet little guest house in downtown Santa Fe.
This is the wedding arch..it's framing a "tree" of clematis, on which guests hung colorful paper dragonflies inscribed with personal well-wishings to the couple. 
Aren't the wedding cakes lovely!
Each was a different flavor, all very delicious...I liked the raspberry creme the best.
I've been rather out of commission this week, with back issues...total drag, except that I have been able to knit! Next time I'll show you what I made, and share some more desserty photos.
It's good to be back!
At $1.35 per oz., the Mystery Batts are a real deal. I was told that this year, they have lots of alpaca in them, and they are very soft.
When Li'l B. saw me taking photos, she promptly wrapped herself in a batt and took a snooze. 
Check it out; this: 
Opens up to this:
And this one:
looks like this inside:
It's kinda like eating a box of chocolates.
It's my first time spinning from a batt, and I love it! All I want to do is spin and spin and spin...I'll try my hand at making some art yarns with these, experimenting with new techniques.
I also came home with a lovely, bi-colored CVM (California Variegated Mutant) fleece; I'll show you later when I wash it.
Between the fleece, the mystery batts, and some other oddiments, I ended up having to make two trips with the bike to haul it all! Definitely a year's supply of fiber (at least!)
And, since I know you've all been dying to hear about my trip to New Mexico, I'll share a few wedding photos.
Here we are, cheering on the bride. 
We were all friends together in Corvallis, about 23 years ago! It was great reconnecting with everyone, and we all got to stay together at a sweet little guest house in downtown Santa Fe.
This is the wedding arch..it's framing a "tree" of clematis, on which guests hung colorful paper dragonflies inscribed with personal well-wishings to the couple. 
Aren't the wedding cakes lovely!
Each was a different flavor, all very delicious...I liked the raspberry creme the best.
I've been rather out of commission this week, with back issues...total drag, except that I have been able to knit! Next time I'll show you what I made, and share some more desserty photos.
It's good to be back!
Beautiful batts - fibre festivals are great! Like you say, it's great to be able to have a natter with people who share your obsession! The wedding looks beautiful too - I especially love the arch - gorgeous and the dragonflies are such a lovely idea! Hope you're on the mend now.
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Thanks for the comment. I'm finally feeling nearly back to normal, and loving it!
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