Fiber and Friend Fix

I'm back from a little getaway at Wiawaka on Lake George, NY.

The majority of this brief respite was spent on a huge covered porch 

just a few feet from the shore, seated at the wheel and

spinning with the best girlfriends a spinner could ask for!

The Minehaha cruising up the lake, 

surrounded by the Adirondack mountains. 

 Our group filled all of Wakonda Lodge, 

which has been newly opened 

after years of being closed up and unoccupied. 

We all agreed that this is our favorite place to stay at Wiawaka.

For the interesting history on this architectural beauty, click here.

 Priscilla, Mary and Marjorie (seated front to back).

(Sorry I didn't get a picture of you, Vickie!)

The room I called home for a few nights. Sigh. 

Sad to leave, but at the same time, anxious to get back 

to the studio! Still working toward that August 15th deadline....

 

While a few days away from the studio was just what 

the doctor ordered, a surprise side trip to Fat Cat Knits

proved an exciting fiber shopping experience!

4 oz. BFL colorways left to right:

Saint John, Piccolo, Mon Ami

I spun two of the bobbins at Wiawaka.

I will ply all three together and share the result next week! 

Before leaving for Wiawaka I had to clear some bobbins,

all of which were loaded with various IntoTheWhirled fibers.

Above, a happy three-ply of merino and silk.

Below, a glowing two-ply of polwarth and silk.

P.S. - Help! I'd love suggestions for what to knit with 

the almost 600 yds. of yarn pictured directly above!