To Bendigo, To Bendigo
I spent the weekend at the Australian Wool and Sheep Show in Bendigo. It is ten years since I have been to this event, and I had a ball. I was introduced to the show by a friend, DrUrsula, who I have subsequently lost contact with. At that stage, it was at the Melbourne showgrounds and I was a poor student. This time I had more friends to meet (from Ravelry) and a little more cash in my pocket, thanks to a last minute casual night shift last week.
I had a great time meeting some Ravelry friends. It is amazing how much quicker you get familiar with real people - lots of friendships advanced great bounds in just a few real world conversations. Much of the Ravelry events were spent spindling, after some great purchases on the Friday.
Molly (madradish) and I both had some spindle time at breakfast.
There were a few less spindles available for purchase at the show after I left.
I spindled some fun Colour Chaos Polwarth from Mandie at Ewe Give Me the Knits on my Petlyn Steamspindle. I just spun for the fun of it - thick and thin and a handful of each colour at a time. A great break from Tour de Fleece sock spinning.
Spindles weren’t the only thing I bought. Here are some of my purchases from the first day. (Braids: Merino/Viscose from EGMTK, sock yarn from EGMTK, Polwartf from EGMTK, Pink 8ply from Andyle, Tricolour plait from Wirraworra Wool). I have no group photo of my extreme Saturday, which is best, really.
A very satisfying time, but also exhausting, for big and little people.
And the best bit of all? Literally running into my old, lost friend DrUrsula in one of the pavilions. Next year, we will meet up at the show on purpose.
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Kylie on July 21st, 2009
that Andyle was gorgeous, wasn’t it? 2 years running I’ve somehow managed to miss out on buying some, so must make special note for next year to start there FIRST!
looks like you had a great time - glad you met up with your lost friend again, and good to meet you, too
pinry on July 21st, 2009
wow! beautiful bundle of woolly goodness there - i am aiming to get to bendigo next year … and that photo of the tired little man is so gorgeous!
admin on July 22nd, 2009
It was gorgeous, if not a tad expensive. I am hoping I get good yardage. My girl, MissZ, was determined to buy some pink wool for a jumper, and she chose the Andyle. If I can’t give her good taste in colour, at least she chooses nice wool.
admin on July 22nd, 2009
I had a ball. Great meeting everyone, and the woolly goodness was overwhelming. I may only be allowed to go back if I knit and spin through what I bought this time.