Home again...

Well, it was quite a week. Pennsic is very honestly, like nothing else. There's no way to adequately explain it or understand it, unless you've been there. Shooting stars, fire breathers, musicians, friends both old and new, giving and receiving lovely tokens, and wonderful brews are only a handful of the things that made this year memorable.

Close up of some action in the field battle.

All my photos can be seen here.

On the craft front, I got to play with metal stamping and hand engraving, and I have finally had the opportunity to expand my fiber knowledge. I picked up some lovely red wool to spin on my drop spindle, as well as viking weaving sticks and finally, my very own inkle loom (as an early birthday gift from my fiance)! I'm just thrilled with my little "inky", and have been weaving away!

A few of my pretties draped over my loom.

The left two were some of the first I did, with slightly thicker fiber (it was all I had access to), done without my glasses, just getting used to the loom. The right two were done at home, following a pattern, and came out wonderful. I get about 5 feet of trim out of a completed warp.

We came home to some sad news which we are currently in the middle of, so I'm trying to keep myself occupied. I find I feel better when I keep busy. Between my new projects and the custom orders from my incredible customers, I think I'll be plenty busy this week.