Our wisteria bloomed at the end of March. We loved going in and out of the house, so we could admire the abundant flowers and breathe their sweet scent. I wish I could attach that smell to this post, so you could enjoy it, too!
When the wisteria blooms, I know that the DFW Fiber Fest will be coming up soon. This year it was very, very soon–like last weekend. The market was bigger this year, with lots of hand-dyed yarns. It is big enough to give you lots of variety, but small enough to be pleasant and calm.
I taught two workshops: how to make polymer clay buttons on Friday, and seamless argyles on Sunday. Both classes were small, which I really like. It means everybody gets more attention, and it’s much calmer. I like calmness. Can you tell?
Sharon, Jane, and Doreen made these argyle sock in the round. It’s an advanced technique, and they did well. It’s normally a very quiet class (except for people whispering to themselves), because people have to concentrate hard. But we did manage to discuss some options for improving the class.
They wanted to finish a sock, and suggested expanding the class to 9 or 12 hours. Convention organizers don’t usually like this option, because participants don’t like to invest that much of their precious workshop time with one technique or teacher that they may end up not enjoying. I understand that completely.
Another option was to make a smaller sock. The one we make now will fit an average foot, and makes a good sock for around the house. A smaller sock might fit a kid. This may be the way to go for big conferences. Guilds, on the other hand, might go for a longer workshop, over a weekend, possibly.
Now, imagine a yarn-covered car and stay tuned for more DFW Fiber Fest.