Wild Spinners!

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Head over to this link and watch the 'wild spinners' doing their thing to the tune of "We are the Monkees"! Great showing of skills. The hose they are wearing are handspun, handknit! Something to blow your mind. This group of talented gals had fantastic handspin, handknit umbrellas last year--we can't wait to see what they do with 2011 theme of "Beach Blanket Bingo".

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January Spin-in Precision Niddy Noddy Drill Team
Originally uploaded by ewespecial

January Spin-in Precision Niddy Noddy Drill Team performs for the crowd! First rehearsal in the hall before presentation.

More January Spin-in Treats!

Here are a few more of the January spin-in special treats that were shared by participants.
Ron brings his sock knitting machine to work on premie caps that he donates to the local hospital Lovely shawl that was knitted by Tom of Illinois. He learned to spin and knit during those long winter days.
A basket full of wonderul yarns from Gale's Arts.
One of the traveling scarf exchange groups.
One of the vendors says "To Baa or not to Baa". Yes, Baa it is!
A definite sock lady!
Bottom of sock bag--cut up old socks!
Melody with her sock bag!
We were invaded by a group of hippies from the 60's--flower children. There was even a sit-in protest. Here Nancy shows off her first lace project.
Mermaid doll with art yarn hair.

SOCKS, ETC!

There were socks at 'sock it to me'!
Handspun yes!
Cheeto socks!
First pair of socks.
Socks on feet!
These two frames are from handspun, natural dyes for color used by re-enactment actor!
Socks from roving that has been split to give color range.
Lovely soft socks!
and then there were handspun scarves. This one from luxury fiber.
Needle felted finger puppets!
Handspun silk from friend's stash.
Sweater from handspun wool.
Nuno felt scarf!

Happy Days!!!

Smiling faces showing their finished projects.
One of the spinning circles.
Another wearer of lovely handwork.
circular shawl--out of print pattern--Christmas gift from sister--don't you wish for that sister?!
Art yarn spinner from Sarasota, FL.
Industrious spinners at their vendor booth (Skyloom Weavers).
Wearing a Twisted Sisters pattern shawl.
Tonni looking great in her lovely knitted shawl.
Fran, not only wearing a smile, but handspun silk crochet necklace.
Melissa with a happy face!
Char, from Illinois, showing off her illusion pattern knitted sweater.
Cheryl, from Oregon, showing off her Nuro sock yarn knit shawl.

It's ALL About the People!

What a fun group January Spin-in attendees are!! The venue is open, vendors bring fiber, attendees bring the laughter and fun! So, this week has been all about the people and the wonderful things they create.











more photos tomorrow!

Spin-in--'Sock It To Me'!!!

It's the beginning of our 22nd January spin-in--lots of spinners, vendors with wonderful fibers, visiting with friends, learning new techniques and just plain having fun. Donated door prizes from participants fill the table and spill over under and out around the table. And then there was the fiber!