The big blanket is getting even bigger, by necessity. I'm heading off to Portland later than originally planned due to the difficulties involved in arranging an apartment from so far away. I'm still waiting for the final confirmation and paperwork to be complete, as soon as it is then I can book a flight. So, looks like I'll be leaving, most likely, the first week of October. No complaints of course, but when I do go I'll be heading directly into winter. Have to finish this big blanket!
...all this handwork and learning (lots of reading up, studying patterns and techniques) has me regretting not picking it up again years ago...there was a time when I wanted to study fiber and textiles design in art school (at least that's what I ticked on the form).....and of course, I'm missing the endless information, books and classy yarn selection that Mom had both at home and at her store, The Fibre Shop, back in the day....I had no idea how good I had it....
...and, I missed Portland's
Knit Out! (like how they tack on 'and crochet too'? crocheters always get the second-class treatment in yarn circles, ha ha). But, both
Fiber Arts Northwest and
Mabel's Cafe should still be there when I arrive...and
Yarn Garden.....and .....