Spring was a time of swaggering declarations.
Reaching autumn, one finds few absolutes.
Life is mystery and ambiguity,
Toward winter, that now seems agreeable and comfortable.
Deng Ming~Dao
This upcoming week promises to be the week of insanity that it always is, this week before the Fryeburg Fair. Thankfully my family realizes the importance of this fair to me as a fiber artist and is willing to pitch in when needed and overlook the dust-bunnies that will undoubtedly grow until the fair comes to a close.
I have a few small knitting projects on the needles that I will share during the week, but mostly my time has been behind the pots, stirring that cauldron.
I thought you might like to see a few of the new colorways I have been playing with.
Harmony~Mama Mia
Harmony~Mad About Saffron
Harmony~Chiquitita
Harmony~Indian Paintbrush
The best part about doing a big fair and needing a lot of stock to bring with me, is I get to really play in the dyepot. The colors that I like will get a name and will go on the new season's roster. The colors that either I know I can not consistently reproduce or did not come out as planned with go in my "One Hit Wonder" pile to be sold as a unique yarn. The fair also gives me an idea on a larger scale which colorways work, and which ones do not.
The weather here continues to be amazingly perfect. Cool, breezy, sunny autumn days perfect for drying wool. Fingers are crossed for the same kind of weather during fair week. I hope to see some of you there 🙂
The Woolen Rabbit 
Those colorways are outstanding!! I imagine there will be none left by the end of the Fair. Enjoy your time with the dyepot!
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Wow! I love the new colors. They are so Fall-ish!! How far is Fryeburg from Mid-Coast? I would love to come to the fair.
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yummy – those new colors are in my personal favorite tones – all autumn and rich.
Have a wonderful time at the fair. I wish that I could be there!
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Kim- Oh, how I would love to come and see you and your amazing yarns. Perhaps one day- it’s not that far away.
(P.S. dust bunnies are your friends)
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Have a great time! I know it’s always busy and hectic, but have some fun too!
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I saw Donavon in concert years ago and I’m Mad About Saffron is one of my favorites. Nice color work!!
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:drool:
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So beautiful! I’d love to talk to you sometime about finding a good way to take notes/keep records for repeatable colors – its one of my big weaknesses.
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Those new colors are absolutely beautiful!
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So pretty! And autumnal!
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So pretty! I think Mama Mia is my favorite.
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Oh my!! So autumnal!!! I think Indian Paintbrush has my name on it, to be sure!!
Have fun at the fair!
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damn, wishing I lived closer to the fair:) Your colorways are gorgeous!
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New colorways are pretty.
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I’m mad about the saffron too! See you at the Fair.
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I love Mama Mia! Have a great and prosperous week at the fair.
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These new colors are incredible! It’s hard to choose a favorite… I love ALL of them. (Maybe the first one…? it’s so juicy and rosy.)
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One Hit wonders are a great idea! You are so clever! Love the Momma mia too. Hope your fairweather is Fairweather!
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Oh I hope you get some lovely weather for your fair. I love the colors you have made, they are just gorgeous, and so ‘Fall-ish’ 🙂 I love the names too.
Have a great week at the fair.
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Those colorways are absolutely gorgeous! They are right up my alley and seasonal favorite!
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I love, love the Mamma Mia yarn. Please make this one of your colorways. It is begging for me to knit it up!
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