I had the best day on Saturday. An early morning flight got me to Alexandra Palace shortly after the Knitting and Stitching Show opened, while it was still quiet enough to get around easily. I spent several hours browsing and shopping for gorgeous, gorgeous yarn and also put faces to several names: Kerrie and her charming Dad; Sue and Carole from Get Knitted; Debbie Bliss (afraid to say I gushed a little when I met her..); Nicky Epstein and Tanya from the House of Hemp.
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There were some great exhibits - the knitted room (above) was great fun. The lacemakers were impressive - so many bobbins! I did get roped in at one point to knit with some gigantic needles which were so large they had to rest on the floor as I knitted. Not sure it's a type of knitting I'll be returning to somehow.
I haven't yet been able to photograph the purchases but, as a teaser, here's the evidence. The bag was so large I had to check it on the way back....
Note the excessive amount of tape - I wasn't taking any chances with the treasure within!
Posted by Anita at October 18, 2005 09:06 PMOpen this bag for us, we want to see what treasures you've got inside!!!
Posted by: francoise at October 18, 2005 10:20 PMI want to see the contents too !!!!!!!!! :-)
glad that you'd fun ..if I had known that you were coming ... I would had tried to met up with you.
Posted by: P at October 19, 2005 12:08 AMAnita it was lovely to meet you in person after knowing you online for so long! I can't wait to see all your goodies when the bag is finally opened, dont keep us in suspense for too long will you?
Posted by: kerrie at October 19, 2005 09:23 AMOMG - that is some bag. Of course, you won't need to buy any more yarn for months now will you ??? ;0)
Heather x
Posted by: Heather at October 19, 2005 11:00 AMCan't wait to see what's in the bag! Glad you enjoyed yourself.
Posted by: Mary at October 19, 2005 01:41 PMThat vacuum was great wasn't it? See you had the camera on the go whereas I was so gobsmacked by everything I spent the day clutching my credit card. Must try harder next year....open the bag, open the bag!
Posted by: Tracy at October 19, 2005 01:46 PMMe too! It was great, wished I'd gone along a second day as well now though.
Dawn:)
Posted by: dawn at October 19, 2005 05:09 PMOpen that bag - do. What suspense you are keeping us in!
Posted by: Carol at October 19, 2005 05:33 PMOpen the bag, open the bag, open the bag!
Is it a small lamb?
I can hardly wait for the reveal !
So glad you had loads of fun.