Really? One year since ITW was launched?!

falkland batts in their morning glory

Over the past year I have learned more then I can even begin to describe. I have been blessed with many things since the launch of ITW, but none of them rival the friendships formed. To describe the past year is virtually impossible. Instead I will just say that it was spectacular and thank each and every person I had the privilege of working with, talking to, chatting with and in some rare yet delightful instances; actually meeting!

close up of the center display

I think one of the best parts of ITW’s birthday is that it coincides with the Chancellor’s Sheep & Wool Festival which pretty much guarantees lots of colourful pictures in this post…

ITW - booth # 20 on april 24th 2010

In celebration of ITW’s birthday there will be a shop update on Saturday May 1st at 8:00pm EST. And, as an expression of my sincere appreciation; shipping fees will be disabled from 12:00am Saturday morning until 11:59pm Saturday night.

Thank you again and see you Saturday!

Thinking of last year practically brings tears to my eyes – I cannot express how amazing it was to be part of that festival. The day was spectacular, the people were awesome and the response to ITW was overwhelming.

Once the schedule of events and map is made available I will let you know where to find ITW at the festival!

Date & Time: Saturday, April 24 11:00am – 4:00pm
Raindate: Sunday, April 25
Location: One Clermont Ave – Germantown, NY 12526

Links of intrest:
Clermont State Historic Site website
2010 Chancellor’s Sheep & Wool website
Map and directions to Clermont State Historic Site
List of Vendors, demonstrators and performers

Show/Festival: NYS Sheep & Wool Festival

Dates: 10/17 & 10/18

Directions: HERE

Booth Location: 39 A, B with the Ulster County Handspinners

Oh, hint of what I have been up to this past week…

So where have I been again?

Locked in the studio of course! Since working out a one pound dyeing method – SO many things have been in the works!

But not enough that I can share all the details of the projects in the works. I can however let you know where you will find ITW in the wild this upcoming fall fiber festival season…

Starting off the season in September:

Show/Festival: Woodstock – New Paltz Arts & Crafts Festival

Dates: 9/5, 9/6, 9/7

Directions: HERE

Ticket discounts: HERE

And then in October:

Show/Festival: NYS Sheep & Wool Festival

Dates: 10/17 & 10/18

Directions: HERE

Booth Location: 39 A, B with the Ulster County Handspinners

If any other dates are added to the lineup, I will be sure to keep you updated! I love the fall…

I wish to Thank everyone who wandered into my ‘lil corner of the world at the Clermont Sheep and Wool festival. Your comments, complements, words of wisdom, squeals of delight, and yes; purchases, reminded me how incredible the fiber community is. Thank you.

Humble appreciate aside – Saturday was A W E S O M E .

[11:00am Saturday morning]

I could probably type for hours and not come close to describing how fabulous the day was or how incredible the people were. And I think that was is what it is all about – the people. Yes, I made sales, and appreciate them more then I can even begin to express, but, I got to meet so many like minded, creative, interesting, wonderful people. I look forward to seeing many of you again!

[4:30pm Saturday evening]

Before I head over to Etsy to open my shop doors, I one again thank everyone for their support and give a special thank you to the love of my life, James; a man who even on two hours of sleep managed to unpack the Jeep, assemble the display crates and calm my nerves all in the same hour. Thank you.