A Weekend at the Iowa Sheep and Wool Festival

My friend George and I went to the Iowa Sheep and Wool Festival this past weekend, in Colfax, IA.  Despite it being hot as blazes, we had a really good time!

One of our favorite things we saw was the stockdog demonstration.  These folks breed, train, and sell Border Collies for use in herding sheep and cattle.  It was really fascinating to watch the dogs control the sheep, and also to watch her doing some training with less-experienced dogs.

Of course, there was lots of opportunity for stash enhancement!

We also saw part of sheep show and competition on Sunday, and it was fun to see the kids showing these sheep.  Sometimes the sheep weren't all that cooperative, and the kids really had to muscle them around!

All in all, a fun weekend!

A Day at the Missouri Spin-In

Yesterday my friend George and I went to the Missouri Spin-In in Chillicothe, MO.

Here's George, enjoying her lunch!

Some spinning wheels and great wheels for sale.

Beautiful braids.

Angora bunnies for sale.

Gorgeous handpainted yarns by Heather Hertziger of T&H Fiber Works.

Here she is holding the two skeins that I purchased!

Stunning fiber and yarn from Kathleen Wedel of Prairie's Edge Farm.  (I am a big fan of Kathleen's fibers and indulged myself quite a bit with several purchases from her!  It's hard to see in these photos just how gorgeous her fiber blends are.)

Some folks who were sitting near me spinning or knitting.

All in all, it was a really fun day and I came home several pounds of fiber heavier and with my purse lightened accordingly!  (I'll post haul pics tomorrow!)

Have a great Sunday, everyone!