After leaving my island I flew to Wisconsin where I spent a couple of days staying with Michelle Lane, her family and some rather adorable animals. These are babydoll sheep and their favourite treat is animal crackers.
\Spring of course is the perfect time to visit someone with sheep – lambs!
The horse loved wool just a little too much though. While staying with Michelle I did an event at the super friendly Yellow Dog Knitting who even decorated with balloons for my visit.
I signed lots of books, chatted to knitters and may have fallen a little in love with this wheel – even though I don’t really ever spin. Luckily the horror of having to ship it to Scotland was motivation to leave it behind.
One of the knitters brought a tiny little pre-knitter with her and I finally got to take a photo of the tiny shoes on real baby feet.
The following day Michelle and one of her friends took me on a great tour of their area, including a trip to a rather crazy, but wonderful yarn store. This place might be messy but it’s also something of a treasure trove, I found some great vintage buttons, my silly kerchief and some local alpaca that’s truly the softest I’ve ever felt. I also spent some time searching the endless aisles of a huge antique mall for buttons, I’ve already mailed them home but I ended up with quite a haul. New storage / display for my button collection may be in order when I get back.
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It was such a pleasure having you here. Come back any time!! :)
They are the sweetest sheep ever :)
That shot of you and the sheep couldn’t be any cuter….they are looking so adoringly at you! (The animal crackers may have helped but I’m sure your outfit played a part too)!
It was so wonderful to meet you while you were here. I’m glad you got to play with Michelle’s adorable sheep, and shop that antique mall (I *knew* you would love it!)
Come back soon!
Sounds lovely! I hope you enjoyed your trip to Madison, too — that’s one of my favorite towns. I’ll come see you at Nina on Wed.!
You are so right about that crazy yarn store!! What an adventure (in messiness)!! :)
Sounds like a ball! Any plans to come to Texas?
Looks like a great time! :)
The Rick Reeves (Ricky) has been calling your name. It’s still for sale. It misses you. When I walk by it just gives me the cold shoulder. Loved having you here.
those sheep photos are absolutely too cute!
Is that sweater in the first pic a handknit? Where oh where can I find the pattern?
Oops…I read through more of your blog and realized it’s your design. I bought a copy of the pattern!
The cable beret! I love it. Please where can I find the pattern? I love all the stuff. You looked like you all had a great time.