So, Fiber Crawl was a bit of a bust but only from a sales standpoint. Okay, that’s the most important standpoint when you’re vending, but you know, there are other things that go into it. For instance, unfortunately, it wasn’t publicized that there were vendors at the Open Space where Cathy and I were hanging. And some of the vendors didn’t even show. In the end, there were only four booths of fiberific goods. So, we had plenty of time to take in the “Earth Threads” exhibit and hook and…meet new friends!
Yes, new friends. I’d had a brief back-and-forth with a gal from the Los Angeles area who was in the area. She’s brand new to hooking and hasn’t yet met like-minded peeps in California. She read the blog here regarding Fiber Crawl, and guess who wanted to come and meet other hookers? Debra! And she brought along David her husband who’s about to start hooking his own rugs. Woohoo! I guess that means that the gospel is indeed being spread from my fingers to others’ ears. Or rather, eyes.
Both Debra and David were great fun, and since we weren’t selling or even entertaining too many potential customers Sunday, we had plenty of time to chat. Debra had brought the rug she’s working on, her very first. Designed and drew it herself. Cows! She’ll have to send a pic to me when she’s done so that we can share it here. She’s going great guns on it. And come July when Cathy teaches her workshop at the Wool Poppies – Hooker Hill Rug Retreat, Debra may be meeting other Bay Area hookers. Lucky lady!
In the meantime, there’s lots of hustle and bustle going on in our final lead-up to the Albuquerque Fiber Arts Fiesta 2019. Remember, if you’re in the area next Thursday-Saturday, come on over to Expo and say hi to us – we’re always looking to make new friends! – in the Adobe Wool Arts Guild Rug Hooking booth. We have 27 rugs to hang and 9 friendship rugs making up the 9×9 special exhibit. Almost every fiber art imaginable is on display, and there are over 50 vendors! Hope to see you there!
Lastly, please have a wonderful beginning to summer. Have fun and be safe out there. And don’t forget the reason for this long Memorial Day Weekend.
Meeting you Laura and the other two Catherines at the Fiber Crawl was the highlight of my year so far!! Thank you so much for such a warm reception and great time showing and telling about our rug hooking projects!
I’m hooked!
And feel free to come back any time to hook with us. We try to bring in a national teacher each year, if you’re interested. I can put you on our guild email list if you like. Let me know. And remember to send a pic of the cows when you finish them. 🙂
I saw your Big Blou(?) rug. Awesome and now you can enjoy it longer. Enjoy Memorial Day. NM is in the cone of heat with 90+. Inside is always great for more hooking.
Actually, Albuquerque hasn’t really done the 90s yet. We’ve had a cooler spring than in the past. And really windy! Though no tornadoes here. Have been punching lately, getting ready for a potential class at Michael’s and maybe a fiber place where I’ve taught before. Gotta get that paperwork in…
Hello,
I was just at the Espanola Fiber Arts Center a few weeks ago and was sorry I missed the Fiber Crawl. I was at a workshop that Carry Martin of Wool Rich Cash Poor has been running every April now in Santa Fe, but that does not quite line up. Carrie has four teachers and runs it in the Drury Plaza Hotel. I hope the Crawl keeps going; I did not know it was still quite new.
Hi, Barbara-
Are you the other hooking teacher at EVFAC besides me??? Some of us in the guild have looked at Carrie’s workshop, but we’ve generally preferred to have a teacher come here each year. We just had Donna Hrkman in last month. Are you interested in joining us? We’re a fun group. 🙂 Also, think about attending the ABQ Fiber Arts Fiesta this week (Thursday-Saturday). Our guild has a booth. Please stop by and say hi.
Sounds like you’re in a whirlwind of work!
We are leaving Saturday for a 10 day trip north and I/we are trying to get the yard ready to leave. I’m really looking forward to getting away but it is such a pretty time in our yard.
We’ve had two weeks of temps in the 90’s and the plants, despite all of our efforts, are very unhappy! I still have so much mulching to do…. I also should be working on class proposals for the Fall and a silk shawl for the members’ show…too many deadlines! I am going to check when I go in to volunteer today, to see if anyone has signed up yet for my Summer class or workshops. This teaching thing is fun but SO much work!
We’re off today! Plenty of water in the river. 🙂 I don’t even know how to check on my Michaels’ classes, to see if I have students. But I have almost a week once I get home. And you’re right, it is lots of work. Safe travels! (PS, we’re dealing with plants once we get home, when it’ll be well into the 90s!)