It's wonderful to spend time with like-minded knitter types. My LYS has a knitting retreat every year for both machine and hand knitters. The hand knitters took classes from Lorna Miser, founder of Lorna's Laces. Here she is:
She made us promise to elongate any photos of her that we posted, but honestly it's just not necessary. I should have lots of other pictures from the retreat since my camera was in my knitting bag. But I didn't remember to get it out until we were cleaning up after the last class. Duh. You know how I kinda go for the purple thing? Lorna takes the love of purple to a whole new level. She has purple luggage.
The classes were great! I learned how to knit set in sleeves from the top down. This is a very good thing! Here's my little sample. A thing of beauty, me thinks. St. Brigid's sleeves will be done this way. Yay!
We also had a button making class. I was a little ambivalent about this one because I'm really, REALLY not creative. But it turned out to be so much fun! The results:
We have Shrinky Dinks (remember those?), polymer clay, painted little wooden shapes, and glass beads that you can get at the craft store to go in the bottom of floral vases (my favorite). We just moved from station to station and played. My grandma used to do a lot of crafts with my cousin and me and it reminded me of all the afternoons spent at grandma's.
It's been a good weekend. I'm going to go sit outside and knit.
Sonya- Lorna is a very creative person.
I adore those buttons, you did a great job.
Posted by: Lorraine | June 15, 2008 at 03:43 PM
Those buttons are really cute! And your sleeve a thing of beauty. Camp must've been fabulous.
Purple luggage? Lol.
Posted by: Carrie K | June 15, 2008 at 05:12 PM
Cool buttons, what a great time! Looks like you learned a lot as well! :)
Posted by: Zonda | June 15, 2008 at 05:48 PM
The buttons are adorable! Must try that with the kids.
That's interesting. Hope you tell more about how you're going to knit St. Brigid's sleeves.
Posted by: Marina | June 15, 2008 at 07:54 PM
Oh wow, a retreat?! Cool...
Um. You do know that St. Brigid has saddles, right?
Posted by: Brigitte | June 16, 2008 at 08:05 AM
So glad to hear I'm not the only one who remembers to put the camera in the bag, but forgets to use it once I get where I'm going. ;) The retreat sounded wonderful and your sleeve swatch is PERFECT. Those buttons are so cool too. I wish classes like that were more available - it's a cool thing to be able to design buttons to match your garment.
Posted by: Karen | June 16, 2008 at 10:23 AM
How cute are those buttons???
Sounds like a great time.
Posted by: twig | June 16, 2008 at 11:15 AM
Shrinky Dinks--how fun! They are very popular 'round these parts:)
Posted by: Heather | June 16, 2008 at 12:17 PM
I've never been to a knitting retreat - someday...It looks/sounds like you had a great time!
And St. Brigid is gorgeous!
Posted by: Pat | June 20, 2008 at 09:51 AM
Wow, you met THE Lorna of Lorna's Laces!!! I am the biggest fan of Shepherd Sock!
Posted by: Ina | June 20, 2008 at 10:55 AM
Wow. The Lorna of Lorna's Laces. I love her colorways! You must have had SUCH a good time. Your set in sleeve is absolutely gorgeous (I mean it especially now, because I have to seam mine in -- ugh).
Posted by: Debby | June 25, 2008 at 10:34 PM
Now that looks like a grand retreat! You? Not creative? No way!
Posted by: Carol | July 07, 2008 at 02:02 PM