Thursday
Jul302009
T-1 Week
Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 1:05PM
ZOMG!!!! This time next week, Nina, Marilee and I will be in Portland. This time next week, we'll be setting up the booth.
Holy crapmonkeys.
After months and months, I can't believe it's almost here. All of the dyeing is done (well, I technically have a few skeins of Fondant in Robin's Egg that need to be rinsed, but that's it!), the spinning is done, the yarn is packed (well, except for that Fondant). The to-do list is getting shorter and shorter (though it's one of those two steps forward, three steps back things. As soon as I cross something off the list, I add 2 more things). We might even actually be able to fit everything in my mom's Mountaineer, with room to spare for 3 people to sit in relative comfort (and by comfort, I mean that yarn makes a very nice, cushiony pillow).
Here's the Pile, which has taken over our kitchen:
I spent the early part of this week organizing the yarn into bags and tubs, trying to get it all consolidated into the smallest amount of space possible. First, I sorted all of the yarn by fiber and color, completely taking over most of the house in the process.
Turing helped me.
And by "helped," I mean crawling into my lap every time I sat on the floor and stopped moving. Oh, and looking ridiculously cute and innocent. Psh. Like I'm falling for that one again.
Each tub has exactly the number of skeins that will fit onto the displays, so when we get to set-up time, all we have to do is pull out the skeins and hang them up:
That's how it's supposed to work, in theory.
The extra skeins went into huge garbage bags. This was Marilee's idea, and I think it's brilliant. Trash bags compress a lot better than rigid tubs!
It's not the most dignified way for my yarn to make the trip to Portland, but this way it will actually have a fighting chance of fitting in the car. Hopefully, it will forgive me.
There's still some stuff that will have to go on top of the car and get strapped down -- my mom is building some big frame-like displays, and they won't fit inside with us. I'll show those to you when she's finished with them -- she's building 4 this week.
I also got this nifty rubber stamp with my shop logo on it from rubberstamps.net. It's 4" x 2" and cost about $20. I stamped 500 handle bags while I watched Leverage the other day. I love how they look. What do you think?
It's almost here! Just a few more things to cross off the list. And probably a few more things to add...
Holy crapmonkeys.
After months and months, I can't believe it's almost here. All of the dyeing is done (well, I technically have a few skeins of Fondant in Robin's Egg that need to be rinsed, but that's it!), the spinning is done, the yarn is packed (well, except for that Fondant). The to-do list is getting shorter and shorter (though it's one of those two steps forward, three steps back things. As soon as I cross something off the list, I add 2 more things). We might even actually be able to fit everything in my mom's Mountaineer, with room to spare for 3 people to sit in relative comfort (and by comfort, I mean that yarn makes a very nice, cushiony pillow).
Here's the Pile, which has taken over our kitchen:
I spent the early part of this week organizing the yarn into bags and tubs, trying to get it all consolidated into the smallest amount of space possible. First, I sorted all of the yarn by fiber and color, completely taking over most of the house in the process.
Turing helped me.
And by "helped," I mean crawling into my lap every time I sat on the floor and stopped moving. Oh, and looking ridiculously cute and innocent. Psh. Like I'm falling for that one again.
Each tub has exactly the number of skeins that will fit onto the displays, so when we get to set-up time, all we have to do is pull out the skeins and hang them up:
That's how it's supposed to work, in theory.
The extra skeins went into huge garbage bags. This was Marilee's idea, and I think it's brilliant. Trash bags compress a lot better than rigid tubs!
It's not the most dignified way for my yarn to make the trip to Portland, but this way it will actually have a fighting chance of fitting in the car. Hopefully, it will forgive me.
There's still some stuff that will have to go on top of the car and get strapped down -- my mom is building some big frame-like displays, and they won't fit inside with us. I'll show those to you when she's finished with them -- she's building 4 this week.
I also got this nifty rubber stamp with my shop logo on it from rubberstamps.net. It's 4" x 2" and cost about $20. I stamped 500 handle bags while I watched Leverage the other day. I love how they look. What do you think?
It's almost here! Just a few more things to cross off the list. And probably a few more things to add...
tagged Sock Summit in Uncategorized, spinning, yarn
Sock Summit in Uncategorized, spinning, yarn
Reader Comments (5)
All around awesome, lady! The display items in tubs, extras in bags - brilliant move on Marilee's part!
The logo and bags look great. Can't wait to get my own when I come to you to do some yarn shopping with what you have leftover (not that I'm expecting to have much of a selection!).
Yippeee! You're almost on your way! I won't have Internet access after tomorrow, SO ... GOOD LUCK! have fun, sell lots, drink lots of coffee, get your groove on, and don't even think about sleeping until you get back in the car to drive home. I know you're going to knock their socks off! (HA!!)
Do some Facebook updates for me, please. I might be able to use my phone. We'll see...
Lots and lots and lots of love!
Wow! How exciting! Have fun at the summit! I'm sure your booth will be fab because your yarn is gorgeous! I can't wait to see pics and hear all about it when you return...
I'm so excited for you A!! Everything looks fantastic. I love the stamped bags. I'm sad I will not be able to join you guys! Hopefully, they'll do sock summit again next year so I can tag along. Make sure you take lots of pictures if you can!
Most likely you won't have much stock when you get back (I just know it!) so I might have you make some yarns for me for the baby. =) I've been knitting slowly.
Plenty of hugs and positive thoughts!
Best of luck at Sock Summit! Everything looks great and you're going to be a big hit! So wish I could be there so I could roll around in your display. (Just kidding. I mean, just kidding about rolling in your display. So wish I could be there.)
Best of luck and I hope you sell all of it so you don't have to bring it back. And have a great time in Portland!
The bags look great, the yarn looks even better!