Well its another year coming to a close and Fabric Fiber and Fighting was a great event as always. I didn't get to many classes unfortunately, as the ones I wanted to take were chock-a-block full. So spent time catching up with fellow shiremates, some of which I hadn't seen in many months. Additionally I stayed later than normal for the evening. In the past, I would leave after court to make it home before it becomes too late and become too tired to drive. Weather can be a factor this time of year. Which it was this year too, as there was a cold steady rain when I did leave site. It was challenging to drive home last night, the rain did change to snow in the wee hours of the morning. It was festive waking this morning to snow, the cats were in wonder what the white stuff was outside.
Although I did stay for supper, since there was a missive about eating off the extra food. Waste not want not, after-all. Plus there was also a missive for needing to move and clean some tables. Which was not done all by myself, many hands make light work.
During the day I was able to do some embroidering and some spinning of my flax.Which I did make
some progress which was nice and also able to socialize while I was working, was very relaxing. Shopping was on the agenda too. Also some wool core yarn with some orange that may need to be name into a hat, we shall see. I picked up wool yarn two skeins of purple and one blue for a future project, thinking a nice wool shawl possibly. Purchased 4oz of wool yarn for a future caplet to knit and felt a little bit. In the future will have to see how much I will need and can order more from the vendor if I run out. Known the folks from the Wolf and Phoenix for over a decade and their supplies really helps with my dolls. It was great to show then how their products worked so well, nice to share in small success.
In the silent auction I did get 5 bone double pointed knitting needles, a good price. Also picked up
some good books too, one on tailoring, one of fiber contents, two shire mugs, and another on many varied sewing, embroidery and knitting techniques. These books were for a $1.00, which is one of the many things I love about the SCA. The sharing of knowledge and trying to keep it affordable. I was able to put some rolls of trim I would not use in the auction for a better home. So there is that aspect as well, the unloading from the stash of not needed but still useful items.
My smile is a bit too wide in my picture to the left but I was having a great time. It shows on my face, I suppose. This is a new dress and it fits quite comfortably and was the right length. This also makes a nice difference to not be suffering for fashion.
Although I was kindly gifted a few things too: a thicker cotton blend dress ( I want this to go under my haushold sircoat) and two international dressed dolls for Netherlands and Sweden. Which the little companions are with my colonial doll and just fit in perfectly. It felt like Christmas, which we are entering the holiday season, which I will count these as holiday gifts. Also gifted some small amounts of muslin and Pelion interfacing for doll-making purposes, supplies always comes into good use especially fabric.
It was a great court as well, loved to see many gentles receive some well deserved recognition. So that is always good and heartening. Especially when we all have to return to a much troubled mundane world. I hope in our own little ways, us SCA gentles can make the world better place.
Food for Thought and much Supplies for Winter,
THL Maririn O'Cadhla
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