Apple Castle – Gwen Erin Natural Fibers

2011 Revisited

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While everyone else out there in media-land is doing year end countdowns, recaps, reviews, and best-of lists, I thought I’d try that myself. So, what happened this year? I can’t remember off the top of my head, so it’s a good thing I’ve got Flickr to help jog my memory. I’ve gone through all my photos for the year and selected one or two of the most meaningful for each month (so, lots of pictures to follow). How was your year?

JANUARY

blocked shawl — My first shawl. Knit from handspun/dyed BFL. I use this almost every day at work.

birthday cake! — The most amazing birthday cake I have ever put together. It was for Rich.

FEBRUARY

table set-up — Pittsburgh Knit & Crochet Festival.

MARCH

weaving with roving — This is Rambouillet that I hate spinning, so I wove a giant rug.

APRIL

MAY

new mitts on new hand — The new hand model with Vertical Veins mitts.

JUNE

A matched set knit from Cosy-dyed Falkland.

JULY

AUGUST

front gate & sheetwall — Gryphon's Rest camp at Pennsic XL.

SEPTEMBER

helios — Helios, handdyed Corriedale roving.

OCTOBER

me & my table — Fall Festival at the Apple Castle, New Castle, PA.

NOVEMBER

booth at Indie Knit & Spin — Indie Knit & Spin, Pittsburgh, PA.

DECEMBER

New logo designed by Erin Flynn.

craft sale booth — SAA Fine Art & Craft Sale, Youngstown, OH.

fall festival

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Don’t forget, I’ll be making my debut at the Apple Castle Fall Festival this Saturday. It’s located in scenic New Wilmington, PA. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm. Come out and get some apples, cider, fall decorations, and MY YARN! It’s going to be a beautiful weekend; maybe your last chance to get outside and enjoy the fall sunshine. See you there!

And I’m excited to announce that GENF now accepts credit cards. Thanks to Rich’s fancy pants Android phone and Square , we now have the ability to swipe your card! Welcome to the 21st century.