April Knitting Retreat in the Mountains

Every now and then, some lovely person (Becky Whitt) plans a knitting retreat (Carolina Fiber Retreats) in the mountains. And, that same lovely person invited us to have a vendor booth at the retreat! Ha! Very tough work but we were happy to oblige!

It really doesn't get much better than "working" in a lodge in the mountains with great views, good food and wonderful company.

We were not the only vendors at this particular retreat. Angie from Camel City Yarns was there with her beautifully dyed yarns. Keep your eye on this dyer - she's got some gorgeous products.

Camel City Yarn booth

Let's not forget one of our favorite dyers - Ashley at Twist Fiber Studio. Her spectacular yarns and eye-catching bags were tempting shoppers all weekend, too! (It really took all my self-control to refrain from buying several items that caught my eye this weekend.)

Twist Fiber Studio booth

April, Lisa, Anita, and several others were offering gorgeous items AND we had the opportunity to take classes as well as do some dying!

Don't think it was all drudgery, though. Some of us thought ahead and brought some medicinal moonshine to keep all illness at bay!

Angie was prepared!

Have no fear, Becky has several other retreats and events scheduled. You can learn more about them here: www.CarolinaFiberRetreats.com

Take it from us, it's tough work hanging out with knitting-minded people in the mountains, eating good food and laughing with friends. Someone's gotta do it - might as well be us. 😊

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