Sunrise Haven Farm

The 47th annual Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival was held last weekend. I attended a workshop taught by Carol Bodin on dyeing in variegated colors. Fun and educational, I had a wonderful time and I’m very pleased with the results of my lesson:

I also entered one of my braided wool rugs into competition at this year’s festival, and I won a 4th place ribbon! Not too bad I think, for the first time I’ve ever entered something. I call it “Caribbean Sunset Sailing” and made it for the lovely Christy Van Aken of California, who I met while cruising the Caribbean.

The weather for the festival weekend was extremely hot, and it was difficult to think about buying wool while browsing the vendors. Probably a good thing for my bank account! I did of course purchase a few things… I certainly couldn’t stroll through such a huge array of fabulous products and not go home with something. Maryland Sheep and Wool is always a great festival, and this year was no different.  Thoroughly enjoyed it.