Im excited!

So yesterday 2 of my dear friends and I went on a road trip to Hot Springs...I tried out 3 spinning wheels at a nice little shop in Ace Hardware. I left with the one I wanted. It was perfect! It is not my "first" wheel, but it is my first double treadle wheel. It is a Kromski Sonata. It is polish made and folds down into a very cool bag. I will post a picture after the weekend..reason being is I have her all packed up and ready to go to a spinning retreat this weekend. I leave in the morning and I am so excited. Pictures coming soon! I will take some this weekend.

Other craft wise, I am going to start a shawl. My friend-same as above-assures me I will love this pattern. I will be using Noro in one of their beautiful colorways-sock weight. I love shawls but have never found one I like on me...this is more of a scarf type so I am hopeful it will work out.

I also have almost 5 out of 6 pair of slippers done for my daughters company of women in Afghanistan. They are a fast crochet, cute, and look warm. I am excited to send them hopefully next week.