CrafterNews Goes to the Sheep & Wool Festival |
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Neither wind nor rain could deter us from attending the Dutchess County Sheep & Wool Festival on Sunday. Authors Clara Parkes (The Knitter’s Book of Wool) and Lily Chin (Lily Chin’s Knitting Tips and Tricks, Lily Chin’s Crocheting Tips and Tricks) signed copies of their books in the barn for fans and garnered some of the biggest crowds of the day.
New York Sheep
Between the gorgeous fall foliage, beautifully wooly sheep, and amazing workshops, we’re so happy we made the trip to Rhinebeck, and can’t wait for next year’s festival!
• Check out all the photos from the 2009 Sheep & Wool Festival on the CrafterNews Flickr
Lily Chin Signing
Llamas
Categories: Knitting & Crochet |
Tags: clara parkes, dutchess county, festival, knitting, lily chin, photos, rhinebeck, sheep, wool
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