Field Day at Cranbourne!

The fibre-fun filled weekend continued today at the Cranbourne Public Hall!

This event was bigger and busier than the one in Pascoe Vale (which was super cozy).  Robert, my housemate, and I arrived to a frenzy of fluff and fibre.  There was a small petting zoo with rabbits, lambs, goats and chickens.  No photos, sadly, but I left wanting to raise a little clutch of Frizzle hens.

There was a sheep shearing demonstration (I don't know about you, but there's something about a guy who knows his way around a pair of shears that gets me all hot and bothered; LOL), a spinning bee in the centre of the room full of men and women with their wonderful spinning wheels, a fleece market, and a lamb on a lead in a diaper.

Rob and I had a good wander around, and we picked up some handmade soap from Jumbuk Julie.  I also got some felt squares from her for a not-so-secret felting project.  I hope to reveal a bit about this in the coming weeks.

Charly and Paul's exhibit seemed suspiciously fluffier than the day before (I think she may have elves visiting her at night doing her dyeing), but while I restrained myself yesterday, I did try to make a dent in her stock today.

I also bought a French Oak phang-style spindle with a lovely green crystal inlay from Paul.

I also managed to sneak a candid shot of Cathy, and while she may not like this particular photo, I think it's a lovely one regardless.  Cathy gave me a Night's Watch batt as a thank you for helping out yesterday (totally unnecessary, as I enjoyed myself a whole heap) but I wouldn't be a spinner worth my salt if I refused. Thank you for my lovely gift, Cathy!

I also met up again with Erin of Beer & Skittles, and snagged a set of braids of Optim from her.  I also met a few more exhibitors, one of whom piqued my interest in getting a Saori loom!

I'll share pictures of my 'haul' in another 4Things blog post next week.

I'm all caught up on posts, guys!  Day 16!