Stitches Midwest

We left home with all the glee of schoolchildren on a snow day. And it only has gotten better so far. After a fast drive up with only the minimum amount of road construction allowed by law, we first stopped at Inspired Needle in Lemont. We weren't planning to, but we were a bit early for lunch, so why not? I found some new scissors and a black sheep measuring tape. Seems very appropriate somehow... baaaaa.

Lunch was outstanding at Old Town cafe in Lemont- an amazing Black Forest Schnitzel, spaetzel and sauerkraut for me. On to Knitche in Downers Grove and some pre market yarn fondling. I got something specifically for a couple projects. And started a new pair of socks tonight.

We got to Schaumberg, checked in, and started exploring. We found the check-in for our conference- we are at Stitches Midwest. Bought some conference bling- and decided out Knaughty Knitters mascot- "tink" was going to be a kangaroo. There are way cool T's here with a knitting kangaroo on the front, and Tink sounds a bit Australian, don't you think? G'day, Tink!

So it's getting late, and everyone else has gone to bed. I'm in this awesome lobby, with music, a fireplace, artwork, fountains, and not a soul in sight. Yeah, it's about 1:30am, but even so....

I'll be tweeting from the conference with a #stitches hashtag. If you have no idea what that is, then don't bother- you are probably not reading this either....

First class at 1:30 tomorrow. Backwards Stitching.

Knitting badges

thanks to Cast-on.com I have earned some Knitting badges:

The McGyver 1 badge for using an unusual object while knitting. Bread ties as stitch markers was probably my first.

The McGyver2 badge for using knitting objects in unusual ways. Yup haven't we all used knitting needles to get at something that needed poking, finding or scratching? And not to mention using yarn as dental floss? Oh yeah.....

Proselytize Knitting Badge- for representing knitting in a good light. Well- I do what I can, but typically knitting represents me in a good light.

Can be an Asshole When it Comes to Knitting Badge. I have only one thing to say--Don't even start with circular needles- okay! Oh yeah, and American style may not be as fast as continental, but it is the RIGHT way.

Knitting Under the Influence Badge -Nuff said...

I Will Crush You With My Math Knowledge Badge. Math I know, gauge I can figure, and if I can't I'll just have another drink.

Knitting Has Caused Me To Seek Medical Attention 1 Badge.- Ok- I probably should have had that needle in hand from car accident thing looked at, but I'd like to think the doctors would still be laughing at me, and it healed OK.