I signed up for a Florida yahoo knitting group … not really sure how or where … but today I got several emails… one about a “fiber weekend” in Destin, FL … which is in the Panhandle and about 7 hours from Orlando. I also got this one … which is right here in central Florida! I will pass along more information as it becomes avaliable. AND … try to figure out exactly how you can sign up for the group. It is called floridafiber in yahoo groups …
Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the second annual “Distaff Day” Jan, 7th ,2006 in Orlando. This is an all day spinning, knitting, women getting together event. More Details to come out this week!!
I don’t know about this event per se, but my understanding of distaff is that it’s a holder for fiber primarily, I doubt they’re meaning to make it a female-only event!
I love researching stuff and found this pretty neat site:
Book of Days - Distaff Day It seems to date back quite far and I think it’s totally cool they’ve selected the true historic day to hold this event!
I’m sure guys would be welcome there. We know first-hand knitters, crocheters, spinners, et. al. are wonderful and friendly people and I highly doubt they’d turn anyone away! Even if guys aren’t allowed, I do think it’s totally awesome for there to be a gathering of women joined in spirit by common fibers. (pun intended, couldn’t help it! Seriously though. )