After a long drive (6 hours) yesterday I was relieved to find my room at the Old Ginn House is very comfortable (though I still haven’t located the gin!). Brekky this morning was outstanding, fresh coffee and eggs benedict:

Woolfest was heaving as it always is and I don’t think all the animals were enjoying having so many adoring fans, some of the sheep looked a bit stressed by all the attention, only the black nosed valais sheep looked chilled

These guys are so cute it was all I could do to stop myself taking one home, it wouldn’t mind spending 6 hours in my hatchback would it?

The Herdwicks had a lovely red tinge to their fleeces, aren’t his horns beautiful?

There were alpacas and angora bunnies too

There were some lovely felted exhibits, this “cobble coat” was made by Linda Chapman

The ram’s head is called Harold and he was made by Debbie Lucas

And for the stitchers out there, this wrap, entitled Flora of the Fells, was made by Ruth Strong and was inspired by plants native to the Lake District.

Of course you can’t go to woolfest and not supplement your stash, there are just so many beautiful products to choose from.

I seem to have been on a silk crusade today, when I unpacked my bag I discovered silk tops, hankies, thread and saris…

The 4 packs of sari silk came from Carol of Foxglove felts, we’ve never met so I am still stunned that she recognised me. I’m pleased to say her stand was one of the busiest that I visited, it looked like she was having a well-deserved successful show.

Woolfest also sell raw fleeces so I took the opportunity to buy some locks, these beauties are Gotland and Blue Faced Leicester