starting christmas preparations

When we were up on the mountain, I stopped by the local yarn and fiber store.  I picked out fiber for Christmas presents.  I have to spin all this before i can start that work.  But I have some hats and mitts planned.  I find the spinning very relaxing.  I laugh because I really do not even look at yarn anymore unless there is something very specific needed.

I also got the best compliment at the yarn store.  My Beloved was wearing the sweater I had made him, where I had spun the yarn and crochet it.  I was wearing a shawl I had crocheted.  The owner of the shop said I really showcased what crochet can really be.  She does not like crochet fabrics usually because most people make it bullet proof.  Think of a sweater made like a bullet proof vest.  She is right.  Most crochet is like that.  The compliment really made me smile.  Warmed my heart a bit as well because crochet is looked down a lot by knitters.