“Spin Me a Story, Weave Me a Tale,” was the theme of this year’s 2011 CNCH (Conference of Northern California Handweavers) conference in historic Sutter Creek. This was my first CNCH conference, and I’m looking forward to attending others from now on. As a conference participant, I was lucky to attend Linda Ligon’s writing and publishing seminar on a scholarship.
Linda is the creator of Interweave, her own publishing empire. Her magazines and books are considered the “Bibles” for knitting, spinning, weaving, basket weaving, jewelry, etc. As a beginning spinner and weaver, I’ve already got quite a collection of Spin-Off and Handwoven. As a so-so knitter, I’m sure I have many of her knitting magazines and books as part of my stash, too.
I learned a lot from Linda, and I am in complete awe of my classmates. I’ve come across so many creative and talented people since I’ve rejoined the Sacramento Weavers and Spinners Guild. I only hope that someday, I could pick up Linda’s magazines or books and do any of the projects pictured.
My husband and I stayed at the Grey Gables Bed and Breakfast during the 2011 CNCH. This is the first time we’ve stayed at a bed and breakfast, and we plan to return. I didn’t think about taking pictures of our Bronte room. The room was quiet and peaceful, so that’s probably why I didn’t want to use my camera and its flash. Maybe next time.
But I did fall in love with the landscaping. Standing in the garden, I felt I had found a piece of paradise.
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