www.sheepless.ca > Spin Into Fall 2004

We are an eclectic group of fibre junkies, who meet every year in Fort Macleod, Alberta for the Annual Spin Into Fall Retreat. Our dedicated hosts, Dave and Connie have proven that a retreat need not be expensive or fancy to be successful. It is truly a family affair, and a labour of love. It is one of the best retreats I attend. Next year we celebrate Spin Into Fall's 5th Anniversary. (Click on photo for a larger view).

Connie and Kathy get pointers at the lace knitting seminar

Handspun crochet angora hat

Kathy's Alberta grown Shetland sheep sweaters

A beautiful felted vest

Margaret's exotic handspun yarns

Saturday morning Meet and Greet

Show and Tell table and Dave's Infamous Yurt in the background

Dave works and we slurp soup

Dave demonstrates the incredible sock machine

Getting a few pointers and hints

Wendy's precison dyed handspun handknit scarf

Wendy's scarf close up

Needlefelting the yurt panel

Needle felting flowers

Needlefelting a spindle

Planning next year's retreat... dyeing, knitting, weaving, spinning, felting... hmmmm let's see!

Cal's models his handknit sweater - he inspired us!

Cal's sweater up close

Learning to spindle

Margaret knits attentively in her new fuzzy pink hat

Sharing a very good story

Learning to knit

Something for everyone to learn... Woodworking 101

From a woodblock appears a cowboy...