Still in NY, I loved the Radical Lace and Subversive Knitting show at the Museum of Art and Design. My only gripe? No photos allowed (fair enough, though I was secretly hoping it would be the same policy as at Moma where you can take photos freely) but no postcards or catalogue to support the exhibition, which surprised me. What a missed opportunity on the part of the marketing department, I would have sprung for it. Denise and I contributed a few rows (and on her part, a very fine cable) to a collaborative knitting project which allowed us more time for chatting and a break from walking. Perfect combination!
These are the socks we knitted on the way to Baltimore, I stayed with Denise and her lovely husband and son for two nights.
We did the bus tour of Washington and Arlington Cemetery on the Friday, which was really interesting.
Denise had bought Rory a present at Moma. It's hard to know whether it was more popular with him or with me.
It was great to see Denise (you wonderful woman, you!) and spend a little time chilling, and sitting on a bus for a couple of hours was a wonderful antidote to the tearing around Manhattan the previous day - in the name of stash enlargement and cupcake capture - and of course to see her hubbie again and to meet her wee man Rory. Such a cutie.
Here's some of Denise's knitted and crocheted socks - how cool are they?
Saturday morning - Denise was off to Australia for a business trip and I jumped on the Vermonter back to New York. Dumped my bags at the bar on 8th, called Pauline and it was off to...
It was just fabulous. We had a rule that we'd walk around all the stalls first and then buy on the second pass around - oh my god that was hard! But it resulted in some choice pieces from this fair, which was actually a juried show.
The smiley bag contains goodies from Sarah of The Small Object, and that's a detail of her alternative alphabet. I got number 28, for my birthday.
From The Weekend Store. Now I wish I'd bought the typewriter pendant too. This is to hang in my new flat, assuming that's all still on track. It's in the 'waiting for paperwork' stage.
I think this tote was from the Make Workshop.
Cards to be framed, also for the new flat, from Katie Muth.
Necklace from Danielle Maveal. I think I tried on everything she had on her stall before settling on this one.
Coasters from Sesame Letterpress, which will be strung on ribbon - again for the flat.
I also came away with things from Fish Cakes, this bag from Fred Flare, something else for the flat from Stencil1 and Lotta Jansdotter (nice lady) and others too. Laden down, in fact.
Back to Manhattan. A couple of destinations including another stop at the City Quilter. I really went mad this time, even I admit that. I haven't even photographed most of it because then I'd have to admit it's now in my house without anywhere to live - the craft storage needs an overhaul.
A stop at Flight 001, a very endearing encounter with a Village native and his two little chihuahuas ('Schweethearts') who escorted us to Mxyplyzyk which was great - and then directed us up the street to Benny's Burritos. A bucket of frozen Margarita later, and we were completely refreshed.
We also managed to get to Sephora and Dean & Deluca and I picked up a couple of their signature spice tins. And one of Jelly Beans, which didn't even survive long enough to get packed to bring home. Ideal for button tins, you know.
I really think that might be about it for NY. I made my way back to the bar that night and M's hubbie came and picked up both up at 11pm. Off to Queens for a couple of days, further relaxing. Home on the Tuesday morning and back into the job hunt. That's what is looming in on me, darkening the horizons but the trip was fantastically rejuvenating. Inspirational, in fact. I would have stayed, I really would.
OOh it looks like you had a really fabulous time. All those shopping opportunities and all that lovely fabric and stuff for the new flat. I bet you can't wait to move now you have so many lovely things to make it feel like home. I am green with envy. Here we are on a wet Monday wondering what else we can do with the afternoon. Boring! Good luck with the job hunt. With any luck you will find something that pays and is fun (right next to the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!)
Posted by: Lucy | Monday, 25 June 2007 at 14:52
Wow! Looks like you had a great time! I hope you have great luck finding a job -- something you love so your days will be perfect! ;-)
Posted by: Thimbleanna | Monday, 25 June 2007 at 16:17
I've REALLY enjoyed reading about your NY shopping, although with husband and offspring in tow I'll not be able to accomplish nearly as much. (There's a lot to be said for 'doing' NYC at the beginning of a holiday when you're the only member of the family who can shrug off jet-lag and flit around the crafty bits when everyone else has their siesta!) Can't make it to Foyle's again tomorrow as it's Thing Two's Sports Day (and Thing Two does sports big time) but hope to pitch up before my trip. Good luck with the flat!
Posted by: Jayne | Monday, 25 June 2007 at 20:03
What a lovely & refreshing holiday you had! A bit of everything...and in a great city, too. Good luck with the flat & with the job hunt! I'm still on the job hunt, too! Boring, yes, but essential.
Posted by: Jade | Tuesday, 26 June 2007 at 00:15
So bloody jealous! You deserve it though! loved reading about your trip and seeing some of your fabulous purchases. See you soon.
Z x
Posted by: zoeedwards | Tuesday, 26 June 2007 at 16:50
Oh wow, you are making me so envious!! Looks like you had a whale of a time, you went to so many cool places and got so much nice things. And to round it off with frozen margarita's? Bliss
Posted by: Sara | Tuesday, 26 June 2007 at 19:50
They had a couple of copies of the catalogue from Radical Lace at Contemporary Applied Arts in Percy St, London last week -to go with the Freddie Robins show. It looked like a fab show :)
Posted by: Mandy | Tuesday, 26 June 2007 at 23:39
So many wonderful things to comment on! I especially love the 'sewing machine pendant' - your new flat is going to rock!
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Posted by: JeanieB | Wednesday, 27 June 2007 at 20:51
ah 'twas great to see you Missy!
My Purl soho Koigu socks are half done - i.e. I have one sock finished and the ribbing on another. I guess that's a little more than half!
Where is the pic of you sitting outside Purl with stars in your eyes :)
Had a great day in NYC - ladies, this lassie knows how to get the Most out of her few short hours of shopping.
BTW it took me 28hours to get to Canberra. I had to go straight to my meeting and grill the Australian expert on the trade issue masquerading as a science issue. By the end of it all I didn't know which way way up (har!)
Come see us again soon
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Posted by: Denise | Thursday, 28 June 2007 at 14:43
golly, you scored some great things!
thanks for posting on the craft fair, it made me feel better about not being able to go!
Posted by: elise | Sunday, 01 July 2007 at 18:40