Spindles are the new black
As you will see from the Woolfest post below a few of us bought spindles. Now I've never been keen on spindle spinnig and went straight onto a wheel but when I tried on of Johnathan and Sheila Bosworth's drop spindles I had to have one! Mine is a featherweight in purpleheart wood - simply lovley. 
It takes a bit of getting used to but I'm willing to persist (fibre is merino and tencile mix).
A lot of my goodies are yet to arrive by post as by the Saturday many things were sold out. I ordered a carry bag for my Ashford Knitters Loom (purchased last year) from Twist Fibre Crafts who I also bought a 10 dpi reed from for finer weaving.
I also ordered a natural dying starter kit from Debbie at DT Craft and Design. She sells the lovely Earthues dyes which are easy to use (apparently).
I was very good and didn't buy any yarn given my recent yarn purchases on Skye (which I've still to confess) but I did by fibre for spinning - baby alpaca and BFL for a hat for DH. I also bought a felted jewellery kit from Firery Felts mostly due to its lovely presentation and some beautiful ceramic buttons from Injabulo.
My haul seems very restrained but in truth when I looked at my purse at the end of the day it was still empty!
Glad you like the merino/tencel and the bossie!
Posted by: Carol | July 03, 2007 at 09:53 PM
Have fun with your new toys!
Posted by: tiennie | July 04, 2007 at 06:50 AM
Ah happy memories! Lots of new toys to play with - so why have I spent several hours today looking for yarn bargains on t'internet? x
Posted by: Lynne | July 04, 2007 at 07:34 PM
I'm sorry I didn't see you at Woolfest (I'm hopeless at recognising people) Were you there on Friday or Saturday?
Posted by: ra | July 06, 2007 at 09:17 AM
Yes, often it's the small gems that clear out the purse quicker than anything. Enjoy your spinning, that's a lovely pink you're working on.
Posted by: Kathleen | July 15, 2007 at 11:37 AM
I too am not that experinced with a drop spindle but may try some day and that merino tencel looks lush . So wish I had seen you at Woolfest , it was a tad manic though I thought.
Like the sound of the natural dye kit . Now fez up WHAT did you get on Skye LOL
Posted by: Anne | July 18, 2007 at 09:29 AM