The semiannual crafts festival. I was going to take a half-day at work and come her yesterday to avoid the crowds, but other things turned up, so today it is.

I was also thinking of just skipping it because it’s not like I need more fabric or yarn. But it’s not so much about the buying as it is about inspiration. I come home with one or two purchases, and a dozen photos and notes of things I could try. Sweater design ideas, little things I could sew, or otherwise make, etc.

On the buying side of things, I went in with a plan. I have learned that impulse buying doesn’t work for me. I end up with yarn I don’t know what to do with, or too little yarn for the idea I later come up with, etc. This time I knew I wanted material for a thick, warm, green sweater or cardigan, and this one jersey fabric that I have been looking at for years now because it is so lovely. I don’t know what or when I will use it, but the thought of the seller maybe discontinuing this fabric without me having a piece of it was not making me happy at all, so now I have a piece of it.