Sheep to Shawl

Today was the Historical Society's Annual Sheep to Shawl festival, which featured sheep, a petting zoo, live music, spinners, felters, weavers, knitters, rug hookers, and other crafters. There were various stations around the yard, where children and adults could learn how to weave, card wool, and make crafts.

I spent my afternoon dressed in full 1860s gear teaching people how to weave. By 3:30 p.m., I was dropping ice cubes down my corset as it was at least 75 degrees F, and I was terrified I would pass out.

Mary Susan, from All Good Girls Are Marys was also there, felting! I didn't get any pictures of her, but I do hope your hands feel better!

Additionally, several ladies from the Huntington Militia wandered over, and I do wish I took a picture. Marie was there, lovely as ever, as was another lady who I haven't met before. She was wearing a white quilted woolen dress, and the most jaw-droppingly awesome hat.

Oh. And yes, it is possible to drive while wearing a hoop.

Recycling

At my job, I pull Reference cards (rest assured, I also do other things).

About ten million years ago, my department took the Reference collection (then arranged by Dewey), recatalogued it in LC, and then put the newly recataloged Reference collection on the OPAC.

Except ...

The Dewey Reference cards were never pulled.

This is my first of two bookmarks that I've made with the cards. :) It will be sent to one of my friends later this week (or next week, depends on when I find my postage stamps).