We get to the event after getting Stephanie her cup of coffee. Even that was comical. I thought I knew where a place was on the way and as I turn in I point to this strip mall and said, “I think there’s a cafe right there.” She replied, “In a comic book shop!?” Which of course made me question myself but we still drove over to it. And yes my friends, a comic book cafe shop. Maybe she’ll go into the details of the coffee transaction on her blog but it can easily be summed up by the her being introduced to the New Mexico phenomenon known as “Land of Mañana.” If you don’t know about this, read about it and be prepared just in case you ever visit Abq.
We finally got to the JCC and I was a bit stressed out about the weather keeping some people from coming. It’s a good thing knitters are hardcore. We probably didn’t have all 150 people there but well over 110/120 made it. I guess I-25 was closed due to flooding so some people just couldn’t make it. We all had a great time listening to her talk. She really is hysterical. At the book signing all of the Abq. knitbloggers got to say hey and get their pictures with her. Here are a few.
Adam representing the men! Whoo hoo!
A few Village Wools grrls.
And my favorite picture is Noelle’s Barry with Stephanie’s sock.
I had to add this one just sent to me because it made me laugh. Stephanie asked if I’d help collect donations for Tricoteuses Sans Frontières. I roughed up the crowd and got her a good amount of money to bring back. Since I know a lot of you aren’t going to see her in person please go and make a donation. Okay? Ya hear?
All of the pictures are here if you want to see a few other ones. After the book signing Stephanie very graciously agreed to let some of the Albuquerque Stitch ‘n’ Bitch girls take her out for a good beer. GOOD beer. We’re talking like 8% alcohol content, microbrew beer served in pints. We also got some really yummy green chile fondue. Not a bad way to end a night. Let’s hope the next book brings her back here soon so maybe I can find her some real lavender…..
Also? If you would like to custom order Harlot’s Mums please just leave a comment and I can simply send you a Paypal invoice and dye it for you. I had a few people ask me about getting it so I’ll do it that way for now.
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Thanks for all the pics. Looks like everyone had a blast.
The pictures are great. It looks like you had a wonderful time. I really wish the Harlot would come here.
*green with envy*
Looks like fun. Glad you got to meet Steph.
I can hardly wait till she makes it out to us! It is so exciting!
crikey. i’m on a real, genuine, honest-to-god yarn diet and though i’ve been tempted, i have resisted buying any. until now.
please put me down for a skein. sigh. i’m weak in the face of beauty.
Yes, ma’am, I’d like a skein of Mums, in worsted weight please.
Looks like you had a great time. I hope Steph will be doing some appearances at home
and even better in my city! I’d love to buy a skein in sock/fingering weight ( these
aren’t usually my favourite colours but you’ve managed to make them look very pretty!)
Totally jealous.
Just popped over from Steph’s blog where I saw your comment hoping she’d been able to wake up in time to continue her travels as scheduled. Now I know why. I’d say you were a bad influence ‘cept I know first hand she doesn’t need one.
Looks like a great time. Thanks for all the pics.
I’d like one skein of sock Mum’s
and a house in Abq, one the side,
please!!
Oops - I meant “on” the side - hehe!
Looks like you had a great time! I love the “Harlot’s Mums” colorway! It’s gorgeous!
BTW, nice haircut. I know, I’m a little behind on my blog reading!
Just one word. Lucky.
Hey, The Harlot hasn’t posted her trip to Albuquerque yet. Did you guys kidnap her or what????
Sounds like you guys had fun! Wish I could’ve been there.
Glad you all had fun, interesting weather though!
I’d like a skein also, in sportweight! Thanks!
Great photos - looks like you all had fun
Please, Scout. I would love a skein of Harlot’s Mums. Beautiful stuff!
I’d love a skein of the Harlot’s Mums in fingering weight if possible. Great pics of the Harlot’s visit, am anxiously awating her arrival in California in September. Yay, Harlot!
I would like 2 skeins of MUM in worsted weight - it’s beautiful!!
You look like you could really rough up a crowd. If you came punching for money, I’d give, too!!! (When I tried to visit yesterrday, your blog was down.)
Glad you had a great time and showed Harlot where the good beer was.
I wish I had been able to go, but I was working. It looks like evryone had a great time.
I would LOVE a skein of Mums….I feel like I have almost touched greatness…first you were my awesome sockapaloooza pal and then you ferry around the Harlot! And I can get a skein of Mums….what a way to end July.
Thanks.
I would like 2 skeins of Harlot’s Mums in fingering, please.
oooooh, I can’t believe that Harlot and I have been searching for the egg-zact-same colorway for the Peacock Feathers Shawl and she scored it! It pays to be a celebrity (and clearly it pays to read a celebrity’s blog!). Sign me up for Harlot’s Mums too!!! The plums, the teals, the olives - *sigh* - you are a creative genius.
~ hb33 ~