Franklin Habit wrote a too-true post last week about the disorientation that comes with travel, and needing to remind himself where he is and what he needs to do.
For me, the disorientation comes after I return home. “Re-entry” can take days. For instance, I got back from Stitches West late on Sunday. Monday and Tuesday were a blur of email and errands. Yesterday had a hint of normalcy to it. Today is Thursday, and finally I’m starting to feel productive again.
But let’s backtrack for a moment, shall we?
Stitches was, as usual, awesome. Even with 200+ more students than ever before, classes ran smoothly. The Fashion Show was a smashing success with over 120 garments – though I only saw a fraction of them while helping backstage. And rumor has it that over 10,000 people attended the Market!
That huge crowd in the Market could help explain why Charts Made Simple sold out by Friday afternoon. That’s right, with two days left to go, no books were available from any Market vendor. Whew! We’ll have to stock up better before Stitches South, won’t we?
Speaking of stocking up... once again, Amazon lists Charts Made Simple as out of stock. sigh. In theory, Amazon keeps tabs on how well a book is selling, and purchases enough to keep at least a few copies in stock at all times. In practice... well, not so much. Rest assured, though, that “out of stock” does not mean “out of print,” and that orders placed with Amazon will be filled as soon as possible. Other vendors – such as your local yarn shop – are an option too.
In other news, Blue Moon Fiber Arts announced Camp Jabberwonky, this year’s Sock Camp. I’m thrilled to be going back to Camp, and especially thrilled to be teaching a new class, Socktastic Stitch Patterns. It’s going to be a blast! The only bummer, of course, is that I won’t be able to take any of the other classes. Maybe someday I’ll get a chance to dye at Tina’s elbow.
Further afield, this June I’ll be teaching at Knitters Connection in Columbus, OH. Eight classes in four days... oh, yeah, re-entry is going to be tough after that one, too.
Okay, that’s enough announcements for one blog post, don’t you think?
Oh, wait, sorry, I just remembered one more: after resisting for years, I was strong-armed into joining Facebook last week. I still haven’t got it quite figured out. In theory, I have things set up such that blog posts like this one will appear on my Facebook page. In practice... we’ll see.
Tagged: chit-chat, classes, trip report.
Just wanted to say thanks. I really leaned and enjoyed your class at Stitches West and have ordered your book on Amazon. I really related to the lady in the student fashion show, when she said "your chart class has set her free".
» Vicky Abbott
Thanks, Vicky! :-)
» JC
Thank you for explaining about Amazon. I stumbled upon your book while looking at knitting books in Amazon. I've been so frustrated trying to knit a lace scarf from a very nice book about Victorian lace so some help would be great. But Amazon said the book was not available. I saw the issue date and thought "It couldn't be out of print already." So thank you for explaining. I've placed the order with amazon so hopefully they will notify me when it's available. Or if you know of a place in the Valley, could you let me know. I live in Astoria but am down in Dallas, Oregon all the time visiting my Mom. Thanks again.....you had rave reviews in Amazon for your book so I can't wait to get it.
» Jan Anderson
Jan, thanks for asking! Woodland Woolworks in Yamhill and Fiber Nooks and Crannys in Corvallis probably both have Charts Made Simple in stock. Before making a special trip, though, you might want to call to double-check. Other shops may have it too, so you can always pop into whatever shop you happen to pass by. Also, Astoria has a yarn shop, doesn’t it? You could always ask the shop owner there to order it for you.
» JC