Summary: <br> Finished Objects<br> <br> There is progress sin my preparation for the <a href="http://thameshow.co.uk/">Oxfordshire County & Thame Show</a>. I've so far completed three more projects for classes: a pair of oven mitts from recycled clothing (no pictures yet), my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/talesfromtheplain/northman-mittens">Northman stranded mittens</a> and a pair of baby bootees from a Sirdar Snuggly 3ply pattern (Ravelry details <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/talesfromtheplain/design-i---lace-layette-with-shawl">here</a>). I've also finished knitting the I-cord on the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/talesfromtheplain/stripey-noro-messenger-bag">stripy Noro messenger bag</a> and fulled it in the washing machine. Now it needs to be lined. <br> In The Weaving Shed<br> <br> I've been working on the 32" Rigid Heddle loom, making a <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/talesfromtheplain/another-cushion">houndstooth pattern</a>. The brown is chocolate Jacob, the white is a blend of British wool, both from Wool City Wools available from Texere. This will become a cushion. <br> Further Show Prep<br> <br> A <a href="http://www.clothkits.co.uk/clothkits-original-cloth-kitty-doll-pink-blue-p-180.html">Clothkits</a> rag doll has been sewn, although she has no dress yet. One and half cards have been made. A half finished beaded necklace has been fished out of the WIPs bin and it is moving apace, as is a long stitch embroidery of a nuclear power and reprocessing plant. No, seriously. What do you mean you haven't got one? <br> Still no pictures I'm afraid! <br> Here's some Merino Silk blend I've spun on the Joy, which is now being knitted into the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/talesfromtheplain/peacock-shawlette">Peacock Shawlette</a> by Kitman Figueroa. <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Something I Really Like<br> <br> Cancer Research's <a href="http://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org/index.html?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=race4life-Brand__Race_for_Life__Exact">Race For Life</a> 5k races. I'm running at Tatton Park on Sunday 30th June in memory of my Uncle Jeff. If you could spare a few coppers and would like to sponsor me for the event, my just giving page is <a href="http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/nicolarudd446">here</a>. Thank you.<br> <br> <br> <br> Links <br> <br> <br> <br> Upcoming Events<br> <br> <a href="http://www.woolfest.co.uk/">Woolfest</a>, 28-29 June 2013, Cockermouth, Cumbria; <br> <br> <a href="http://www.blazefarm.com/news.php">The Wool Experience</a>, 6 July 2013, Blaze Farm, Wildboarclough;<br> <br> <a href="http://www.fibre-east.co.uk/Fibre-East/Home.html">Fibre East</a>, 27-28 July 2013, Ampthill, Bedford; <br> <br> <a href="http://yarndale.co.uk/">Yarndale</a>, 28-29th September 2013, Skipton.<br> <br> <br> <br> Music<br> <br> Rondopolska by Barry Philips, from the album Tråd, available from <a href="http://magnatune.com/">Magnatune</a>. <br> Make Contact!<br> <br> We have a <a href="http://www.zeemaps.com/228047">listeners' map</a>. Please go on over to pop in a pin - we're covering 5 continents now but I'd still love to see where you all are! Please feel free to leave a comment here or at <a href="http://www.yarnsfromtheplain.blogspot.com/">http://www.yarnsfromtheplain.blogspot.com/</a>, or email me at <a href="https://yarnsfromtheplain.podbean.com/mailto:yarnsfromtheplain@googlemail.com">yarnsfromtheplain AT googlemail DOT com</a>. We have a Ravelry group <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/yarns-from-the-plain-podcast">here</a>, so come on over to chat. You can find me on Ravelry as talesfromtheplain and on Twitter as talesfromplain (although Tweeting can be sporadic!). <br> TTFN,<br> <br> Nic x <br> <br>
