Craft fairs

While Ruf spent the day with the guy who runs RebelScum.com, I decided to amuse myself by going to a couple of local craft fairs with a friend. Craft fairs are a nice way to spend some time. They're usually free (unless you buy stuff), and it's always interesting to see what kinds of things people like to make.

We wandered around the first one, which was held in a senior center, not finding much that interested us. No offense to anyone, but plastic canvas and little cutesy knick-knacks are just not my thing.

But then there was the booth with the lady with the Bead Spinner. We just stood there in utter fascination. This woman was stringing teeny-tiny seed beads in mere seconds. Once the beads were strung, she'd then knit with them. Talk about an interesting combination! She graciously allowed me to take pictures of her using her amazing little tool.




That little bowl is filled with seed beads. A special hooked needle is used to grab the beads as the bowl spins. It's like magic. She said her husband could explain the physics of it all, but she just knows that it works. I felt like a little kid as I stood there gawking at how the beads just seemed to jump on the needle and string. I don't bead, nor do I knit, but that doesn't mean I don't still find the process fascinating.

I didn't wind up spending much money. I bought a baby gift for a friend and a little something for my mom, which I can't get specific about because she reads my blog. (Don't worry, Mama! You'll like it. No plastic canvas or junky knick-knacks for you!) We also stopped a craft fair at a local church. This fair was tiny and had only a handful of cars in the parking lot. My friend and I both wound up buying boxes of homemade gingersnaps. The label said they're The Best, and so far, I don't disagree.

All in all, a pleasant way to amuse oneself on a lazy Saturday.