Episode 60 : How I improved my Fibre Festival experience!

Come along with me and my friends ( Mylaine, ‪@soxynanaalice‬ and Bev) as we enjoy the Manitoba Fibre Festival together. I wanted to change my festival experience, so I am sharing my top tips with you!
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[@mypinkbathtub]

What tips do you have to make a Fibre Festival experience less overwhelming?

[@aleksandradittmar8932]

Hello Diane. Tartan project bag is beautiful. Thank you for taking us to Manitoba yarn festival ❤❤❤

[@mypinkbathtub]

Glad you could join us, Aleksandra!

[@soxynanaalice]

Oh Diane this video is outstanding!! I'm so happy you did it all and more!❤❤

[@mypinkbathtub]

@@soxynanaalice It was fun to make and glad we went together

[@KimG_9]

They are so generous to offer that beautiful tartan Project bag. Thanks for sharing your fiberfest hints & tips.

[@mypinkbathtub]

Yes! I am very excited for someone to win it!

[@jeannewells6747]

I love the maple leaf tartan pattern. Can you imagine the stories that kilt material could tell 😅 thank you for taking us along to the fiber festival 😊😊😊 with you

[@mypinkbathtub]

Isn't it custom to not wear anything under a kilt?! 😆 Just saying!

[@carolwebster2294]

I really enjoyed watching your adventure to the Fibre Festival. The vendors were displaying so many beautiful items; and practical as well with things like the page ruler/marker. Using upcycled kilts to make a tartan bag was a cool idea.

[@mypinkbathtub]

Thanks for coming along with me Carol!

[@nancymcmahon4640]

I enjoyed your episode. Great fibre festival tips. The tartan bags is lovely.

[@mypinkbathtub]

@@nancymcmahon4640 Thanks for watching!

[@CindyBursey]

Love the bag. I had a kilt made from that tartan when I was a child.

[@mypinkbathtub]

It is a beautifully made bag indeed!

[@sarahnicol7767]

I love the sweater you're wearing and i remember you working out up. Great tips, I'm going to attend my first fiber fest in about 3 weeks. Thanks for sharing the sheep with us, I'm such an animal lover. I Def need one of those lil wooden things for keeping your pattern place. That wood be so useful! What awesome customer service. I've seen the gingersnap yarn and they sound like an amazing company. That's so cool of them to just give you something to gift. I was going to do an advent this year from them but I didn't want an amigurumi kit. Last years was really pretty. My bf has Scottish background so he actual has his own family tartan. If I remember correctly it's teal and hot pink. Teal is my favorite color and pink is my least favorite except when mixed with teal lol. I knew the movie from the quote. What a fun idea and set.

[@heartfeltneedlework8054]

I love the products Kim and Colin come up with. The Canafian tartan bag is lovely.

[@mypinkbathtub]

They definately have unique yarn!

[@lisalovescrochet3233]

The maple leaf tartan bag is very beautiful. Have a wonderful day.

[@mypinkbathtub]

Thanks for watching, Lisa !

[@denaroper2321]

Beautiful yarns! Those are some great tips. I’m getting ready to go to a fiber fair in October and need to have some e patterns in mind so I can get enough yarn for complete projects! The tartan bag is really pretty. It was kind of her to share it with you and for you to share it with us! The movie popcorn pack of yarn you got makes me think of foxes! Have fun!

[@mypinkbathtub]

I don't know if I will make socks with my movie yarn, it is just stunning! Even with these tips it can still be overwhelming, very good idea to have projects in mind!

[@lisaprosser9060]

I now want to find a fiber festival near me. Maybe I can find one in 2025. Looks like you had a fantastic time. The tartan bag is gorgeous. What a wonderful way to repurpose the material from kilts. Thank you for sharing your love of yarn.

[@mypinkbathtub]

It is definately worth it to have this experience.

[@samanthacross3523]

The bag is gorgeous, tartan is a beautiful fabric. If you want to get overwhelmed at a yarn show, go in a wheelchair 😂 I can tell you from experience that you mainly see people’s bums and fight their bags . However people are more than gracious when they realise. Cash is a brilliant idea, I took cash to the last one and came back with some money too. Glad you had a great time x

[@mypinkbathtub]

On my, it would be very difficult for you to see. It was very crowded and hard to take good video.

[@alisavanrooyen1030]

What a great way to upcycle that tartan!

[@mypinkbathtub]

RIGHT?! It is a gorgeous bag!

[@pinelmj]

I went to my first big yarn festival this year near me, it is called Twist Fibre Festival, it is in Quebec but very close to Ottawa. I follow a few of your "rules" but I should have brought cash because just at the end I went crazy and bought more that I wanted... but no worries, I know that I will use it. I have the goal to knit 12 pairs of socks this year and it is going very well, I have 2 on the go right now and made 8 so far. The movie Practical Magic is one of my favorite! the Maple Tartan color is so in theme at this time of the year when the beautiful maples are changing colors. I just love going for rides to look at them changing. Great episode! I hope it gets you a lot of new subscribers.

[@mypinkbathtub]

@@pinelmj Funny you mention 12 socks, as that is my goal for next year. Goal 1 is to finish the first pair of socks I started for this January. I just created a 'mystery sock' bin to pull one bag each month.

[@KnittingAlongTheRockies]

I literally had to look up what a tartan was 😂. That looks like SUCH a good time! I love, love, love the movie mystery yarn and the whole idea of it.

[@mypinkbathtub]

Yes, it is a very unique mystery yarn. I love it!

[@wendybradley8420]

Kim and Colin of @gingersnapthat are very generous. Love the Maple leaf tartan . I recently saw many tartan skirts at a antique market. I immediately thought of Kim aColin . Thanks Diane for sharing your adventures

[@mypinkbathtub]

They definately have some unique items to offer consumers!

[@tamisabo2797]

Hi Diane! Wow! Fun! Wish I lived closer, great finds. The DK combo is gorgeous ❤, love the contrast colour. I think she has a DK version of the rocket tee, check Ravelry. Wool math stinks. Okay, the movie 🍿 is amazing! One of my favourite Halloween movies. And yes, love the tartan bag! Kim and Colin are very talented and extremely hard workers. I met them at the Little Red Mitten (LYS/Leo & Roxy yarns). They had a buffalo plaid DK I bought a couple of for socks, which matches the bag 😂. I’m not sure if they still carry them because they are a lot of work but their Pixel sock sets are stunning ❤, yes, I bought 2. I do not have your control. I’m glad you guys had such a good time, loved seeing your finds.

[@mypinkbathtub]

@@tamisabo2797 I only have control because I have bought so much yarn this year...sigh...if you lived close by , we would totally be hanging out!

[@Jeanette0316]

Hi Diane, I have never been to a fiber festival. Great tips! The maple leaf tartan can be worn by every Canadian, regardless of ancestry, as a symbol of national pride! I love our Nova Scotia tartan as well.❤❤ Greatyarns you bought and I Love your sweater!!!

[@mypinkbathtub]

Very true, it is Canadian indeed!

[@teresaharp]

Wow that is a beautiful tartan bag. I really need one of those fold over page markers, that would be much better than sticky notes! Great tips for the festival, and glad you had such a good time😊

[@mypinkbathtub]

Thanks Teresa!

[@susanc6335]

Thanks for sharing your festival experience with us, looked like a really nice event! Didn't realise there was a maple leaf tartan - shame on me!(v generous donation by Gingersnap) The Mystery Movie Sock set was beautiful and such an amazing concept, glad it turned out to be a colour you love 😍 Great tips, I'm a big fan of doing a quick tour of the festival on arrival but even then I have managed to miss out whole rooms - by getting side-tracked on fibre fumes, lol. I think that having a plan that works for you is the best thing as these events mean different things to different crafters. I've known people who just go for the social aspect and others who have pre-set yarn goals so think it's a case of crafter know thyself 🤣

[@mypinkbathtub]

100% Susan! These events mean different things to different people! I really enjoy the social aspect, there is something endearing being in a room full of like minded people.

[@mhaen7539]

Very pretty maple leaf tartan bag. I’ll have to head over to their site. What a fun way to package yarn. Your movie / popcorn box yarn is gorgeous!

[@mypinkbathtub]

The movie yarn was definately a highlight, actually it was all equally wonderful, Mary. ❤

[@lorainelockwood9359]

Oh my love your enthusiasm about the show! Such great tips too! I’ve not been to many yarn shows but have certainly felt overwhelmed at the beginning. My maiden name was Smith and believe it or not my dad was gifted a piece of “Smith” tartan - whether it was legit idk! 😘

[@mypinkbathtub]

@@lorainelockwood9359 Very neat, Loraine. I wonder how one can determine its authenticity?

[@lisagardiner7799]

Love the tartan bag ❤ also love hearing your tips for the fibre festival. I haven't been to one but hope to one day. The mystery popcorn yarn is a great idea and good price!

[@mypinkbathtub]

The Mystery Movie concept is very cool! So creative!

[@susanneallan5310]

Your podcast just came up in my feed and I really enjoyed it. Kim and Colin are the best, I’ve been coveting their tartan bags for quite some time.

[@mypinkbathtub]

Thanks for watching! I have been having technical issues with my channel ( I can't comment on other's channels) so I might have to start a new channel in January.

[@joannelongley5945]

I was at the fibre festival hoping to see you Diane but only spotted SoxyNana, I watch both your channels. My experience was a good one. Went with friends but missed a few things, so next year I’ll go both days. Seeing a Tartan in real life would be a dream.

[@mypinkbathtub]

I can't afford to go both days! 😆 Did you say hi to Alice? Hopefully we 'bump' into eachother next time.😊

[@joannelongley5945]

@@mypinkbathtub in a blink of an eye SoxyNana was on the move so I didn’t have time to say hi. The only reason I want to go both days is so I can spend more time at the booths. And I love the ruler for keeping track of where you are in your patterns.

[@vickishaw374]

Kim and Colin are the best! Such beautiful yarn and bags, especially the tartan. ❤

[@mypinkbathtub]

They are a lovely couple, amazing!

[@christinefunk3591]

Hello from Beausejour. I can’t believe I found a fellow Manitoban on KZbin. !! This is my 2nd time at the mb fiber festival too. It was nice to watch ur podcast and put the names to the faces. I love turtle mountain alpaca sock yarn, long way homestead for sweaters and I even saw the tartan bags and glow in the dark yarn from ginger snap. Very cool. Got stitch markers from smash knits. And very very fun. I definitely plan my budget of what I want before I go.

[@mypinkbathtub]

Hi! You have a lovely craft store there with Jennifer at Needles Studio + Craft. I had her store on my channel a few weeks back during my birthday week.

[@jennenns654]

I am glad you had a great time. I bought quite a bit of yarn from Kim and Colin last weekend.

[@mypinkbathtub]

I am sure I didn't see everything at the festival, but I saw enough.

[@sandivandervoort4305]

Ooooh….that Maple Leaf tartan bag is gorgeous! Gingersnap yarns are beautiful to work with …. I made a Reading Shawl using their advent and it’s one of my favs ❤. I also love MidKnit Cravings - I spoiled myself with some yarn from their booth at Knit City Calgary!

[@mypinkbathtub]

I really enjoyed meeting them and seeing their wares in person. Can't wait for the gnome advent and to make my midknit sweater!

[@Suzanne_Is_Hooked]

The Maple Leaf Tarton was designed in 1964. The bag is absolutely beautiful. Oh interesting would love to see what sweater your going to make with that 3 color hanks.Thanks for sharing😊

[@mypinkbathtub]

@@Suzanne_Is_Hooked it us a lovely bag. Thanks for the info on it.

[@user-hv4cp6pj2l]

Thank you for the great tips. Thank you

[@mypinkbathtub]

@@user-hv4cp6pj2l Thanks for watching ❤

[@AlisonBrown-jz8fl]

Thank you for the tips! I am going to my first Knitters' Fair in Kitchener Waterloo (Ontario) on Saturday so these tips will come in handy. The tartan project bag is stunning. I am of Irish heritage, but always wanted to be Scottish because of the tartans.

[@mypinkbathtub]

​@AlisonBrown-jz8fl I always thought I was Irish, but when I did my DNA I had more Scottish in me!

[@periwinklecollectibles4732]

Came here thru the festivals link.Enjoyed your video! Lovely tartan gift away bag❤

[@mypinkbathtub]

Thanks for watching ❤

[@Tobyknits]

Fab tips Diane, I have only been to one or two fibrefests and they can be overwhelming. As for the gorgeous tartan bag…. My grandfather was of Scottish decent and the Fletchers had their own tartan and crest.

[@mylainelefteruk5241]

Tartan ❤. I attended French Catholic school and wore a uniform for six years of that or very similar tartan. So it brings back memories for me…I need to win that bag lol. Attending a fibre fest with your fab knit friends is the best experience… spending the day and evening with you, Alice and Bev was my favourite part ❤

[@mypinkbathtub]

Yes, it is doubly fun when spent with friends.

[@zuniaberrydesigns6664]

I don’t know how I missed that beautiful maple leaf tartan bag at the festival. Next year I will have to follow your tips😊.

[@mypinkbathtub]

I hope I remember my tips for next year! 😆 🤣 😂

[@weijourn1970]

So many wonderful yarn colours. Thank you for taking us with you. It’s been many years since I was at a yarn festival. It was the largest here in Finland and there were too many people so I don’t know if I’ll go to another one. I have a baby picture of myself with a tartan blanket/shawl behind me. I’ve always wondered if it was a family tartan.

[@mypinkbathtub]

It was very hard to video because the amount of people.

[@MaryEllenAdlington]

When I was in highschool, I had the prettiest blue tartan kilt. I really miss that kilt.

[@mypinkbathtub]

It's a nice memory to appreciate clothing from our childhood. I had a pretty cool Fonzie sweatshirt that I wish I still had in my life!

[@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

Norm is amazing for doing that. That is what I consider an "above and beyond" customer care move. ❤ As a Canadian, I am excited that the tartan's name is Maple Leaf. 🍁 I've only been to one fibre festival and it was great. I don't yet have enough self-control to go to another one yet. lol Thanks for the tips. 😉

[@mypinkbathtub]

They are BOTH amazing! I don't know if you watched my Yarnvent last December, but I opened a sock holiday box from them and Norm made me a bunch of wooden ornaments. I was bawling!

[@LochBriarKnits]

Great episode! I bought my Xmas Advent from Smash Knits last year and put it into a blanket which I LOVE! The yarn was beautiful. Love the maple tartan bag - it's beautiful.

[@mypinkbathtub]

Hi Kelly! I watched your last episode and immediately bought some ziploc bags! 😆. All of my hand dyed is sealed up now. My account is buggered up and my comments to other channels are always hidden. So frustrating.

[@LochBriarKnits]

@@mypinkbathtub I'm operating on the better safe than sorry theory!

[@mypinkbathtub]

@@LochBriarKnits Same

[@heatherf833]

What a lovely bag. Living in NS I have a couple of NS Tartan and CB Tartan items. My friend has a complete set of tartan china! Making things out of old kilts is a wonderful idea. I don't have any tips for making a Fibre Festival less overwhelming as I've only been to small ones. I think bringing cash and taking your time are two great tips. And I would probably bring my crochet and sit for a while, with a cup of tea, just to think about what I really wanted to go back and purchase. Great video!

[@mypinkbathtub]

Thanks Heather. I have never seen that type of china.

[@jasminedee3960]

I’ve always been fascinated by tartan. My husband and I both love the outlander books and show. Also Highlander so we have always loved things associated with the highlands.

[@mypinkbathtub]

Smash Knits had an Outlander advent in the past. Very rich colours!

[@jasminedee3960]

@@mypinkbathtub Would’ve loved to of seen that. Thank you.

[@lisas7025]

It sounds like you had great success at the festival and thank you for all the great tips. I love the Nova Scotia tartan as it is from my home province but that one is really nice too and what a great idea to re purpose a kilt. It is a beautiful project bag and so kind of them to donate it for a prize.

[@mypinkbathtub]

Very kind of them.

[@marlenerama5738]

So glad I made your day, you made my day as well. Love that tartan bag, maple leaf is a great name for it. I will definitely check out ginger snap that.

[@mypinkbathtub]

Thanks for starting the convo with me Marlene. I forgot to tell you how much I love your glasses. 👓

[@marlenerama5738]

Sorry I was cut off when trying to answer you, I love to find glasses that are a little different. They are a big part of your wardrobe so are a big deal. Love watching your podcast and especially since you are here in Manitoba, we have little here as we are so small and it is a joy to find you on you tube. I hope you have good success with this channel.

[@agneslitzenberger5180]

Good tips and report on the Fibre Festival. I attended two years ago. Good show then and I see they have expanded a fair bit since. For several reasons, the biggest one being that I had already blown my yarn budget for the year, I didn't attend this one. I don't need more bags but that doesn't mean I don't have a weakness for more. No tartan in my history. That is a gorgeous tartan bag that was passed on to you to share. You mentioning upcycle quilts makes me question whether that might not be a great idea for a hand embroidered wall hanging that is stuffed away. Hmm--the sewing machine may have to be dusted off.

[@mypinkbathtub]

@@agneslitzenberger5180 I don't see why a quilt wouldn't make a good project bag. A few booths had the advents notion you have been opening.

[@agneslitzenberger5180]

@@mypinkbathtub There's no doubt that I could makeover a quilt into a project bag. I've been giving some of them a very critical eye. After our house fire I chopped away the damage from one. I am now seriously eyeing the re-made wall hanging as a project bag or perhaps a cross shoulder bag. I am enjoying opening the Advent notions calendar on a more drawn out schedule. I made up a yarn advent calendar but I am seriously considering opening it on a slow schedule from New Year's Day, well into the year.

[@ChristinesCraftTable]

Hi Diane! Thanks for sharing your adventure. I've never been to a fibre festival, it sounds like you had a great plan for shopping wisely. I don't know much about the idea/purpose of a tartan, no my family does not have one. But that is a lovely bag made from the upcycled one! Looks Christmasy. 😊

[@mypinkbathtub]

@@ChristinesCraftTable Thanks for watching Christine!

[@carole-annbrethour7687]

I also enjoyed the festival, and admired your sweater. In fact I have plans to make a sweater like you wore. My family celebrate the McClure tartan as my grandma’s family was from Scotland.

[@mypinkbathtub]

@@carole-annbrethour7687 I am not a fan of all the ends that have to be weaved in on the sweater, but I really enjoyed knitting it. So much so that I am doing it again this December!

[@heathertole3839]

My mother’s maiden name is McTavish and I was pretty sure their tartan was close to that of the beautiful project bag; I looked it up and was correct, they’re very similar. Thank you for the tour - I live in Winnipeg but have always been on vacation when the festival is on……now I know what I’ve been missing!

[@mypinkbathtub]

I had a Dr. McTavish growing up in Winnipeg.

[@YarnWithHeart]

Hi Diane! I have no additional hints & tips about attending fiber fests, you did great. (Although, I do love thinking back to unbridled joy at the first one, and the wisdom that comes later, after attending one or two. It definitely is a process. lol) Goodness, the Smash Knits pattern tracker is such a great idea! Very happy that you decided to buy two. 😊💖 My maiden name is very Scottish, and gingersnap has a similar tartan on their website. That was unexpected...

[@mypinkbathtub]

@@YarnWithHeart I am so happy they offered it to me for one lucky winner! I did ask if any of the dyers had cotton. No luck.

[@sandraclements9658]

What great timing on this video! I am going to Woolstock next month and will take some of these tips into consideration! Love the Tartan project bag and would love to win it!

[@mypinkbathtub]

Have fun at your event!

[@trudy8822]

Love the Maple leaf tartan. I do have tartans in our family, l am from the east coast. Lots of tartans down there. The sweater you are is amazing. I will rethink of buying mini’s.

[@mypinkbathtub]

@@trudy8822 I really enjoyed knitting the sweater, not a fan of weaving in the ends though.

[@MadMimisCrochetandFarming]

love seeing your festival. Ours is in October. The McDonald tartan is green and blue with red and the Stevenson tartan is blue, green, with red and yellow.

[@mypinkbathtub]

I hope you will be going to your festival Laura!

[@Angieloves2crochetandknit]

What a cute sweater u made! I have never been to a fibre festival. But I would love to. Love the popcorn mystery bag. The tartan bag is cute though to bad it's not in purple. Although I saw the bags on the site and the purple is sold out. Love your vlogs and everything. Have a great day. 😊

[@mypinkbathtub]

@@Angieloves2crochetandknit I think there were purple ones there! I will have rewatch my footage.

[@MrsDebbieLW]

Thank you for all the great info. and tips. I'm planning on going to my first fiber festival next month, the Lambtown festival in Dixon, CA. I feel a little more prepared now. What a beautiful project bag, I can't believe it was made from a Tartan

[@mypinkbathtub]

@@MrsDebbieLW It is still a lot to take in. Going onto the vendor's websites and social medias really helped me make decisions. Have fun!

[@candacebartley6838]

The tartan bag is gorgeous! Such a great fall/winter project bag. I loved hearing about your fibre festival experience. Thanks for the tips. Using cash only is a great idea. I always overspend with cards. My husband and I vacationed in Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia in May of this year and of course, I visited all yarn shops I could find there. I absolutely loved Fleece and Harmony with Kim, Betsy and Simone in Belfast, PE. I believe there is a fiber festival in Charlottetown in October. I would love to go back!

[@BudderBean]

Helloooooo Diane That Tartan project bag that GingerSnaps graciously donated this for your channel 🫶 I’m sure hoping that I’ll be able to attend the mb fibre festival next year! Cheers from Mb Canada

[@mypinkbathtub]

@@candacebartley6838 I have bought some Fleece and Harmony yarn. Great yarn in the East Coast!

[@mypinkbathtub]

@@BudderBean It is a very well made bag. Good luck

[@mandyfurney5276]

We do have a family tartan, but my personal favourite is the Manitoba tartan and I have it in a dress.

[@mypinkbathtub]

Wow, that's awesome!

[@mfrance_love2knit]

Great tips, I am taking notes for KnitCity Montreal coming this May. I want to have a calm experience as well. I never thought of using thrifted clothes to make project bags but I will now be on the lookout for anything tartan next time I thrift! The bags looks great!

[@mypinkbathtub]

Oooo Knit City Montreal! I am sure it is bigger than our event. I think going over several days would be easier too. I only went on the first day ( just know I would over spend if I went back!)

[@janetdriver3935]

I grew up with a piper and a drummer in my family. They both wore Stewart Tartan kilts.

[@mypinkbathtub]

Very cool to have it in your family.

[@jeannewells6747]

I am so excited I just ordered the movie night you aren't going to believe this I was living in Friday Harbor where part of the movie Practical Magic was filmed I even got to go to the house they built for the movie 😊

[@mypinkbathtub]

Cool! Did you order the same one? I need to rewatch the movie. I haven't seen it since it was in the theaters!

[@jeannewells6747]

Yes 🤗

[@barbaramcewen]

Sounds like a great time! I married into a family with a tartan. I probably wouldn't get in trouble for having another since it is maple leaf! 😂

[@mypinkbathtub]

@@barbaramcewen It's Canadian, how could you possibly get in trouble?! 😆

[@dimitratzamtzis2018]

Hi! It didn't click until I saw your Instagram post that you were at the same place as Sarah Schira (Imagined Landscapes). She was selling autographed copies of her book. How nice! Thank you for taking us along! I am a big fan of Outlander which of course is tartan central. I think I still have a little tartan skirt (um, kilt) I wore in my highschool choir. Very lovely sweater! I have not been to a fibre festival like that, maybe one day. . .

[@mypinkbathtub]

I went on the Friday and Sarah was signing books on the Saturday. I can't afford two days in a row! 😆 But I would have bought the book if she was there.

[@dimitratzamtzis2018]

@@mypinkbathtub oh! I thought it was only one day. . .

[@judyscreationsincrochet2710]

Those were great tips! You did great & you got some great yarn. I had a tartan kilt in that exact pattern in high school. I wonder who that friend is??😉

[@mypinkbathtub]

@@judyscreationsincrochet2710 I hope my friend likes the yarn. I don't know if she has any Arcane Fibreworks.

[@marlenerama5738]

Thank you

[@rebeccaambrose3175]

I also attended the Manitoba fibre festival this year and had a blast! The ginger snap booth was beautiful, but I have to admit the tartan bags are even more stunning in person than they are online! Did you get a chance to stop by the booth where there were two ladies demonstrating bobbin lace and tatting? It was the first time I’ve ever seen either demonstrated in person and it was fascinating. I’m glad to hear you had just as much fun at the festival as I did.

[@mypinkbathtub]

I am not sure I saw that. It's funny because I went around THREE times. Sometimes the booths were packed. Even with my tips, it still is overwhelming. Yes, Kim's bags are exceptionally well done.

[@MelBlager]

The funny thing was that earlier today I was looking to see if I had a family tartan. The answer is no. I have a family crest instead. I will have to come to Manitoba next year for the fibre festival! Saskatchewan is not too far away for travel.

[@mypinkbathtub]

That is not very far at all! What kind of fibre festivals are in Saskatchewan?

[@MelBlager]

@mypinkbathtub there is the queen city one in Regina October 26th. I haven't heard of any others

[@mypinkbathtub]

@@MelBlager hmmmm, wonder if I can convince my friends to a road trip next year.

[@AndreaJones13]

I am not sure if my family has a tartan. I belive my father's side has a crest. Hearing the quote before you opened the yarn I guessed it was from Practical Magic. Great tips in this video.

[@mypinkbathtub]

Thanks Andrea! I really need to rewatch that movie.

[@jenniferwysockey5276]

Hello Diane No my dear I do not have a family tartan nor do I really know what that might be. ❤🎉

[@mypinkbathtub]

Not sure how many varieties there are, I was surprised my family has one.

[@neelieknits382]

I don’t know if our family has a tartan. I know that we do have Scottish ancestry but I haven’t gotten that far back yet to see. I have only been to one fiber festival and that was in 2013. They definitely can be overwhelming. If I were to go to one in the future, I’d do as you indicated and search/review the venue and vendors to choose who I would like to purchase from.

[@mypinkbathtub]

Even with research and planning a Fibre fest is overwhelming!

[@maralusis5434]

I was a cheerleader in high school (many, many, many, .......years ago) and our "uniform" included a tartan skirt. Blue, white and yellow. Don't know if it was a true tartan or even if it had a name.

[@mypinkbathtub]

Neat! You should try to find it online.

[@milenamajic]

My husband has tartan. Watson. They are from Nova Scotia. I don't have any. I am originally from former Yugoslavia. It's funny. Every time u said your friend milen ( not sure it's correct spelling? ) i thought u said milena, which is my name. Looked like a great festival. I would love to go to one in Edmonton here, but I have no friends to go with 😢

[@mypinkbathtub]

You should check out the local yarn stores in your area. They may have a knit night and you could go there and meet some crafty friends. I am sure you will find some. 😃

[@kimbryan2014]

I was disappointed in the fact that they a) they only had a 2 day event that did not include the entire weekend b) the hours they were open made it impossible for workers to attend as they had to work the same and I really wanted to go....a Winnipeg crafter.....this city makes it so you have to buy online because the the choices for quality product just is not there and do not point me to Wolesly wool

[@mypinkbathtub]

I usually only online shop. I don't go to Wolseley Wool. I get what you are saying. Not sure why they don't do Saturday/Sunday.