What an incredible "Field Trip to Dye For!" Our crew of 45 ladies and one gent rolled out of West Palm on a coach to lovely St. Petersburg, located on the west coast of Florida. Everything went off without a hitch...including the air conditioner After a quick change into a newer, cooler luxury bus, we were on the road, knitting, chatting and enjoying the landscape. .
Nice friends, an exchange of patterns and ideas along the way...we landed at the beautiful St. Petersburg Yacht Club where we enjoyed a delicious meal and fashion show while overlooking the busy marina. Laura and her team from Prism wowed us with her fall collection of stunning new hand-dyes. 
A popular favorite, Delicato, flew off the shelves in a variety of hues. Laura's Delicato swing jacket, perfect for our Floridian climate was a hit!! Super easy to knit, flowing with drape, and luxurious to wear, it was no wonder we snatched up almost every skein she had set aside for our group.
After our lunch, we journeyed over to Laura's studio where we gave us a tour and explained her dying process What a treat--we all felt so special--Laura doesn't open her doors too often. Her business is bustling and we were delighted that she chose to share this time with us. While inside it was like Loehmann's on Black Friday--the crowd jammed the warehouse, with the girls trying on all kinds of beautiful sweaters, shawls, and accessories. The color? Everywhere and simply intoxicating!! 
What a fun and exciting day we had. Special thanks to Laura, Matt and their welcoming staff for graciously hosting this most memorable event. Really a special day! PS--If you're interested in seeing more photos from our trip, Friend us on Facebook at Great Balls of Yarn.
