Knitted Pillows and Spring Markets

I've been knitting more pillows and thought I would share some pictures.

The basic design is very plain, which I like. One of them does have a single cable going up one side to add a bit more interest. Cotton taping was used to make tie closures for a couple of them and buttons on one. The ties look very casual and the buttons a bit cleaner.

They are all filled with feather and down inserts and are some of the most comfortable pillows I've ever had. I want them to be imminently usable which is why they all close on the end so there is no front or back. Un-dyed eco-wool was used to knit these up. It has a very soft hand after blocking.

I'm still hoping to find some unique handspun yarn to make a couple from but haven't had to much time to pursue that option. Maybe soon! It's almost time for local festivals and farmer's markets and I may be able to find something there. Though I'm not sure about this option since the Midwest seems to be a little slower to catch on to this idea, but they are becoming more common and lively. Wouldn't it be great to have a year round market like some of the ones in Europe?

I'll be making a trip to DC this summer. Know of any good markets for handmade goods or antiques?

I found this website that lists a number of markets but is otherwise uninformative.

http://washingtondcfarmersmarkets.nova-antiques.com/

This one gave a bit more info on one market.

http://www.pps.org/great_public_spaces/one?public_place_id=224

I'll have to check this one out...

http://www.ballstonvasquare.org/artmarket.html

where these sellers will be.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5066487

http://www.bettesbags.com/

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5453066

This one looks like fun.

http://www.easternmarket.net/

I'd love to know if are any interesting places to go during the week too. We're going to DC for a wedding so the weekend of our trip is already full and any side trips will have to be squeezed in.

I love spring.