Fiber Arts Friday – Fiber Fairs
This week on Fiber Arts Friday I’m realizing that next Friday I will be at SAFF (Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair). I am attending classes almost the whole time, but from what I understand I will be seeing fiber, fiber, everywhere. Sounds great!
As someone who has been a fiber grower for over ten years, it is fascinating to discover the fiber world now. It is truly like a whole ‘nother world is opening up to me. In the past I chose to go to alpaca shows. It’s fun to be going to a “fiber show” instead. (I haven’t abandoned alpaca shows, I’m going to one in December, I’m just branching out.)
Who else is going to SAFF? What other fiber fairs do you attend? Leave a comment and tell us! Bloggers – what have you been up to? Link your blog posts below for Fiber Arts Friday!
Fiber Arts Friday Blog Carnival!
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October 16th, 2009 at 9:18 am
I went to my first Fiber Festival this spring – the Shepherd’s Harvest in Minnesota, and I loved it! I also made sure to check out the fiber offerings at the State Fair this year, which was really fun as I had some friends who were ribbon winners.
Have fun at SAFF – you’ll love it!
Kate´s last blog ..It’s Socktober!
October 16th, 2009 at 10:41 am
The sheep climbing the gate really looks familiar..I’ve seen something like that, oh let’s see, everyday. Have fun at SAFF. I’ve been several times and once as a vendor and did quite well I might add. Would go this time but I have to local events I’m participating in next Thurs. & Fri., so I know I’ll be too pooped!
Sorry, my Fiber Arts Friday is a left over from yesterday but there are o-plenty fiber babies in it.
Have a great weekend!
MaLinda´s last blog ..If They Could Talk!
October 16th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
My First time for Fiber Arts Friday. Fun exploring others sites!
Corrie´s last blog ..Tis the Season for Secret Knitting
October 16th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
G’day, love the sheep on the gate. I have had sheep they were so friendly, they would put their head on your chest just to get to that piece of food you have. They have all passed on, but well remembered. I have not been to any fiber festivals, yet. But there was a Craft Expo in Melbourne couple of weeks ago, missed that one, maybe next year. I really enjoy chatting about my fiber activities during the week, excellent and thank you for hosting this fiber arts on Fridays, fab idea. Enjoy your weekend.
cya MOnikaROse
MonikaRose´s last blog ..Fiber Arts Friday #3
October 16th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
I’ve attended the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival in Jefferson for the past 8 years in a row. It’s always held the weekend after Labor day. I’ve taken many classes there-met fantastic people and added loads to my fiber stash. This year I took a dying class, a long draw apinning class, and a plying class. I also bought my drum carder. Whew! It was quite a weekend. Plus I got to see lamb triplets be born in the sheep barn. It’ll be hard to top that. In 2 weeks I’ll be going to the Wisconsin Spin In in West Bend. I’m taking a drum carding class. I love fiber festivals and wish there were lots more-but not sure the wallet could withstand the workout!! Thanks Katy for the FAF-love it!!
Kathi´s last blog ..
October 17th, 2009 at 2:53 am
I am new to the fiber world… but not new to the livestock world. I used to raise Santa Gertrudis heifers in high school. I will be attending the Taos Fiber Festival next year. I would love to go to an alpaca show though! Where is the one in December? Maybe I will give myself an early Christmas present and make it to that! You could even teach me to show them! I was a fantastic showman, if I do say so myself!
Leslie Cooper
http://www.spinningspinderella.blogspot.com
Leslie Cooper´s last blog ..October has become one of my favorite months!
October 17th, 2009 at 10:44 am
I had my first fiber festival booth in Liberty, NC a few weeks ago – Rising Meadows Farms’ ‘Farm Fest’. It was LOVELY, and I can’t wait to do more shows in the spring!
Have fun at SAFF – I’m super jealous that I can’t go this year!
Feeling Sheepish´s last blog ..Cherries and Blueberries – 110 yds handspun 2 ply romeny yarn in red and blue
October 17th, 2009 at 5:01 pm
Thanks for sharing about these various fiber fairs and festivals. I’m so excited to be going to my first one next week!
Love all your Fiber Arts Friday entries! Thanks for participating.
October 21st, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Been to the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival. It is the first weekend every May. Lot’s of fun. Went on a bus tour with one of the knitting guilds I belong to. Great fun, execept they tried to go cheap on the bus when we didn’t need to funding wise and the bus was 3 hours late because the driver quit and didn’t tell the company so they thought he was already with us and the bus broke down a couple of hours into the trip from Ohio to Maryland after they did send a new driver to pick us up. Spent the rest of the trip on the bus without the AC so the engine wouldn’t overheat and they never replenished the tp in the on-board bathroom either. But the fiber fest was GREAT!
October 26th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
I’ve recently moved to the pacific northwest from Germany. There are alpacas all over the place here, and your carnival finally gave me the excuse to check a farm out and experience these pretty animals for myself! Thanks!