Tag: knitting
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Schedule Change!
The Wooly Waulkers are coming on Sunday, April 13 at noon (it was going to be Saturday). You won’t want to miss this ancient process blended with the language and culture of Scotland. We still have room for a few more booths, so if you were thinking about being a vendor, here’s your chance. I…
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The Waulkers Are Coming!
Waulk definition: (verb) to make woolen cloth denser and more felt-like (so it can be cut up without unraveling) by soaking and beating Nowadays, waulking is done by machine, but for centuries, it was a group activity, similar to a barn raising or a quilting bee. A social occasion where the necessary work was done…
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New Workshop Added!
Shepherd’s Extravaganza, April 12-13, 2025 at the King County Fairgrounds Weave a Scarf on a Rigid Heddle Loom Sunday, April 13, 1pm to 4pmInstructor: Beth Lanning In this class, we will demonstrate how to warp a loom. Each student will then finish warping their own loom and weave a scarf to take home. While weaving,…
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Add a Fiber Workshop to Your Calendar!
Shepherd’s Extravaganza, April 12-13, 2025 at the King County Fairgrounds Spinning the Breeds with Amy WolfSaturday, April 12, 1:00-4:00 PM Come and learn about eight different breeds and the wool they provide. Each student will receive a 2 ounce sample of each breed for a total of one pound of washed fleece in this three…
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Updated Schedule for Shepherds Extravaganza
Note: The deadline to enter the Shepherds Extravaganza (craft booths, fleeces, used equipment, fiber arts, and workshops) is March 20, 2024. 2024 Schedule of Events Friday 2:00 PM -7:00 PM……. Craft Table Set-up & Used Equipment Arrival Noon-7:00 PM…… Fleece Arrival 4:00 PM -6:00 PM…. Fiber Arts Entries Accepted Saturday 10:00 AM -6:00 PM….. Fiber…
Shepherds Extravaganza 