WI Sheep And Wool Festival 2014 Catalog

Wisconsin Jefferson, WI

Festival Jefferson Fair Park

September 5-7, 2014

Sheep & Wool

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival http://wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com

http://kaywa.me/vf4Uy

Early American

Life

traditions period style antiques architecture history

Sheep InevItably Creep Into our pageS ...because we’re about another time when people not only were part of the land but also made their lives from it.

Early American Life is the nation’s only magazine dedicated to celebrating its pre-industrial heritage. Each issue gives you a peek into private homes decorated in period style (be they down-to-earth primitive or oh-so-prim Federal), a look at antiques, a survey of period-style handcrafts (from textiles to hardware), and a glimpse into the lives of our forebears. It’s a magazine for readers who want to find a warm, peaceful place of their own in this hectic modern world. Subscribe now to get six bimonthly issues and our Christmas issue delivered to your mailbox.

To SubScribe: 800.446.1696 www.earlyamericanlife.com or fill ouT and mail form below Enclose your check with this coupon and mail to: Early American Life • P. O. Box 221230 • Shaker Heights, OH 44122-0996 Subscription price, $24 (7 issues) * Gift subscription, with purchase of regular subscription (U.S. only), $20.

Back issues are available online at www.EarlyAmericanLife.com or by calling 1.800.446.1696.

One for Me (new or renewal) for $24 and Add a Gift for $20 each My Name___________________________________________________ (please print) Address____________________________________________________ City/State/Zip________________________________________________ *E-mail address_______________________________________________

 One year, 7 issues, $24  Two years, 14 issues, $48  Three years, 21 issues, $66 BEST VALUE! Payment:

 Check enclosed  MasterCard  Visa Credit Card Expiration (Month/Year) ____ /____

*Telephone number____________________________________________

Signature ________________________________

*We need a way to contact you if there is a problem with your subscription. We will not share your information with outsiders.

 Add a gift subscription for $20 with your renewal. Write the names and addresses for gifts on the back of this form.

WS&WF1404

Back to the Future Sometimes we forget how things got started in the first place. To some, the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival is entering its thirteenth year, but in reality it all began in the late seventies when the American Sheep Producers Council – later the American Sheep Industry Association - initiated a bold program to double U.S. sheep numbers within ten years. It was called the Blueprint for Expansion.

Individual states were encouraged to form their own programs and in Wisconsin the Blueprint for Expansion committee included the following sheep producers, Extension and University of WisconsinMadison representatives: Lyle Baltz, Chair; David Schickel, Vice-Chair; Russell Bernstein; David Dixon; LeRoy Fenner; William Johnson; Delbert Peth; Rudy Van Fleet; Jacque Deweese; James Elphick; Kenneth Finder; Beverly Nofsinger; Richard Roembke and Richard Vatthauer.

Thanks to their leadership, the Blueprint for Expansion was an unqualified success in Wisconsin, particularly since it helped launch the Wisconsin Sheep Industry Conference. In 1978 it was decided by the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative to join with the Blueprint for Expansion committee and hold the state’s first industry conference. Held at the Heritage House restaurant in Madison the following March, the fledgling Wisconsin Sheep Industry Conference drew an attendance of 250 people. Twenty four years later, what had been a primarily producer-focused event became the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival.

In addition to the Blueprint for Expansion committee members listed above, we gratefully acknowledge these 1978 Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative Directors for their foresight and leadership: Richard Roembke – President Jack Wilson – Vice President Leo Kalmerton – Secretary-Treasurer Steve Olson John O’Donovan Elmer Held Duane Richards Fred Henke Don Bacon As you enjoy the 2014 Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, take time to thank one of the nearly one hundred volunteers that make it possible and remember that they are carrying on a tradition that is 36 years strong!

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 1

Index of Advertisers (W) indicates website advertiser — wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com All American Fibers (W)........................................................................ 94

Kindred Threads..................................................................................... 79

American Livestock Magazine.............................................................. 56

Little Gidding Farm............................................................................... 56

Asylum Farm......................................................................................... 64

Marushka Farms..................................................................................... 50

Bahr Creek Llamas (W)......................................................................... 37

Merrick Animal Nutrition, Inc. (W)....................................................... 55

Banner Sheep Magazine, The................................................................. 87

Michigan Fiber Festival......................................................................... 75

Barb Lassa Photography........................................................................ 77

Midwest Felting Symposium................................................................. 77

Bear Lake Enterprises............................................................................ 68

Midwest Shetland Sheep Breeders Association..................................... 74

Black & Sons......................................................................................... 53

National CVM Conservancy (W)........................................................... 62

Black Sheep Newsletter........................................................................... 7

National Livestock Producers Association (W)..................................... 76

Blackberry Ridge Woolen Mill (W)....................................................... 64

National Teeswater Show....................................................................... 12

Bloomignton Livestock Exchange......................................................... 64

Paskey Suffolks...................................................................................... 66

Central Livestock Association............................................................... 97

Production Shropshires.......................................................................... 81

Complete Sheep Shoppe, The................................................................ 71

Psalm 23 Farm and Fibers...................................................................... 80

Country Today, The................................................................................ 44

Rach-Al-Paca Farm................................................................................ 90

Croftland Farm................................................................................. 37, 96

Rich-Nes Alpacas................................................................................... 66

Cutler Fence........................................................................................... 63

Roembke Hampshires............................................................................ 67

Early American Life..................................................... Inside Front Cover

Round Barn Fiber Mill........................................................................... 49

English Gardens Fiber Mill.................................................................... 85

Saga Hill Designs................................................................................... 91

Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association..........Inside Back Cover

Sheep and Fiber Farm Tour.................................................................... 54

Ewesful Gifts (W).................................................................................. 50

sheep! Magazine.................................................................................... 65

Ewetopia Fiber Shop.............................................................................. 49

Sheeping Beauty Fibre Arts................................................................... 85

Extreme Edge Sharpening...................................................................... 92

Shepherdwoods Farm............................................................................. 89

Fall Fiber Festival.................................................................................. 94

Shepherd’s Rug, The.............................................................................. 83

Fencing Solutions.................................................................................. 54

Sievers School of Fiber Arts.................................................................. 67

Fevolden Farm......................................................................................... 3

Southern Comfort Products.................................................................... 52

Fiber Garden............................................................................................ 5

Susan’s Fiber Shop................................................................................. 51

Fort Atkinson Chamber of Commerce (W)............................................ 46

Sutter’s Gold ‘n Fleece........................................................................... 95

Green Mountain Spinnery...................................................................... 97

Sydell..................................................................................................... 13

Groenewold Fur & Wool Co.................................................................. 62

Troxel Columbias................................................................................... 99

Hammer Sheep....................................................................................... 97

Unwind................................................................................................... 14

Hidden Valley Farm & Woolen Mill...................................................... 89

UW-Madison Badger Production Sale................................................... 10

Hooked on Ewe...................................................................................... 63

Weavers Loft.......................................................................................... 95

Hooked on Wool Primitives................................................................... 78

Wisconsin Handweavers Inc.................................................................. 62

Illinois Green Pastures Fiber Cooperative............................................. 79

Wisconsin Sheep Dairy Cooperative (W).............................................. 45

Illinois Wool & Fiber Mill .................................................................... 78

Wisconsin Wool Works.......................................................................... 59

Indianhead Sheep Breeders Association................................................ 83

Wool, Warp & Wheel............................................................................. 86

Jefferson County Fair Park..................................................................... 80

Woolgatherers LTD (W)......................................................................... 71

Jefferson County Tourism Council........................................................ 69

Wooly Bee Farm.................................................................................... 91

Jones Shearing....................................................................................... 90

Yellow Farm, The................................................................................... 45

K Fence.................................................................................................... 7

Yorkshire Rose Farm.............................................................................. 14

Kimmet Croft Fiber................................................................................ 75 2 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

Table of Contents Welcome ................................................................................1

Youth Sweepstakes .............................................................79

Index of Advertisers .............................................................2

Skillathon!...........................................................................80

Map of Fair Park..................................................................4 Admission .........................................................................4 Gate Hours ........................................................................4 Country Store Hours .........................................................4 Shuttle Service ..................................................................4

Youth Judging Contest ......................................................81

Festival Regulations .............................................................5 General Festival Information – Contact Us .......................7 Schedule of Events ...............................................................8 Camping ..............................................................................10 Vendor Listing ....................................................................11 “Ma & Pa” Come to Jefferson!.........................................13 Lambing Barn ....................................................................14 Crook & Whistle Stock Dog Show ....................................14 Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes General Information ........................................................15 Class Schedule – Who’s Teaching...................................16 Classes .............................................................................18 About the Instructors .......................................................39

Lead Class Competition ....................................................82 Hall of Breeds .....................................................................83 Sheep Shows Open Market Lamb Show ...............................................84 Open Sheep Show ...........................................................85 Junior Sheep Show ..........................................................88 ASBA Midwest Regional Junior Southdown Show ........90 MSSBA - Midwest Shetland Sheep Breeders Association Show .......................................................91 MSSBA Show Sponsors..................................................93 Wisconsin Club Lamb Association ...................................86 Used Equipment Auction ...................................................94 Shepherds & Silent Auctions .............................................95 Stock Exchange – A New Way to Sell Sheep! ....................96 Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative Board of Directors & Committees ..................................98 2013 Membership Directory .........................................100

Wooly U – A Sheep Camp for Kids!...................................42 Walk & Knit Relay Challenge ..........................................47 Design Challenge Competition..........................................48 Open & MSSBA Hand Spun Skein Competition ............57 MSSBA Handmade Shetland Wool Competition ............58 Make It With Wool All About MIWW ...........................................................59 Competition Schedule .....................................................60 Entry Form – Wisconsin Contest ....................................61 Entry Form – Quilt, Afghan, Novelty Contest ................61 Quilt, Afghan, Novelty Contest .......................................60 Lead Class – MIWW Contestants ...................................82 Art Under Foot Hooked Rug Display ...............................62 Wonderful Wisconsin Wool Quilt Display .......................63 Fiber Arts Demonstrations ................................................64 Fleece Shows & Sales – Open, Junior, MSSBA ...............66 Producer Education Sheep 101 ........................................................................70 Shepherds’ Workshops ....................................................72 Shearing Demonstrations ................................................75 Cooking With the Chefs! ...................................................76 Photo Contest .....................................................................77 Poster Contest.....................................................................78

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 03

Map, Country Store & Gate Hours Wonders of Wool Classes Bldg #2

Handler & Exhibitor Parking

Sale Arena

Sheep Barn

West Exhibit Bldg.

Stock Exchange

Indoor Arena

Open & Junior Sheep

East Exhibit Bldg.

Activity Center

Used Equipment ★ Sale

★

★

★

★ Country Store West

Registration

Equipment Sales

Parking

Country Store East

★

Milking Parlor

★ Walk & Knit Way

★

Exhibitor & Vendor Entrance

MAIN GATE Puerner St.

Jackson Avenue

ADMISSION

Vendor Parking

Exhibitor Parking

Beef Barn

Exhibitor Parking

North Lot General Admission Parking

Crook & Whistle Stock Dog Trial West Trial Field

WALK-IN GATE Wonders of Wool Classes Bldg #1

Rest Rooms

Vendor Parking

Vendor Parking Key: ★Food Vendor To North Lot & General Admission

SHUTTLE SERVICE ALL THREE DAYS!

Admission charged at the Gate: Friday-Saturday-Sunday $7 per person • Kids 8 and under FREE Weekend Passes - $12 (Purchase Passes at Gate) FREE Parking

Gate Hours Friday & Saturday 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Sunday 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Thanks to the Jefferson County Antique Collectors, we are providing shuttle service from the North Lot to all Festival activities.

The members of the club provide the antique tractors to pull the shuttle, so please remember to thank the driver’s for their generosity!

The Country Store Friday Saturday Sunday

10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Outside Vendors Hours may vary – please check with individual exhibitors.

Thank you for supporting our exhibitors!

Without their participation, the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival would not be possible.

4 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 0

Festival Regulations By purchasing admission and/or entering the premises, attendees agree to regulations as set forth below by the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC. • No soliciting.

• No firearms allowed on the fairgrounds.

• Controlled substances prohibited on the fairgrounds.

• Smoking prohibited in all Fair Park buildings.

• Parents/Guardians are responsible for the supervision of all minors.

• Minors may not register for Wonders of Wool fiber arts classes or Sheep 101 without the express consent of Festival management.

• No distribution or posting of printed materials/flyers/ advertisements except as specifically allowed by Festival management.

• All persons enter at their own risk.

• Pets are not allowed at the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival and will be denied entry to the festival grounds.

The only dogs that will be allowed are certified service dogs, service dogs in training and those dogs participating in the Crook & Whistle Stock Dog Trial. Please leave your pets at home. Thank you!

• The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC is not responsible for lost articles or damage to property.

• All sales of merchandise and/or services are by express permission of Festival management.

• No personal announcements can be made by volunteers at Registration.

• The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival and Jefferson County Fair Park reserve the right to exclude from the Jefferson County Fair Park and Festival activities any person (exhibitor, spectator, vendor, participant, student) who is in any manner disruptive or who exhibits inappropriate behavior that, in the opinion of Festival or Fair Park management, would disturb the public or cause interruption of shows, events, transactions, classes or any activity associated with the Festival. The Festival may delegate such authority to impose any such sanction to its designated security officers.

Said sanction shall also include the right to temporarily or permanently ban participation/attendance at future events.

• No bikes, skateboards, roller blades, scooters, golf carts or motorized bikes are allowed on the Festival grounds during hours of operation for the event without express permission of Jefferson Fair Park or Festival management.

• No persons allowed on Festival grounds overnight without a camping permit or express permission of Festival management or Jefferson Fair Park.

• Sale or distribution of food or beverage items of any kind is strictly prohibited except by permit from Festival management and Jefferson Fair Park.

• No photos or video taping of vendor displays or products without permission.

• No unauthorized demonstrations.

ALL VIOLATORS WILL BE IMMEDIATELY ESCORTED FROM FESTIVAL GROUNDS PLEASE – LEAVE YOUR PETS AT HOME!

0 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 5

Statement of Non-Discrimination The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC and the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative do not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, creed, religious preference or physical or other disabilities with regard to volunteers, participants or any person associated with or attending the Festival.

Statement of Liability All activities of the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC (Festival) taking place on the grounds of Jefferson County Fair Park shall be under the immediate control and direction of the chairperson(s) and/or superintendent(s) for that event or activity, but the Festival, Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative and Jefferson County Fair Park shall not be, in any case, held responsible for any type of loss, injury, actions or damage that may occur or be experienced by exhibitors, vendors, customers, volunteers, students, onlookers, participants or attendees. The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC takes no responsibility for any activity assuming, claiming or advertising affiliation with the Festival which does not take place within the limits of Jefferson County Fair Park and within the posted daily schedule of the Festival.

Each exhibitor, vendor or persons displaying for educational, exhibition or instructional reasons any animal, item or product will be solely responsible for any consequential or other loss, injury or damage to, or occasioned by, or arising from any animal or article exhibited by any said person, and shall indemnify the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC, the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative and Jefferson County Fair Park against all legal or other proceedings in regard thereto, as well as damage or injury to any other person(s) or property caused by the exhibitor, vendor, or person(s) displaying items

for educational, exhibition or instructional reasons, or any of the animals exhibited by persons or arising out of, or in any way connected with such exhibition of any of the animals, products or items exhibited, displayed or offered for sale.

The care, feeding, safe handling and safety of all animals brought to the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival shall be the sole responsibility of the person or persons exhibiting, displaying or managing such animals, including sheep for display, entered in competition, or for educational purposes; dogs entered in a stock dog trial or stock dog demonstration; or any animal as part of or incidental to a vendor display.

Exhibitors and handlers must provide their own feed, bedding, and water for animals in their care. The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC shall provide exhibitors, handlers and vendors with assigned space for their displays and exhibits subject to such rules and regulations as may be prescribed.

By providing such space, the Festival shall not insure, nor be responsible for, the safety of such animals, or the person or persons tending them.

Accepted Entries In all cases, the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC reserves the right to reject, accept, or conditionally accept any entry and does not guarantee space in any show, trial or display barns to any entry, as it is intended that only such animals shall be entered and shown as have merit, will be a credit to both the exhibitor and Festival, and are judged not to pose any health risk to other livestock, their handlers and other exhibitors. In all matters related to acceptance of entries, decisions shall be at the discretion of the superintendent in charge of the respective activity, show or exhibition. Any exhibitor who knowingly makes a material misrepresentation may be barred from all future competitions at this event.

Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Lamb BBQ! Saturday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. – Activity Center Enjoy Wisconsin lamb, roast pork, BBQ baked beans, sweet corn, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, fresh baked rolls, and iced tea.

Tickets: $9.00 in advance (purchase at Registration until noon Saturday) $10.00 at door Kids 4-9 - $8.00 • Under 4 – FREE Soda and beer available at additional charge.

Friday Nite Fish Fry!

Breakfast Buffet

5:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Activity Center

7:30 a.m. – Activity Center Friday – Saturday – Sunday

Buffet includes: Fried cod, roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, potato salad.

Tickets: $11.00 Kids 4-9 - $8.00 • Under 4 – FREE 06 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

Scrambled eggs, applewood smoked bacon, sausage links, pancakes or French toast sticks, breakfast potatoes, fresh baked muffins, coffee, milk, orange juice.

Tickets: $7.00

General Festival Information – Contact Us! Entry Deadline August 15 Cancellations & Refunds

Wonders of Wool Classes – Registration fees refunded for cancelled classes only.

Sheep 101 – Beginning Shepherd Course – No refunds unless course is cancelled.

All Other Entry and Camping Fees, Gate Passes – No Refunds.

Payments

Master Card, VISA or Discover accepted. All other payments in U.S. funds only.

There is a $30 charge for each check returned for insufficient funds.

All checks should be made payable to Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC, unless otherwise noted.

Festival Location

The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival is held at Jefferson County Fair Park, 503 N. Jackson Avenue, Jefferson, WI, 53549.

To contact the Fair Park office, call 920 674-7148, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday, or email: info@jeffersoncountyfairpark.com. Website: www.jeffersoncountyfair.com

To Contact the Festival Office

The office mailing address for the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative and Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC is 7811 Consolidated School Road, Edgerton, WI 53534 Office phone: 608 868-2505, Fax 608 868-6200, email wisbc@centurytel.net

Festival Website

www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com

Catalog & Website Advertising

For information and rates, contact Lynn Crooks, 608 723-6817 or email alcrooks@tds.net

Mailing List

To be included on the Festival catalog mailing list, request removal or a change of address, refer to the Festival website homepage, Catalog – Catalog Request

To Volunteer

To volunteer for any Festival activities, show or programs, refer to the website homepage, General Information – Volunteer.

The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC is a function of the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative.

2015 Festival Dates: September 11-13

Black Sheep Newsletter A magazine for shepherds and fiber enthusiasts Celebrating 40 years of publishing in 2014

SUBSCRIBE TODAY! www.blacksheepnewsletter.net Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 07

Schedule of Events (P) Pre-registration required for these classes and activities. Check Map for locations.

THURSDAY 7:00 – 3:30 8:00 – 7:00 10:00 – 3:00 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

FRIDAY 7:00 a.m.

7:00 – 3:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 8:00

Jefferson Fair Park Office Open - Purchase Camping Permits ................................... Activity Center Vendor Setup – East & West Country Store Buildings/Activity Center Registration Open - Pick-up pre-paid Camping Permits ............................Lobby – Activity Center MSSBA Sheep Check-in ................................................................................................... Sheep Barn

9:00 – 4:00 4:00 – 7:00

Gate Open: 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. - Admission charged.

Stock Exchange Open .......................................................................................................... (see map) Jefferson Fair Park Office Open - Purchase Camping Permits ................................... Activity Center Registration Open - Pick up pre-paid Camping Permits ............................Lobby – Activity Center Breakfast Buffet Opens ............................................................................................... Activity Center Crook & Whistle Stock Dog Trial Opens ........................................................................... West Field Sheep 101 – Beginning Shepherds’ Clinic (P) ................................................. West Exhibit Building Photo Contest – Entries open for viewing .................................................................. Activity Center Silent Auction (Donations accepted until 9:00 a.m. Sat.) ............................................ Activity Center Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes (P) Entry Check-in – Poster Contest .................................................................................. Activity Center

Country Store Open

10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Noon – 5:00

MSSBA & Open Skein Contest Entry Check-in Design Challenge Entry Check-in ..........................................................Wonders of Wool Building 1 Fleece Show – Check-in – Open-Junior-MSSBA ............................................. West Exhibit Building Friday Night Fish Fry $11.00 ..................................................................................... Activity Center Open & Junior Sheep Check-in ......................................................................................... Sale Arena MSSBA Sheep Check-in ................................................................................................... Sheep Barn

3:00 – 8:00 5:00 – 8:00 6:00 – 7:30 All Day SATURDAY

Gate Open: 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. – Admission charged Jefferson Fair Park Office Closed – Go to Registration ......................... Lobby - Activity Center 7:00 a.m.

Stock Exchange Open ........................................................................................................... (see map) 7:00 – 8:00 Fleece Show – MSSBA Entries – Check-in ...................................................... West Exhibit Building 7:00 – 9:30 Fleece Show – Open, Junior Entries – Check-in .............................................. West Exhibit Building 7:00 – 9:00 Open Sheep Check-in ....................................................................................................... Sale Arena 7:30 Breakfast Buffet Opens ................................................................................................ Activity Center 7:30 Crook & Whistle Stock Dog Trial....................................................................................... West Field 7:30 Registration Open – Purchase Camping Permits Pick up pre-paid Camping Permits ...........................................................Lobby – Activity Center 8:00 – 10:00 MSSBA Sheep Entries Check-in ...................................................................................... Sheep Barn 8:00 Shepherds’ Workshops ............................................... East Exhibit Building (unless otherwise noted) Hall of Breeds ............................................................................................................... Indoor Arena Newborn Lambs! ............................................................................................................ Indoor Arena Photo Contest .............................................................................................................. Activity Center 8:00 – 9:00 Make It With Wool – Registration & Hospitality ........................................ Lobby – Activity Center 8:00 – 11:00 & 1:00 – 3:00 Skillathon ...................................................................................... West Exhibit Building (south end) 8:00 – 1:00 & 3:00 – 5:00 MSSBA & Open Skein Entry Check-in Design Challenge Entry Check-in ..........................................................Wonders of Wool Building 1 8:15 – 4:15 Wooly U (P) .......................................................................................... Wonders of Wool Building 1 Country Store Open

9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

9:00

Art Under Foot Hooked Rug Exhibit Open ................................................................ Activity Center Wonderful Wisconsin Wool - Wool Quilts & Wall Hangings ........................................ Activity Center Silent Auction – Deadline for donations!.................................................................... Activity Center Judging – Midwest Shetland Sheep Breeders Fleece Show ............................. West Exhibit Building Judging - Make It With Wool ...................................................................................... Activity Center Entry Check-in – Poster Contest .................................................................................. Activity Center Silent Auction – Bidding! .......................................................................................... Activity Center

9:00 9:00 – 11:00 9:00 – Noon 9:00 – 3:30 08 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

9:00 – 4:00 10:00 10:00 – 4:00 10:00 & 1:00 & 3:00 12:30 1:00 1:00 2:00 2:00 4:30 5:00 6:00 – 8:00 6:00 – 7:00 6:00 6:30 SUNDAY 7:00 a.m.

7:30 7:30 7:30 7:45 8:00 – 3:00 8:00 – 9:00 8:00 – 9:00 8:00 – Noon 8:00 – 3:30 8:30 – 3:00 9:00 – 2:00 8:30 – 3:30 9:00 – 3:30 9:00 9:00 9:30

Country Store Open 9:30 & 11:00 10:30 10:00 – 3:00 10:00 – 3:00 Noon 1:00 3:00 3:30

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes (P) Judging - Open Sheep Shows – Meat & Wool Breeds....................................................... Sale Arena Judging – Open & Junior Fleece Shows .......................................................... West Exhibit Building Ma & Pa (History comes alive!) ..................................................................................... Indoor Arena Shearing Demonstrations .............................................................................................. Indoor Arena Judging - Midwest Shetland Sheep Breeders Show ......................................................... Sheep Barn Shepherds’ Auction ................................................................................................... Activity Center Consignments Close – Used Equipment Auction ...................................... Warm-up Arena (see map) Used Equipment Auction ......................................................................... Warm-up Arena (see map) Make It With Wool – Awards & Best of Wisconsin Style Show.................................. Activity Center Walk & Knit Relay Challenge ................................................................ Walk & Knit Way (see map) Results Poster – Poster Contest.................................................................................... Activity Center Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Lamb BBQ! $9.00 In Advance (Reserve by noon at Registration) or $10.00 at Door ................ Activity Center Silent Auction of Open-Junior-MSSBA Fleeces............................................... West Exhibit Building Lead Line & Costume Class Competition ........................................................................ Sale Arena National Teeswater Specialty Show ..................................................... (watch for schedule/locations) Gate: 7:00 a.m. – Admission charged Jefferson Fair Park Office Closed – Go to Registration ............................Lobby - Activity Center Stock Exchange Open ......................................................................................................... (See Map) Breakfast Buffet Opens ................................................................................................ Activity Center Crook & Whistle Stock Dog Trial....................................................................................... West Field Registration Open – Purchase Camping Permits Pick up pre-paid Camping Permits ...........................................................Lobby – Activity Center Judging Contest – Youth Sweepstakes Activity ................................................................... Beef Barn Photo Contest .............................................................................................................. Activity Center Check-in - Junior Sheep Show .......................................................................................... Sale Arena Weigh-in - Market Lambs ................................................................................................. Sheep Barn Skillathon ...................................................................................... West Exhibit Building (south end) Hall of Breeds ..................................................................................................................Indoor Arena Newborn Lambs!..............................................................................................................Indoor Arena Fleece Sale - Private Treaty Open, Junior Fleeces ............................................ West Exhibit Building Fleece Sale - Private Treaty MSSBA Fleeces ................................................... West Exhibit Building Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes (P) Art Under Foot Hooked Rug Exhibit .......................................................................... Activity Center Wonderful Wisconsin Wool Quilts & Wall Hangings ................................................... Activity Center Shepherds’ Workshops (see schedule) ............................................................... East Exhibit Building Judging - Open & MSSBA Skein Competition ......................................Wonders of Wool Building 1 Judging - Design Challenge ....................................................................Wonders of Wool Building 1 Judging - Junior Youth Sweepstakes Showmanship Junior Breeding Sheep Show to follow ASBA Midwest Regional Junior Southdown Show ......................................................... Sale Arena 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Shearing Demonstrations .................................................................................................Indoor Arena Judging – Market Lamb Showmanship – Show to follow ............................................. Sheep Barn Fiber Arts Demonstrations .................................................................... Wonders of Wool Building 1 Ma & Pa History comes alive! ........................................................................................ Indoor Arena Farm to Table - Cooking With the Chefs! ............................................................... Activity Center Shearing Workshop ..........................................................................................................Indoor Arena Judging – MSSBA Handmade Shetland Wool Competition ............................................. Sheep Barn Wisconsin Club Lamb Association Annual Meeting/Awards ........................................... Sheep Barn Festival Closes – Thanks for coming and have a safe trip home!

Mark your calendars for 2015 – September 11-13 0 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 9

Camping Permits TO PURCHASE A CAMPING PERMIT* Weekdays - By Phone Call the Jefferson Fair Park office, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm 920.674.7148 Weekdays - In Person Visit the Jefferson Fair Park office in the Activity Center, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Saturday & Sunday of the Festival Go to Registration in the lobby of the Activity Center.

PERMITS – PRE-PAID BY AUGUST 31 No services – campsite only — $20 per night, per campsite Electric hookup — $30 per night, per campsite Full Service—Electric, water, sewer hookup $40 per night, per campsite PERMITS – PURCHASED AFTER AUGUST 31 Additional $10 per night Restrooms & Showers The Fair Park grounds offers modern & clean restrooms and shower facilities. Five buildings on site with restrooms and two that include showers.

*NOTE: Camping permits purchased after August 31 will be an additional $10 per night TO PICK UP PRE-PAID CAMPING PERMITS Thursday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at Registration Friday-Sunday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm at Registration CAMPING PERMITS REQUIRED!

RV - Electrical & Water Hook-up Sites • 199 sites on 90+ acres • Electricity: 20, 30, & 50 amp • Dump Station on site • Water Hook-ups • 50+ Pull Through Access - Buses & RVs • 100+ Back-in Access - Buses & RVs • Short & Long term rates available • Wi-Fi available for minimal fee • Credit Cards accepted

CAMPING PERMITS DO NOT INCLUDE ADMISSION TO FESTIVAL

Dry Camp Sites • 30+ acres - No Hook-ups

SEVENTH ANNUAL

Badger Production Sale FEATURING THE UW-MADISON SHEEP PROGRAM Sunday, September 21, 2014 Public Events Facility, Arlington Ag Research Station, Arlington, WI

Viewing Begins - 10:00 a.m.

Educational Session - 11:00 a.m.

Complimentary Lunch - Noon Sale - 1:00 p.m.

One of our past National Champion Polypay Ewes

Striving to produce high quality, sound, and high performing sheep that will work for you! Flocks enrolled in the National Sheep Improvement Program.

Featured Breeds: Hampshire, Polypay, Rambouillet, Targhee Selling approx. 60-70 Ewe Lambs & 8-10 Rams NSIP performance data will be available on all sale animals Sale organized by UW-Madison Animal Sciences students Questions? Like to be added to our mailing list? Contact: Todd Taylor toddtaylor@wiscmail.wisc.edu 608-846-5858

www.badgerproductionsale.com 10 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

A past Reserve Supreme Champion Ewe, Wisconsin State Fair Like us on Facebook: UW Sheep Program

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 0

Vendor Listing W = Country Store West • E = Country Store East • AC = Activity Center Number indicates booth location Alison Wheeler Clay Studio 776 W All American Fibers, LLC 762 W Alpacas of Prairie Station 768-769 W Anne’s Fiber Expressions 781-782 W Argyle Fiber Mill 794 W Artesanias Emy 628 E Baabaashop, LLC 756-757 W Babe’s Fiber Garden 635 E Barb Lassa Photography 787 W Barnhart Studios - Mother of Purl 671 E Basket Artistry by Susan Preuss 663-664 E The Basket Lady 703 W Best Bags Ever 789 W Bijou Basin Ranch 616-617 E Bittersweet Baskets & Homestead Handles 661-662 E Blackberry Ridge Woolen Mill 601-602 E Bleating Heart Haven 607-608 E Blue Tulips - Gosh-Yarn-It 753 W Bramblewool Farm 645 E Briar Rose Fibers 633-634 E Bricolage Studios 615 E Bumblebee Acres Farm 687 E Celestial Designs Fiber Arts 721-722 W Charisma Art Gallery, LLC 717 W Circle Studio 618-619 E Cloudlover Yarn & Fiber 732 W Coed Mawr Woolen Mill 736-738 W Colorfield Farm 642 E The Complete Sheep Shoppe Illinois Wool & Fiber 778-779 W Corner Post Farm 718 W Deb Bender 793 W D. Lee Woolee’s Rabbitry 624 E Enchanted Meadows 639-640 E English Gardens Fiber Mill 622-623 E Ewesful Gifts 709-712 W Ewetopia Fiber Shop 672-673 E Extreme Edge Sharpening Outside Fairy Yarnmother 631 E The Felted Soap Lady 763 W Fevolden Farm - Smiley Bear Designs 676 E Fiber Optic Yarns 654-655 E Four Crows Farm 745 W Frene Creek Farm 790-791 W

Gale’s Art 723-724 W Green Mountain Spinnery 739-740 W Handspun by Stefania 691-692 E Handweaver 788 W Hearthside Fibers 605-606 E Heaven Sent Home Spun 758-759 W Hello Purl, LLC 613-614 E Hidden Valley Farm & Woolen Mill 649-650 E Hillspring Eco-Farm 742 W Homestead Sheep & Fiber 644 E Hooked On Ewe 754-755 W Hooked On Felt 611-612 E Horizon Rabbitry 674 E Illinois Green Pastures Fiber Co-op 785-786 W Interlacements Yarns 773-774 W In the Wool, LLC 646-647 E Jan The Village Weaver 688 E Jaroslava Sobiskova & Joan Grosse 665 E J & L Farm 783-784 W Jefferson NRCS 733 W Jehovah Jireh Wool Mill 743-744 W Jennie the Potter 689-690 E Joan Arnold – Artist 741 W Kessenich Loom Co. 660 E Ketcham’s Sheep Equipment Outside Kimmet Croft Fiber 603-604 E Kindred Threads, LLC 641 E Knitter’s Journey, LLC 728 W Knitting Notions 629-630 E Lilac Ridge Farm 730 W Little Gidding Farm Suris 792 W Maggie Joyce Recycling 771 W Maple Row Stock & Wool 693-694 E Mid-States Wool Growers 734-735 W Mielke’s Fiber Arts, LLC 636-637 E Mohair in Motion 760-761 W Moonwise Herbs & Brooms 632 E Morning Sun Fiber Barn 609-610 E Mountainview Machine Outside Nancy Alison Custom Beaded Purses, LLC 648 E Nasco 713-714 W Navajo (Diné) Weaving 651 E Nordic Bohemian 725 W Ogle Design 652-653 E

Psalm 23 Farm & Sheeps and Me 670 E Profiles Livestock Show Supplies & Embroidery Outside Purdy Thangz 772 W Rach-Al-Paca Fiber Processing 770 W Rainbow Fleece Farm & Carding Company 683-684 E Red Oak Farm 658 E Rich-Nes Alpacas 677 E River’s Edge Fiber Arts 701-702 W Riverwinds Farms 659 E Sam’s Icelandic Sheep Farm 706 W Sandy’s Palette, LLC 704-705 W Shady Havens Fiber Designs 746-747 W Sheeping Beauty Fibre Arts 780 W Sheepish Creations 627 E The Scarf Connection & Heavenly Scent Soaps 675 E The Shepherd’s Purse 775 W Sugar River Fiber & Johhny Skein 731 W Sun Valley Fibers 764-765 W Susan’s Fiber Shop 748-752 W Sutters Gold’n Fleece 766 W Sydell, Inc. Outside Thistle Ridge, LLC 638 E Trading Post for Fiber Arts 666-667 E Tuscany Lampwork Art 686 E Two Black Sheep 767 W USDA-APHIS-Veterinary Services AC Weaver’s Loft 726-727 W Whataview Weaver 777 W Whirlwind Ranch, Inc. 620-621 E Wild Fiber Wools 729 W Wisconsin Wool Works! 707-708 W Wisconsin Sheep Dairy Cooperative 715-716 W Wool From Over the Hill 685 E Wooly Bully Yarn 643 E The Woolgatherers Ltd, LLC 656-657 E Wool, Warp & Wheel 678-682 E Yarns by Design 668-689 E Yarn Hollow & cjkoho Designs 625-626 E Yorkshire Rose Farm 719-720 W

Wisconsin WisconsinSheep Sheep&&Wool WoolFestival Festival• •110

National Teeswater Specialty Show Saturday, September 6, 2014 at Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival

Judge Darrel Pilkington, Higher Gills Farm, Lancashire UK

Entry Deadline August 15

Breeders Susan McFarland Susan's Fiber Shop N250 Co. Rd. A Columbus, WI 53925 920-623-4237 susan@susansfibershop.com www.susansfibershop.com F/BS/AW/HS/MS

Lynn Wilkins W2 Sheep Company PO Box 22 Condon, OR 97823 541-384-3699 Lwilkins6@yahoo.com www.w2sheep.com F/BS

Melissa & Seneca Arcata Ovelha Acres 36882 Kgal Lebanon, OR 97355 messymissy59546@yahoo.com www.ovelhaacres.com F/BS

Kate & Michael Lowder Lowder Colours Farm 19477 Indian Road Kellyville, OK 74039 918-247-4082 Home 918-688-3365 Cell Kate.Lowder@gmail.com www.lowdercolours.com F/BS

Leonard & Sarah Jane Servinski Maple Hill Farm 2674 North Eastman Road Midland, MI 48642 989-631-2796 sjser@aol.com www.maplehill-farm.com F/BS Pete & Chris Farm Portage, WI 53901 Klinner77@frontier.net 608-617-7499 F

Barbara Burrows Ewes in Color P.O. Box 133 Albert, OK 73001 307-851-2902 Teeswater semen Ewesincolor@gmail.com www.ewesincolor.com F/BS

Christee McNeil Looking Glass Sheep and Wool 4911 W Clark Rd Lansing, MI 48906 F/R/HS/DL/P Virginia Scholomiti The Yellowfarm 631 Larry Hill Road Delanson, NY 12053 yellowfarm@gmail.com www.yellowfarm.us F/BS/HS/MS Jodi Winfinvdale Lamp Oil Farm 343 S Crawford Rd Hummelston, PA 17036 717-520-9351 F/R/BS

F BS AW R HS MS

= Fleece = Breeding stock = Art Works = Roving = Handspun yarn = Mill spun (commercial) yarn DL = Dyed Locks P = Pelts

For more information, contact Sue McFarland at 920-623-4237 12 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

“Ma & Pa” Come to Jefferson!

Comedy (and history) for all ages…

Indoor Arena

SATURDAY – 10:00 to 4:00 • SUNDAY – 10:00 to 3:00 Tom Kleist and Sandy Fisher find the right mix of humor and history in the programs they take to schools, community groups and service organizations. They call their presentation “Adventures with Ma and Pa” and they bring history alive in classrooms, churches and farm sheds across southeast Wisconsin as they teach about everyday life in the 1800’s and early 1900’s. Fisher says that she and Kleist represent a generation that still has a connection to life before modems; remembering outhouses, pitchforks and hand pumps – the things of early-day life that bear little resemblance to modern households or farms today.

Kleist is a former elementary school teacher and auctioneer, who also raises a few goats on his farm near Elkhorn. Fisher, who lives in Waukesha, was an accredited education coordinator and worked at Old World Wisconsin before retirement. Both found their niche in “Ma & Pa” and have visited up to thirty schools a year with their blend of history and humor. In addition, they mix their comedy with historical props – tools and implements from another era – often asking their audiences to guess what the uses of each might have been. Both Fisher and Kleist are intent on sharing their stories and historical perspective with audiences young and old. “If we don’t share it, it’s going to be lost…” Contact Fisher at goatfisher@sbcglobal.net or Kleist at kleist@elknet.net.

5-7, 2014

Wisconsin WisconsinSheep Sheep&&Wool WoolFestival Festival• •130

Lambing Barn!

Indoor Arena – Saturday & Sunday Nothing’s cuter than newborn lambs! Take some time to stop at the Indoor Arena and see mothers with their offspring. Then walk through the Hall of Breeds, watch the sheep shows and shearing demonstrations. Bring your questions!

Thanks to Todd Taylor, Shepherd at the UW-Arlington Sheep Research Unit, and the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison for supplying the ewes and lambs for this display!

‘Crook & Whistle’ Stock Dog Trial West Trial Field – Sanctioned Trial TRIAL SCHEDULE Judge: Calvin Jones, Wales (tentative)

FRIDAY 7:30 a.m. Start Nursery 1 Open 1 Nursery 2 Open 2

SATURDAY 7:30 a.m. Start Open 2 Nursery 3 Pro-Novice

SUNDAY 7:30 a.m. Start Pro-Novice

Start times may be adjusted according to number of dogs entered.

ADMISSION TO THE FESTIVAL $7 per person $12 weekend pass (Kids 8 and under – FREE!) Parking FREE! CAMPING? Permits required for overnight stays.

Please leave your pets at home. Thank you!

YORKSHIRE ROSE FARM Pedigree Romney Sheep (Natural & Colored) Breeding Stock

Yarn / Roving / Hides /Freezer Lambs

Rambouillet (Merino type), Tunis & X-Breed Fleeces

Come see us in the Country Store West Barn Booths 719-720 Vibrant Colored Hand Dyed Yarns Gorgeous Sheepskins FROM OUR FLOCK WITH PRIDE

David & Carole Pine 608-469-0790 www.yorkshirerosefarm.com email: yorkshirerosefarm@gmail.com

14 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

Join us for the 7th annual Unwind event!

Saturday, September 6, 7 – 10:30 pm Fairview Sports Bar, Jefferson Admission pricing (includes buffet dinner and door prize drawing) $15 – Spring Lambs – register May 1 – June 1 $17 – Ewes/Rams – register June 1 – August 1 $22 – Black Sheep – register August 1 until full.

Max. is 150 attendees, so register early!

No refunds issued after August 1.

We have T-shirts!

Shirts are $12 each (S/M/L/XL/XXL) and must be ordered when you register.

Check on Ravelry for a link to an official registration form, or send your name, Ravelry name, full mailing address, phone number, and email address with payment (check or money order only) to: AnnMarie Dobson 942 Wisconsin Drive Jefferson, WI 53549 Registrations MUST be postmarked by August 31. Make checks payable to UNWIND. Please let us know if you require physical or dietary accommodations. Questions? Call 262-582-3048.

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 0

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes General Information

PLEASE READ

Registration Deadline – August 15

CLASS QUESTIONS? Email wisbc@centurytel.net or call 608 868-2505

REGISTRATIONS AFTER AUGUST 15 Class openings will continue to be available until a class is filled. Persons registering after August 15 will not receive a complimentary gate pass. Students who register late should go to Registration upon arrival at the Festival for class locations. Last minute class openings the weekend of the Festival may be available. Stop at Registration in the lobby of the Activity Center to check for class availability.

REGISTRATION: LOCATED IN ACTIVITY CENTER The registration and information center of the Festival is located in the lobby of the Activity Center. Any questions about class registrations, fees, camping, last minute registrations or class openings, schedules, lodging, etc. should be directed to the volunteers at the desk.

JEFFERSON FAIR PARK OFFICE Questions about camping or fairgrounds facilities should be directed to the office of Jefferson Fair Park, which is open during regular business hours on weekdays only.

Contacts for Fair Park personnel are also available at Registration. Phone 920 674-7148.

CLASS REGISTRATION FEES Class registration fees are listed with each class description.

MATERIALS FEES Materials fees for all classes are in addition to registration fees and are to be paid directly to the instructor. Do not include materials fees with your class registration fees!

REFUND POLICY Sorry – no refunds of class fees unless a class is canceled.

STUDENT PACKET & CONTACT Persons registering for Wonders of Wool classes will be mailed a gate pass, class location information and a map of Jefferson Fair Park. Packets will be mailed First Class via USPS to the address provided on the registration form. One person per registration. The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival will not be responsible for misdirected

mail due to incorrect addresses. Unless otherwise noted in the class information, students will be contacted by phone or email only if a class is filled or canceled. Fill out contact information clearly and completely. Unregistered persons or onlookers will not be allowed in any class areas.

LIMITED ENROLLMENT Each class has a stated maximum enrollment listed. Classes that do not meet a minimum number of registrations by the registration deadline may be subject to cancellation.

Classes are subject to change or cancellation due to circumstances beyond the control of the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC. Registrations are accepted on a first-come basis and by date of receipt online. Please check the festival website for periodic updates.

ADMISSION TO THE FESTIVAL Admission will be charged at the gate all three days of the Festival – Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Parking is free.

Forget your gate pass and you will be required to pay admission – no exceptions!

NO PETS! Leave your pets at home. Dogs or pets of any kind will not be allowed in any class area unless they are a certified service dog or service dog in training.

CAMPING No person may remain on the grounds of Jefferson Fair Park overnight without a camping permit. Permits may be obtained directly from the Jefferson Fair Park office during weekday business hours. Call 920 674-7148 for further information. Camping permits will also be available at Registration on Saturday during Festival hours.

ARRIVAL TIMES Please plan your arrival at the Fair Park to allow for adequate time to park and find your class location(s).

Shuttle service from the parking lots will be available all three days.

HANDICAPPED PARKING Please note the appropriate Gate for handicapped parking. Only vehicles with valid handicapped designation will be allowed to park close to or adjacent to Wonders of Wool class locations. Vehicles without handicapped designation may be allowed – with Gate permission only - to drop off students adjacent to class sites but must be removed to the appropriate parking lot immediately thereafter. Watch carefully for pedestrian traffic! The speed limit on the fairgrounds is 5 mph.

REGISTER BY AUGUST 15 TO RECEIVE COMPLIMENTARY GATE PASS!

2014 WONDERS OF WOOL • General Information

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! To receive a gate pass, register for Wonders of Wool fiber arts classes by August 15, based on the online registration date. Persons registering and confirmed for classes by this date will receive a gate pass which will be mailed to them. Students who have received a student packet are NOT required to check in at Registration prior to their class(s). Minors may not register for Wonders of Wool fiber arts classes without the express consent of Festival management. Unregistered persons or onlookers will not be allowed in any class.

Wisconsin WisconsinSheep Sheep&&Wool WoolFestival Festival• •150

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts

SCHEDULE

Class Schedule & Instructors – Pre-registration Required – Deadline, August 15 700 Series – Friday Classes 800 Series – Saturday Classes 900 Series – Sunday Classes

2014 WONDERS OF WOOL • Class Schedule & Instructors

NOTE THE CLASS TIMES! Half-Day Classes = 3 hours • Full Day Classes = 6 hours REGISTER ONLINE by AUGUST 15! www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com FRIDAY – ALL DAY CLASSES • 9:00 am – 4:00 pm 701 Don’t Spare the Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Underwood 702 Beginning Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deb Jones 703 Fiber Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robin Russo 704 Beaded Lace Knit Cuffs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carol Rhoades 705 Natural Dyes: Exploration, Extraction, Enthusiasm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stefania Isaacson 706 Coiled Baskets – Pine Needles, Sweet Grass & Broom Corn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Holzwart 707 Rug Hooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda Harwood FRIDAY – MORNING CLASSES • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 741 Learn Continental Knitting From A Right Hand Thrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Shroyer 742 The Basics of Beginning Flick Carding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amy Tyler 743 Felt Underfoot: A Traditional Felt Rug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly Brandt 744 Spinning A Sound Singles Yarn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kate Larson 745 Spinning – Using A Navajo Lap Spindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marilou Schultz 746 Quilt Designs From Woven Pieces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jane Grogan 747 Adding Speed to Your Wheel Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beth Smith 748 Sock Blank Dyeing – Not Just For Socks! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Melissa (Mo) Brown FRIDAY – AFTERNOON CLASSES • 1:00 – 4:00 pm 761 Casting On For Great Beginnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Shroyer 762 Mechanics of Your Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amy Tyler 763 Holey Moley Scarf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly Brandt 764 Spinning For Crewel Embroidery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kate Larson 765 Pile Weaves On Simple Looms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sara von Tresckow 766 Express Yourself – Color for Fiber Artists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bonnie Paruch 767 Latvian Fringe & Braids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Germain 768 Double Knitting Inside Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Jo Harris 769 Cormo In A Nutshell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beth Smith SATURDAY – ALL DAY CLASSES • 9:00 am – 4:00 pm 801 Preparation To Twist…And Shout! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Underwood 802 Beginning Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deb Jones 803 Explore The World Of Fiber Goats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robin Russo 804 Spinning Alpaca & Llama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carol Rhoades 805 Herbal Milk Based Soap Making . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda Conroy 806 Navajo Weaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marilou Schultz 807 Fascinating, Fabulous Felted Hat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suzanne Higgs 808 The Shepherd’s Rug (2-Day Class) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Letty Klein

016• •Wisconsin WisconsinSheep Sheep&&Wool WoolFestival Festival

SCHEDULE

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts

SATURDAY – AFTERNOON CLASSES • 1:00 – 4:00 pm 871 Socks to Dye For – With Stripes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Shroyer 872 Variations on Short Draw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amy Tyler 873 Felt Shoes III – Snazzy Sandals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly Brandt 874 Introduction to Bengala Dye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chiaki O’Brien 875 Tapestry Trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ruth Manning 876 Slub Fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laurie Boyer 877 Knitting Beyond the Basics: Picking Up Stitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy Krause 878 Finish That Skein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beth Smith 879 Matchbox Amulets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lynn Bergschultz SUNDAY – ALL DAY CLASSES • 8:30 am – 3:30 pm 901 Sticks & Stones May Break My Bones – But Cashmere Will Never Hurt Me! . . . . . . . . . Mary Underwood 902 Beginning Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deb Jones 903 Yarn & Fiber Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robin Russo 904 Handcarding & Woolen Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carol Rhoades 905 Tips, Tricks & Tools From A-Z . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Shroyer 906 New Techniques For The Great Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pat Hilts 907 Felting Techniques – Scratching the Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suzanne Higgs 908 Tote of Many Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bev Larson 808 The Shepherd’s Rug (Day 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Letty Klein SUNDAY – MORNING CLASSES • 8:30 – 11:30 am 931 The Surprising Yarn Over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amy Tyler 932 Putting Feelings Into Felt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly Brandt 933 Artistic Fiber Blending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Melissa Bohrtz 934 Spinning For Lace Knitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stefania Isaacson 935 Cheese Curds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda Conroy 936 Exploring Open Weaves w/Rigid Heddle Looms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sara von Tresckow 937 Ultra Spongy Singles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laurie Boyer 938 Kaleidoscope Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lynne Bergschultz SUNDAY – AFTERNOON CLASSES • 12:30 – 3:30 pm 961 Seams to Be . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amy Tyler 962 Spirit Talisman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly Brandt 963 Herbal Lotions & Healing Salves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda Conroy 964 Jelly Scarf & More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ann Reiser 965 Blending Fibers With A Hackle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diana Armes Wallace 966 From Seed to Linen Thread: Spinning Flax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lucille Williams

2014 WONDERS OF WOOL • Class Schedule & Instructors

SATURDAY – MORNING CLASSES • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 851 Socks to Dye For – No Stripes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Shroyer 852 Variations On Long Draw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amy Tyler 853 Cuffed Slippers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly Brandt 854 Express Yourself! Saori Weaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chiaki O’Brien 855 Beyond the Basics – Hemmed Picot Edge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy Krause 856 Rhythm, Repetition & Rest – Learning how color values influence fiber work design . . . . . . .Bonnie Paruch 857 Felted Vessel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Wallace 858 Nupps & Estonian Lace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Germain 859 Working Towards Consistency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beth Smith

Wisconsin WisconsinSheep Sheep&&Wool WoolFestival Festival• •170

2014 WONDERS OF WOOL FIBER ARTS CLASSES • FRIDAY ALL DAY CLASSES

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED – DEADLINE AUGUST 15 Unless noted differently, class times are as follows!

FRIDAY & SATURDAY All Day Classes – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Morning Classes – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Afternoon Classes – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm SUNDAY All Day Classes – 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Morning Classes – 8:30 am to 11:30 am Afternoon Classes – 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm PLEASE NOTE THE ABOVE CLASS SCHEDULES AND PLAN YOUR ARRIVAL AT THE FAIR PARK ACCORDINGLY. ALLOW TIME FOR PARKING AND FOR FINDING YOUR CLASS LOCATION(S).

FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE WILL BE AVAILABLE ALL THREE DAYS. FRIDAY – ALL DAY CLASSES 9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM 701 – DON’T SPARE THE AIR Mary Underwood – Instructor 6 HOURS Put air in your yarn! Learn to spin one, two, and three ply yarn that is consistent, airy, and a delight to knit with and wear. Participants will work with a variety of fibers and wool preparations, learning the mechanics of making beautiful handspun yarns.

Once spinners master this technique, learning novelty yarn spinning or other more challenging yarn construction will be so much easier. This class is designed for those using spinning wheels. Participants will leave with samples of each yarn type prepared by the instructor. Disclaimer: Air spinning is not like air guitar! You WILL need a wheel. Materials fee of $20 covers notebook, yarn samples, spinning fiber.

Students should bring: A wheel in good working condition that has Scotch/Irish tension or very effective means of reducing the pull of fiber into the wheel. (Any questions, please contact the instructor at frontporchtextiles@me.com or (734) 662-7134.)

Several size whorls. A minimum of 4 bobbins—to make 3 ply yarn. Lap cloth in both a light and dark color to better see your fiber when spinning. Lazy Kate which holds bobbins in a horizontal orientation. (A shoe box with knitting needles works for this.) Niddy noddy. Pencils, scissors, scotch tape.

Small Zip Lock bags and labels for extra fiber.

Experience level recommended for this class: Intermediate to experienced.

CLASS TIME 6 HOURS CLASS FEE $90 MATERIALS FEE $20 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 12 students.

18 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

702 – BEGINNING SPINNING Deb Jones – Instructor

6 HOURS

This class is repeated as Class 802 and Class 902

Learn to turn wool into your own unique yarns! You’ll try many different spinning wheels during the class, learn the basic techniques to spin a single yarn, and create a two-ply finished skein. No previous experience required! This allday workshop is designed for the person who has never tried spinning before. *Materials fee of $20 covers a generous supply of spinning fiber and spinning wheel rental. The materials fee is $10 for those students who bring their own wheel.

Students should bring: Spinning wheels will be provided (see above). However, if a student brings his/her own wheel it should be in excellent operating condition and completely assembled; no antique wheels.

Experience level recommended for this class: None CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

6 HOURS $90 $20 – Payable to Instructor at class. (*see above) Limited to 10 students.

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes

704 – BEADED LACE KNIT CUFFS Carol Rhoades – Instructor 6 HOURS Knitting with beads was very popular in the 19th century and is once again fashionable. Bead and beaded knitting ranged from very simple garter stitch wrist warmers to all-over bead knitting and elaborate bead patterns combined with knitted lace. In this workshop, we’ll explore various methods for combining lace knitting and beads. We’ll start with small samplers so you can learn how to work beads into a stockinette ground between lace motifs and then how to incorporate beads directly into lace patterns. After you learn the basics, you can begin a wrist warmer or fingerless mitt following patterns inspired by beautiful, traditional German hand and arm coverings. You will knit a lace and bead design inspired by (but not exactly the same as) the beaded mitts shown in the photo. Materials fee of $25.00 includes yarn and beads for a wrist warmer or fingerless mitts and for sampling; handouts (Bibliography, Basic Techniques, 2 patterns) and a threaded beading.

Students should bring: Set of 4 or 5 dpn or long circular (Magic Loop) U.S. size 00, 0 or 1 (1.75, 2.0 or 2.25 mm) - if

you knit loosely you may need a smaller size needle. We will use fingering weight yarn for our mitts. Size 13/14 or smaller crochet hook (for slipping beads onto knit stitches); knitting tools such as tapestry needle, scissors, crochet hook, pen and notepaper; reading glasses or magnifier if needed.

Experience level recommended for this class: Students should have intermediate knitting skills: cast on/bind off, knit/purl, basic decreases and increases, basic lace knitting experience.

CLASS TIME 6 HOURS CLASS FEE $90 MATERIALS FEE $25 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 15 students.

705 – NATURAL DYES: EXPLORATION, EXTRACTION, ENTHUSIASM Stefania Isaacson – Instructor 6 HOURS This natural dye class will explore plant materials from garden and field, how to extract the dye, and how to create our own dye pot. We will use the flowers of Queen Anne’s Lace, Goldenrod, Weld, and Marigolds, among others, to get yellows, and then we will over-dye in indigo and madder to get a variety of greens and oranges. We may also use some extracts made from dyes to which we don’t have access, such as Fustic and Quebracho Yellow! Students will become immersed in color theory as well as the dye process. They will take home many samples, instructions, and knowledge of how to dye from nature on their own. As always, enthusiasm for beautiful color and for the fun process will abound! Materials fee of $30 covers all dyes used, all fiber to be dyed, an extensive handout, the use of pots, stoves, scales, measuring devices, etc. The extra indigo vat and jar of stock solution will also go home with students.

Students should bring: Rubber gloves, apron, old towels, small plastic bags, calculator, notebook and pen.

Experience level recommended for this class: No experience required.

CLASS TIME 6 HOURS CLASS FEE $90 MATERIALS FEE $30 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 15 students.

706 – COILED BASKETS: PINE NEEDLES, SWEET GRASS & BROOM CORN John Holzwart – Instructor 6 HOURS In this class you will learn to create baskets using the coiling technique.

This is an ancient and versatile method of constructing vessels. We will be focusing on the use of natural materials (i.e. pine needles, sweet grass, broom corn) to make your own unique basket.

2014 WONDERS OF WOOL FIBER ARTS CLASSES • FRIDAY ALL DAY CLASSES

703 – FIBER PREPARATION Robin Russo – Instructor 6 HOURS Well prepared fibers spin easily into beautiful yarns. This class covers both drum-carding and hand held combing of fine, medium and coarse wool; color blending; luxury fiber preparation; and separation of guard hair from under-coat. We will also spin the carded and combed preparations with different spinning techniques so that we can view the difference between woolen and worsted yarns.

This class will help participants have a greater understanding of all types of fibers and their properties. (This all-day class will consist of approximately 3 hours each of combing and carding.) The materials fee of $15 covers a notebook with written literature, samples of fibers, sample mounting card and the use of the Instructor’s fiber processing equipment.

Students should bring: A spinning wheel in good working condition or a drop spindle.

Experience level recommended for this class: Must be able to spin a continuous yarn.

CLASS TIME 6 HOURS CLASS FEE $90 MATERIALS FEE $15 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 20 students.

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 19

2014 WONDERS OF WOOL FIBER ARTS CLASSES • FRIDAY MORNING CLASSES

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes Participants will craft a basket in class and leave with the materials to make another basket at home. Materials fee of $10 covers pine needles, broom corn, sweet grass and sewing material.

Students should bring: Small scissors, thimble and reading glasses if needed.

Experience level recommended for this class: No experience needed.

CLASS TIME 6 HOURS CLASS FEE $90 MATERIALS FEE $10 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 15 students.

707 – RUG HOOKING Linda Hardwood – Instructor 6 HOURS This popular, all-day workshop will open a whole new art form in working with wool and will offer students everything they need to know to begin hooking rugs! The type of hooking used will consist of pulling strips of wool material through a backing to create a design that will become a heirloom. Students will learn the art of rug hooking, including information about backings, frames, hooks and how to finish a hooked piece. You will start hooking a small kit consisting of a pattern on linen, with enough hand-dyed wool strips to complete a piece.

Materials fee of $30 covers the cost of a small kit printed on linen, with enough cut wool strips to complete the kit, along with handout sheets.

Students should bring: Small scissors, a 14 inch heavy wooden hoop and a hook. If a student does not have a hoop or a hook, one will be available for them to use or to purchase.

Experience level recommended for this class: Beginner or beyond.

CLASS TIME 6 HOURS CLASS FEE $90 MATERIALS FEE $30 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 18 students.

FRIDAY – MORNING CLASSES 9:00 am to Noon 741 – LEARN CONTINENTAL KNITTING FROM A RIGHT HAND THROWER Nancy Shroyer – Instructor 3 HOURS Continental knitters say they knit faster, with better tension and less movement: it is the more efficient method, requiring the shortest number of specific hand motions per stitch. I

20 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

have been a right hand thrower all my life but learned to knit Continental for Fair Isle knitting. Let me show you how to change hands for knitting, purling and ribbing. Training the left hand to work for you for knitting and purling backwards will also be covered. No materials fee.

Students should bring: #8 needles, 50 gram ball of light colored wosted weight yarn, wool preferred.

Experience level recommended for this class: Students should already know how to knit and purl.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE NONE CLASS SIZE Limited to 15 students.

742 – THE BASICS OF BEGINNING FLICK CARDING Amy Tyler – Instructor 3 HOURS A flick carder is a fiber preparation tool that is used to open up locks of wool (either washed or unwashed) to make them ready for your next step.

A flick carder looks rather like a small hand card. They come in “ones,” not in pairs. These small, simple tools can be used to prepare a variety of fleeces for spinning a variety of yarns. We will practice a few different techniques for using this tool, and we will use similar devices for getting the same effect.

Then we will spin some smooth and some textured yarns from flick carded locks. Materials fee of $12 covers samples for examination, fiber for carding and spinning, notebook with handouts, sundry supplies.

Students should bring: Spinning wheel in good working order, flick carder or dog/cat slicker brush or dog “rake.”

Experience level recommended for this class: Beginning spinning; a student should be able to spin a singles yarn that will not drift apart.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $12 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 15 students.

743 – FELT UNDERFOOT: A TRADITIONAL FELT RUG Kelly Brandt – Instructor 3 HOURS Use traditional wet felting techniques to create a durable small rug that will keep your feet nice and warm and make an artistic statement as well!

We will combine wool and llama fibers for durability and resilience. Learn several techniques for making a felted

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes

744 – SPINNING A SOUND SINGLES YARN Kate Larson – Instructor 3 HOURS A singles yarn is, by its very nature, unbalanced. Twist is typically added to these yarns in one direction, but never balanced with plying. Why spin a singles yarn? They give us unique color blending options, interesting texture, and maximize our spinning time. Singles yarns can have drawbacks, like decreased durability, over-twist, and reduced loft. By better understanding and measuring twist, exploring techniques, and no-fuss sampling, we can spin useful, beautiful, sound singles yarns. Materials fee of $10 covers a wide variety of fibers and handouts.

Students should bring: Several spindles or working wheel, extra bobbins, niddy noddy, and lazy kate.

Experience level recommended for this class: This class works well for many different skill levels, but only beginning spinning skills are required.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $10 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 14 students.

745 – SPINNING – USING A NAVAJO LAP SPINDLE Marilou Schultz – Instructor 3 HOURS Students will learn how to use a Navajo lap spindle using carded wool. Students will learn to first card the fleece, connect the carded wool and then spin it to the stage of using it for a project.

Materials fee of $55 covers Navajo spindle, fleece for carding and spinning.

Students should bring: Wool carders.

Experience level recommended for this class:

No prior experience necessary.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $55 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 15 students.

746 – QUILT DESIGNS FROM WOVEN PIECES Jane Grogan – Instructor 3 HOURS Using 3.5” wooden hand-held looms, participants will learn to weave squares and triangles which are easily adapted to quilt designs.

The pieces weave up quickly and are easy to assemble. The weave structure is continuous strand weaving, which means that there is no warping and no shuttles to wind. The looms are sturdy wooden construction and fit easily into any project bag for “on-the-go” weaving. Design amazing projects using yarn from your stash. Materials fee of $38.00 covers hardwood 3.5” square and triangle looms made by Hazel Rose Looms, weaving hook, yarn for class and instruction handout.

Students should bring: Blunt tapestry needle, scissors.

Experience level recommended for this class: No weaving experience required; must be able to manipulate weaving tool in simple over/under pattern.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $38 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 12 students.

747 – ADDING SPEED TO YOUR WHEEL SPINNING Beth Smith – Instructor 3 HOURS When beginning to spin for a project, I never start with speed—I begin with a good sample. After I have my sample and know where I’m going all bets are off. Join me to learn all of my little tricks to spin a little faster on your spinning wheel and quickly fill those bobbins for that yarn project you can’t wait to begin. Materials fee of $8 covers handouts and fiber to spin in class.

Students should bring: A spinning wheel in good working order and any faster whorls for your wheel if you have them.

Experience level recommended for this class: Students should be able to spin a consistent thread and have a spinning wheel in good working order.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $8 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 18 students.

2014 WONDERS OF WOOL FIBER ARTS CLASSES • FRIDAY MORNING CLASSES

fringe! Materials fee of $20 covers the felting mat, the amount of wool and llama fiber required for the rug, decorative fibers, use of felting tools, monograph.

Students should bring: An old towel for soaking up soapy water, a large cellulose sponge, Optional: dishwashing gloves if you do not like having your hands in soapy water; any fibers or yarns of your own that you might want to incorporate in your project. Water to drink. Special instructions for participants/Homework: Felting can be strenuous so be prepared for hard work! We will roll the loose fibers pretty hard to create the firm felt needed for a durable rug.

Contact Kelly directly with any questions at 616-374-7176 or kellybrandt@yahoo.com or www.teameffortartisans.com.

Experience level recommended for this class: Beginner to skilled.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $20 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 20 students.

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 21

2014 WONDERS OF WOOL FIBER ARTS CLASSES • FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes 748 – SOCK BLANK DYEING – NOT JUST FOR SOCKS! Melissa (Mo) Brown – Instructor 3 HOURS Have fun creating your own beautiful custom yarn for gradient knitting, patterned socks, or any other project that might call for color repeats (think MiniMochi, Kauni, Effektgarn, etc.).

We will dye machine knitted sock blanks (long rectangles) which you then unravel and knit into socks, cowls, shawls or whatever you like. Instruction includes basic color theory and dyeing with acid dyes. Materials fee of $17 covers dyes, plastic wrap, tool use and one sock blank.* (Additional sock blanks - approximately 410 yards of machine washable sock weight yarn- are available for purchase at $12 each.)

Students should bring: Wear clothing appropriate for a dyeing class.

Experience level recommended for this class: No experience is necessary.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $17 – Payable to Instructor at class*.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 12 students.

FRIDAY – AFTERNOON CLASSES 1:00 – 4:00 PM 761 – CASTING ON FOR GREAT BEGINNINGS Nancy Shroyer – Instructor 3 HOURS Are you stuck on Long Tail cast on?

In this workshop you will learn 10 different ways to cast on for useful purposes or for decorative edges. In this three-hour class, you will learn the following ways to cast on: EZ, Knit On, Cable, Picot, Long Tail purl, Norwegian, Twisted German.

Tubular, Channel Island, and Provisional. We will discuss which method is best for which application. Materials fee of $2 covers handouts.

Students should bring: #8 needles, 50 gram ball of worsted weight yarn in a light color – wool or wool blend preferred.

Experience level recommended for this class: Students should already know how to knit and purl.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $2 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 12 students.

22 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

762 – MECHANICS OF YOUR WHEEL Amy Tyler – Instructor 3 HOURS Spinning wheels are marvelous machines!

In this workshop, we will cover how spinning wheels work. There will be spinning exercises to remove the mystery from drive mechanisms, drive ratios, drafting, twist, take-up tension, and wheel maintenance. Along the way, participants will be introduced to concepts of mechanics (such as force, torque, angular momentum, friction) in a non-mathematical way. Materials fee of $12 covers samples for examination, fiber for spinning, notebook with handouts, sundry supplies.

Students should bring: A spinning wheel in good working order.

Experience level recommended for this class: Advanced beginning to intermediate; a student should be able to spin a singles yarn that will not drift apart and have some experience plying.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $12 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 15 students.

763 – HOLEY MOLEY SCARF Kelly Brandt – Instructor 3 HOURS Create a fashionable open work scarf with fashion flair! Learn how to make very thin roving to lay out a matrix base and then decorate with shapes and fancy yarns. Wet felt the whole shebang with no knitting, crocheting, or weaving. You will learn how to incorporate all kinds of yarns to make a very drapey felt with loads of possibilities. Everyone will admire your project! Materials fee of $15.00 covers monograph, felting mat, fiber, use of equipment, etc.

Students should bring: An old towel for soaking up soapy water, a large cellulose sponge. Optional: dishwashing gloves if you do not like having your hands in soapy water; any fibers or yarns of your own that you might want to incorporate in your project. Water to drink. Students may contact Instructor if there are questions, 616-374-7176 or kellybrandt@yahoo. com or www.teameffortartisans.com.

Experience level recommended for this class: Beginner to skilled.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $15 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 20 students.

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes

765 – PILE WEAVES ON SIMPLE LOOMS Sara von Tresckow – Instructor 3 HOURS Rigid heddle looms function well to create plushy pile weaves. We will explore tufted pile, rya weaving and true knotted pile to create small sample mats/mug rugs. There are techniques suited to doing an entire piece or as embellishment on other projects. Pile weaves make wonderful cushions, handbags, mats and pieced together can be used as a rug. Materials fee of $5 covers handout and weft materials—including yarn for pile and background weft and unspun fiber.

Students should bring: Warped loom – 76 threads, 7.5 or 8 dpi heddle. Minimum, 2 yard length. Suitable materials **Crown Colony, 2 ply (Henry’s Attic), 3 or 4 ply Navajo warp, Maysville rug warp. Rigid heddle loom preferred, but small table loom also acceptable. Tapestry or Navajo beater (kitchen fork can be substituted), scissors, weft shuttles, beveled shuttle or pickup stick, tapestry needle. Important: bring a sharp kitchen paring knife—a bit odd but most useful. (** 3 ounce ball of Crown Colony 2-ply, enough for class, can be ordered from Instructor at The Woolgatherers.)

Experience level recommended for this class: Student

should be able to warp loom with even tension and have some experience weaving simple scarves, runners, etc.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $5 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 10 students.

766 – EXPRESS YOURSELF – COLOR FOR FIBER ARTISTS Bonnie Paruch – Instructor 3 HOURS Have you ever wondered about creating your own color design? Do you dye your own fibers and sometimes make “mud”!? Did your last handspun resemble a brown dog? This workshop is designed to help you to develop confidence in your own unique color sense. Bonnie will bring her extensive experience as a colorist and painting instructor to this workshop. She’ll take the mystery out of color theory by sharing her methods to identify a color as warm or cool; red, yellow or blue. You’ll learn to use color with confidence (or at least with a brave heart!). Her philosophy is that color is more than a spot on a color wheel, and is actually a powerful means to express oneself. Participants will experiment with fibers and paint, learning how work with color to create harmony, excitement and personal expression. Unique to this workshop, Bonnie will share her paintings, new book, and her handspun yarns to demonstrate color harmonies and creative ideas. This color workshop is open to all levels. Participants are encouraged to bring in their own color experiments: the good, the bad or the ugly (we all have ‘em)! Materials fee of $5 covers a bag of fiber goodies and painting supplies.

Students should bring: Their own color and design experiments, a sense of humor and any and all questions about color!

Experience level recommended for this class: Open to all levels.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $5 – Payable to Instructor at class.

767 – LATVIAN FRINGE & BRAIDS Mary Germain – Instructor 3 HOURS Several tricks will help you master the Latvian fringe used at the start of some traditional mittens. Twocolor and three-color braids will also be explored. There is no materials fee.

Students should bring:

2014 WONDERS OF WOOL FIBER ARTS CLASSES • FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES

764 – SPINNING FOR CREWEL EMBROIDERY Kate Larson – Instructor 3 HOURS Crewel, a style of embroidery done with woolen yarns, can be traditional or modern, simple or elaborate. Come learn about different yarn styles traditionally used in crewel embroidery and how these different yarns can be used to best effect. This class will help you adjust your wheel for spinning fine-gauge yarns, offer tips for managing small amounts of yarn effectively, and introduce you to a few basic embroidery stitches to get you started making your own crewel embroidered textiles. Materials fee of $10 includes a variety of fibers, small embroidery kit, handout, and sample cards.

Students should bring: Several spindles or working wheel, extra bobbins, and lazy kate.

Experience level recommended for this class: Beginning spinning experience necessary. No embroidery experience necessary.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $10 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 14 students.

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 23

2014 WONDERS OF WOOL FIBER ARTS CLASSES • SATURDAY ALL DAY CLASSES

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes Three (or more) colors of sport-weight (or fingering-weight) yarn, a set of five size 2 (or size 0 for fingering) double pointed (dp) needles, and one needle that is 2 sizes larger (used only for cast-on).

Experience level recommended for this class: Intermediate experience level is recommended for this class. Students must have experience on dp needles and be able to knit with fine yarns.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE None CLASS SIZE Limited to 15 students.

techniques to help get the yarn you want with a focus on bounciness and yarn thickness. Materials fee of $10.

Students should bring: A spinning wheel in good working order or a spindle and a flick carder. There will be a few flick carders available to share during class.

Experience level recommended for this class: Students should be able to spin a consistent thread.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $10 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 20 students.

768 – DOUBLE KNITTING INSIDE OUT Mary Jo Harris – Instructor 3 HOURS Double Knitting has been around for centuries and is experiencing a current resurgence but there is little information available regarding the ‘Inside Out’ version. This class is designed to remedy that. In this class you’ll learn: • what is double knitting - right side out and inside out • inside out double knitting guidelines and terminology • how to double knit inside out • how to increase and decrease when double knitting inside out Students will be given the opportunity to make a headband using the Inside Out Double Knitting (IODK) Technique.

There is no materials fee.

Students should bring: 2 or more different colors of basic worsted weight yarn (no novelty yarn); 16-inch circular needles in a size appropriate for your yarn; paper for taking notes; pen or pencil.

Experience level recommended for this class: Students should know how to cast on, knit, purl, and join in a circle.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE None CLASS SIZE Limited to 15 students.

SATURDAY – ALL DAY CLASSES 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

769 – CORMO IN A NUTSHELL Beth Smith – Instructor 3 HOURS Cormo is a fine wool that can do surprising things.

It can be a little scary for some spinners but once you learn its secrets you will find that you will want to surround yourself with this wool. In this 3 hour class we will focus on the most worrisome parts of Cormo (as well as a lot of the very fine wools) which tend to be scouring and processing for best results. We will also practice spinning

24 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

801 – PREPARATION TO TWIST … AND SHOUT! Mary Underwood – Instructor 6 HOURS You should be shouting with joy after this class instead of screaming from frustration with yarns that overtwist, undertwist, or just don’t behave.

Fiber prep + angle of twist are primary considerations for making yarns for specific uses—whether for knitting/crocheting or for weaving. Fiber type, of course, is a major factor. Many fiber types can be adapted for various uses as long as the prep and twist angle are appropriate. And there are always some tricks to help out.

This class is a marriage of theory and application. Materials fee of $20 covers notebook, yarn samples, fibers for spinning.

Students should bring: Wheel in good working condition that has Scotch/Irish tension or very effective means of reducing the pull of fiber into the wheel. Several size whorls.

A minimum of 3 bobbins (preferably 4). Lap cloth in both a light and dark color to better see your fiber when spinning.

Lazy Kate which holds bobbins in a horizontal orientation.

Niddy noddy. Pencils, scissors, scotch tape. Small Zip Lock bags and labels for extra fiber. Any questions, please contact the Instructor at frontporchtextiles@me.com or (734) 6627134.

Experience level recommended for this class: Intermediate to experienced.

CLASS TIME 6 HOURS CLASS FEE $90 MATERIALS FEE $20 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 12 students.

802 – BEGINNING SPINNING Deb Jones – Instructor 6 HOURS This class is repeated as Class 702 and Class 902 Learn to turn wool into your own unique yarns! You’ll try many different spinning wheels during the class, learn the basic techniques to spin a single yarn, and create a two-ply finished skein. No previous experience required! This allday workshop is designed for the person who has never tried

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes We’ll also spin fibers from some of the finer alpaca and llama relatives, such as paco-vicuña and guanaco (depending on availability of fiber). Materials fee of $10 covers handouts and a fiber pack.

Students should bring: A spinning wheel in good working order, wool hand cards, scissors, notepaper and pen. Optional: flick carder or mini-combs, a contrast cloth (black on one side, white on the other), ½ oz or lighter top whorl spindle.

Experience level recommended for this class: Students should have had a basic spinning class or beyond.

CLASS TIME 6 HOURS CLASS FEE $90 MATERIALS FEE $10 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 15 students.

803 – EXPLORE THE WORLD OF FIBER GOATS Robin Russo – Instructor 6 HOURS This one day spinning class teaches participants about mohair, pygora, cashgora and cashmere goats. We discuss the history, geography, industrial uses and fiber properties of each of these animals. We card, comb, and spin samples of each fiber in their natural colors and some dyed fibers. We will also experiment with blending to make the best use of the special properties of these luxurious fibers. The materials fee of $18 covers a notebook with written literature, samples of goat fibers and sample mounting card. This fee also covers the use of Instructor’s fiber preparation equipment.

Students should bring: A spinning wheel or drop spindle.

Experience level recommended for this class: Must be able to spin a continuous yarn.

CLASS TIME 6 HOURS CLASS FEE $90 MATERIALS FEE $18 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 25 students.

805 – HERBAL MILK-BASED SOAP MAKING: HOT & COLD PROCESS Linda Conroy – Instructor 6 HOURS Join herbalist Linda Conroy for this fun day of soap making!

We will start by learning about the herbs that can be incorporated into soap and how to best prepare them. We will learn the qualities of the herbs and what they lend to soap.

After learning about the herbal component we will make a batch of hot process soap. After lunch we will make old fashion, cold process soap and learn the benefits of each. Into the cold process we will learn to incorporate sheep milk for a luxurious moisturizing effect. We will end the day by learning how to both wet and dry felt soap. Felting soap creates a built in wash cloth, with a mild exfoliating effect. Participants will take home the soap that we make, both hot and cold process, soap that they felt as well as recipes for future use. Materials fee: $20.

Students should bring: Apron and rubber kitchen gloves.

Experience level recommended for this class: No experience necessary.

CLASS TIME 6 HOURS CLASS FEE $90 MATERIALS FEE $20 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 15 students.

804 – SPINNING ALPACA & LLAMA Carol Rhoades – Instructor 6 HOURS Alpacas and llamas have beautiful fleeces that have the reputation of being a bit difficult to spin. With a few tricks, however, you can easily spin these luxury fibers. You’ll learn about fiber qualities and how to prepare wooly Huacaya and long, silky Suri alpaca, as well as double- and singlecoated llama. We will spin a variety of yarn styles, but will focus on spinning light-weight alpaca and llama yarns so that garments made of them will not be too heavy or warm.

806 – NAVAJO WEAVING Marilou Schultz – Instructor

6 HOURS This class will introduce the student to an appreciation of Diné weaving by creating a small rug on a traditional upright loom. Diné

2014 WONDERS OF WOOL FIBER ARTS CLASSES • SATURDAY ALL DAY CLASSES

spinning before. *Materials fee of $20 covers a generous supply of spinning fiber and spinning wheel rental. The materials fee is $10 for those students who bring their own wheel.

Students should bring: Spinning wheels will be provided (see above). However, if a student brings his/her own wheel it should be in excellent operating condition and completely assembled; no antique wheels.

Experience level recommended for this class: None CLASS TIME 6 HOURS CLASS FEE $90 MATERIALS FEE $20 – Payable to Instructor at class. (*see above) CLASS SIZE Limited to 10 students.

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 25

2014 WONDERS OF WOOL FIBER ARTS CLASSES • SATURDAY ALL DAY CLASSES

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes weavings are internationally known for their unique designs and techniques using vegetable, natural and aniline dyed handspun wool. Traditional, preparations of wool—carding, spinning and dyeing—will be discussed and students will learn to attach a pre-strung warp to an upright loom, along with basic weaving techniques, using 100% wool weft that will be provided. Students will also learn techniques used in Navajo weaving such as the basic weave to make solids and stripes, changing color to weave stripes and interlocks to make vertical lines. Materials fee of $60 covers heavy weaving weft (2-3 colors available for class), dowels, cable cord and cotton twine, cable ties, wool edging cord & side cords and weaving wool, warp, finishing needles, use of weaving tools.

Instructor will have extra wool and tools available for sale.

Optional: Participants may order a loom from the instructor for $50. Contact instructor at mrischultz@msn.com.

Students should or may bring: An upright or rectangular loom with the inside measurements of at least 15” width by 20” length. Optional: Participants may order a loom from the instructor for $50. For additional information about the loom, contact instructor via email to order.

• Two - 7/8” x 18” dowels for above size loom, otherwise students will need dowels that will fit across weaver’s loom.

• One - 1” x 3/8” dowel for above size loom otherwise will need dowels that will fit across weaver’s loom.

• Clothesline rope: if using a small loom otherwise three turnbuckles (size 1/4” x 7 3/4” eye to eye or eye/hook) *Available at hardware stores.

• Container or basket for wool.

• Pillow/blanket to sit on – looms will be set on tables while students are weaving.

The following are optional: (Bring if student already has them, otherwise, the instructor will have tools for loan and/ or sale).

• Weaving tools (batten and/or weaving comb).

• 12 - 14” long narrow crochet hook (hook at both ends work better, used for finishing.

• Tapestry or yarn needles and measuring tape.

Experience level recommended for this class: No experience necessary.

CLASS TIME 6 HOURS CLASS FEE $90 MATERIALS FEE $60 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 15 students.

807 – FASCINATING, FABULOUS FELTED HAT Suzanne Higgs – Instructor 6 HOURS Full day class where you will learn how to make a beautiful felt hat and leave with your creation completed! In this workshop we will explore the wonderful experience of creating a one of a kind, seamless felt hat of your design. There are so many options for multiple surface design elements, like silk fabrics, locks, prefelts, neps, and other fun stuffs. While no experience is necessary it is helpful if you have made felt before the class.

But please don’t let any inexperience prevent you from taking this opportunity to learn to make wonderful felt. This is not

26 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

a master class; however, you will leave with a masterpiece! Materials fee of $25 covers wool fibers, silks, hand dyed locks, wool neps, pattern and resist materials, plastics, trays, and raw locks.

Students should bring: Sharp scissors, 2-3 old towels, black Magic Marker and measuring tape.

Experience level recommended for this class: Beginner to intermediate skill level.

CLASS TIME 6 HOURS CLASS FEE $90 MATERIALS FEE $25 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 10 students.

808 – THE SHEPHERD’S RUG Letty Klein – Instructor 12 HOURS This is a Two-Day Class – Saturday & Sunday Saturday: This two-day class is for the person who wants to jump right in and make a terrific looking braided rug from start to finish! So if you are a fiber artist with a closet full of fiber or a shepherd wishing to make something unique from your wool sheep, you will enjoy this class.

Using easy techniques and simple equipment, students will learn how to correctly braid the roving, felt the braids, and sew the braids into a beautiful, functional heirloom rug to be enjoyed now and to pass on to another generation. The first day will be spent selecting and preparing the roving, talking about color/design options, then braiding enough roving for a small rug. Instructor will felt the braids that evening at a laundromat and bring the felted braids back to class on the next day.

Sunday: The second day of class will be spent learning the easy sewing techniques necessary to complete the project.

Spiral or butted, oval or round, you will learn how easy it is to design and construct braided rugs that will make you proud.

Materials fee of $25 will cover all the equipment needed to finish the project, except for the wool roving*. Instructor will have an assortment of roving available for purchase as well as additional spools of thread and copies of the book ‘The Shepherd’s Rug.’ Students should bring: Students may bring their own roving; about 3-4 pounds of roving would be enough for a 2’ x 3’ rug in 3 or more shades or colors, long/coarse fibers are preferred, but any type can be used as long as it is not short stapled. Alpaca, llama, and mohair blends will work too, but are best if blended with about 20% wool. *Or, they may purchase roving in natural colors or dyed colors from the Instructor. Enthusiasm—knowing that they will finally be able to empty that closet of all that unused fiber.

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes

SATURDAY – MORNING CLASSES 9:00 am – Noon 851 – SOCKS TO DYE FOR – NO STRIPES! Nancy Shroyer – Instructor 3 HOURS Some handpainted yarns can result in uneven striping or pooling. Students will learn why this happens and then, how to dye a yarn that blends all the colors beautifully with no striping. Yarn appropriate for socks will be used.

Materials fee of $18 covers 4 ounces of superwash wool, dye, brushes and handouts with all the information needed to repeat the process.

Students should bring: Apron or old shirt, 2 large towels and gloves.

Experience level recommended for this class: Ability to get messy and have fun!

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $18 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 12 students.

852 – VARIATIONS ON LONG DRAW Amy Tyler – Instructor 3 HOURS “Long draw” spinning techniques are often used to create “woolen” yarns—yarns that are airy, lofty, soft and warm! We will cover three variations of long draw using commercially-prepared rovings, drum carded batts, and hand carded rolags. We will create samples of thick, lopistyle singles yarns, as well as thinner, plied woolen yarns.

In the process, we will discuss the types of fiber that work best for different long draw techniques, how to create a hand carded rolag, and how best to use woolen yarns. Materials fee of $15 covers samples for examination, fiber for carding and spinning, notebook with handouts, sundry supplies.

Students should bring: Hand cards, spinning wheel in good working order, 3 bobbins, lazy kate.

Experience level recommended for this class: Intermediate; a student should be able to spin singles and ply.

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

3 HOURS $45 $15 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 15 students.

853 – CUFFED SLIPPERS Kelly Brandt – Instructor 3 HOURS Use wet felting techniques to create slippers that will keep your feet nice and warm and make an artistic statement as well! Learn the wet inlay technique to decorate your slippers, and add locks or flaps to give your creation a three dimensional effect. You will learn a technique for making a matching pair! Materials fee of $18 covers the costs of all fibers for the slippers, felting mat, decorative fibers, use of felting tools, monograph.

Students should bring: An old towel for soaking up soapy water, a large cellulose sponge. Optional: dishwashing gloves if you do not like having your hands in soapy water; any fibers or yarns of your own that you might want to incorporate in your project. Water to drink. Special instructions for participants/Homework: Be prepared for some work! We will roll the loose fibers quite hard to create the firm felt needed for rugged slippers. Contact Kelly directly with any questions at 616-374-7176 or kellybrandt@yahoo.com.

Experience level recommended for this class: Beginner to skilled.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $18 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 20 students.

854 – EXPRESS YOURSELF! SAORI WEAVING Chiaki O’Brien – Instructor 3 HOURS SAORI is very different from traditional weaving: placing more importance on free expression and creativity than on technical skills or the regularity of the woven cloth. This is a therapeutic/ healing weaving technique. Students in this class will relax, enjoy, explore, and develop positive thinking through weaving. Even though there are only two harnesses, students can still enjoy weaving with many colors, textures and utilizing the inherent sense of exploration we all possess! Students will be amazed how much they can do with two harnesses. The warp will be set for students, so they can start weaving right away. Students will take home whatever length they weave. The finished project might be a scarf, table runner or wall hanging.

We always try to do what only human beings can do, without imitating machine-made products. No two weavers are alike, so it is very natural that every single cloth, freely woven by

2014 WONDERS OF WOOL FIBER ARTS CLASSES • SATURDAY MORNING CLASSES

Experience level recommended for this class: Very basic sewing techniques.

CLASS TIME 12 HOURS (6 hours Saturday – 6 hours Sunday) CLASS FEE $180 MATERIALS FEE $25 - Payable to Instructor at class.

(See above*) CLASS SIZE Limited to 15 students.

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 27

2014 WONDERS OF WOOL FIBER ARTS CLASSES • SATURDAY MORNING CLASSES

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes people with different personalities, is beautiful in a unique way. Irregular selvages and accidental skips of thread add to the unprogrammed beauty of SAORI cloths. We admire this irregularity as the unintentional beauty resulting from our natural creativity. Materials fee of $20 will cover all the fiber for weaving (cotton, wool, synthetic, roving, strips of fabric...) and thread for warp on a loom.

Students should bring: Nothing is needed, though if students have materials that they would like to use for a project such as home spun yarn, ribbon, your own animals’ fleece…. that is welcome.

Experience level recommended for this class: None required.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $20 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 8 students.

855 – BEYOND THE BASICS – HEMMED PICOT EDGE Kathy Krause – Instructor 3 HOURS In this Beyond the Basics class we will learn how to do a provisional cast on the EASY way. Next we will do a hemmed picot edge that will transform your knitting from a basic project to a very finished look. These two techniques will jump start you to continue to make a cowl or neck warmer from which the pattern will be provided. Materials fee of $1 covers printouts.

Students should bring: Worsted weight yarn in a solid color; size 9 circular in 16” or 24”; 6 yds of waste yarn in a highly contrasting color to project yarn; and a crochet hook - Size K. Experience level recommended for this class: Students need to know how to knit, purl and work in the round.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $1 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 10 students.

856 – RHYTHM, REPETITION & REST Learning how color values influence fiber work design Bonnie Paruch – Instructor 3 HOURS In this class we’ll learn how color values influence fiber work design. The ability to use color expressively is influenced by our ability to see a color as a value. We use the relative lightness and darkness of colored fibers to create interesting patterns and contrasts. Color can be confusing when it comes to putting together fibers that vary in value, texture and color intensity. Bonnie will help you analyze your fiber stash as if it were a painter’s palette. In exploring complementary colors and light and dark colors, participants will learn how to create interesting arrangements and designs. In using

28 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

rhythm, repetition, and rest, you will create personal fiber compositions. An understanding of simple design theory can free the fiber artist from arbitrary rules and from the fear of stepping outside the pattern book. Spinners, weavers, knitters, and fiber artists of all levels of experience will develop their artist’s eye. Participants are encouraged to bring projects and stuff from their stash, including any fiber work that relates to value and color design. Bonnie will share her unique perspective as a professional artist to guide a lively and fun hands-on experience. Materials fee of $5 covers a bag of fiber goodies and painting supplies.

Students should bring: Their own color and design experiments, a sense of humor and any and all questions about color!

Experience level recommended for this class: Open to all levels.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $5 – payable to Instructor at class.

857 – FELTED VESSEL Mary Wallace – Instructor 3 HOURS This class will create a small wool felted vessel using the wet felting technique and introducing felting with resists. Materials fee of $7.50 covers wool and other decorative bits, plus resists and bubble wrap.

Students should bring: A plastic bag for taking home wet items; a couple of towels, and a notebook and pen if desired. Please wear comfortable clothes you do not mind getting wet.

Experience level recommended for this class: All levels of felting experience are welcome. It does involve some strenuous physical activity for part of the class. There is no “homework” needed; just come to learn something new and enjoy!

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $7.50 – Payable to the Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 12 students.

858 – NUPPS & ESTONIAN LACE Mary Germain – Instructor 3 HOURS Learn a couple of alternative methods for creating nupps (rhymes with soups), an Estonian bobble-type texture used in Estonian lace knitting.

Also learn about the Estonian way of casting on and binding off lace and knit some sample lace stitch patterns.

Students should bring: One light color of lace-weight (or fingering-weight) yarn, one set of size 3 or 4 double pointed

(dp) needles with point protectors or a circular needle (or size 6 for fingering), one needle that is 2 sizes larger (used only for cast-on), and one dp needle that is 1-2 sizes smaller with a sharper point.

Experience level recommended for this class: Intermediate experience level is recommended for this class. Students must have experience working with fine yarns.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE None CLASS SIZE Limited to 15 students.

859 – WORKING TOWARDS CONSISTENCY Beth Smith – Instructor 3 HOURS In this class I will show you every trick I know to spinning more consistent yarns!

We will explore how drafting, twist and ply affect a finished yarn and how to manage each one for a consistent yarn. We will also talk about how twist can affect the yarn thickness just as much as drafting. You will learn how to get an even amount of twist throughout the skein.

We will work on tweaking our drafting techniques to help even yarns out, and you’ll learn how to keep your plying consistent. I’ll give you lots of tips and tricks for keeping your yarn consistent throughout an entire project. I will show examples of my own inconsistent yarns to demonstrate the points being made. You will have an opportunity to play “What Went Wrong,” a spinner’s game that diagnoses the specific problems in finished yarns that aren’t quite right.

Materials fee of $15.

Students should bring: A spinning wheel in good working order, 3 empty bobbins, lazy kate, and note taking materials.

Experience level recommended for this class: Students must be able to spin a continuous thread.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $15 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 20 students.

SATURDAY – AFTERNOON CLASSES 1:00 – 4:00 PM 871 – SOCKS TO DYE FOR – WITH STRIPES! Nancy Shroyer – Instructor 3 HOURS How do they make those self striping socks? The commercial yarn industry uses computers, but knowing the gauge of the knitted yarn, mathematically it can be determined how much yarn to dye for any number of rows. In this class, using a calculator and graph paper, you will design your self striping

socks, and then dye the yarn to make it happen. Materials fee of $18 covers 4 ounces of superwash wool, dye, brushes and handouts with all the information needed to repeat the process.

Students should bring: Apron or old shirt, 2 old towels, gloves.

Experience level recommended for this class: None – just willingness to work with a group and maybe get a little messy.

C LASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $18 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 12 students.

872 – VARIATIONS ON SHORT DRAW Amy Tyler – Instructor 3 HOURS “Short draw” spinning techniques are typically used to create “worsted” yarns which are smooth and strong. In addition to covering variations on this spinning technique, we will cover influences of fiber types and fiber preparations on the worsted nature of yarns. We will focus mostly on combed fibers, and we will cover techniques for hand combing wool.

Finally, we will cover advantageous uses of yarns that have been spun with short draw. Materials fee of $15 covers samples for examination, fiber for combing and spinning, notebook with handouts, sundry supplies.

Students should bring: Hand combs, spinning wheel in good working order, 3 bobbins, lazy kate.

Experience level recommended for this class: Intermediate; a student should be able to spin singles and ply.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $15 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 15 students.

873 – FELT SHOES III - SNAZZY SANDALS Kelly Brandt – Instructor 3 HOURS Create a custom pair of outsewn sandals with leather soles and felted uppers. Create a sole pattern unique to your foot and shape leather for a sole and heel. Select the sandal pattern for the uppers that fits you exactly! Learn the outsewn technique for sandal design by attaching the felt with a visible seam. Materials fee of $18.00 covers monograph, patterns, leather for soles, special glue, special sewing threads, use of equipment, etc.

2014 WONDERS OF WOOL FIBER ARTS CLASSES • SATURDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 29

2014 WONDERS OF WOOL FIBER ARTS CLASSES • SATURDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes Students need to bring: A regular household claw hammer and water to drink.

Homework: Make a sheet of very firm wet felt at least 15” x 15” finished size, about one eighth of an inch thick, extremely tightly made. Felt thicker than 3/8” is too thick. This project was designed to be made from wet felt made from loose fibers, but if you use knitted felt, make it extremely firm. May students contact instructor directly? Yes! 616-374-7176 or kellybrandt@yahoo.com or www.teameffortartisans.com.

Experience level recommended for this class: Intermediate to skilled crafter.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $18 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 16 students.

874 – INTRODUCTION TO BENGALA DYE Chiaki O’Brien – Instructor 3 HOURS A natural Japanese dye, Bengala dyes are made from soil, ‘environmentally safe,’ and fun to use. The dyeing process is just like playing with mud!

Everyone will learn about the history and cultural significance of this unique dyeing form as they color t-shirts, scarves, shawls, and so on. We begin with a process of applying pre-fixer to the material. You are welcome to dye multiple items in a session for an additional material fee. This is not a soaking dye, so be ready to knead the material! We will bring all 12 colors that are available in North America. Materials fee will range from $5 to $24, depending on what you would like to dye.

We will bring t-shirts, scarves, shawls and bandannas. *If you are bringing your own material, please make sure it is clean (washed). White or light beige preferred. There will be a dye fee (approximately $3 for an adult t-shirt or its equivalent) Students should bring: Plastic bag(s) to take dyed material home, towels (bigger is better) on which you don’t mind getting dye and a hand towel for your hands. *See above regarding bringing your own materials to dye.

Experience level recommended for this class: No experience required.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $5 - $24* - Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 12 students.

875 – TAPESTRY TREES Ruth Manning – Instructor 3 HOURS Try tapestry weaving for the first time and weave a small tree, maybe even two! Students will learn basic tapestry technique

30 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

and weave with several colors at once, color blend to create a background, and make shapes for trees. We will discuss loom set up, the finishing of tapestries, and look at examples of the instructor’s work. The instructor will provide looms, bobbins and all yarns needed for the project, but if you have a few bits and pieces that might be good tree colors bring them along. All levels of experience are welcome. Materials fee of $5 covers all yarn needed for this project, use of looms and printed material.

Students should bring: Scissors, any small bits of novelty, handspun or interesting yarns that might be used for trees.

Experience level recommended for this class: No experience needed CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $5 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 10 students.

876 – SLUB FUN Laurie Boyer – Instructor 3 HOURS Learn how to spin a comfortable and regular slub yarn. We will use this slub yarn to create Laurie’s unique teardrop and icicle yarns plus the familiar bobble yarn. After plying, you will learn how to transfer the textured yarn from bobbin to skein winder in preparation for its initial wet-setting. Warning! Create these yarns if you want your knitting to be the center of attention.

Our discussion will cover how to use highly-textured yarn in your projects. Finished wearables will be on display to show how Laurie has incorporated these yarns into her designs.

Please feel free to bring in your own highly-textured yarns for suggestions on their use. Materials fee of $10 includes wool roving and plying thread.

Students should bring: Please bring to class your spinning wheel with the largest orifice that is in good working condition, 2 empty bobbins, lazy kate and niddy noddy or skein winder. Flyer hooks will catch the large texture and woolly winders will create too much tension, so they are best avoided.

Experience level recommended for this class: Intermediate to advanced spinners who have complete control of their wheels will find this most enjoyable.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $10 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 12 students.

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes

878 – FINISH THAT SKEIN Beth Smith – Instructor 3 HOURS Do you spend time deciding what drafting and plying method you will use to get a specific yarn? Then do you use the same one finishing method you always do?

There are many ways to finish those freshly spun skeins. It can be a bit confusing and overwhelming deciding how to choose the finishing technique. Some finishing techniques work beautifully with certain spinning techniques to get exactly the yarn you want. At other times, that tried and true finishing method is not the best. In this class I will teach you four different finishing methods and talk about what the benefits and drawbacks are of each method. I’ll show you how to choose which finishing method is best for the type of yarn and type of project you are spinning for. We’ll spin different yarn and different fibers and see what works beautifully and what doesn’t work at all. You will leave this class with a new set of ideas and information about finishing your skeins.

Materials fee of $10.

Students should bring: Spinning wheel in good working order, at least 3 bobbins, lazy kate, note taking materials.

Experience level recommended for this class: Must be able to spin a continuous thread.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $10 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 20 students.

879 – MATCHBOX AMULETS Lynne Bergschultz – Instructor 3 HOURS With every polymer clay project more possibilities unfold! This class is all about textures, color and construction. Students will follow a step-by-step process for making a tiny container worn as jewelry. We will explore mixing metallic clays, stamping textures, highlighting with metallic powders and perhaps the addition of other materials. The results will be a wonderful array of precious little “treasure chests.” What you put into them will be up to you! Materials fee of $8 covers a wide selection of polymer clay, boxes, cords, metallic powders, adhesives and printed directions.

Students should bring: All tools and materials will be provided.

Experience level recommended for this class: Beginners and beyond are welcome. A bit of dexterity and patience will be helpful.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $8 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 12 students.

SUNDAY – ALL DAY CLASSES 8:30 am – 3:30 pm 901 – STICKS & STONES MAY BREAK MY BONES — BUT CASHMERE WILL NEVER HURT ME! Mary Underwood – Instructor 6 HOURS Cashmere, baby camel, yak, Angora rabbit…and unless you are Monty Python, not to be feared! All can be spun into a luxurious yarn that is soft, acquiring a lovely halo with use.

Learn how to best prepare and spin these fine fibers. How, when and why would you want to blend them with other fibers? Singles or multi-ply? How do you use these to best advantage? What equipment is needed? So many questions, but lots of time! Materials fee of $30 covers notebook, yarn samples, fibers for spinning.

Students should bring: IMPORTANT: Wheel in good working condition that has Scotch/Irish tension or very effective means of reducing the pull of fiber into the wheel.

It is critical that you have a wheel that is very responsive with a means of finely adjusting tension and take up. Not all wheels do this. Any questions, please contact the instructor at frontporchtextiles@me.com or (734) 662-7134. Several size whorls, especially one with high ratio. A minimum of 4 bobbins to make 3 ply yarn. Lap cloth in both a light and dark color to better see your fiber when spinning. Lazy Kate which holds bobbins in a horizontal orientation. A shoe box with knitting needles works for this. Niddy noddy. Pencils, scissors, Scotch tape. Small Zip Lock bags and labels for extra fiber.

Experience level recommended for this class: Intermediate

2014 WONDERS OF WOOL FIBER ARTS CLASSES • SUNDAY ALL DAY CLASSES

877 – KNITTING BEYOND THE BASICS: PICKING UP STITCHES Kathy Krause – Instructor 3 HOURS What stops you from knitting more advanced patterns? What stops you from knitting that sweater pattern that you bought on vacation? Is it the fact that you HAVE to pick up stitches for the button plaque and collar? This class is designed to take the SCARY and the UNKNOWN out of picking up stitches.

We will be working on samples in class and working towards a felted item for you to take home and finish. No student left behind! Materials fee of $5 covers swatch samples and printouts.

Students should bring: 220 yards of feltable wool in worsted weight; size 10 circular needles; stitch marker and pen for note taking.

Experience level recommended for this class: Students need to know how to cast on.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $5 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 12 students.

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 31

2014 WONDERS OF WOOL FIBER ARTS CLASSES • SUNDAY ALL DAY CLASSES

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes to experienced CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

6 HOURS $90 $30 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 12 students.

902 – BEGINNING SPINNING Deb Jones – Instructor 6 HOURS This class is repeated as Class 702 and Class 802 Learn to turn wool into your own unique yarns! You’ll try many different spinning wheels during the class, learn the basic techniques to spin a single yarn, and create a two-ply finished skein. No previous experience required! This allday workshop is designed for the person who has never tried spinning before. *Materials fee of $20 covers a generous supply of spinning fiber and spinning wheel rental. The materials fee is $10 for those students who bring their own wheel.

Students should bring: Spinning wheels will be provided (see above). However, if a student brings his/her own wheel it should be in excellent operating condition and completely assembled; no antique wheels.

Experience level recommended for this class: None CLASS TIME 6 HOURS CLASS FEE $90 MATERIALS FEE $20 – Payable to Instructor at class. (*see above) CLASS SIZE Limited to 10 students.

903 – YARN & FIBER CHARACTERISTICS Robin Russo – Instructor 6 HOURS This “hands-on” class will help knitters, weavers, spinners and felters understand how the properties of fiber become the properties of yarn and how those properties affect the products we make. We will first explore the world of fibers: where they come from and how they grow and then handle the fibers and examine their characteristics under magnification. Finally, we will dissect yarns to see how fiber, twist and ply affect the look, feel and durability of the products we ultimately knit or weave. A materials fee of $15 covers a notebook with written literature, samples of fibers and yarns and use of instructor’s magnification devices.

Students should bring: Nothing required.

Experience level recommended for this class: No experience required.

CLASS TIME 6 HOURS CLASS FEE $90 MATERIALS FEE $15 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 25 students.

32 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

904 – HANDCARDING & WOOLEN SPINNING Carol Rhoades – Instructor 6 HOURS Starting with basic carding techniques, we will practice effective fiber preparation with hand cards. Students will learn how to card gently and efficiently to minimize stress to fibers and the person carding. Students will learn how to choose carders and adjust techniques for differing fiber lengths, densities, and crimp, as well as for varying yarn diameter and density. Once students have control over the basic carding techniques, we’ll explore yarn design by manipulating carding techniques for striped, speckled, and streaked yarns. There will be lots of hands-on practice and analysis of each participant’s carding techniques.

After carding a variety of fibers, we’ll put those rolags to good use by learning traditional woolen spinning. Many knitting yarns are spun woolen so that they are lightweight, lofty, and insulating. Once you get the knack of woolen spinning, you can really speed up your yarn production. You will have plenty of hands-on practice with traditional woolen spinning and also try the American long draw (there is a difference!).

Materials fee of $10 covers handouts and a fiber pack.

Students should bring: A spinning wheel in good working order, wool hand cards, small, smooth box for holding rolags, notepaper and pen. Optional: cotton cards; a contrast cloth (black on one side, white on the other).

Experience level recommended for this class: You should have had a basic spinning class or beyond. No previous carding experience required.

CLASS TIME 6 HOURS CLASS FEE $90 MATERIALS FEE $10 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 15 students.

905 – TIPS, TRICKS & TOOLS FROM A-Z Nancy Shroyer – Instructor 6 HOURS Learn how to use gadgets from the hardware, grocery, drug or sewing stores to enhance your knitting experience! Plus, learn lots of innovative ideas to make knitting easier, more fun and convenient, as well as faster and less expensive. Forty years of knitting experience and problem solving have resulted in a wealth of knowledge. Nancy uses this to bring you 26 solutions to common problems. The allday class will cover: A better buttonhole and button spacing; lengthening or shortening a finished project; better fitting armholes neckbands and shoulders; how to exchange yarns successfully; making twisted cords; measuring for a better fit;

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes

906 – NEW TECHNIQUES FOR THE GREAT WHEEL Pat Hilts – Instructor 6 HOURS Explore techniques that will greatly expand spinning possibilities on the great wheel! Participants will learn how to manage long fibers including flax. They will also learn how to ply, how to make a variety of novelty yarns and how to add big beads, which cannot be used on the ordinary flyer wheel. There will be a review of basic great wheel spinning techniques at the beginning of the class. Materials fee of $15 covers all materials needed.

Students should bring: A great wheel—(if they have one), a lazy Kate, and a pair of scissors. A few great wheels will be available for students who cannot bring one.

Experience level recommended for this class: Some experience spinning on the great wheel is desirable, but not necessary.

CLASS TIME 6 HOURS CLASS FEE $90 MATERIALS FEE $15 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 8 students.

907 – FELTING TECHNIQUES – SCRATCHING THE SURFACE Suzanne Higgs – Instructor 6 HOURS Perhaps you’ve seen some wonderful felts with some intriguing surfaces designs, and you wonder how they are

done. Rather than wonder, come learn how to create them yourself. Learn how to create multiple types of voids, how to create nuno and nuno barnacles, add stones and shells and mirrors, incorporate fabrics, including tulle and velvet, inclusions and entrapments. These are just a few of the ways to scratch the surface in surface design in feltmaking. Materials fee of $30 covers wool fibers, silks, hand-dyed locks, fabrics, prefelts, wool neps, pattern and resist materials, plastics, trays, and raw locks.

Students should bring: Sharp scissors, 2-3 old towels, black Magic Marker, measuring tape.

Experience level recommended for this class: Beginner to intermediate.

CLASS TIME 6 HOURS CLASS FEE $90 MATERIALS FEE $30 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 10 students.

908 – TOTE OF MANY COLORS Bev Larson – Instructor 6 HOURS Using random color choices students will weave a large tote with double swing handles. The approximate size of the tote will be 12 x 16 x 10 inches. This project is a smaller version of the quilt of many colors from a few years ago. Materials fee of $35.00 covers all materials to complete the basket.

Students should bring: Instructor will supply everything.

Experience level recommended for this class: Beginner.

CLASS TIME 6 HOURS CLASS FEE $90 MATERIALS FEE $35 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 10 students.

SUNDAY – MORNING CLASSES 8:30 – 11:30 am 931 – THE SURPRISING YARN-OVER Amy Tyler – Instructor 3 HOURS A “yarn-over” is a fundamental element in knitted lace, but there is more to the yarn-over than lace. The yarn-over is a surprising and versatile element in many forms of knitting.

We will explore the use of yarn-overs to make beautiful edges, interesting cords, straight and wavy fabrics. In addition, we’ll cover variations on the yarn-over and how yarn-overs are

2014 WONDERS OF WOOL FIBER ARTS CLASSES • SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES

estimating yardage for a project; useful knitting tools from other sources and lots more! Class will be a combination of lecture, hands-on and demonstrations. Materials fee of $18 covers workbook, tools and samples.

Students should bring: Homework swatches (see Homework), needles and yarn. Crochet hook in the approximate same size as was used for the yarn in your homework swatches; cloth tape measure at least 60 inches long, calculator, pen, scissors, tapestry needle.

Homework: Using a worsted weight yarn (handspun is OK) and appropriate needles for the yarn, knit two, 4 inch square swatches in stockinette stitch. One of them you can bind off, but leave the second one still on the needle. Make sure you have about an ounce of yarn left over for use in class.

Experience level recommended for this class: Intermediate to advanced. Student should know how to knit and purl to make swatches.

CLASS TIME 6 HOURS CLASS FEE $90 MATERIALS FEE $18 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 12 students.

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 33

2014 WONDERS OF WOOL FIBER ARTS CLASSES • SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes created in a variety of knit stitch patterns.

Materials fee of $8 covers samples for examination, notebook with handouts, additional yarn, sundry supplies.

Students should bring: 100 to 200 yards of yarn and knitting needles appropriate for the yarn.

Experience level recommended for this class: Advanced beginning to intermediate knitting; a student should be comfortable with cast on, bind off, knit stitch, purl stitch, basic increases and decreases.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $8 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 15 students.

932 – PUTTING FEELINGS INTO FELT Kelly Brandt – Instructor 3 HOURS Use wet felting techniques to create a prayer flag to hang indoors or outside or to give to a friend for encouragement.

Make prefelts to use in the flag design.

We will also learn to make wet inlays to enhance your flag designs. You will be able to make personalized shapes to embellish each flag you create-you will not be limited by what is available in the stores. Integrate the hanging string into felting the flag-no sewing! Materials fee of $15 covers felting mat, fibers for the flag, decorative fibers, use of felting tools, monograph.

Students should bring: Sharp scissors, some inspirational phrases to incorporate. An old towel for soaking up soapy water, a large cellulose sponge. Optional: dishwashing gloves if you do not like having your hands in soapy water; any fibers or yarns of your own that you might want to incorporate in your project. Water to drink. Special instructions for participants: Think about inspirational words you might want to use!

Experience level recommended for this class: Beginner level.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $15 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 20 students.

34 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

933 – ARTISTIC FIBER BLENDING Melissa Bohrtz – Instructor

3 HOURS In this class you will discover how to blend fibers into batts, rolags, and pulled rovings so you can spin creatively. Learn how to use a drum carder, blending board and hackle to prepare a variety of fibers including natural fibers and synthetics. With the use of the equipment and fibers you will find out how to layer as well as add texture. We will discuss your creative wishes as a fiber artist, and you will discover how to create those desired effects in your work. Materials fee of $30 covers 10 ounces of fiber for blending. Students are encouraged to try out all the fiber blending equipment and if they do they should go home with at least a 2 ounce batt, 4 ounces of rolags and 4 ounces of pulled rovings.

Students should bring: Please bring any fibers you wish to blend with as well as any blending equipment you may have.

There will be a limited number of tools to share in class.

Experience level recommended for this class: None CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $30 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 12 students.

934 – SPINNING FOR LACE KNITTING Stefania Isaacson – Instructor 3 HOURS Learn to spin very fine, lace weight yarn in a number of different fibers suitable for lace knitting. In this class, we will discuss appropriate fibers, needle size, and knitting techniques to enhance our projects. Students will spin fine wool, silk, cashmere, cotton, and linen to experience different fibers traditionally used for making lace. If time allows, they will knit a swatch with each, resulting in many samples to for the student take home. The goal is to produce sumptuous, luxurious yarns that will make our lace knitting all the more special! Materials fee of $25 covers all fibers to be spun plus handout.

Students should bring: Spinning wheel in working order, several bobbins, lazy kate, niddy noddy, ball winder, pen and paper, hang tags, size 5 or 6 knitting needles.

Experience level recommended for this class: Ability to spin a consistent yarn.

WOW Arts Classes 3 HOURS $45 $25 – Payable to Instructor at class.

Limited to 15 students.

935 – CHEESE CURDS: MAKE YOUR OWN! Linda Conroy – Instructor 3 HOURS Join home cheese maker Linda Conroy for this fun class. We will make cheese curds from start to finish. Everyone will leave inspired and ready to make these delicious curds in their own kitchens. We will also discuss how to take this cheese into a press, to make a firm cheddar style cheese and how you would age this at home. Materials fee of $10 covers supplies for making cheese curds that you’ll will take home, i.e. milk and packaging.

Students should bring: An apron or old clothes.

Experience level recommended for this class: No experience needed!

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $10 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 15 students.

936 – EXPLORING OPEN WEAVES WITH RIGID HEDDLE LOOMS Sara von Tresckow – Instructor 3 HOURS Rigid heddle looms are ideal for making open, lacy fabrics using linen, hemp or cotton yarns. This class will explore several techniques to make an attractive runner or wall/ window hanging.

Materials fee of $5 covers handout and weft yarns in various fibers, sizes and colors.

Students should bring: A warped, rigid heddle loom, 2 yards in length, 10-12” wide, using 12 dpi heddle. Suitable warp materials 8/1 or 16/2 linen or hemp, 5/2 cotton. Color – natural or white. (Recommended warp materials are available from Instructor prior to workshop. Contact The Woolgatherers, infor@woolgatherers.com. Shuttles, pickup stick, scissors, tapestry needle, tapestry or Navajo beater (kitchen fork can be substituted). If desired, bring some extra warp thread to be used as weft.

Experience level recommended for this class: Student

should be able to warp loom with even tension and have some experience weaving simple scarves, runners, etc.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $5 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 10 students.

937 – ULTRA SPONGY SINGLES Laurie Boyer – Instructor 3 HOURS From the “Oh My God – Squeeze This” series.

Learn how to construct Laurie’s newest yarn creation. It is an extrabulky, lightweight and well-balanced yarn that is a pleasure to spin and feels luxurious sliding through your hands as you knit your favorite project.

The yarn is comprised of three layers of which the top has silk or kid mohair sprinkled in spots between lengths of beautifully dyed fine wool. Even Mr. Whipple wouldn’t be able to resist squeezing this ethereal yarn! Materials fee of $15 covers natural and dyed fine wool roving and silk brick or kid mohair.

Students should bring: Please bring to class your spinning wheel with the largest orifice that is in good working condition, 3 empty bobbins, lazy kate, niddy noddy optional.

Woolly winders create too much tension and flyer hooks will catch the airy fibers, so they are best avoided.

Experience level recommended for this class: Intermediate to advanced spinners who have complete control of their wheels will find this most enjoyable.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $15 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 12 students.

938 – KALEIDOSCOPE BUTTONS Lynne Bergschultz – Instructor “Caning” is a familiar technique that’s often identified with polymer clay. Students will learn to create their own simple canes and rolled logs which we will then build into complex canes. Then comes the magic! After more gentle rolling and reducing, we’ll slice the canes to expose surprisingly intricate designs. A few more

3 HOURS

2014 WONDERS OF WOOL FIBER ARTS CLASSES • SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES

CLASS TIME CLASS FEE MATERIALS FEE CLASS SIZE

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 35

2014 WONDERS OF WOOL FIBER ARTS CLASSES • SUNDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes steps and everyone will have beautiful buttons suitable for everything from clothing to jewelry. As always with polymer, the possibilities are endless! Materials fee of $8 covers a wide selection of polymer clay, glaze, and a handout.

Students should bring: All tools and materials will be provided.

Experience level recommended for this class: No experience required. Beginners and beyond welcome!

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $8 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 12 students.

SUNDAY – AFTERNOON CLASSES 12:30 – 3:30 pm 961 – SEAMS TO BE Amy Tyler – Instructor

3 HOURS Many knitters struggle to make good-looking seams. In this workshop we will practice a variety of ways to seam knitted pieces together for the best results. We will explore side and shoulder seams; invisible and decorative seams; and seams that are flat and tidy on both sides of the knitted fabric.

In the process, we will also cover strategies for creating knitted edges that make seaming easier and more refined. Materials fee of $8 covers samples for examination, notebook with handouts, additional yarn, sundry supplies.

Students should bring: Two swatches using the same yarn, both 20 stitches wide and 40 rows long in stockinette stitch, leaving the last row live and placed on stitch holders. 100-200 additional yards of the yarn, knitting needles appropriate for the yarn, and a darning needle. I suggest using a solid, light colored yarn so that the stitches are easier to see.

Experience level recommended for this class: Advanced beginning to intermediate knitting; a student should be comfortable with cast on, bind off, knit stitch, purl stitch, basic increases and decreases.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $8 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 15 students.

962 – SPIRIT TALISMAN Kelly Brandt – Instructor 3 HOURS Since the earliest times, animal shaped figures have been formed to represent important attributes for their creators.

You will learn how to make an enclosed form with only a

36 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

small opening for stuffing. Use wet felting techniques to create a three dimensional animal shape that can express a hidden side of you! Learn a prefelt technique to make extension pieces which we will cut into shapes to decorate the body of your talisman animal. We will felt them into place, and stuff the forms to bring them to life. Add your amulet items to bring personal meaning to your figure! Materials fee of $15 covers felting mat, fibers for the felt, decorative fibers, resist, use of felting tools, monograph.

Students should bring: Sharp scissors. Bring any small items that have meaning for you that can be attached to your figure such as charms or jewels. An old towel for soaking up soapy water, a large cellulose sponge. Optional: Dishwashing gloves if you do not like having your hands in soapy water; any fibers or yarns of your own that you might want to incorporate in your project. Water to drink. Special instructions for participants: Jot down a few notes with the bits you bring along to give meaning to your work. Think about a single word or phrase that would embody your theme such as “change,” “creativity,” or “healing.” Contact Kelly directly with any questions at 616-374-7176 or Kelly. brandt@yahoo.com or www.teameffortartisans.com.

Experience level recommended for this class: Beginner to skilled.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $15 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 20 students.

963 – HERBAL LOTIONS & HEALING SALVES Linda Conroy – Instructor 3 HOURS Using whole herbs, oils and lanolin we will make several lotions and healing salves.

We will learn about herbs for topical application and how they can be healing to the skin.

Everyone will leave with an herbal-infused oil, lotion and 2 salves that we make in class.

Materials fee of $15 covers containers, ingredients, oils, beeswax, labels.

Students should bring: An apron or old clothes.

Experience level recommended for this class: None.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $15 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 15 students.

964 – JELLY SCARF & MORE Ann Reiser – Instructor 3 HOURS Using hand-spun slub, super chunky yarn, students will learn to knit a Jelly (fish shaped) Scarf and a matching cap using size 17 knitting needles. Patterns and yarn will be provided.

Time remaining in class will be used to focus on making your own knitting needles. Materials fee of $30 covers the handspun, super chunky yarn, enough for both the scarf and cap.

Students should bring: Size 17 single point needles or size 17 double points (4); yard stick or tape measure and scissors.

Experience level recommended for this class: Beginner, able to long tail cast-on and do a garter stitch.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $30 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 20 students.

965 – BLENDING FIBERS WITH A HACKLE Diana Armes-Wallace – Instructor 3 HOURS Want to blend different fibers but don’t have the resources for a carding machine? Or maybe you would like a bit more of a novelty blending?

Possibly you prefer spinning from a penciltype of roving, better known as a SLIVER? There are unique ways to blend fibers and/or colors on a hackle for different effects.

No matter what your reasoning, come and experience the pure, simple pleasures of blending those fibers with a hackle.

Students will take with them all their Hackle-pulled Bird Nests to spin or felt with. Materials fee of $15 covers the cost and dyeing of many fibers used in the class, such as various kinds of silks, tensils, bamboos, nylon, alpaca, mohair, angora, ingeo, mill processed rovings.

Students should bring: Bring a hackle if you have one.

Hackles will be provided for those that need one.

Experience level recommended for this class: No experience required.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $15 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 12 students.

966 – FROM SEED TO LINEN THREAD: SPINNING FLAX Lucille Williams – Instructor 3 HOURS This class covers the details of soil preparation to planting flax and students will learn how to recognize the proper time to harvest and the many ways of retting this fine fiber. Tools will be available so that each student can have some handson experience in using a flax break, scutching board and levels of hackles. We will use the flax “tow” in the first part of the class to spin on a drop spindle and a tow fork. Students will learn how to properly dress a distaff in several different ways using “line” fiber. We will then cover the techniques of spinning flax into linen. We will try the wet and dry method, work with a flax batt and spinning line from a bath towel.

The class will cover the angle of twist for spinning knitting and crochet yarns. Students will also learn how to set the twist using PVC pipes. Samples of weaving with flax will be available and discussed. Materials fee of $15 covers line fiber, tow and flax seed.

Students should bring: A high ratio wheel in good working condition, a distaff, large bath towel, small finger bowl, several bobbins, lazy kate, niddy noddy, a notepad and a drop spindle.

Experience level recommended for this class: Advanced beginner.

CLASS TIME 3 HOURS CLASS FEE $45 MATERIALS FEE $15 – Payable to Instructor at class.

CLASS SIZE Limited to 12 students.

2014 FIBER ARTS CLASSES • SUNDAY AFTERNOON CLASSES

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes

Bahr CreekSheep Llamasad& Fiber Studio Hammer A yarn shop but SO much more! www.bahrcreek.com www.bahrcreekllamasfiber.com Look Us Up On Facebook!

920-668-6417

demaster@bahrcreek.com Hours: M-Thur 12-6 F 10-5 • S 10-4 Other times by chance or appointment

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 37

A day...

at the Festival...

38 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

INSTRUCTORS

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes

Diana Armes-Wallace – Alton, Missouri 965 – Blending Fibers With A Hackle

Lynne Bergschultz – Fredonia, Wisconsin 879 – Matchbox Amulets 938 – Kaleidoscope Buttons Lynne Bergschultz is an illustrator and graphic design artist who began working with polymer clay more than ten years ago. She’s created and sold countless one-of-a-kind sets of Bergschultz Buttons and never tires of working with polymer. Early years as an art educator developed her desire to encourage individual self expression and a sense of experimentation in students. Polymer is a perfect medium for all ages and abilities. Lynne considers adult workshops a great opportunity to share her passion for polymer.

Melissa Bohrtz – Green Bay, Wisconsin 933 – Artistic Fiber Blending Melissa is a mother to two handsome little boys, and a wife to a wonderful and supportive husband. She has a very friendly cat and two fiber producing rabbits. Blending fiber is her passion and loves to mix a variety of fibers on her drum carder and handmade blending board. Melissa loves spinning textured art yarn and will rarely find her knitting on needles smaller then 10.

Laurie Boyer – Green Bay, Wisconsin 876 – Slub Fun 937 – Ultra Spongy Singles Laurie Boyer, previously an illustrator with many works in juried exhibits and private collections, currently works with fiber. She has won numerous awards, including two of Majacraft’s international competition for innovation in hand-spinning with her original yarn techniques and garment designs. Articles about her or her garments and fiber art have appeared in Spin-off, Belle Armoire, American Livestock Breeds Assoc. newsletter, Handspinner.com (Alberta, Can.), Handspun Treasures from Rare Wools. She has demonstrated and taught many spinning, knitting and felting classes to all ages at zoo’s, museums, wildlife sanctuaries, elementary and secondary schools and universities as well as home-schooled classes, boy scouts, and professional art groups.

743 – Felt Underfoot: A Traditional Felt Rug 763 – Holey Moley Scarf 853 – Cuffed Slippers 873 – Felt Shoes III: Snazzy Sandals 932 – Putting Feelings Into Felt 962 – Spirit Talisman Kelly started on her wool craft odyssey in 1975 with four horned Dorset sheep which came to her five acre homestead in Lake Odessa “just to keep the pasture down.”

In the spring, she fell in love with the lustrous fleece revealed by the shearer’s work. She designed a queen sized picture quilt top and hand carded the filling to make her first comforter. She had so much fun with for her first project that she went looking for more things to do with her fleeces. She taught herself locker hooking, felting, and hand spinning and is still exploring knitting, crocheting, weaving and other fiber skills. Through her fiber based cottage business, Team Effort Artisans, Kelly has shown and sold fine wool craft at shows, galleries, and festivals.

Her enthusiasm for sharing fiber craft and animals has led Kelly to teach spinning and felting to children and adults at festivals and schools throughout the Midwest.

Melissa (Mo) Brown – Verona, Wisconsin 748 – Sock Blank Dyeing – Not Just For Socks!

Mo is an enthusiastic teacher who loves to share her fiber knowledge with others. She has had extensive experience teaching everyone from beginners to experts. Knitting since childhood, she started spinning and dyeing wool in college and now has her own flock of Corriedale and Corriedale-cross sheep. Many days you can find her at The Cat & Crow, in Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin experimenting with new dyeing or felting techniques.

Linda Conroy – Sheboygan, Wisconsin 805 – Herbal Milk Based Soap Making: Hot & Cold Process 935 – Cheese Curds: Make Your Own! 963 – Herbal Lotions & Healing Salves Linda Conroy, herbalist, cheese maker and whole food enthusiast dedicates her life to connecting with the natural world. Linda has a certificate in permaculture design, a degree in social work, has studied with Isla Burgess of the International College of Herbal Medicine, and has completed residential herbal apprenticeships with Susun Weed at the Wise Woman Center as well as Ravencroft Gardens. She is the founder of Moonwise Herbs, a community herbal resource, The Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference and Wild Eats: A Movement to Promote Whole and Wild Foods in Community. Linda is a vibrant woman who continually seeks to deepen her connection to the natural world! You can learn more at www.moonwiseherbs.com

2014 WONDERS OF WOOL FIBER ARTS CLASSES • INSTRUCTORS

Diana’s former life consisted of lots of computer technical workings, but what she dreamed of was owning a farm with fiber animals. After ’retiring’ from computers, moving halfway across the country, the opportunity came about to buy a farm, load it with Icelandic Sheep and a wild, enjoying ride has ensued. Now raising Icelandic Sheep, Angora Goats, Angora Rabbits and a few mix-breed wether boys, Diana enjoys using Old World processing tools and dyes. Viking Combs and Hackles are a mainstay in her life of fiber processing.

Kelly Brandt – Lake Odessa, Michigan

Wisconsin WisconsinSheep Sheep&&Wool WoolFestival Festival• •390

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes

2014 WONDERS OF WOOL FIBER ARTS CLASSES • INSTRUCTORS

Mary Germain – Shorewood, Wisconsin 767 – Latvian Fringe & Braids 858 – Nupps & Estonian Lace Mary has been a knitter most of her life, has been teaching knitting, weaving, and other fiber arts since 1983, and was owner of The Wool Works, a yarn shop in Milwaukee, from 1985-1996. Inspired by a Latvian friend, Mary published a pattern on Latvian knitting in Piecework magazine. Trips to Latvia in 2001 and 2005 and Estonia in 2005 and 2013 provided Mary with more knitting inspiration. Mary has self-published several books (some together with Sandy De Master) and teaches throughout the Midwest, including at Sievers School of Fiber Arts since 1999. Farther abroad, Mary has made trips to both coasts to present classes on Latvian Mittens.

Jane Grogan – Madison, Wisconsin 746 – Quilt Designs for Woven Pieces Jane Grogan is from Madison, Wisconsin and started weaving on a 4-shaft table loom in 1979. But it wasn’t until she acquired a 7-foot triangle loom in 1990 that she found her dream tool. The “instant” warp while you weave has provided endless hours of fascination. Jane has since added smaller size looms to her collection which are perfect for “on the go” projects. Jane has held workshops on continuous strand weaving technique at Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, Midwest Fiber and Folk Art Fair, Black Sheep Gathering, MKG Knit-In, and the Great Midwest AlpacaFest.

Mary Jo Harris – Madison, Wisconsin 768 – Double Knitting Inside Out Mary Jo Harris lives in the knitting Mecca of Madison, WI. She has been a teacher all of her adult life and has formally taught knitting for the last 7 years at various sheep and wool festivals, fiber festivals, knit-ins, and for Madison College. In the last several years, she has added Chair Caning classes to her teaching repertoire. Under her designer name of Jo Harris, she designs knitting patterns and has written a book entitled Double Knitting - Inside Out which is available on her website (www.Toadknits. com). As an active member of the Madison (WI) Knitters’ Guild she has an almost constant opportunity to discuss anything and everything knitting-related. On her website she also blogs about her life as a knitter and makes her designs and eBook available.

Linda Hardwood – Ionia, Michigan 707 – Rug Hooking Linda Harwood comes from a large working farm in Michigan and has raised sheep most of her life. She is self-taught in the art of rug hooking. She has been hooking since the early 80’s and teaching since the early 90’s. Some of her inspiration is drawn from the old world animal paintings and her country background. She loves

040• •Wisconsin WisconsinSheep Sheep&&Wool WoolFestival Festival

INSTRUCTORS

working with color and starts with either recycled or new wool which she over-dyes. Linda has had her work published, shown in museums and also has appeared on television. You can view some of her work at www. harwoodhookedonewe.

Suzanne Higgs – Plainwell, Michigan

807 – Fascinating, Fabulous Felted Hat 907 – Felting Techniques In 1999, Suzanne Higgs invented the Needle Felt hat forms, and became an avid felt maker with a passion toward felt hats. Suzanne does all kinds of felt-making from hats and bags, to nuno clothing, and wild and wonderful bird pods or bird yurts, sculpted vessel works. She moves easily between fashion and organic forms and has works on display in Numazo, Japan, Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI, several galleries in the Midwest as well as her etsy, website and blog. Higgs spends her time between teaching, taking felt classes and creating...and loves all for very different reasons. Seeing her students succeed brings her great joy and seeing them excel is amazingly joyous for her. Suzanne continues to explore the ideas that she dreams and is an award winning designer with her nuno felts. She has taught throughout the United States, including the Midwest Felting Symposium, The Michigan Fiber Symposium, Handweavers of Pueblo, Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, Michigan Fiber Festival and many other private venues, as well as private lessons from her home dining room table “studio.” When it comes to felt making Suzanne has two favorite statements: “The answer is always ‘YES’ ...yes it works or yes you need to come up with another idea,” and the other is from one of her favorite films: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel: “Everything will be fine in the end....if it’s not fine, it’s not the end.”

Pat Hilts – Columbus, Wisconsin

906 – New Techniques for The Great Wheel Pat Hilts has been spinning since 1966. She has given many spinning classes and many demonstrations both in Wisconsin and in Pennsylvania. She has become a specialist in great wheel spinning, and also works on a variety of moving spindle wheels. With her husband, Victor, she has published several articles on the history of spinning. Pat is currently curator of the Home Textile Tool Museum in Orwell, Pennsylvania.

John Holzwart – Sheboygan, Wisconsin

706 – Coiled Baskets: Pine Needles, Sweet Grass & Broom Corn John Holzwart is a permaculturist, educator, beekeeper, wild forager and broom maker. He also has a passion for grafting and growing unusual fruit. He has been making baskets for 10 years. You can often find John in the woods looking for mushrooms and other wild edibles as well as his basketry materials. To learn more go to www. moonwiseherbs.com.

INSTRUCTORS

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes

Stefania Isaacson – St. Charles, Illinois 705 – Natural Dyes - Exploration, Extraction, Enthusiasm 934 – Spinning for Lace Knitting

Deb Jones – Black River Falls, Wisconsin 702 – 802 – 902 – Beginning Spinning

855 – Beyond the Basics – Hemmed Picot Edge 877 – Knitting Beyond the Basics: Picking Up Stitches The Krause’s started the family’s llama farm, Pine Knoll Llamas located in Clintonville, back in 1988. Kathy has been herd manager for several camelid farms in Wisconsin and has also shown throughout the U.S. The passion for fiber started with a llama outing where Kathy saw llama fiber being combed. An “internal switch” was flipped on that she says changed her life forever! She now shears around 50 llamas a year and processes about one half of those fleeces, so she always has fiber on hand. Kathy states that she loves every aspect of wool and all levels of processing, saying “There’s no greater joy than to take a fleece and to work with it to see the finished product.” She is one of the founders of “fiber thing,” an event that was held annually in Shawano, Wisconsin and still remains a committee member of the current “fiber thing” event now called “Winter Weekend Warm-up.” Kathy, and her husband Dick, have opened a retail yarn/spinning shop called The Copper Llama. The shop is located on their property in an old restored 1300 sq. ft. shed which offers a full line of yarns and accessories, rovings and fibers for the spinner/felter. Kathy is also a member of the Shawano Knitting Guild and Saxony Spinners.

Deb is from Black River Falls, Wisconsin. She is an enthusiastic handspinner and teaches spinning workshops throughout the region, including at Sievers School of Fiber Arts. Deb is owner of The Fiber Garden, a year-round fiber arts school and shop that has been featured in such magazines as American Small Farm, Impressions, and Positive Thinking. For Deb it’s a means to promote fiber arts and combine her love of spinning, dyeing, teaching and country living!

Bev Larson – Lafayette, Indiana

Letty Klein – Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kate Larson – Alexandria, Indiana

808 – The Shepherd’s Rug Letty Klein has been making custom braided rugs from roving for almost 20 years. She has raised Karakul sheep since 1982 on Pine Lane Farm near Kalamazoo, MI. and has judged sheep and fleece shows all across the country.

She is on the Michigan Sheep Breeders Association Board of Directors and is Vice President of the Weavers Guild of Kalamazoo. A graduate of Michigan State University, with a degree in Microbiology, she is a retired research scientist from Upjohn/Pfizer Animal Health. She has a regular column in the Black Sheep Newsletter. Along with coauthor Ann Brown they have conducted rug braiding workshops all across the country since their book The Shepherd’s Rug—A Braided Wool Rug From Roving was published in 2006.

908 – Tote of Many Colors I have been weaving since 1988 and teaching since 1999. I love to share the joy of basket weaving with those around me and have done so by teaching in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, and the Caribbean on the Basket Weaving Cruises. Making basket weaving fun, relaxing, and inspiring is my goal. In 2003 I won the Eiteljorg Museums Weavers Challenge. In 2009 I added broom making as an out shoot of weaving and it too is now a passion.

744 – Spinning A Sound Singles Yarn 764 – Spinning for Crewel Embroidery Kate Larson loves using fiber arts as a bridge between her passions for art and agriculture. Her fiber journey has led her to a degree in Environmental Soil Chemistry, travels through northern Europe in search of textile traditions, and back to the farm where her family has lived for six generations. She keeps an ever-growing flock of Border Leicester sheep and teaches handspinning and knitting regularly in central Indiana and around the country. Kate has published articles and designs in Spin-Off Magazine, Jane Austen Knits, Knitting Sweaters from Around the World, and other publications. She manages the Spinner’s Connection blog at spinningdaily.com. You can find her at katelarsontextiles.com.

2014 WONDERS OF WOOL FIBER ARTS CLASSES • INSTRUCTORS

Stefania has been a life-long knitter, and started spinning and dying to supply herself with “the best yarns in the world!” She got her Certificate of Excellence in Handspinning from the Handweaver’s Guild of America in 1997. Since then she has opened her own business called Handspun by Stefania and taught numerous workshops dealing in natural dyes, spinning and basket making. She has spoken about the fiber arts to numerous groups, and has appeared on Home & Garden TV as a guest on the Carol Duvall Show. She sells handspun, natural hand dyed yarns, original knitting kits using her own yarns and patterns, hand dyed roving dyed with natural dyes, and handmade baskets. She was previously a high school English teacher, and now enjoys teaching spinning, dyeing, and knitting to fiber enthusiasts. Most recently, Stefania has authored a book on natural dyes called In Search of the Perfect Green – and Orange, Too!

Kathy Krause – Clintonville, Wisconsin

Wisconsin WisconsinSheep Sheep&&Wool WoolFestival Festival• •410

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes Ruth Manning – Madison, Wisconsin

2014 WONDERS OF WOOL FIBER ARTS CLASSES • INSTRUCTORS

875 – Tapestry Trees Ruth Manning teaches and creates art at her studio in Madison, Wisconsin. She specializes in handwoven tapestry with a focus on portraits and personal narrative work. Ruth has taught in public school art rooms, conference and camp settings and individual classes.

Chiaki O’Brien – Chaska – Minnesota 854 – SAORI Weaving 874 – Introduction to Bengala Dye Chiaki took a Bengala Dye workshop in the summer of 2012 in Japan. She really loved how easy, fun and natural the process was. She applied the Jerome Fiber Artist Project Grants to learn more about Bengala Dye and was fortunate to receive the grant and went to Japan in early 2013 to study under her mentor for a week. She now teaches at various places such as Weavers Guild of Minnesota, Art Educators of Minnesota Fall Conference, Iowa Sheep & Wool Festival, Shepherd’s Harvest (MN) as well as exploring more about Bengala dye by creating.

Bonnie Paruch – Sister Bay, Wisconsin 766 – Express Yourself – Color for Fiber Artists 856 – Rhythm, Repetition & Rest Learning how color values influence fiber work design Several years ago Bonnie became the shepherd of a lovely flock of Icelandic Sheep. They patiently taught her much about life, farming and fiber! Her journey with the sheep led her to an amazingly talented and generous group of fiber artists, the Arachnes of Door County. One thing has led to another, including participation in the Door County Shepherds Market and new adventures in spinning and teaching. Bonnie is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America. Her award winning oil and pastel paintings have been exhibited in many national and regional exhibitions. The artist described her painting techniques in a lengthy article in International Pastel Artist magazine.

International Artist magazine included Bonnie in a group of “Americas leading landscape painters” as she shared her painting tips in “The Best Kept Secrets of Plein Air Painters.” American Artist Magazine selected Bonnie’s artwork for the cover and “Pastel Page” in 2000. Southwest Art Magazine has described Bonnie as an “artist to collect.”

Other publications include, The Artist magazine, The Pastel Journal, North Light Magazine, Wisconsin Trails and North light Books (The Best of Flower Painting Two).

Bonnie’s recent book, A Brush with Life was published in 2013. Her Door County studio and gallery in rural Sister Bay, Wisconsin is open May- October. Learn more about the artist at www.bonnieparuchart.com.

042• •Wisconsin WisconsinSheep Sheep&&Wool WoolFestival Festival

INSTRUCTORS

Ann Reiser – Sobieski, Wisconsin 964 – Jelly Scarf & More Ann has been knitting since childhood and with time she picked up other fiber skills like felting, spinning, weaving and dyeing. She raises Lincoln and Border Leicester sheep, Angora goats and alpacas. She has a one-woman operation from hay-making to sales of her finished garments, selling her woolens at a dozen shows each year and says she has a website that she seldom pays any attention to.

Carol Rhoades – Madison, Wisconsin 704 – Beaded Lace Knit Cuffs 804 – Spinning Alpaca & Llama 904 – Handcarding & Woolen Spinning Carol has taught spinning and knitting throughout the U.S. and abroad for many years. Her particular interest is in primitive wools and how they are used for traditional knitted garments in Scandinavia and the U.K. Carol has published numerous articles in Spin-Off magazine and also writes for PieceWork (including several articles about bead knitting). She has translated many Scandinavian knitting, crochet, and weaving books into English.

Robin Russo – Bradford, Vermont 703 – Fiber Preparation 803 – Explore the World of Fiber Goats 903 – Yarn & Fiber Characteristics Robin Russo lives in Bradford, Vermont where she teaches spinning, felting, dyeing and working with exotic fibers. Over the past 25 years she has taught at numerous gatherings of spinners, knitters, weavers and felters throughout North America. She has had over 20 articles published by Interweave Press and has been a guest speaker for graded school programs, museums, historical societies, the Costume Society of America, and Smith College. Robin has been a fiber enthusiast for more than 40 years and takes every opportunity to explore its potential.

Marilou Schultz – Mesa, Arizona 745 – Spinning – Using A Navajo Lap Spindle 806 – Navajo Weaving Marilou Schultz is a Navajo from Arizona who learned the art of spinning and weaving at an early age. She loves to spin her Churro fleece and dye her yarns using natural dyes which she used in her weavings. She does many Native Art Shows where she displays work and conducts workshops through the U.S. The annual shows that she attends annually are Santa Fe Indian Market and the Heard Indian Market. During the school year she devotes her time to her teaching job in working with junior high students. She is always willing to share her knowledge and expertise!

INSTRUCTORS

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes

Nancy Shroyer – Cary, North Carolina

Nancy Shroyer knits, spins, weaves, dyes, designs, teaches, and invents in Cary, North Carolina. Nancy’s philosophy is to make working with fiber easier for everyone. She has found many shortcuts, techniques and formulas that can save time and anxiety. This has led her to develop Nancy’s Knit Knacks, whose products are sold worldwide.

Beth Smith – Howell, Michigan

747 – Adding Speed to Your Wheel Spinning 769 – Cormo in a Nutshell 859 – Working Towards Consistency 878 – Finish That Skein!

Beth Smith is so obsessed with fiber that she has fleece in every room of her house, including her bathroom. She teaches the whys and how-to of preparing and spinning as many breeds as a spinner can in her classes taught all over the world and in articles written for Spin Off, Knittyspin and Entangled magazines. She also writes for Ply Magazine and serves as a member of the editorial advisory board. She is the previous owner of the world famous online shop, The Spinning Loft, renowned for its selection of raw wool, including rare breeds of sheep, available by the ounce (or more) for studying, sampling or just stashing. Her book, The Spinner’s Book of Fleece: A Breed-by-Breed Guide to Choosing and Spinning the Perfect Fiber for Every Purpose, will be published by Storey Books in July 2014.

Amy Tyler – Lake Ann, Michigan

742 – The Basics of Beginning Flick Carding 762 – Mechanics of Your Wheel 852 – Variations on Long Draw 872 – Variations on Short Draw 931 – The Surprising Yarn-Over 961 – Seams to Be

First a dancer, then a neuroscientist and professor, Amy now devotes herself full-time to the fiber arts. Amy has taught spinning and knitting at venues across the country and is well known for her animated and engaging teaching style. She has published articles in Spin-Off and PLY Magazine. Her art and science backgrounds give her a keen understanding of learning movement skills, composition, pattern recognition, and systematic exploration. The result is her focus on spinning and knitting technique, texture, three-dimensional structure, and knit designs that exploit handspinning techniques. You can find out more about her work on her website, http://www.stonesockfibers.com and on her blog, http://stonesockblog.blogspot.com.

Sara von Tresckow – Fond du Lac, Wisconsin 765 – Pile Weaves on Simple Looms 936 – Exploring Open Weaves with Rigid Heddle Looms Sara is a weaver, spinner, dyer and business owner (with husband Hans owns Woolgatherers.com) who considers life as a work of art and loves the process of creating a unique environment and personally designing, crafting and embellishing daily life with beautiful textiles. She loves to begin with fiber at a point early in its existence and develop it into the finished product. She has raised her own sheep and flax at times, although there is not always enough time or land to do this on a regular basis. She began spinning and weaving in Germany in the late 1970s and continued working in fibers along with a career in IT. In 2010, Sara won the award for professional home furnishing at the Blue Ridge Show with a knotted pile rug. She is experienced in all types of weaving from simple rigid heddle projects to pieces executed on industrial Jacquard looms.

Mary Underwood – Ann Arbor, Michigan 701 – Don’t Spare the Air 801 – Preparation to Twist…and Shout!

901 – Sticks & Stones May Break My Bones – But Cashmere Will Never Hurt Me! Mary can’t seem to eliminate anything from her fiber plate. When not producing yarns and handweaving for her Front Porch Textiles business, she teaches spinning, and researches and lectures on textile traditions in Québec and Mongolia. She began winning awards for her yarns in 1995 and then took up weaving. Her articles appear in Spin-Off, and Handwoven. Mary’s work is included in Handspun Treasures from Rare Wools, edited by Deborah Robson; and most recently in the 2013 Interlaced—90th Anniversary of the Weavers Guild of Boston. She is a guild junkie, belonging to numerous local, state, national and international guilds. The beneficiary of excellent instruction (both past and present) in the US and Canada, she delights in giving back through classes and lectures.

Mary Wallace – Cambridge, Wisconsin 857 – Felted Vessel Many years ago Mary took a workshop in felting. It was fascinating and she fell in love with the process. It is tactile and physical, beautiful and full of possibilities. Wool, silk, and other felting materials inspire her, as do the colors and textures of nature and manmade objects. The wool itself is quite amazing and inspiring. All of this is what keeps her intrigued with felting. Mary’s studio is in rural Cambridge.

She is on the Earth Wood & Fire Artists Tour the last week of October (www.earthwoodfireartiststour.com) and she is a member of the Black Hawk Artists in Fort Atkinson, WI, which holds its annual show in November. She has taught felting classes for many years at the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival as well as numerous other venues.

2014 WONDERS OF WOOL FIBER ARTS CLASSES • INSTRUCTORS

741 – Learn Continental Knitting from a Right Hand Thrower 761 – Casting On for Great Beginnings 851 – Socks to Dye For – No Stripes!

871 – Socks to Dye For – With Stripes!

905 – Tips, Tricks & Tools – From A-Z

Wisconsin WisconsinSheep Sheep&&Wool WoolFestival Festival• •430

2014 INSTRUCTORS

Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes Lucille Williams – Hartford, Wisconsin 966 – From Seed to Linen Thread: Spinning Flax Luci is a Master Spinner, weaver and fiber artist, originally from Minnesota. She has owned and operated her fiber art retail stores throughout the southeastern part of Wisconsin and spinning for 25+ years. Her love of fibers was born after her experience as a Costume Guide Interpreter at Old World Wisconsin. There she taught herself to spin and continued educating herself on her farm in Richfield with her many Merino/Corriedale sheep and five kids. She has taught for years at the Wisconsin Spin-In, at many guilds throughout the state, the Knitch in Delafield, Ben Franklin in Oconomowoc, workshops at Wisconsin Sheep

INSTRUCTORS

& Wool Festival and at her own retail stores/schools in Germantown, Cedarburg, Hartford and West Bend. She owns the fiber art school, Sheeping Beauty Fibre Arts.

Luci has appeared on several cable TV shows as well as Outdoor Wisconsin, Country Handcraft magazine and many newspaper articles. She is now “on the farm” in Hartford, Wisconsin, raising Shetland sheep, teaching fiber art classes and enjoying life. History and traditional textiles are of great interest to her and this all comes out in her classes. Luci is now the State Wisconsin Spin-In Coordinator and hosts the Wisconsin Spin-In along with The Friendly, Feisty Fiber Guild of which she is president.

Sample us for 4 weeks…FREE! Our readers enjoy features about the outdoors, stock dogs, farm animals of all sorts, stories about rural life, yarns of yesterday, news and events, Plus Much More!

To take advantage of this offer, contact Mike Carlson at mike.carlson@ecpc.com or call 888-833-9268 Ext. 3885 For more information about advertising in The Country Today’s Sheep Directory, contact: Sue Bauer at The Country Today P.O. Box 570 Eau Claire, WI 54702 1-800-236-4004 - Ext. 3276

WSW 044• •Wisconsin WisconsinSheep Sheep&&Wool WoolFestival Festival

www.thecountrytoday.com

This offer is valid for non-subscribers only.

The Country Today is a weekly publication.

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 0

Wooly U – A Sheep & Fiber Camp for Kids!

Pre-registration Required!

Register Online

An all-day sheep and fiber camp for KIDS 8-16 years of age!

Spend a day at the festival learning knitting skills, how to dye yarn, try your hand at felting and get the basics of weaving on a loom you can take home! We will also visit the newborn lamb display, watch sheep shearing, see some unusual breeds of sheep and get a lesson in Wisconsin’s rural history. In addition, you’ll be able to customize your own Wooly U Camp T-shirt, get your “diploma” and a course handbook.

Camp begins at 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, September 6 and will end promptly at 4:15 p.m. We will start the day’s activities in the Wonders of Wool Building 1 (see map of Fair Park). Cost is only $35 per student. You will need to bring a bag lunch, but we will furnish water, lemonade and milk as beverages. Snacks will be provided throughout the day. Wear clothes that can get dirty and stained from dyeing fiber. (All our dyes are non-toxic!) All supplies are furnished.

Please note: We will need parental/guardian contact information for the day as well as any specific information that we need to know about a student. The Instructors will need to easily contact a parent in the case of an emergency.

YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER ONLINE! Pre-Register by August 15 HOW TO PRE-REGISTER Register online by going to the festival website www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com On the homepage, go to Youth Activities and then click on the selection bar Wooly U. You will register under Saturday All-Day classes, Class 400 on the Fiber Arts Classes page. If you do not have an account, you will need to create one.

Registration per student is $35 and does not include admission to the Festival.

Registration will appear as Class 400. Sorry – no walk-ins accepted.

Wisconsin Sheep Dairy Cooperative Premier Supplier of Sheep Milk & Sheep Milk Dairy Products

The Wisconsin Sheep Dairy Cooperative, formed in 1997, is a group of 8 small family farms in northwestern Wisconsin. The only sheep dairy cooperative within the United States and the single largest source of high quality sheep milk for cheese plants.

The members invite you to visit our web -site and shop the web store for our delicious cheese and dairy products. DANTE—MONA– DANTE LAMB—TULUM—SOMERSET— BUTTER—YOGURT—etc.  Come and see us in the Country Store West

Wooly U

Limited to 20 students

Wooly U

PO Box 207, Bruce, WI 54819 Phone: 715-353-2575 E-mail: ebmeisegeier@sheepmilk.biz www.sheepmilk.biz www.wsdccheeseshop.biz

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 45

46 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

Walk and Knit Relay Challenge Saturday – 4:30 PM • The race is taking place on an asphalt surface. Please wear suitable footwear and be aware that knitting needles can be hazardous. Festival and organizers are not liable for injuries.

Registration deadline - August 15. Walk-Ins MAY be accepted (or may not be able to be accommodated). Register for Wonders of Wool Class 500 ($20/team of 4) or Class 501 ($5/person if registering as an individual). Those persons registering as an individual will be assigned to teams by the organizers. No refunds given for cancellations. Contact Mary Germain with questions at mgermain55@gmail.com or 414964-7746.

This Walk and Knit event was inspired by a similar teamrelay race that takes place in Estonia, known there as Käi ja Koo. Join together with your friends (teams of four) in this friendly, fun, fast-paced, walking and knitting event. OR sign up individually and we will put a team together for you.

Proceeds from this event will support youth activities related to wool. If you can’t walk and chew gum at the same time, come and watch as teams take on the challenge of knitting while walking, and cheer on your favorite team.

Walk and Knit Rules: • Each team will have one knitting project to work on. The yarn ball is kept in a knitting project bag, hanging on the competitor’s wrist. The bag and knitting will be handed over from one team member to another at the end of each lap, as in a relay race.

• Each team member walks one lap about 100 yards long, while knitting in stockinette stitch on circular needles.

Sincere thanks to the following sponsors and supporters!

Arachne Spinners Guild, The Dragonfly Yarn Shop, Greater Milwaukee Knitting Guild, Kaleidoscope Fibers, knitch, Knitting Knook, The Knitting Tree, Needles ‘n Pins Yarn Shoppe, Sievers School of Fiber Arts, The Sow’s Ear, Spin of Door County, Stitcher’s Crossing, Studio S Fiber Arts, and Yarns by Design.

HOW TO REGISTER Register online by going to the festival website www. wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com On the homepage, go to Wonders of Wool Classes and then click on the selection bar Walk & Knit. You will register under either Class 500 (Team) or Class 501 (Individual) under Fiber Arts Classes. If you do not have an account, you will need to create one. Registration does not include admission to the Festival. Registration will appear as either Class 500 or Class 501. If registering for a team only one team member should register!

• Points will be given to each team based on the number of stitches knit (higher number of stitches = more points) and the time to finish the course (faster time = more points), and points will be subtracted for errors (dropped stitches, etc).

The team with the most points wins.

• Teams will be composed of four members (at the discretion of the judges, teams with fewer members may participate and individual members may walk more than one lap so that a total of four laps are completed by each team)

Do you have a photo or something to put here?

Ran out of ads.

• Supplies (yarn, circular needles, knitting project bags) will be provided by organizers.

• All team members must report to Walk & Knit Way (the road just south of WOW Classes Bldg #1) by 4:15 on Saturday.

The event will take place on Walk & Knit Way beginning at 4:30 pm.

• Before the start, each team’s knitting project will be prepared, with 100 stitches cast on and the first four rounds knit using sport-weight yarn and size 5 circular needles.

Wisconsin WisconsinSheep Sheep&&Wool WoolFestival Festival• •470

Design Challenge Competition!

Sunday – Wonders of Wool Building 1

Make a Statement – Naturally!

Unleash your inner fashion design skills and enter the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival Design Challenge Competition! Clothing and accessory entries must be original designs, and can be woven, crocheted, felted or knitted, and the material can be any natural fiber. Open to all. Grand prize is $100, sponsored by Wool, Warp & Wheel, Richmond, IL. (Booths 778-782 Country Store-East). Second and third place winners will receive gift certificates worth $40 and $25 respectively from the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival.

Additional awards to be announced.

Judge: Kaileen Shanahan - Currently attending the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise in Los Angeles, CA, with emphasis in Professional Knitwear Design. Her textile design candidate runway show is scheduled for 2015. In 2012 she started Shanahan Fibers Custom Knits, producing original hand knit designs on contract. She is a member of the American Association of Textile Colorists and Chemists and became affiliated as an Artisan Member of the Fiber Shed in 2013.

Contestants may bring entries to the Wonders of Wool Building I (WOW I), Friday: 12:00 – 5:00, Saturday: 8:00 – 1:00 and 3:00 – 5:00. You will find entry forms in this catalog.

Please, one entry per form. Make copies as necessary. Each individual entry, along with a $5 entry fee, must be identified

with the following printed information: 1. Name of person entering garment or accessory; complete address, telephone/email address of contestant; 2. Full description of the item(s) entered; 3. Natural fiber(s) utilized in construction of entry 4. A brief statement describing the inspiration for your entry.

5. Please supply clear individual garment bags or clear covers for clothing items and appropriate protection for accessory items (covers will be available if you are unable to supply your own).

6. Questions, contact Lisa Shuppe (shuppian@charter.net) Judging will take place in the Wonders of Wool Building 1, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Sunday. Judging is open to the public, but please, no talking or questions during the judging phase. Results will be posted and entries open to viewing during check-in/registration hours and upon completion of judging. All entries will remain on viewing until 4:00. Entries may be picked up from 4:00 – 4:30 p.m. All entries must be picked up and signed out by 4:30 p.m.

Open to residents of any state. Make It With Wool contestants are encouraged to enter, however, this competition is not affiliated with the national or Wisconsin MIWW competition.

Design Challenge Competition Registration Form One Form Per Entry - $5 Fee Per Entry Please print clearly. Thank you!

Entry MUST be an original design!

Please bring completed entry form, along with entry, to the Wonders of Wool Building I. Check-in Hours: Friday 12:00 – 5:00; Saturday 8:00 – 1:00 and 3:00 – 5:00 Name ________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________ City _______________________________________State _____ Zip+4____________ Email ________________________________________________________________ Phone_________________________________________________________________ FULL DESCRIPTION OF ENTRY (One entry per form)

NATURAL FIBER USED IN CONTRUCTION OF ENTRY

INSPIRATION FOR ENTRY

048• •Wisconsin WisconsinSheep Sheep&&Wool WoolFestival Festival

Custom Processing

Value-Added Products • Roving

Skirting • Washing •

• Batts

Carding • Blending •

• Clouds • Pin Drafted Sliver • Semi-worsted Yarn

Pin Drafting •

• No Order Too Small!

Spinning •

Round Barn Fiber

help@roundbarnfiber.com

815-201-1800

Your 1st Order (100 Lb max. offer expires 10/2014)

www.roundbarnfiber.com

10123 Freeport Rd, Durand. IL 61024

Over 3000 sq ft of yarns, fibers and local gifts.

Specializing in hand dyed yarns & original timeless designs.

www.ewetopiafibershop.com 102 S. Main St, Viroqua, WI 54665 Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 49

Festival T-Shirts & Sweatshirts Available At The

e

o shi a f e sR

n ed

s& Ha t

Mittens

Clothing

Home Accents Christmas Cards

Ewesful Gifts

Kat ie

Am

Ewesful Gifts Booth!

Toys & Jewelry

www.ewesfulgifts.com

Discover us in the Country Store West Booths 709-712

920-623-3536

Marushka Farms

Source for CVM Romeldale fleece, roving, yarns and breeding stock

www.marushkafarms.com

50 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 51

Custom Tools for Wool Carding

Southerncomfortproducts.com Quality Wool Machinery Affordable Work Horses For All Your Fiber Projects hog@netins.net

(304) 229-2052 52 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

2015: CHANGE IS GOOD! Enhancements Coming to Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival Catalog and Website Advertising Catalog Gets An Upgrade

Improved Website Advertising

All 2015 ads will be in FULL COLOR Add your website link to the No extra charge! vendor/supporter list for only $50 Contact Lynn Crooks at alcrooks@tds.net or 608.723.6817 or check out www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com.

Black & Sons

Cabinetry.Restoration.Furniture.Millwork www.blackandsonsfurniture.com ❖ Columbus, Wisconsin ❖ 920.623.3533 Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 53

Providing you with quality fencing products,

SOLUTIONS harpen s o s l a We can per blades! p your cli

(920) 342-0001 bkohl_001@hotmail.com 54 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

installation, and honest advice since 2002.

Let us know how we can help you.

Dealer of: ➭ Gallagher ➭ Common Sense ➭ Centaur HTP ➭ Ritchie Waterers

Stop in and see us at our booth during the Festival, we’d love to answer any questions you may have.

Don’t forget to try the SmartFence, it will change the way you view rotational grazing... you’ll never have to hand wrap your “portable” fence again!

SUPER LAMB

®

with w o N A Source of Live, Viable,

®

Naturally Occurring Microorganisms

Formulated "just for lambs" with

24% all milk proteins and 30% fat.

Instantized for easy mixing.

Nonmedicated.

Low lactose reduces bloat.

Added selenium.

150 IU/lb Vitamin E. Coconut oil for easy digestion.

Stays in suspension up to 24 hours.

Available in 8 lb pails & 25 lb bags.

The most trusted name in lamb milk replacer!

BLUE RIBBON LAMB & KID ELECTROLYTE PACK TM with SPECIAL DIRECT FED MICROBIALS

Our Lamb and Kid Electrolytes provide a specific combination of proven ingredients to optimize water and electrolyte absorption in lambs and kids.

For more information call: 1-800-MER-RICK (637-7425)

Or visit: www.merricks.com

MERRICK'S, INC. A Subsidiary of Merrick Animal Nutrition, Inc. Middleton, WI 53562-0307 USA © 2014

The Performance Leader in Baby Animal Nutrition Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 55

Little Gidding Farm Suri Yarn Lace Weight 100% #1 suri

Fingering weight 100% #1 suri Sport weight 60% #1 suri 40% cormo DK weight 50% #1 suri 50% Polwarth wool Sock yarn, 50%suri, 25% BFL. 25% nylon

lgfsuris.com

56 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

Open & Shetland Handspun Skein Competition Sunday – Wonders of Wool Building 1 CHECK-IN:

Wonders of Wool Building 1 Friday: 12:00 – 5:00 • Saturday: 8:00 – 1:00 and 3:00– 5:00

JUDGING:

Sunday - 9:00 a.m. Wonders of Wool Building 1

CATEGORY:

(circle appropriate category on registration form) I - Shetland II • Other (Wool, Alpaca, etc.)

CLASSES:

1: Children, age 11 and under* 2: Youth, age 12 – 17 3: Beginner Adult, less than one year experience 4: Experienced Adult, more than one year experience 5: Advanced, have won a first place award in any skein competition or teach (or have taught) spinning 6: Just for FUN, exhibit only, not judged* 7: Drop Spindle, 2 yrs experience 8: Drop Spindle, 3 yrs and up experience *See below for entry fee and premium exceptions.

LOTS:

A: Fine B: Medium C: Bulk D: Novelty: Minimum 50 % natural fiber (List Fibers, i.e., Dog/Cat/Alpaca/etc.)

E: Other Fibers (i.e., Bison, Flax, cotton, etc.)

CRITERIA:

Points based on following criteria: 1. Fiber Preparation/Cleanliness 2. Spinning Technique 3. Skill (Difficulty) 4. Finishing, 5. Appropriateness for intended use.

6. Sample swatch included Entries open to public viewing during registration, during check -in hours and at completion of judging until 4:00 Sunday. All entries must be picked up between 4:00 – 4:30 on Sunday. Judging open to the public, but please, no questions or talking during the judging phase. Thank you!

ENTRY FEE, RULES & INSTRUCTIONS: $3.00 per skein entry fee, *except for Classes 1 & 6, for which there are no entry fees. Use catalog or downloadable on-line form. Entry form must be filled out completely or the entry will be disqualified. Judge and/or skein superintendant reserves the right to give awards to quality skeins only, move skeins to appropriate categories, split, close or combine classes.

1. All work must be that of the entrant.

2. Skeins entered must have been completed since the previous Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival 3. Skeins must be TWO or more ounces in weight (attached swatch can be added to weight) 4. Skeins must be wound on a TWO-YARD niddy-noddy 5. All entries must be gently figure eight tied in four places. Do not twist into a tight skein but leave hanging loosely.

6. ALL skeins MUST have a 3”x3”, no larger than 4”x4” swatch attached to the skein. Swatches can be Crochet, Knit, Woven, or other method showing the yarn in a finished example. Points will be deducted for skeins not having the required swatch.

7. The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC assumes no liability for lost, stolen, or damaged entries.

8. Questions, contact Lisa Shuppe (lshuppe@yahoo.com) AWARDS:

1. Ribbon award to 1st and 2nd places in Classes: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 (all lots and categories) 2. Monetary award to 1st and 2nd places in Classes: 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 (all lots and categories) 3. Achievement Certificate awarded to all categories, classes and lots.

4. All 1st and 2nd place monetary award winners will be combined for a single Best in Show Award.

PREMIUMS: First Place - $10.00 • Second Place - $5.00 • Best in Show - $25.00 0 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 57

Open & Shetland Handspun Skein Competition

ENTRY FORM

(Make copies as necessary) One Skein per Entry Form - $3.00 Fee per Entry No entry fee for Classes 1 and 6.

Please print clearly – Thank you!

Bring completed entry form, along with skein and swatch to WONDERS OF WOOL BUILDING 1 Check-in hours: Friday 12:00 – 5:00 • Saturday 8:00 – 1:00 and 3:00 – 5:00 Skein must have been completed since previous festival.

Name ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Email ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone_______________________________________________________________________________________________ Intended Use of Skein _________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Category (Circle or List)

Shetland _____________________ Other (Wool, Alpaca, list fiber) ________________________

Class _____________________________________________ Lot ______________________________________________ (See Skein Competition for Class and Lot information.)

Entry forms not completed will be disqualified. • Points deducted for non-compliance of swatch attachment.

MSSBA – Handmade Shetland Wool Competition Sunday—Sheep Barn

Sponsored by Midwest Shetland Sheep Breeders Association

CHECK-IN:

9:00 a.m. - Noon Sunday, MSSBA Booth, Sheep Barn

JUDGING:

1:00 p.m. Sunday, Sheep Barn

JUDGE:

Kathy Olmstead, Argyle Fiber Mill, Argyle, WI

CLASSES:

1) Knitted 2) Crocheted 3) Woven or Felted

LOTS:

a) Small Clothing – hats, scarves, gloves, socks, leg warmers, wristers, mittens b) Large Clothing – sweaters, shawls, capes, ponchos c) Non-Clothing – afghans, blankets, pillows, rugs, wallhangings, toys

$4 entry fee for each item entered. Ribbons awarded for first and second placing in each lot, champion and reserve champion in each class. Best of Show receives $25 premium. Judge reserves the right to moves items, to combine or split classes or lots.

MSSBA Hand Knitted Shetland Wool exhibitors in the Large Clothing class are encouraged to also enter the WSWF Design Challenge Competition (open to all) and Wisconsin MSSBA Non-Clothing exhibitors are reminded of the state Make It With Wool Afghan, Quilt, Novelty, Wall hanging competition. See catalog or website listing for location, times and entry information.

058• •Wisconsin WisconsinSheep Sheep&&Wool WoolFestival Festival

All About – Make It With Wool Entry Deadline — August 15 Who Can Enter? (Ages as of 12/31/14) Preteens Age 12 and under Juniors Ages 13-16 Seniors Ages 17-24 Adults 25 and older Novelty Item Any age What Can I Enter?

One-Piece Garment: Dress, jumper, jacket, coat or cape Two-Piece Garment: Coat, jacket, cape, blouse/shirt, vest or sweater With…. Dress, jumper, skirt, pants or shorts Ensemble: 3 or more garments worn together at one time Novelty: See Novelty Contest for details What Fabrics/Yarns Can I Use? Fabric and yarn requirements are 100% wool, or wool-blend (minimum 60% wool or specialty fiber) for each fashion fabric or yarn used. Specialty fibers include mohair, cashmere, alpaca, camel, llama and vicuna. The entire garment must be wool or wool-blend fabric.

IMPORTANT: Test your fabric prior to construction of your garment.

Send 5” x 5” samples to the State Director along with $4.00 per swatch. These will be sent to the Montana Wool Lab for testing.

Once your fiber passes fiber content testing at the lab, it will be certified to be used in the contest.

Swatches sent with entry forms must be received three weeks prior to the contest to allow for wool testing.

What Are the Judging Criteria?

• Appropriateness to contestant’s lifestyle • Coordination of fabric/yarn with garment style and design • Contestant’s preparation • Construction quality • Creativity • Judging is private and decisions are final.

Wisconsin Wool Works!

Supporting

Wisconsin Fiber Artists Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival Booths 707 & 708

Visit us at the Wisconsin State Fair!

In the Sheep Barn

July 31- August 10

How Do I Enter?

Complete an official entry form for each entry. Each entry requires a $10.00 National fee and a $10.00 Wisconsin fee.

Entry fees are non-refundable. Entry forms for the garment contest and the Wisconsin Novelty contest are included in this catalog and also on the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival website. Further information is available from the State Director or at UWEX offices.

Are There Prizes?

Preteens receive up to 3 placings in state competition, but do not advance to national finals. Juniors and seniors advance to national competition. Scholarships of $1000 and $2000 are awarded at a national level. The Wisconsin Adult Winner receives a cash award. Novelty items receive cash awards but do not advance. Sewing machines, wool fabric, notions, equipment and other prizes are awarded at both the state and national competitions.

Open to Wisconsin residents. Age as of December 31, 2014.

Preteens, junior, senior and adult contestants must select, construct and model their own garments. All garments entered in competition must have been completed after January 1, 2014.

Make It With Wool is for anyone interested in sewing and fashion design using wool or wool blend fabrics, knitted, crocheted or woven clothing or accessories. Across the U.S. junior and senior contestants compete in state competitions, with the top entries competing in the National Competition in Reno, NV in January of 2015.

Wisconsin does not have district competition. Contact State Director Wynn Wittkopf, 262-367-6192 or jwwittkopf@core. com for additional information.

Wisconsin WisconsinSheep Sheep&&Wool WoolFestival Festival• •590

2014 Make It With Wool Make It With Wool – Wisconsin State Competition Entry Novelty Contest Deadline – August 15

Competition Schedule Saturday – September 6th Activity Center 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

Registration Activity Center Lobby Pictures of contestants taken

9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Judging

11:00

Construction Judging Begins (Free time for contestants)

12:00 p.m.

Lunch

1:00 p.m.

Style Show Practice Activity Center Stage

2:00 p.m.

Best of Wisconsin Style Show & Presentation of Awards Activity Center Stage Official Entry Forms must be submitted to State Director by AUGUST 15th Wisconsin Make It With Wool State Director Wynn Wittkopf N35 W29202 North Shore Drive Pewaukee, WI 53072 Phone: 262-367-6192 (Home) 262-370-1433 (Cell) Email: jwwittkopf@core.com

“Sewing With Nancy” Construction Awards for 2014!

Sewing With Nancy, the popular PBS television show starring Nancy Zieman, will sponsor two sewing construction awards at the 2014 Make It With Wool contest. Two $100.00 cash awards will be presented to the Best Constructed Garment. Rules and entry forms for the MIWW competition can be found under Make It With Wool on the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival website (www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com) or on the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative website (www.wisbc.com). For additional information, contact MIWW State Director Wynn Wittkopf at jwwittkopf@ core.com or 262-367-6192.

060• •Wisconsin WisconsinSheep Sheep&&Wool WoolFestival Festival

Entry Deadline – August 15 CONTEST CLASSES Class A: Class B: Class C: Class D:

Novelty Items for Youth (Ages 18 & under) Novelty Items for Adults Quilted Items Clothing

Class A: Novelty Items for Youth (Ages 18 & under) 1. Novelty items include, but not limited to: Slippers, purse, scarf, shawl, hat, mittens, & rug 2. Items may be knitted, crocheted, woven or felted 3. Yarn, fabric, or fibers must be at least 60% wool or specialty wool fibers including mohair, cashmere, alpaca, camel, llama, or vicuna.

Class B: Novelty Items for Adults 1. Novelty items include, but not limited to: Slippers, purse, scarf, shawl, hat, mittens, rugs, etc.

2. Items may be knitted, crocheted, woven or felted 3. Yarn, fabric, or fibers must be at least 60% wool or specialty wool fibers including mohair, cashmere, alpaca, camel, llama, or vicuna.

Class C: Quilted Items 1. The quilt top and back must be made from 100% natural fiber fabrics. 50% of the top must be made of wool or wool blend fabrics. The remainder of the top as well as the back must be made from natural fiber fabrics such as linen, cotton, silk, etc.

2. Batting is not required; if it is used it should be wool or other natural fiber.

3. Any construction or combination of techniques may be used (machine and/or hand).

4. Minimum size: 36” x 42”; Maximum size: 120” x 120” Class D: Clothing 1. Yarn, fabric, or fibers must be at least 60% wool or specialty wool fibers including mohair, cashmere, alpaca, camel, llama, or vicuna.

2. Clothing items may be sewn or knit.

3. Items include but are not limited to jacket, skirt, sweater, dress, pants, etc.

To enter, please complete the MIWW Novelty Entry Form found in this catalog. Remember to securely attach your name to each item.

Make It With Wool National & State Entry Form Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________ City: ____________________________ Zip: _________________ Phone #: ______________________________________________Email: _________________________________________________ Age Category (your age on 12/31/14): Date of Birth: ___________ Age: ______ Male/Female: ______ ________Pre-teen (12 & under) ________Junior (13 – 16) ________Senior (17 – 24) ________Adult (age 25 & older) ________Made for Other Modeled by: ______________________________________________________________________________ Garment to be entered:___________________________________________________________________________________________ _____1 Piece Garment _____2 Piece Outfit _____Ensemble – 3 or more garments Pattern Company: ____________________________________ Pattern #: _______________________________ Pattern Company: ____________________________________ Pattern #: _______________________________ Pattern Company: ____________________________________ Pattern #: _______________________________ Sewing machine used:_______________________________ Serger used: _______________________________ Fabric or Yarn #1: Manufacturer: _________________________ % Wool: _______ Total yards/skeins: ________ Purchased from (store & address): ______________________________________________________________ Fabric or Yarn #2: Manufacturer: _________________________ % Wool: _______ Total yards/skeins: ________ Purchased from (store & address): Fabric or Yarn #3: Manufacturer: _________________________ % Wool: _______ Total yards/skeins: ________ Purchased from (store & address): ______________________________________________________________ Mail FIRST copy of this form and: • 5” x 5” sample of each piece of wool fabric used (If your entry is knitted, crocheted, or hand-woven, attach a 5” x 5” sample and label from skein of yarn.)

• $10 for National Entry TO: National Make It With Wool Box 175 Lavina, MT 59046

Mail SECOND copy of this form and: • 5”x 5” sample of each piece of wool fabric used (If your entry is knitted, crocheted, or hand-woven, attach a 5” x 5” sample and label from skein of yarn.)

• $4 per fabric swatch for testing • $10 for State Entry TO: Wisconsin Make It With Wool N35W29202 North Shore Drive Pewaukee, WI 53072

In consideration of my being admitted to compete in MIWW, I agree to abide by the rules set forth in the official entry brochure and by the rules & regulations made by those in charge. I will accept the decision of the judges as final. I further agree that those in charge shall have the right to eliminate me if I fail to comply with said rules. I hereby certify that I personally made this garment. It is my own workmanship and is made from a minimum of 60% wool. MIWW will not be held responsible for loss or damage to garments. ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Contestant’s Signature Parent or Legal Guardian (if minor)

Wisconsin Novelty Entry Form Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________ City: ____________________________ Zip: _________________ Phone #: ______________________________________________Email: _________________________________________________ Check Category: _____ Class A: Novelty for Youth _____ Class B: Novelty Items for Adults _____Class C: Quilted Items _____ Class D: Clothing Item Description: ___________________________________________

Entry Fee: $10.00 payable to WI MIWW (non-refundable) Entry can be individual or group, all ages One Entry Form & Entry Fee per item Mail to: Wisconsin Make It With Wool N35W29202 North Shore Drive Pewaukee, WI 53072

In consideration of my being admitted to compete in MIWW, I agree to abide by the rules set forth in the official entry brochure and by the rules and regulation made by those in charge. I will accept the decision of the judges as final. I further agree that those in charge shall have the right to eliminate me if I fail to comply with said rules. I hereby certify that I made this article. MIWW will not be help responsible for loss or damage to articles. ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Contestant’s Signature Parent or Legal Guardian (if minor)

Wisconsin WisconsinSheep Sheep&&Wool WoolFestival Festival• •610

“Art Under Foot” – A Display of Hooked Rugs Coordinated by the

Cream City Rug Hooking Guild Friday - Saturday - Sunday – Activity Center The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival is privileged to again welcome the return of the Cream City Rug Hooking Guild and an impressive display of handcrafted rugs, ‘Art Under Foot’.

The Cream City Rug Hooking Guild was formed to develop interest in rug hooking and encourage creativity and high standards in the art form of rug hooking. The guild provides an environment in which our members can improve their hooking WISCONSIN HANDWEAVERS INC.

www.wihandweavers.org 10 a.m. monthly weaving programs nd 2 Saturdays: Sept. through Dec. & Feb. through May Gaenslen School 1250 East Burleigh, Milwaukee, WI 2014 Annual Loominosity Show & Sale Mark your calendars for Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, 2014 New Berlin Public Library 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin, WI

skills, exchange ideas and enjoy socializing. The sixty guild members from the greater Milwaukee area help to increase the knowledge and quality of rug hooking by demonstrating the art as well as planning educational activities. Guild members meet twice a month and have workshops twice a year. For additional information email: creamcityRHguild@wi.rr.com.

GFW Groenewold Fur & Wool Co.

304 E. Avon Street PO Box 663 Forreston, IL 61030 Tel: 815-938-2381

www.gfwco.com The Midwest’s #1 Wool Merchant

National CVM Conservancy, Inc.

Dedicated to conserving CVM Romeldales, the most critically rare breed of sheep in the United States according to the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy.

American Dual Purpose Breed Fine Fleece In A Wide Range of Colors and Patterns Valued By Handspinners and Fiber Artists Active, Non-Seasonal Breeders Excellent Mothers High Rate of Twinning Long Lived For more information, a list of breeders and contact information please visit our website:

nationalcvmconservancy.com

62 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 0

“Wonderful Wisconsin Wool�

Wild and Woolly Photo Contest Wool Quilts & Wall Hangings On display in the Activity Center Lobby

Friday – Saturday – Sunday Saturday & Sunday – Activity Center /&8 t (3"/% 13*;& 410/403&% #: 800%."/ 4 ."3,&54 Produced by the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts YOU BE THE JUDGE! Create • Preserve • in Educate Help select the winning sheep and wool-related photos the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival’s Wild and Woolly Photo Contest! Voting will take place at the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival in the lobby of the Activity Center at Jefferson Fair Park on Friday through Sunday, September 11 - 13.

PHOTO CONTEST ENTRY INFORMATION: Give us your best shots! The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival and the contest sponsor, the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative, invite you to submit your sheep and wool photos for their annual photo contest. The contest is open to everyone, regardless of whether they raise sheep or are WSBC members.

The initial screening of photos will be based on clarity, content, composition and appeal. Visitors to the 2009 Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival will vote on the finalist photos, and premiums will be awarded to winning photographers based on the number of contest entries.

Entries must be postmarked by August 15

Primitive Rug Hooking Linda Harwood Fiber Artist New Owner

Vermont Folk Rugs Patterns & Dye Formulas

Kits Commission Pieces Hand Dyed Wool Supplies

5339 S. State Road Ionia, Michigan 48846 (616) 527-1079 www.harwoodhookedonewe.com

LLC

For all your livestock fencing and pasture water system needs.

Sales, service and installation.

Randy 5768 MainCutler Street 25541 0 #PY t "VCVSOEBMF 8* Co. Hwy N, Milladore, WI 54454 4UPSF t )PNF Cell 715-305-5670 • Home 715-457-2781 $FMM rcutler@tznet.com &NBJM SDVUMFS!U[OFU DPN

Shows & Conte sts

CONTEST RULES: The roots of the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts also seek to increase the awareness of historic structure t &OUFS QIPUPT JO UIF GPMMPXJOH DBUFHPSJFT Scenic, Kids and Sheep, Any Other Sheep or Wool Photo, and (WMQFA) extend back to 1988 when a group of quilters in preservation. The repurposed1850s farmstead and the new Photo Taken by Youth (for youth aged 18 and younger). Photographers may enter more than one catsoutheastern Wisconsin founded the Wisconsin Quilt History Barn Museum Galleries are used to: egory, and they may enter more than one photograph in each category.

Project, Inc., whose mission was to preserve the history and • Foster and inspire creativity by hosting exhibits of artists t &OUSJFT TIPVME CF Y w DPMPS PS CMBDL BOE XIJUF QSJOUT BOE UIFZ TIPVME OPU CF NPVOUFE creativity expressed in quilts through documentation and from traditional to contemporary techniques; t " QFS QIPUP FOUSZ GFF NVTU BDDPNQBOZ FBDI FOUSZ .BLF DIFDLT QBZBCMF UP 8JTDPOTJO 4IFFQ research. Since its inception over 8,000 quilts and their stories • Educate children and adults, from beginners to experienced Breeders Cooperative (WSBC). have been captured. These records provided the material fiber artists, in the time-honored crafts; t 8SJUF UIF GPMMPXJOH JOGPSNBUJPO PO B Y w DBSE BOE BUUBDI JU UP UIF CBDL PG FBDI QIPUPHSBQI 5JUMF for an award-winning book, Wisconsin Quilts: History in of photo, contest category, and the photographer’s name, address, phone number anditems, e-mailmaintaining address. our quilts and other fiber arts the Stitches, (second edition, 2009). In 2001, the group • Preserve Entries in the Photo Taken by Youth category also must include the age of the photographer. own collection and encouraging others to document their purchased the Hoffmann-Boeker farmstead as the future home t 1SFNJVNT XJMM CF BXBSEFE CBTFE PO UIF OVNCFS PG DPOUFTU FOUSJFT treasures. of a museum dedicated to creating, preserving and teaching fiber arts.t 5IF TJOHMF QIPUP SFDFJWJOH UIF NPTU PWFS BMM WPUFT XJMM SFDFJWF UIF HSBOE QSJ[F B HJGU DBSE GSPN WoodThe WMQFA has since refurbished the barn for • Maintain a library for researchers interested in exploring good for $50Inin addition photo-developing (www.woodmansdigitalphoto.com) use as a man’s gallery Markets and education center. to quilt services. how quilts and other fiber arts have changed over time. t "MM FOUSJFT CFDPNF UIF QSPQFSUZ PG 84#$ UP CF VTFE PS SFQSPEVDFE BU JUT EJTDSFUJPO 5IF 8JTDPOTJO documentation, the WMQFA collects and displays important For information about benefits of membership, upcoming Breeders Cooperative reserves the right to publish a selection of the finalist entries in the Wisconsin historicalSheep fiber arts. and events, email info@ Sheep & Wool Festival catalog, on the Festival and classes WSBC websites and incall other262-546-0300, selected media.

Entries The Wisconsin of Quilts & Fiber Arts is located wiquiltmuseum.com or visit the website www.wiquiltmuseum. will notMuseum be returned. just east of historic downtown Cedarburg, Wisconsin, and isCONTEST com. Museum Exhibits MAIL PHOTO ENTRIES TO: and Museum Gift Shop: Wednesday, dedicated to educating the publicJane aboutMetcalf, the artistic, cultural, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm; Sunday, Noon – 2679 N. County Road M, Milton, WI 53563 historic and social importance of quilts and fiber arts.

We 4 pm.

Admission.

Questions? Contact Jane Metcalf at 608/868-3268 or tjmetcalf@centurytel.net

Wisconsin Sheep Sheep and Wool Festival • 65 Wisconsin Wisconsin Sheep &&Wool Wool Festival Festival • •630

Fiber Arts Demonstrations

Watch demonstrations of traditional fiber arts in the Wonders of Wool Building 1, from 10:00 to 3:00 on Sunday. For over three decades, the Marshall Pleasant Spinners have shared a common interest in traditional fiber arts and textile skills. For information on the group’s activities, contact Allen Holzhueter at awholzhu@wiscmail.wisc.edu.

Bloomington

Livestock Exchange 9663 Cty Rd A 608-994-2020

Bloomington, WI 53804 bloomingtonlivestock.com

Buyers of Quality Fed Slaughter Lambs, Feeder Lambs and Cull Sheep For a consistent and competitive market in the upper Midwest for your quality sheep, please call us at any time at one of our two different locations.

Bloomington Livestock Exchange, Bloomington, WI 608-994-2020 -or- Kevin’s Cell: 608-732-0732 Jerome Huber Reload Facility, Oxford, WI 608-586-5735 -or- Jerome’s Cell: 608-697-0421

Now that you have tried the rest, please try the best! No trucking fees, no commission fees and a competitive market.

64 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 0

sheep!

Magazine

The Voice of the Independent Flockmaster Make Better Returns From Your Flock Now! • • • • • • • • • • •

Sheep Husbandry Skills—From “Conception to Consumption” Traditional and Modern Treatments for Sheep Ailments Meat, Wool and Live Animal Pricing Reports Shepherds’ Almanac & Calendar Information Meat and Wool Handling and Selling Secrets U.S. and Foreign News and Information The Latest Sheep Research Make-It-Yourself Equipment Plans Pasture and Dry Lot Know-How Parasite/Predator Control And Much, Much More!

Every Issue is a “Keeper!” #1 in the U.S. and the Fastest Growing!

Start Your Subscription Today!

H

2 years (12 issues) $35

H

1 year (6 issues) $21

Name___________________________________________________________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip____________________________________________________________________________________ Email Canada and international orders add $6 shipping charge per year to subscription rate.

Check or MO enclosed

Please charge my MC/Visa #_________________________________________Expires _______ Signature required for credit card orders______________________________________________

Mail to:

sheep! Magazine, 145 Industrial Dr., Medford, WI 54451

For faster service:

144SW

Call 1-800-551-5691 or visit www.sheepmagazine.com Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 65

Fleece Shows Open, Junior, MSSBA

A Youth Sweepstakes Event!

WEST EXHIBIT BUILDING JUDGES Open & Junior Show – Neil Kentner, Mason, MI MSSBA Show – Mary Gibbings, Somerset, England, UK

CHECK-IN All Entries Accepted Friday 3:00 – 8:00 pm MSSBA Entries Saturday 7:00 – 8:00 am • Open, Junior Entries Saturday 7:00 – 9:30 am JUDGING Shetland Show Saturday 9:00 am • Junior, Open Shows Saturday 10:00 am SALES – OPEN & JUNIOR FLEECES Silent Auction Saturday 6:00 – 7:00 pm • Private Treaty Sunday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm SALES – MSSBA FLEECES Silent Auction Saturday 6:00 – 7:00 pm • Private Treaty Sunday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm RELEASE TIME (See below) PREMIUMS Each Class: 1st $15 • 2nd $12 • 3rd $10 • 4th $7 Champion Open Fleece – Each Division $25 and Rosette Reserve Champion Open Fleece – Each Division $20 and Rosette Best of Show – Traveling Trophy Champion Open & Junior Show Fleeces compete for Best of Show Award $15 Cash Award given to highest placing Junior Fleece Midwest Shetland Sheep Breeders Assoc. Special Awards for MSSBA Show (Please see MSSBA sponsors page) SHOW RIBBONS & BANNERS SPONSORED BY NASCO Booths 713-714 Country Store-West YOUTH SWEEPSTAKES Junior fleece show exhibitors are now automatically entered in and eligible for Youth Sweepstakes awards. (Please refer to Youth Sweepstakes page for details.)

FLEECE SHOW COORDINATORS Open/Junior Show: Holin Kennen 608 882-0267 toholin@gmail.com Entry Questions: Leah Dickson 608 566-3504 MSSBA Show: Garrett Ramsay, (218) 371-6106 ramsayfarms@gmail.com MSSBA Entry Questions: Garrett Ramsay or Kelly Bartels 608/558-5099 okacres@hotmail.com

PASKEY SUFFOLKS Quality Suffolk Sheep

FOR SALE Breeding stock, lamb pelts and roving Shelby, Scott & Lisa Paskey 5213 County Highway TT Cottage Grove, Wisconsin 53527 (608) 837-3725 066• •Wisconsin WisconsinSheep Sheep&&Wool WoolFestival Festival

1. Who May Enter: The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival Fleece Show is open to all exhibitors, who may enter a fleece in competition only, OR enter in competition and either or both the Private Treaty or Silent Auction sales.

Junior exhibitors may enter in either the Junior or Open shows, but not both. Fleeces offered for sale must be entered in competition. A fleece may be entered in one class only. Fleeces not offered for sale will be released following judging on Saturday.

2. Entry Fee: $5 per fleece. Payable at entry, non-refundable.

A downloadable entry form can be found online at wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com. Bring entry forms to the West Exhibit Building at the Festival on Friday, Sept. 5 or Saturday, Sept. 6. (see check-in times above) DO NOT MAIL ENTRIES! 3. Entries must be pre-weighed.

4. Fleeces must be owned by exhibitor or exhibitor’s family and from current (2013-2014) wool crop with no more than 12 months growth. All fleeces entered into competition should be well skirted, unless entered into the Commercial Class, in which case manure tags and larger organic/vegetable material should be removed, at a minimum. Judging will be based in part on the suitability of the fleece for handspinning, unless entered in the Commercial Class. Any exhibitor needing information about skirting a fleece for entry into the handspinning class or for sale, please contact Holin Kennen at toholin@gmail.com. (See below for Skirting Class details) 5. Junior Exhibitors: Must be 19 or under as of January 1, 2014.

6. Responsibilities of the Judge: The Judge reserves the right to move fleeces into appropriate classes if so determined; disqualify fleeces; make awards to quality fleeces only; and/or combine or close classes in the case of insufficient numbers.

7. Silent Auction* – Private Treaty Sales – OPEN/JUNIOR SHOW FLEECES: The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC (WSWF) will act as a broker for all fleeces offered for sale at the Festival. Prices for Private Treaty Sale fleeces will be set by the individual exhibitor by time of entry and

“Bred for Utility”

Richard & Mark Roembke 3696 Country Aire Drive Cedarburg, WI 53012

the price will be indicated on the entry tag. Exhibitors may not reduce the sale price of any sale fleece until 1:00 p.m.

Sunday. Sales commission on all Open and Junior Show fleeces will be 10% of gross sales. Fleeces offered for sale must be entered in competition. *Fleeces remaining unsold following the Silent Auction will be sold at the Private Treaty Sale unless picked up by the close of the Silent Auction on Saturday evening or other arrangements made with Fleece Show staff.

8. Silent Auction – Private Treaty Sales – MSSBA SHOW FLEECES The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC (WSWF) will act as a broker for all fleeces offered for sale at the Festival. Prices for Private Treaty Sale fleeces will be set by the individual exhibitor by time of entry and the price will be indicated on the entry tag. Sales commission on all MSSBA fleeces will be 10% of gross sales deducted for the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival and an additional 2% of the gross sales price deducted for the Midwest Shetland Sheep Breeders Association.

Sales of MSSBA show fleeces will be by fleece and not by pound. Fleeces offered for sale must be entered in competition.

Payment for ALL Silent Auction or Private Treaty sales of fleeces (Open-Junior or MSSBA) will be made to the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, commission deducted as noted above and settlement made to consignors at a later date. The WSWF assumes no responsibility for lost, damaged, stolen, mislabeled or erroneously sold fleeces.

Fleeces not removed from the exhibit area by 3:30 Sunday become property of the Festival. Any fleeces not offered for sale will be released Saturday upon completion of judging. All sale fleeces released at 3:00 Sunday.

9. Sponsorships: Sponsors for a class or division are always welcome! For additional information, please contact the Fleece Show Coordinator. 2014 sponsorships will be accepted until August 1, and will be acknowledged at the Fleece Show and on the Festival website as received.

10. Skirting Class: There will be a skirting class offered in the West Exhibit Building on Friday, September 5, at 10:00 a.m. No registration is required.

WEAVING • KNITTING BASKETRY • DYEING SPINNING • QUILTING SURFACE DESIGN WEARABLES • BEADING

“Tested for Production”

Richard 262.377.1491 rsrmke@att.net Mark 262.707.0032 mjrhamps@hotmail.com

0 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

PO Box 100 Washington Island, WI 54246 (920) 847-2264

FINE CRAFTS AND GIFTS YARNS • BOOKS FIBER ARTS SUPPLIES www.sieversschool.com

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 67

OPEN SHOW CLASSES Division I - Commercial Market Class – (White only – NO covered fleeces) Commercial classes to be judged on suitability for the commercial market.

Classes: 1. Fine 2. Medium 3. Coarse Division II. White Handspinning Fleeces (Covered or uncovered) Division II classes to be judged on suitability of wool for handspinning.

Classes: 1. Fine 2. Medium 3. Coarse 4. Longwool 5. Double-coated Division III. Natural Colored Fleeces (Covered or uncovered) Division III classes to be judged on suitability of wool for handspinning.

Classes: 1. Fine 2. Medium 3. Coarse 4. Longwool 5. Double-coated

JUNIOR SHOW CLASSES Division I – Commercial Market Class Division II – White Handspinning Fleeces Division III – Natural Colored Fleeces

MSSBA SHOW CLASSES White Adult Whtie Lamb Colored Adult Colored Lamb Rooed Fleece TO ENTER: Download entry form at www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com.

Bring entry form to CHECK-IN at the Festival. DO NOT MAIL.

)/. 3 4 ) 42 /2+ 5 . 4 7 !

4(  2ATION BALANCING  .UTRITION CONSULTING  hBKv 3HEEP 6ITAMIN 4RACE -INERAL PRODUCTS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES  -INERAL AND GRAIN MIXES FORMULATED SPECIFICALLY FOR YOUR FLOCK S NEEDS #USTOM FORMULATED hBKv 3HEEP PRODUCTS SERVICES ARE USED BY NATIONALLY KNOWN PUREBRED SHOW LAMB COMMERCIAL AND DAIRY SHEEP PRODUCERS "ILL +EOUGH s hBKv 3HEEP .UTRITION 3ERVICES $IVISION OF "EAR ,AKE %NTERPRISES s -ANAWA 7) 0HONE s &AX s %MAIL BKSHEEP WOLFNET NET s WWW BKSHEEP COM 068• •Wisconsin WisconsinSheep Sheep&&Wool WoolFestival Festival

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 69

Sheep 101 – A clinic for shepherds of all experience levels!

Friday – September 5

Pre-registration by August 15

8:00 a.m.

Hospitality Hour Sponsored by: Mid-States Wool Growers Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

9:00 a.m.

Key Cover Crop Forages for Sheep Radishes, turnips, brassicas – where do some of these cover crops fit in and are there some that don’t as pasture forages for sheep? What are the the pros and cons for these species in the upper Midwest, seeding rates, cost per acre and tillage requirements. Presentation will include demonstration tubs of the common cover crops discussed. Nina Holte, Agronomy Services Manager, and Kyle Govin, Southeast Wisconsin Seed Representative, Legacy Seeds, Inc.

10:00 a.m.

Managing Your Flock for High-Value Fleeces If you’re just shoving your fleeces into a bag and sending them off with the shearer, chances are you’re saying goodbye to extra profit. What does it take to start or improve your flock to produce the high-dollar fleeces that help pay the bills? Neil Kentner, Mason, MI, will be sharing his practical experiences in raising wool breeds that brings him above average profit. We’ll discuss management covering pastures, barns, equipment and feeding – right down to when and how to harvest your wool, including skirting and selling those golden fleeces for extra money in your pocket! This workshop is for first-time flock owners up to the mature flock managers and won’t “pull the wool over your eyes” about making a profit.

11:00 a.m.

Feeding Sheep and Lambs – Back to the Basics Feed costs make up one-half to two-thirds of the cost of sheep production, which means that we need to really pay attention here! How does the animal’s body use feed and nutrients? What nutrients are required? How much feed does my animal need? How much can they eat and what does that amount of feed look like? What factors change my animals’ nutrition needs? How do I as a producer meet those needs? Consider high quality versus low quality feed items. The old saying “The eye of the master fattens the cattle” really works for sheep too! George Koepp, Columbia County UW-Extension Agriculture Agent, shares information to help shepherds understand the dietary needs of their animals and how to effectively and efficiently meet those needs. This fast-paced presentation and real feed samples visuals will give you plenty of information to “digest” later.

Lunch on your own 1:00 p.m.

Do Your Sheep Match Your Goals?

It’s good to have goals in mind as you start or build a flock, but are those sheep you just bought really right for your operation? Todd Taylor, Shepherd, Arlington Sheep Unit, UW-Madison, discusses breeds, type, and the practical aspects of how to buy or breed the type of sheep you need to fit your operation.

2:00 p.m.

Staying Out of Trouble: Health Tips for Beginning Shepherds It’s easy to buy a train wreck in the sheep business. Learn what to watch for when purchasing or introducing animals into a flock, the ABCs of biosecurity, common sense, everyday health management tips and staying out of trouble.

Dean Peterson, DVM, Janesville Veterinary Medical Center, Janesville, WI.

3:00 p.m.

Sheep Minerals and Vitamins – 101 Minerals and vitamins – topics that everyone wants to know about. But what do sheep need? When do they need it?

How should minerals be offered? What common management technique causes the most mineral problems? Why don’t we put B-vitamins in our feeds? What about selenium and copper? We’ll cover these points with practical information that you can use with your flock. Woody Lane, Livestock Nutritionist & Forage Specialist, Lane Livestock Services, Roseburg, OR.

4:00-5:30 p.m. Please Note: From 4:00 to 5:30 Sheep 101 participants have the option of choosing one of the following sessions or rotating between the two. Each session will run for an hour and a half. Please dress appropriately.

Keeping the Flock At Home: Fencing Demonstration Staying sustainable in a pasture-based sheep operation means taking advantage of affordable and flexible fencing systems while at the same time keeping the flock out of the neighbor’s bean field. Learn the dos and don’ts of building cost-effective fences in this hands-on workshop. Randy Cutler, Cutler Fence, LLC, Milladore, WI. Hands-on Lambing Management Lab Todd Taylor, Shepherd, Arlington Sheep Unit, UW-Madison, will discuss care of ewes and newborns in the lambing barn, including equipment, tools, basic supplies, rules of thumb, orphan lambs and more in this hands-on lab.

070• •Wisconsin WisconsinSheep Sheep&&Wool WoolFestival Festival

Sheep 101 The Sheep 101 is a day-long workshop and will be held in the West Exhibit Building (see map). Go to the south end of the building off the main drive. From the Activity Center, enter through the Fleece Show section of the building.

This clinic requires pre-registration. Register on-line at www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com Visa, MasterCard and Discover accepted.

Registration per person is $65 and includes admission to the Festival. Persons registering by the on-line registration deadline of August 15 will be mailed gate passes to the address shown on the registration form.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE - AUGUST 15 Late Registrations Miss the registration deadline? Check with the Festival office at 608 868-2505 or go to Registration in the lobby of the Activity Center. Daily admission to the Festival is $7 per person or $12 per person for a weekend pass.

Camping?

Camping permits are available through the Jefferson Fair Park office.

Call 920 674-7148 during weekday business hours (7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) to reserve a campsite.

For more details see “Camping.”

0 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 71

Shepherd’s Workshops Saturday & Sunday

Registration not required EAST EXHIBIT BUILDING (Except as noted)

FRIDAY 10:00 a.m.

Preparing A Fleece For Show and Sale To Handspinners West Exhibit Building Learn how to make the most of your fleeces and increase your sales and profits. In this workshop, you will learn the basics of evaluating the quality of your fleece for the handspinning market and how to prepare a raw fleece for competition and/or sale to hand spinners. What are hand spinners looking for? How can you educate spinners about the qualities of your breed and your individual flock? How much should you charge for your fleeces? If you have never entered a fleece in a competition before, this is the class for you! If you have shown before but want to increase your sales or awards, this free workshop is a great chance to get some helpful feedback. Please feel free to bring a fleece with you that you would like to have evaluated! Holin Kennen, Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival Fleece Show Coordinator, Evansville, WI.

SATURDAY 8:00 A.M. Hospitality Hour Sponsored by: Mid-States Wool Growers Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival 9:00 a.m.

New Forages for Graziers There are new things in the world — the forage and grazing world is exploding with new ideas, new species, new varieties. Chicory, plantain, hybrid forage brassicas, grazing radishes, high-sugar ryegrasses, novel endophytes, improved crabgrass, new clovers, dwarf sorghum-sudangrass, BMR, gala grazing brome. Do they fit Wisconsin conditions? Can you use them on your farm? Do they improve profitability? Come and hear about them. Woody Lane, Livestock Nutritionist & Forage Specialist, Lane Livestock Services, Roseburg, OR. Ewe & Ram Management for a Successful Breeding Season Preparation for a successful lambing season starts one or two months before the breeding season begins.

Producers willing to invest time and develop a plan early, will generally experience less stress and fatigue during the lambing season arrives and more profit potential when it’s over. Justin Luther, Associate Professor of Reproductive Physiology, University of Wisconsin River Falls, will provide an overview of general, nutritional and reproductive management considerations when preparing ewes and rams for a successful breeding season.

10:00 a.m.

Remodeling ‘Retired’ Dairy Facilities for Sheep Production America’s Dairyland is dotted with retired dairy barns, machinery and loafing sheds that can be converted to sheep production with some sweat equity and minimal expense. Dave Kammel, Professor & Extension Engineer, University of Wisconsin-Madison, has visited many sheep operations that utilize converted facilities and will share design information and examples of how those “retired” buildings can be adapted. Flexibility is key to changes in the production system throughout the year, along with a well-ventilated environment and labor efficiency.

Winter Ewe Feeding Systems: Reduce Costs and Maximize Efficiency Feed is the largest expense for Midwestern farm-flock sheep producers, often times accounting for over 50% of total production expenses. With volatile grain prices and rising forage costs, efforts should be taken to minimize feed wastage and maximize the efficiency of the feed delivered to the ewe flock. Ewes are most often in the most critical stage of production nutritionally (late gestation and early lactation) during winter months when forage quantity and quality are lowest. Simple management strategies like methods of feeding forage and utilizing grain bi-products can reduce waste and maximize nutrients from feed. Chopping or grinding long-stem forages can reduce sorting and increase rumen fermentation. Feeding large bales of hay in feeders and limiting access to forage to 2 hours per day can reduce hay wastage as much as 45%. These feeding methods, paired with utilizing grain bi-products such as dried distillers grains, soy hulls, corn gluten and brewers grains can be an economically efficient means to reducing winter ewe feeding costs. Russell “Rusty” Burgett, Shepherd & Assistant Superintendent, UW-Madison, Spooner Agricultural Research Station.

072• •Wisconsin WisconsinSheep Sheep&&Wool WoolFestival Festival

11:00 a.m.

Panel: The Challenge - What Lies Ahead?

Where is the industry headed in Wisconsin, the Midwest or the nation after several years with highly volatile lamb markets, continued growth in the specialty niche markets and a still shrinking national sheep infrastructure?

While on a national level there are efforts being taken to correct many of the issues seen in our industry such as the Industry Roadmap, what are we going to do in Wisconsin? Can the Roadmap translate to local action? Can we stop the decline in stock ewes? Can we rebuild the commercial industry in this state? Join us for an open forum discussion about your industry, learn what’s being done and give us your best shot at what you think should happen! Moderated by Dave Thomas, Professor of Sheep Genetics & Management, UW-Madison.

1:00 p.m.

Making Decisions: Being Sustainable in a Nutritional World The bottom line for a shepherd is to have a profitable and sustainable business, and by far, nutrition is the biggest slice of any sheep farm budget. If we can reduce our feed costs, we have a better chance of weathering the hard times and actually making a good profit when prices are high. It boils down to good business decisions.

In this session, we’ll cover some basic decisions about nutrition and feed management that can guide your operation. Woody Lane, Livestock Nutritionist & Forage Specialist, Lane Livestock Services, Roseburg, OR.

SUNDAY 9:00 a.m.

Rare & Heritage Breeds Tour This very popular and unique walking tour of the many different breeds that are on display in the Hall of Breeds will be conducted by Neil Kentner, Mason, MI. You’ll get a first hand look at many heritage breeds, take notes, learn the high points and many uses of each of the sheep breeds exhibited. You’ll receive breed information from the exhibitors and have an active conversation with Neil as he shares his practical experiences and knowledge of raising rare and heritage sheep! If you are thinking about a rare breed, this is the session you need to attend.

Top Ten Reasons A Border Collie is Better Than an ATV Are you a livestock producer? Have you ever wondered whether a dog would help your operation? A well-trained stockdog can be an invaluable asset in most livestock production operations. We will show some examples of where and when it would be useful to use a dog over an ATV, people power, or a bucket of corn. We’ll also discuss the hows and whys of selecting a dog and how to get from puppy to useful partner on the farm. From rounding up a sick animal for treatment, moving ewe/lamb pairs up to the barn, rounding up the flock that got out the open gate and into the neighbor’s bean field, or watching your back around your rams, a good dog can save you time and money and, used properly, is a low-stress way to move livestock. We hope that you will enjoy this presentation and visit the Crook & Whistle Stockdog trial afterwards for further discussion! Pearse Ward, Sheepdog Handler, Past President of the Wisconsin Working Stock Dog Association, St. Paul, MN.

10:00-Noon

Shetland & Other Primitive Breeds of the British Isles Mary Gibbings, Somerset, England, joined the Rare Breeds Survival Trust in 1981 and has been involved in exhibiting and promoting Shetlands ever since. She has raised Hebridean, White Hebridean, Jacob and commercial sheep and continues to be closely involved with the U.K. sheep industry, inspecting and judging Shetlands throughout the country. In this two-hour presentation, she will discuss the history of the Shetland and other primitive breeds, her farming experiences with them as well as fleece characteristics and uses of the wool.

10:00 a.m.

Filling Feed Holes: Forages When We Really Need Them Anyone can grow forage in May. But what about the first few weeks in early spring, or during the summer slump in July, or having standing forage in November and December? Feeding hay and silage is astronomically more expensive than allowing sheep to walk to a pasture and graze it. Every year has predictable “feed holes” — periods when forages are lacking. We’ll explore techniques for extending the grazing season and thus lowering your breakeven price. Woody Lane, Livestock Nutritionist & Forage Specialist, Lane Livestock Services, Roseburg, OR.

11:00 a.m.

Open Flock Management Forum So you are raising sheep but have questions about feeding and managing your flock. Here’s a great opportunity to have an open discussion about sheep production, get feedback from fellow producers and discuss trends in the industry that can help solve your challenges. Join the conversation! All questions welcome, so ask away!

Neil Kentner, noted purebred producer, livestock judge and farm flock entrepreneur from Mason, MI, will lead the discussion.

0 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 73

1:00 p.m.

150 Years Since Those Young Men Carried Muskets It’s been 150 years since the Civil War. Young men served from many states — from the Union and from the Confederacy, including more than 90,000 from Wisconsin. They shouldered muskets, tramped dirt roads, ate hardtack, fought battles, and then came home and moved on with their lives. They became farmers, lawyers, scholars, scientists, congressmen, college presidents. Some were born as slaves. After the War they helped make a new world, one from which our Sheep Industry still benefits. We’ll meet some of these men, trace their histories, and see how their post-war efforts affect us as shepherds today. Woody Lane, Livestock Nutritionist & Forage Specialist, Lane Livestock Services, Roseburg, OR. The Structure of the UK Sheep Farming & Wool Industry The call of the curlew welcomes visitors to Higher Gills Farm, a hill farm adjacent to Rimington Moor and in the shadow of Pendle Hill. Owned and run by the Pilkington family, Higher Gills is a stock rearing farm, with sheep and cattle. Darrell and Freda Pilkington have kept a small flock of pedigree Teeswater sheep for 30 years. Originating from the Teesdale area of County Durham the Teeswater sheep produces fine long stapled lustrous wool with a natural permanent curl. During the 1920s, Teeswater rams became a popular crossing ram, especially when mated with hill ewes to produce the half-bred lambs (Masham) as replacements in lowland flocks. With the introduction of Continental breeds in the 1970s the popularity of Teeswaters declined and the breed is now on the endangered list (cat.2) of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. There are now only 450 registered females on the society list. Darrell and Freda produce a range of woolen products from their own and other peoples’ pedigree Teeswater fleeces and they also offer visitor accommodations in a 200-year old renovated granary. Darrell Pilkington will discuss the structure of UK sheep production and its woolen industry, including the breeds of sheep and the reasons for keeping certain types of sheep relative to the habitat they live on. He will also track the route of UK wool from fleece to yarn, including grading and sales by the Wool Marketing Board, processing and spinning on a commercial scale.

Shearing Workshop Indoor Arena This is a free workshop for producers or anyone interested in shearing equipment and techniques, such as basic shears maintenance, breed differences, handpiece set up and adjustment, comb selection, tension, oiling and sharpening blades, hard to handle animals and shearing standing animals. David Kier, Professional Shearer, Eleva, Wisconsin.

Midwest Shetland Sheepbreeders Association in conjunction with the

Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival will host the following events

Friday, Sept. 5th thru Sunday, Sept. 7th, 2014 Sheep Show Judge: Philip Cowen-Durham, England Fleece Show Judge: Mary Gibbings-Somerset, England SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THURSDAY EVENING Shetland sheep check-in FRIDAY All day 10 am-12 pm 1-3 pm 3-8 pm 4-5 pm 5-6 pm

Sheep & Photo entry check-in Inspection Workshop w/Philip Cowen Presentation by Philip Cowen Shetland Fleece entries—West Exhibit Bldg MSSBA Pizza Party in Sheep Barn MSSBA AGM in Sheep Barn (bleachers) Presentation by: Garrett Ramsay & Kelly Bartels “Our Shetland Island Trip”

SATURDAY 8-10 am 7-8 am 9 am 12:30 pm 9 am-4:30 pm 6 pm

Shetland sheep check-in Shetland fleece entries due—West Exhibit Bldg.

Shetland fleece show—West Exhibit Bldg.

Shetland Sheep Show—Sheep Barn MSSBA Silent Auction—Sheep Barn Pot Luck Dinner near South end of Sheep Barn All Shetland Breeders Welcome

SUNDAY 9 am Handspun Shetland Skein Judging—WOW Bldg.

10 am-12 pm Presentation by Mary Gibbings 1 pm Handmade Shetland Wool Items Judged

CONTACT INFORMATION MSSBA President/Show Chair: Kelly Bartels 608/558-5099 (or) okacres@hotmail.com Vice President /Asst. Show Chair: Garrett Ramsay (218) 371-6106 (or) ramsayfarms@gmail.com 074• •Wisconsin WisconsinSheep Sheep&&Wool WoolFestival Festival

Shearing Demonstrations & Workshop Indoor Arena Saturday: Sunday: Sunday:

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

9:30 a.m – 11:00 a.m.

1:00 p.m. – FREE Shearing Workshop

David Kier returns to Jefferson to demonstrate the craft and skills of sheep shearing. David has a degree in Agriculture & Animal Sciences from the University of Arizona and learned the shearing trade over a four-year period while in New Zealand. He then spent 18 years shearing in California before returning to Wisconsin. He regularly travels throughout Wisconsin shearing flocks both large and small and maintains a commercial flock on his own farm near Eleva. Watch a skilled shearer in action: Learn more about wool, shearing techniques, handling a fleece and the sheep that produced it.

Special thanks to Todd Taylor and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arlington Sheep Unit for supplying the sheep!

2014 Wisconsin Shearing Schools September 20 – Indianhead Sheep Breeders Association Fall Shearing School Duane Klindworth Farm, Augusta, WI Information: 715 286-4157 www.indianheadsheep.com December 6-7 – Beginning Sheep Shearing School, Sheep Unit, University of Wisconsin Arlington Agricultural Research Station, Arlington, WI. Registration/Information: Todd Taylor, 608 846-5858 toddtaylor@wisc.edu.

Co-sponsored by Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative www.wisbc.com

Festival ~ August 16th-17th, 2014 Workshops ~ August 13th-17th Fun and educational for the whole family!

KIMMET CROFT FIBER

Fairy Hare and Softie- Angora / Merino Worsted Merino –25% Angora Sock yarn 5850 SCHUDY RD, WISC RAPIDS, WI 54495 https://www.etsy.com/shop/KIMMETCROFTFIBER

kimmetcroft@solarus.net 715-421-0121 OR 888-BOHUS-40

Fiber Animals • Animal Shows • Music • Herding Dog Demos • Shearing Demos • 120 Vendors • Youth Activities • Photos and Fine Arts Displays Contact us @ 269-948-2497 or staff@michiganfiberfestival.info www.michiganfiberfestival.info Location of the Festival: Allegan County Fairgrounds Allegan, MI Wisconsin WisconsinSheep Sheep&&Wool WoolFestival Festival• •750

FARM TO TABLE

Cooking with the Chefs!

Sunday – Noon

Activity Center “Crafting flavor together – by working with local farmers and their ultra fresh and naturally flavorful food, makes cooking fun and easier.” ~ Chef Jack Kaestner

he Fund

New

It’s all in a day’s work for Chef Jack Kaestner, Chef Instructor, Milwaukee Area Technical College, as he prepares his favorite recipes using the finest of Wisconsin lamb! A supporter of Buy Local, Chef Jack and his staff prepare the finest menus using the highest quality, locally and sustainably grown ingredients. As a special feature this year, he will be integrating the finest of Wisconsin sheep cheeses into this year’s demonstration of easily the n, descriptions crafted lamb recipes. Kaestner, whose education includes a culinary degree from Culinary of Institute of America (Hyde Park, New York) as well as a BS in Food Science/Food Service Administration from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, was the Executive Chef at Never1991–2012. before have funds to increase Oconomowoc Lake Club, from Chef Jackbeen drewavailable from local, sustainably grown sheep numbers.

NLPA, in concert with the American food for creating the menus and meals at the Lake Club and continues to support local Sheep Industry developed this one-of-afarmers. Starting in the fall of 2012 he Association, became a Chef Instructor at Milwaukee Area kind loanArts thatand adds a new dimension to the Sheepto&NuGenesis Technical College in the Culinary continues as Culinary Advisor Goat Fund for new and current sheep producers lookFarm near Pewaukee. He is also a founding board member of Slow Food Wisconsin and ing for a loan ($35,000 minimum) to increase their an active part of Town and Country Resource and Development, which works toward flock with breeding sheep only (ewes and rams). Prosustainability. Jack feels the importance of the food served is not just the final product or the fresh local food, but also the ducers looking for assistance to purchase sheep involvrelationship that develops with his clientele and farmers. It is this relationship that changes food from a homogenized commodity ing a transition between generations and/or those that to something of intrinsic value. Join Chef Jack and Milwaukee Area Technical College Culinary Arts students as they bring out have developed a mentor relationship with an experithe extraordinary in preparing lamb! enced sheep producer are encouraged to apply. A few

Loan Option

Increase Size Your Flock

of the conditions include: There’s much up to $1.5 million per applicant delivered through either direct so loans or more to American lamb! ing competitive rates with flexible terms and the ability to service loans MINIMuM loan amount of $35,000, maximum amount uable tool for sheep and goat producers that need assistance in financing based on credit worthiness of the borrower. nts must have a defined business and repayment plan with reasonable a basic production loan.

FIve-yeAr maturity date.

Looking to expand your flock?

PrOCeedS used for the purchase of breedp and Goat FundNever Committee. of been the committee experi- sheep before Members have funds availablehave to increase numbers. may NLPAonly hasbe developed this one-of-a-kind ing animals, not used for other operating expenses. iness financing.The committee has the to use the for the program that adds a flexibility new dimension to funds the Sheep & Goat Fund for new and current producers looking for a loan e some examplesto ofincrease areas in which the Sheep & Goat Fund may be used: their flock with breeding stock.

PrOSPeCTIve borrowers must demonstrate their ability to successfully produce sheep in a production setting.

FACILITATe PurChASe BuSINeSSloan amount INveSTMeNT• Minimum of $50,000 with a five-year maturity date. infrastructure and developconversion, in efforts to • Proceeds may onlyment be used for the and purchase of breeding animals, not used for other operating expenses. business of land, construction, manufacture • Generational transition of sheep operations and/or those with a developed mentor relationship with an development in easements, enlargement, and market the sheep and rights-of-way, repair, mod- producer new products experienced are encouraged to apply. www.growourflock.org for sheep or goat disease prevention and control, predator control or genetic and reproductive performance.

ernization or development in processing facilities for sheep, goats or their products.

buildings or facilities for the purpose of sheep or goat processing.

goat industries.

The Sheep & Goat Fund encourages innovation and efficiency in the sheep and goat industries by providing credit to eligible and qualified entities. These loans are a valuable tool for sheep and goat producers who need assistance in financing projects that go beyond the farm gate. Loans are available in amounts up to $1.5 million per applicant.

1-800-237-7193 ext. 10 - www.sheepandgoatfund.com 76 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 0

Wild and Woolly Photo Contest On display in the Activity Center GIVE US YOUR BEST SHOTS! The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival and the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative invite you to submit your sheep and wool photos to their annual photo contest. The contest is open to everyone, regardless of whether they raise sheep or are WSBC members.

A panel of judges will select the winning photos based on theme, clarity, content, composition and appeal. Each class winner will receive a cash or merchandise prize, and premiums will be awarded to the top photographers in each class based on the number of contest entries.

Awards sponsored by: Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative—$50 The Banner Magazine—Gift Subscription Ewesful Gifts—$50 Gift Certificate Ewephoric!—$50 Gift Certificate Sarah Lien—$50 Entries must be postmarked by August 15.

CONTEST RULES: • Enter photographs in the following classes: Scenic Photo, Just Lambs, Kids and Sheep, Any Other Sheep or Wool Photo and Photo Taken by Youth (only for youths aged 18 and younger as of August 15). Photographers may enter more than one class, and they may enter more than one photograph in each class.

Friday – Saturday – Sunday back of each photograph: Title of photo, contest class, and the photographer’s name, address, phone number and e-mail address. Entries in the Photo Taken by Youth class also must include the age of the photographer as of August 15.

• By entering the contest, all photographers and those photographed agree that entries become the property of WSBC to be used or reproduced at its discretion. The Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative reserves the right to publish a selection of entries in the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival catalog, on the Festival and WSBC websites and in other selected media and venues.

• The Best of Show entry, as selected by the judges.

• Photos will not be returned via mail, but contestants may pick up their photos at 3 p.m. on Sunday, September 7, in the Activity Center at the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival.

MAIL PHOTO CONTEST ENTRIES BY AUGUST 15 TO: Sarah Lien, 279 Lien Veum Rd, Cambridge, WI 53523 Questions? Contact Sarah Lien at 608-320-4311 or sarahlien@yahoo.com

• Enter color or black-and-white prints that are approximately 8 x 10”—do not mount the entry.

• A $5 per photo entry fee must accompany each entry. Make checks payable to Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival. Write the following information on a 3 x 5” card and attach it to the

0 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 77

Poster Contest Activity Center

A Sweepstakes Event!

The 8th Annual Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival Poster Contest!

Open to all ages (Age as of January 1, 2014) Colorbook Beginner Junior Intermediate Senior Adult

Ages 3 – 7 Ages 8 – 10 Ages 11 – 13 Ages 14 - 16 Ages 17 – 19 20 and up

3 Categories Educational Promotional Colorbook Picture – Ages 3-7 only Download colorbook picture from website. www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com

Poster Requirements: 1. Posters must be a minimum of 14" x 22" in size – either vertical or horizontal.

8. Judges have the option of moving posters to another category.

2. You may enter up to two (2) posters total – one each, in two different categories.

9. Posters must have name, address, phone number, age/age division, and category legibly written on the back. (Age as of January 1, 2014)

3. For Colorbook Pictures – Contact Nancy Zernicke for details. (See below or go to website.)

4. You may use a variety of materials in making your poster, such as markers, tissue paper, natural fiber material, colored pencils, etc.

5. Promotional posters can be about your flock, farm, breed, products such as wool, lamb or sheep dairy products, or about Wisconsin’s or the national sheep industry.

6. Educational posters must be instructional and should either teach something about sheep, sheep products or inform or teach viewers about the sheep industry.

10. Posters/Colorbook pictures should be brought to Nancy Zernicke in the Main Hall of the Activity Center from 9:00 a.m. until Noon on Saturday.

11. Judging will take place Saturday afternoon in the Activity Center.

12. Posters must be picked up at 3:30 p.m. Sunday.

13. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Zernicke at 715 584-1093 or email nzernicke@gmail.com.

7. Dates for the 2014 Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival are September 5-7.

Winning entries may be reproduced by the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC or by the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative.

HOOKED ON WOOL PRIMITIVES “EWE”-NIQUE ONE OF A KIND GIFTS

Fiber Artist

Joellyn Cobb Find us at

EWESFUL GIFTS East Barn of the Country Market Booth 707 & 708

hooker4710@gmail.com 78 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 0

Youth Sweepstakes Educating for the future!

The purpose of the Youth Sweepstakes is to encourage youth attending the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival to participate in as many educational and exhibition events as possible and to expand their knowledge and proficiency in sheep production.

Awards are given to reward youth demonstrating proficiency and knowledge across educational and exhibit areas. The goal of the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival youth programs is to offer educational experiences that are high quality and will give youth exposure to, and prepare them for, future competition. We encourage 4-H, FFA and other youth groups preparing for district, regional or national competition to attend and participate in any of these events. The following events are included in Youth Sweepstakes: Educational: Skillathon Judging Contest Poster Contest Lead Line Youth Sweepstakes Showmanship MSSBA Youth Showmanship Beginners: 8 – 10

Exhibition: Junior Fleece Show Junior Breeding Sheep Market Lamb (exhibition only) MSSBA Fleece Show MSSBA Breeding Sheep Show

Age Divisions: (Age as of January 1, 2014) Junior: 11 – 13 Intermediate: 14 – 16

Senior: 17 – 19

Entry: Any youth who enters any of the events listed above is automatically entered in and eligible for Youth Sweepstakes awards. Be sure to pay close attention to all rules, regulations and participation schedules within each event.

Scoring: Individuals are encouraged to compete in any and all of the listed events. Points will be awarded based on participation and placing within each event. Overall points will be determined by a combination of total points from an individual’s four highest scores; not more than two of those scores may come from exhibiting breeding animals, fleeces or market lambs. Note to Market Lamb Exhibitors: There will be a separate showmanship division for market lamb exhibitors that will be based on Wisconsin Club Lamb Association age breaks and which will count for WCLA points, but not for Youth Sweepstakes points.

Results will be announced during selection of Junior Supreme Champion sheep on Sunday.

Cash premiums provided by Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative 1st - $100.00 2nd - $75.00 3rd - $50.00 An embroidered award will also be presented by Profiles Show Supplies & Embroidery to the highest placing individual in each age division.

Thank you to Sue and Jim Rupnow for their generous support of this event!

Youth Sweepstakes is sponsored by the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative through the generous support of bidders at the Shepherds’ and Silent auctions.

THANK YOU!

www.illinoisgreenpastures.org 28668 Bell Rd. Kirkland, IL 60146 815-751-0887 Broadening your horizons and supporting your efforts…that is what the Illinois Green Pastures Fiber Co-op is here to do. Give us a call or check out the website to learn more about the exciting opportunities ahead for your farm!

From our farms to your hands, our producers offer you various yarn, roving, batting, and other items from fine wool breeds to coarser fibers in natural and dyed colors.

Please check out our booth! We’d love to talk to you.

Illinois Green Pastures Fiber Cooperative Wisconsin WisconsinSheep Sheep&&Wool WoolFestival Festival• •790

Skillathon!

West Exhibit Building – South End

A Sweepstakes Activity!

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

8:00 – 11:00 1:00 – 3:00

8:00 - Noon

We welcome back Sam and Pat Wiford of Wapakoneta. OH, who were responsible for establishing the Skillathon and making it an enjoyable and educational experience for kids of all ages! Never been to a Skillathon? It’s easy and it’s fun: It’s a walkthru of individual stations, where your knowledge of sheep and sheep production will be tested - lambing problems, docking, feeds, anatomy and a whole lot more. What happens if you don’t know an answer? Don’t worry – first of all, this is a learning experience. If you’re stumped, you get help, which is the great thing about this activity. No one fails at a Skillathon!

The Skillathon is part of the Youth Sweepstakes and is supported by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Animal Sciences Department The goal of the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival youth programs is to provide educational experiences that are high quality and that will give youth exposure to and prepare them for future competition. We encourage 4-H, FFA and other youth groups and individuals preparing for district, regional or national contests to attend and participate in any of the Youth Sweepstakes events. Points will be awarded to Sweepstakes contestants based on participation and placing within each event. Refer to Youth Sweepstakes page for complete details. *Note: Ages 7 and under are not eligible for Sweepstakes awards.

Skillathon Competition For those participants that wish to compete on a points scale for Skillathon awards, we will offer scoring sheets, with age categories listed below. Age categories (except for 7 and under) correspond with the Youth Sweepstakes program and are as of January 1, 2014.

Age Categories: 7 and Under* Beginner: 8 – 10 Junior: 11 – 13 Intermediate: 14 – 16 Senior: 17 – 19 Youth Sweepstakes is sponsored by the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative through the generous support of bidders at the Shepherds’ and Silent auctions.

THANK YOU!

Partners since the beginning and home to the

Sheep Shearing Also Angora Goats Laura Matthews 920-273-1849 ps23farm@yahoo.com 80 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival www.JcFairPark.com

920-674-7148 Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 0

Youth Judging Contest Beef Barn – Sunday

A Youth Sweepstakes Activity!

Registration - 7:45 a.m.

Starts at 8:00 a.m.

Ends 10:30 a.m. - Official discussion of placings.

Work at your own pace!

By participating in this event you are automatically entered in the Youth Sweepstakes contest. See Youth Sweepstakes for more details.

Age Divisions: Beginner: 8 – 10 • Junior: 11 – 13 • Intermediate: 14-16 • Senior: 17 – 19 No pre-registration required!

Contest Makeup: Place 2 to 3 classes of Breeding Sheep Place 1 class of Market Lambs Answer 10 questions on each class

Identify 5 retail cuts from lamb Fleece class

To maximize the educational opportunities of this event, official placings and answers to all questions will be discussed at the conclusion of the event. If you have never competed in a livestock judging contest or are a seasoned pro looking to keep your skills sharp, this contest is for you!

Youth Sweepstakes results will be announced and awards presented during the Junior Breeding Sheep Show on Sunday afternoon in the Sale Arena.

Production Shropshires from Coast to Coast All Forage Farms

Mapleton Mynd Shropshires

Kindred Crossings Shropshires

c/o Ryan Kerr

c/o Cody Hiemke

c/o Lisa Kowalyshyn

Shiocton, WI

Stoughton, WI

North Franklin, CT

(920) 250-2783

(415) 302-803

(860) 642-4243

allforagefarms@gmail.com

cjhiemke@gmail.com

kindredcrossings@msn.com

Joined NSIP in 2014

NSIP data since 1995

Joined NSIP in 2008 Fred Groverman Petaluma, CA 707-763-3132 fredgroverman@gmail.com NSIP data since 2004

Tightly-bred genetics from the Groverman lineage selected for muscling, growth, and efficiency.

NSIP Elite sire F&P Groverman 5815 with a portion of his 2013 Mapleton Mynd breeding group.

Wisconsin WisconsinSheep Sheep&&Wool WoolFestival Festival• •810

Lead Line Saturday, September 6, 6:00 pm – Sale Arena

A Youth Sweepstakes Event!

The Lead Line is a competition where entrants are judged on the fashion and fit of their wool garments (purchased or handmade) while leading a sheep. The objective of this event is to present a class of sheep in the most attractive manner, to give spectators a real opportunity to view a style show and to improve the image of a sheep show and promote wool. This event showcases the beauty and versatility of wool clothing for all occasion wear and gives youth the opportunity to showcase their involvement in the sheep industry.

New This Year!

SHEEP COSTUME CLASS The Sheep Costume Class (Class 5) is open to any individual or family interested in sheep. The object is to promote lamb and wool. The exhibit is to be judged on the attractiveness and originality of the costume and theme or idea presented by both competitor and sheep. This class is open to all exhibitors 6 months to 100 years of age! *All other rules apply.

Lead Line Entry Fee: $10.00 per entrant ($5.00 for any entrant participating in the 2014 Wisconsin Make It With Wool competition) ENTRY DEADLINE – AUGUST 15 Entry Deadline: August 15 - ENTER ONLINE! www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com Late Entries: Late entries will be accepted until 8:00 a.m. the morning of the event with an entry fee of $15; $10 for entrants participating in Make It With Wool Location: Sale Arena (Open and Junior Sheep Show Arena) Schedule: 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. – Check-in 6:00 p.m. – Lead Line – Classes will enter youngest to oldest.

1. Entrants must wear a garment made of wool; garments may be purchased or constructed by or for the entrant and should be age appropriate and lend elegance to the class.

The garment should be made of 70% wool. Does not apply to Sheep Costume Class. Please see above for *Sheep Costume Class requirements (Class 5).

2. Sheep must be a ewe (of any age - no rams), conditioned, fitted and trained to show at halter. Rules for exhibiting sheep at the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival will apply to these animals. Lead Line sheep do not have to be owned by the contestant.

3. Entrants must provide a one-page commentary of 200 words or less to be read during the class including the following: breed of sheep being led, sponsor of the animal (if any), brief biography, awards received, hobbies, sheep interests, schooling and description of garment. Please write the commentary in the third-person and as it will be read by the announcer (e.g. “Sue is leading a Hampshire yearling ewe named …..” not “I am leading…..”). Commentary must 82 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

be typed and submitted to the Registration/ Information Desk (lobby of Activity Center) by 8 a.m. the day of the competition. Failure to submit commentary will void the entry and entry fee. There will be no exception to this rule. Entry fees are non-refundable.

4. Entrant’s age on the day of the competition will determine his/her class.

CLASSES Class 1 – Age 10 & under Class 3 – Ages 14 - 16 Class 2 – Ages 11-13 Class 4 – Ages 17 – 19 *Class 5 – Sheep Costume Class 5. Awards: Cash prizes for 1st through 4th places as follows: • 1st Place $40 • 3rd Place $20 • 2nd Place $30 • 4th Place and down $10 6. Have difficulty accessing the Festival website? Contact 608 868-2505 evenings or email wisbc@centurytel.net.

Questions? Please call Brittany Morgan at 513-850-3603, email Brittany.morgan09@gmail.com Judging Standards: A. Garment Construction; visibility of wool Style and/or Fashion Accessories B. Entrant’s Poise Entrant’s Appearance C. Control of Animal Presentation and Appearance of Animal

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 0

Hall of Breeds Saturday – Sunday

Indoor Arena

The American sheep industry recognizes over fifty different breeds of sheep and in Wisconsin alone close to sixty of those breeds are represented among the members of the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative.

Some producers raise sheep that have very fine wool, well suited for the fiber industry, such as Coopworths or Merinos.

Others raise hair sheep such as Katahdins that are adaptable to hot weather climates, while many producers specialize in meat breeds like Suffolks or Hampshires. There are breeds such as the East Friesian that produce excellent quality milk used in the growing Wisconsin sheep dairy industry and there are also producers making an effort to keep exotic breed populations at a healthy level.

No matter what kind or type of sheep may interest you whether a fiber breed for your craft, a 4-H project for your child, or possibly a flock of production sheep - stop by the Hall of Breeds! Breeders will be on hand to discuss the merits of the sheep they raise, along with history, primary purpose and characteristics, and can also provide information on breed registry and state/national association membership. We thank those participating exhibitors! For more information, contact Larry Wilson at corycats@tds.net.

Representing Sheep Producers and Supporting Businesses in the 22 County Indianhead Region of Northwest Wisconsin 21st Annual Shepherd’s Clinic and Trade Show January 31st, 2015 WITC Conference Center Rice Lake, WI Nationally Known Speakers Topics Covering All Aspects of the Sheep Industry Silent Auction Awards Luncheon

Indianhead Sheep Breeders Association For Information about ISBA and the clinic, please go to:

www.indianheadsheep.com

The Shepherd’s Rug The Shepherd’s Rug

By Letty Klein & Ann Brown

- A braided wool rug from roving -

- A braided wool rug from roving PleaseKlein join Letty in her

By Letty & Ann Brown 2-day rug braiding workshop!

We’ll be at the Festival!

Books, roving & waxed linen thread will be available.

Plan to attend our 2-day rug braiding workshop or www.plfkarakuls.com stop and see us at our booth.

www.shepherdsrug.etsy.com We’ll have books, roving & waxed linen thread too. www.theshepherdsrug.blogspot.com

To order our book ($24.95 plus S&H or VISA/MasterCard accepted) Wisconsin WisconsinSheep Sheep&&Wool WoolFestival Festival• •830 For Order Form, Table of Contents, and more go to

OPEN MARKET LAMB SHOW JUDGE Jerry Henlser – Arlington, NE ENTRY DEADLINE August 15 – Enter Online www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com WEIGH-IN 8:00 – 9:00 Sunday SHOW – SHEEP BARN Sunday, September 7 Immediately following Showmanship which starts at 10:30 a.m.

Grand Champion - $400 Reserve Grand Champion - $200 Breed Champions - $50 SHOW RIBBONS & BANNERS SPONSORED BY NASCO THANK YOU! Booths 713-714 Country Store-West

MARKET LAMB SHOW RULES OF ENTRY 1. Entry fee: $15 per lamb, online entry dated no later than August 15. Non-refundable.

2. Late entry fee: $20 per lamb after August 20. Day-ofshow entries ACCEPTED. 3. No limit: Open to all ages of exhibitors. No limit to the number of lambs entered.

4. Wether or ewe lambs eligible: All lambs must carry a USDA scrapie tag.

to weigh-in - no more than 1/4 of an inch of wool. Show management may ask exhibitors to re-shear animals prior to weigh-in.

10. Disease symptoms: Any evidence of sore mouth, ringworm, foot rot, pink eye, wool fungus or any other contagious diseases will eliminate all entries transported by that exhibitor, which will then not be permitted to unload or show.

11. Inspection: All sheep blankets/sweaters/stockings will be removed for unloading inspection and weigh-in.

12. Pens: Pens may be available for show day if requested prior to show and will be assigned by the Superintendent.

Permanent pens must be cleaned before departure or a $20 clean-out charge per pen will be assessed. Exhibitors are encouraged to show from their trailers.

13. Market Lamb Showmanship – 10:30 am: For WCLA points, Showmanship age breaks for market lamb exhibitors will follow the Wisconsin Club Lamb Association age breaks.

14. Youth Sweepstakes Showmanship: Sunday – 9:30 a.m.

– Sale Arena. The four age divisions will follow the Youth Sweepstakes age breaks and will count toward Youth Sweepstakes points.

15. Risk: All exhibits will receive the best care and protection afforded by the facilities provided, but at all times are subject to the owner’s risk. No animals other than those participating in the respective shows or exhibits will be permitted in the barns.

16. Superintendent: John Alf – 608 449-0707

5. Splits: Classes split according to breed, weight and number of entries at discretion of show management.

6. Breed character: If breed classification officials determine that an entry does not exhibit the characteristics required by that breed association, the entry will be transferred to the crossbred division.

7. Breeds with less than 5 head: Entries will go into the All Other Breeds Class.

8. Health Certificates: NOTE: Sheep originating from outside Wisconsin must be accompanied by a currently valid certificate of veterinary inspection for interstate movement, to be submitted at check-in. Superintendents will collect and hold health certificates until release at which time a copy will be returned to exhibitors. No sheep showing any symptoms of contagious or infectious disease will be permitted to be unloaded, shown or exhibited. All sheep entries must comply with USDA scrapie regulations and programs and must be identified with official, individual scrapie identification.

9. Wool length: All market animals must be sheared prior 84 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 0

Open Sheep Show JUDGES Meat Breeds – Jerry Hensler, Arlington, NE • Wool Breeds – David Smith, Earl Park, IN ENTRY DEADLINE August 15 – Enter Online www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com CHECK-IN SCHEDULE Friday – 6:00 – 7:30 pm Saturday – 7:00 – 9:00 am SHOW – SALE ARENA 10:00 a.m. – Saturday, September 7 OPEN SHOW CLASS NUMBERS C1 – Yearling Ram C5 – Yearling Ewe C2 – Fall Ram Lamb C6 – Fall Ewe Lamb C3 – Winter Ram Lamb C7 – Winter Ewe Lamb C4 – Spring Ram Lamb C8 – Spring Ewe Lamb C9 – Best Flock (1 ram/2 ewes owned by exhibitor) Champion Ram Champion Ewe Reserve Champion Ram Reserve Champion Ewe Age Base Dates Yearling – Born Sept. 1, 2012 through Aug. 31, 2013 Fall Lamb – Born Sept. 1, 2013 through Dec. 31, 2013 Winter Lamb – Born Jan. 1, 2014 through Feb. 15, 2014 Spring Lamb – Born on or after Feb. 16, 2014 Entries are open to all registered breeds and wether-type sheep. Exhibitors are limited to two entries in each individual class and one entry in flock class. Sheep used in flock class must be exhibited in the individual classes.

Rams and ewes entered in wether-type breeding classes are not required to be registered and must list “wethertype” as the breed on the Sheep Entry Form. Order of show based on breeds entered.

Open Show Awards Champion & Reserve Champion Ram & Ewe, Each Breed - Rosettes For each breed having a minimum of 10 individual sheep entries, the Champion Ram and Champion Ewe will be awarded $50. Reserve Ram & Ewe will each receive $25. Additional awards may be provided.

Supreme Champion Ram & Ewe – over all Wool Breeds – Additional Award Supreme Champion Ram & Ewe – over all Meat Breeds – Additional Award RIBBONS & BANNERS SUPPLIED BY NASCO Thank you!

Country Store-West Booths 713-714

w w w. s h e e p i n g b e a u t y f i b r e a r t s . c o m

Sheeping Beauty Fibre Arts Luci Williams, owner a. t. e. w.

W533 State Rd 33, Hartford, WI 53027 262.623.0244 luci@sheepingbeautyfibrearts.com www.sheepingbeautyfibrearts.com

0 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

Breeding Stock Blue-Faced Leicester English Leicester Crosses with Color Fiber Pelts

Full Service Fiber Mill Washing, Carding, Felting, Spinning

ENGLISH GARDENS FIBER MILL Mary Kretzschmar 9790 State 76, Caledonia, MN 55921 507-896-0427 mklambs@acegroup.cc www.englishgardensfibermill.com

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 85

OPEN SHEEP SHOW RULES OF ENTRY Enter Online: $8 per head. Enter sheep online at www. wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com. If you do not have access to a computer, contact the Festival office at 608 868-2505. Entry deadline is August 15.

Late Entries: $10 per head – after August 15 and until August 30 (online entry date). No entries accepted after August 30 – No day of show entries.

Wisconsin Club Lamb Association Annual Meeting & Awards Presentation Sunday, September 7 – 3:00 p.m.

Sheep Barn Show Ring

Fees: Only those sheep for which the $8 entry fee has been remitted with application for entry will be permitted to be penned in the barns. No in-transit sheep. Sheep entry fees do not include admission to the Festival. Admission is charged at the gates Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Check catalog schedule for gate hours. Daily admission is $7 per person, kids 8 and under FREE. Weekend passes at $12 per person may be purchased at the Gate. Exhibitors will receive gate passes at the discretion of the respective sheep show superintendents.

The Wisconsin Club Lamb Association (WCLA) welcomes all members, junior exhibitors and families to its Annual Meeting & Awards Presentation! For more information, please contact Alan or Heidi Thorson, 920 344-1235 or metrohamps@ hotmail.com

Ownership: All breeding animals must be entered and exhibited under the registered name appearing on the records of the respective breed association as of August 15, 2014.

For show entry information: wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com

The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival 2014 Market Lamb Show is a WCLA sanctioned event!

Arrival & Entry Check-in: All original registration certificates must be in order and presented at check-in. Non-registered, wether-type sheep must check in with a written record of birth dates and USDA scrapie tags. All sheep will have their official identification recorded.

Health Certificates: NOTE: Sheep originating from outside Wisconsin must be accompanied by a currently valid certificate of veterinary inspection for interstate movement, to be submitted at check-in. Superintendents will collect and hold health certificates until release at which time a copy will be returned to exhibitors. No sheep showing any symptoms of contagious or infectious disease will be permitted to be unloaded, shown or exhibited. All sheep entries must comply with USDA scrapie regulations and programs and must be identified with official, individual scrapie identification.

Wool, Warp & Wheel Fiber Art Studio

Parking: Please park all vehicles and trailers to the west and south of the Sale Arena and Sheep Barn. Parking next to barns and buildings is prohibited except for loading and unloading.

No In-transit Sheep: In-transit sheep are not allowed in the barns or on the grounds. Only sheep for which the $8 per head entry has been paid will be allowed to be penned in the barns.

5605 Mill Street, Richmond, IL (815) 678-4063 www.woolwarpandwheel.com

Departure: All Open and MSSBA breeding sheep may be dismissed at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, but have the option of remaining on exhibit through the close of the Festival at 3:30 p.m. Sunday.

Tues-Fri 7 PM – 9 PM Sat-Sun 10 AM – 5 PM

Cleaning Pens: All permanent pens must be cleaned following dismissal or a $20 per pen cleaning fee will be assessed. Place manure and bedding in the aisle in front of pens.

No dogs in the barns!

All Pens Assigned: Pens will be assigned by show superintendents.

Due to limited available penning, tack pens may not be allowed.

Please plan accordingly.

086• •Wisconsin WisconsinSheep Sheep&&Wool WoolFestival Festival

We carry a large selection of natural fiber yards, prepared spinning fiber and fleeces, as well as a full line of tools and equipment for spinners, knitters, and weavers.

Every Sunday is “Open Workshop,” where the coffee is hot and the help is always free.

NOTICE

WISCONSIN SHEEP & WOOL FESTIVAL EXHIBITORS...

A Banner representative will be on hand each day to take pictures at the picture stand. Capture the memory of the Wisconsin Festival!

SUBSCRIBE NOW TO

The

Banner Sheep Magazine

The nation's largest all breeds sheep magazine offering • Auction Results & • Breeder & Association • The Latest Breed News Sale Catalogs Advertising • Health & Management Tips • Human Interest Stories • Nine Colorful Issues • Coast-To-Coast • Veterinarian Articles Printed Annually Show Reports

www.bannersheepmagazine.com Flock Name Name Address City State

Zip

Telephone  1 Year $25.00  2 Years $45.00  1 Year Canada $60.00  1 Year Mexico $60.00

MasterCard

Must be paid in U.S. Funds

P.O. Box 500 • Cuba, IL 61427 • (309) 785-5058 • Fax: (309) 785-5050 Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 87

Junior Sheep Show JUDGES Meat Breeds – Dan Shell, Midland, OH Wool Breeds – Judy Moore, Eagle, MI ENTRY DEADLINE August 15 – Enter Online www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com CHECK –IN SCHEDULE Friday: 6:00 – 7:30 pm Saturday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 – 9:00 am SHOW – SALE ARENA Showmanship – 9:30 am Breeding Classes – Upon Completion of Showmanship Show Order – Alphabetically by Breed JUNIOR BREEDING SHEEP & ASBA MIDWEST REGIONAL JUNIOR SOUTHDOWN SHOW RULES OF ENTRY Enter Online: $8 per head. Enter sheep online at www. wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com.If you do not have access to a computer, contact the Festival office at 608 8682505. Entry deadline is August 15. Sheep may be shown in both Open and Junior Shows by paying the $8 entry fee for each show and completing both entry forms. Limit 2 entries per class. No flock or group classes.

Late Entries: $10 per head – after August 15 and until August 30 (online entry date). No entries accepted after August 30 – No day of show entries.

Fees: Only those sheep for which the $8 entry fee has been remitted with application for entry will be permitted to be penned in the barns. No in-transit sheep. Sheep entry fees do not include admission to the Festival. Admission is charged at the gates Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Check catalog schedule for gate hours. Daily admission is $7 per person, kids 8 and under FREE. Weekend passes at $12 per person may be purchased at the Gate. Exhibitors will receive gate passes at the discretion of the respective sheep show superintendents.

Eligibility: Age of exhibitor must be 19 or under as of Jan. 1, 2014. ASBA Midwest Regional Junior Southdown Show exhibitors must be 21 years of age or younger as of Jan. 1, 2014.

Arrival & Entry Check-in: All original registration certificates must be in order and presented at check-in. Non-registered, wether-type sheep must check in with a written record of birth dates and USDA scrapie tags. All sheep will have their official identification recorded.

088• •Wisconsin WisconsinSheep Sheep&&Wool WoolFestival Festival

Ownership: Registration papers may be in name of individual youth, family, or the family’s farm name.

Wether-type Sheep: Crossbred and non-registered ewes and rams are eligible to show in wether-type ewe classes. Write “not-registered” as the breed on entry form.

Health Certificates: NOTE: Sheep originating from outside Wisconsin must be accompanied by a currently valid certificate of veterinary inspection for interstate movement, to be submitted at check-in. Superintendents will collect and hold health certificates until release at which time a copy will be returned to exhibitors. No sheep showing any symptoms of contagious or infectious disease will be permitted to be unloaded, shown or exhibited. All sheep entries must comply with USDA scrapie regulations and programs and must be identified with official, individual scrapie identification.

Parking: Please park all vehicles and trailers to the west and south of the Sale Arena and Sheep Barn. Parking next to barns and buildings is prohibited except for loading and unloading.

Departure: At conclusion of Junior Breeding Sheep and ASBA Regional Junior Southdown shows.

Cleaning Pens: All permanent pens must be cleaned following dismissal or a $20 per pen cleaning fee will be assessed. Place manure and bedding in the aisle in front of pens.

No dogs in the barns!

All Pens Assigned: Pens will be assigned by show Superintendent. Due to limited available penning, tack pens may not be allowed. Please plan accordingly.

Age Base Dates – ALL BREEDS Yearling – Born Sept. 1, 2012 through Aug. 31, 2013 Fall Lamb – Born Sept. 1, 2013 through Dec. 31, 2013 Winter Lamb – Born Jan. 1, 2014 through Feb. 15, 2014 Spring Lamb – Born on or after Feb. 16, 2014 Class Numbers – Junior Breeding Sheep – ALL BREEDS EXCEPT SOUTHDOWNS J 1 Yearling Ram J 5 Yearling Ewe J 2 Fall Ram Lamb J 6 Fall Ewe Lamb J 3 Winter Ram Lamb J 7 Winter Ewe Lamb J 4 Spring Ram Lamb J 8 Spring Ewe Lamb Class Numbers - ASBA Midwest Regional Junior Southdown Show SO 1 Yearling Ram SO 2 Fall Ram Lamb SO 3 Winter Ram Lamb SO 4 Spring Ram Lamb SO 5Yearling Ewe SO 6 Fall Ewe Lamb SO 7 Winter Ewe Lamb SO 8 Spring Ewe Lamb

YOUTH SWEEPSTAKES SHOWMANSHIP: Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Sale Arena.

The four age divisions will be determined based on Youth Sweepstakes age breaks. Beginners 8 – 10; Junior: 11 – 13; Intermediate: 14 – 16; Senior: 17 – 19.

Note to Market Lamb Exhibitors: Market Lamb Showmanship will start at 9:30 a.m. in the Sheep Barn.

This will be a separate showmanship division based on Wisconsin Club Lamb Association age breaks and counting toward WCLA points.

SPECIAL AWARDS Supreme Champion Ram Reserve Supreme Champion Ram Supreme Champion Ewe Reserve Supreme Champion Ewe Breed Champions & Reserve Champions Showmanship Champions Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival Junior Sheep Show BANNERS & RIBBONS SPONSORED BY NASCO Thank you!

Country Store-West Booths 713-714

See ASBA Midwest Regional Junior Southdown Show on page 90

Registered Shetland Sheep Spinning, Weaving and Knitting Equipment Spinning Fibers, Yarn and Patterns, Handmade Items Brochure Available Registered Shetland Sheep Breeding Stock For Sale Member NASSA and MSSBA

Alan & Chris Greene www.Shepherdwoodsfarm.com catgre@mtco.com • 815-496-2628 0 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 89

ASBA MIDWEST REGIONAL JUNIOR SOUTHDOWN SHOW SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 7 – SALE ARENA The American Southdown Breeders Association has designated this show as the ASBA Midwest Regional Southdown Show, hosted by the Wisconsin Southdown Association. Refer to the Wisconsin Southdown Association website for more information on premiums, awards and special junior Southdown activities. www.wisconsinsouthdowns.com.

Entry Deadline: AUGUST 15 Enter Online: wwwiwisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com.

If you have difficulty using the online entry form, contact the Festival office at 608 868-2505 (eve.) or email wisbc@ centurytel.net.

Age of Exhibitor: 21 years of age or under as of January 1, 2014.

Rules of Entry: All Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival Junior Sheep Show rules of entry apply. No in-transit sheep.

ASBA Futurity Points: ASBA Futurity Points can be earned at this show. Exhibitors should complete the points submission form found on the ASBA website and have show management sign the form before you leave!

Arrival: Exhibitors are welcome to arrive as early as Friday.

Please indicate on your entry form if you need penning or will show from your trailer.

SPECIAL AWARDS Champion Ewe & Ram – Engraved Awards Reserve Champion Ewe & Ram – Embroidered Awards Rookie Award (All youth 9 years of age or older as of January 1, 2014 showing Southdown breeding stock for the first year are eligible.

Points will be accumulated for showmanship and up to two classes. Please let us know at check-in if this is your first year showing Southdowns.)

Southdown “Top Gun” Award Embroidered sheep blanket will be presented by the Wisconsin Southdown Association to the highest point junior Southdown member participating in the Youth Sweepstakes.

The Wisconsin Southdown Association will prorate $500 in premiums for the classes.

Showmanship The highest placing Southdown junior in each showmanship division will receive an award.

NEW! Wisconsin Junior Futurity Eligible will be any ewe purchased by a junior, or a junior partnership within a family at the 2013 or 2014 Wisconsin Southdown Stars Sale. The jackpot will include $30 for highest placing and $20 for second highest placing ewe within each ewe class. After the selection of the Champion Southdown ewe of the show, those 8 ewes will return to the show ring for presentation of awards and for the judge to select a Champion Wisconsin Futurity Ewe with an additional award of $100. Juniors who purchased from the Wisconsin Sale will automatically be entered into the futurity contest.

For more details on the Midwest Regional Junior Southdown Show: Haley Yunker: 715 557-0656 haley2012@centurytel.net Troy Lobdell: 608 482-1502 lobdell@yousq.net

ng Custom Alpaca Fiber Processi Rach-Al-Paca Fiber Processing

Rachel & Alan Boucher

18495 Goodwin Avenue Hastings, MN 55033 651-485-7916 www.rachalpacafarm.com Rachalpacafarm@aol.com 90 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

Jones Shearing

Experienced and dependable Shearing sheep, goats, alpacas, and llamas.

Covering Wisconsin, UP, Northern Illinois, and Eastern Iowa jonesshearing@gmail.com 715-424-1023 www.facebook.com search: jonesshearing Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 0

Midwest Shetland Sheep Breeders Association SHEEP SHOW Sheep Barn JUDGE Philip Cowen, Durham, England, UK ENTRY DEADLINE August 15 – Enter Online www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com CHECK-IN SCHEDULE Friday – All Day Saturday – 8:00 – 10:00 am SHOW – SHEEP BARN 12:30 pm – Saturday, September 6 MSSBA Show – Class Numbers Use the following class numbers in making entries.

S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7

Youth Showmanship* Senior Ram Yearling Ram – (2013 only) Ram Lamb – (2014 only) Pair of Ram Lambs – (2014 only)* Champion & Reserve Champion Ram* Senior Ewe Yearling Ewe – (2013 only)

S8 S9 S 10 S 11 S 12 S 13

Ewe Lamb – (2014 only) Pair of Ewe Lambs – (2014 only)* Champion & Reserve Champion Ewe* Dam & Daughter – (Any age)* Best Small Flock – (1 Ram, 2 Ewes)* Best Fleece on Hoof – (One entry per exhibitor)* Costume Class*

Exhibitors in the Midwest Shetland Sheep Show are limited to two (2) entries in each individual class and one (1) entry in each group class. Sheep used as a group entry must be exhibited in an individual class. First and second place winners in individual classes will qualify for the Champion drive. Trimming and fitting of Shetlands is not allowed. *Do not send entry fees for showmanship or costume classes.

YOUTH SWEEPSTAKES Junior MSSBA exhibitors are eligible for Youth Sweepstakes awards and are automatically entered if they 1.) Are between 8 and 19 years of age as of January 1, 2014; and 2.) Exhibiting sheep or fleeces entered under their own name.

Please see Youth Sweepstakes page for more details.

Saga Hill Designs unique, fine fibers & dyes for spinners, knitters, & felters ~ Author of “Yarn Works: How to Spin, Dye, and Knit Your Own Yarn” (2014, CPi Publishing)

~ Home of Minnesota Series Colorway Hand-Whipped Dyes™

www.SagaHill.com 0 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 91

Midwest Shetland Sheep Breeders Show Awards 1–5 Placings – Ribbons Champions – Plaque and $50 and Special Rosette from MSSBA Reserve Champions – Plaque and $25 and Special Rosette from MSSBA Classes 10, 11, 12 – Rosette and $20 Awards and premiums for the Midwest Shetland Sheep & Fleece Shows are supported by the Midwest Shetland Sheep Breeders Association and the show sponsors listed on the Sponsors Page.

Thank you for your support!

MSSBA SHOW RULES OF ENTRY Enter Online: Enter sheep online at www. wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com. If you do not have access to a computer, contact the festival office at 608 8682505. Entry deadline is August 15.

Late Entries: $10 per head – after August 15 and until August 30 (online entry date). No entries accepted after August 30 – No day of show entries.

Arrival & Entry Check-in: All original registration certificates must be in order and presented at check-in. All sheep will have their official identification recorded.

Health Certificates: NOTE: Sheep originating from outside Wisconsin must be accompanied by a currently valid certificate of veterinary inspection for interstate movement, to be submitted at check-in. Superintendents will collect and hold health certificates until release at which time they will be returned to exhibitors. No sheep showing any symptoms of contagious or infectious disease will be permitted to be unloaded, shown or exhibited. All sheep entries must comply with USDA scrapie regulations and programs and must be identified with official, individual scrapie identification.

Fees: Only those sheep for which the $8 entry fee has been remitted with application for entry will be permitted to be penned in the barns. No in-transit sheep. Sheep entry fees do not include admission to the Festival. Admission is charged at the gates Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Check catalog schedule for gate hours. Daily admission is $7 per person, kids 8 and under FREE. Weekend passes at $12 per person may be purchased at the Gate. Exhibitors will receive gate passes at the discretion of the respective sheep show superintendents.

and placed in the aisle or a $20 per pen clean-out fee will be assessed.

No dogs in the barns!

All Pens Assigned: Pens will be assigned by show superintendents. Due to limited available penning, tack pens may not be allowed. Please plan accordingly.

Ownership: All breeding animals must be entered and exhibited under the registered name appearing on the records of the respective breed association as of August 15, 2014.

Supreme Champion Drive: Sheep shown in the Open and Junior Shows are eligible for the Supreme Drive. Sheep from the MSSBA show may participate in the supreme drives in either the Open or Junior shows, but must be shown in those shows and have paid an additional $8 per head entry fee per show.

SHEEP AND WOOL FESTIVAL OUTSIDE NEAR INDOOR ARENA

• Clipper Blade & Knife Sharpening • Hoof Trimmer / Hand Shears • Clipper Repair: Andis-Oster-Lister

Parking: Please park all vehicles and trailers to the west and south of the Sale Arena and Sheep Barn. Parking next to barns and buildings is prohibited except for loading and unloading.

No In-transit Sheep: In-transit sheep are not allowed in the barns or on the grounds. Only sheep for which the $7 per head entry has been paid will be allowed to be penned in the barns.

Departure: All Open and MSSBA breeding sheep may be dismissed at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, but have the option of remaining on exhibit through the close of the Festival at 3:30 p.m. Sunday.

Cleaning Pens: Pens on the South end of the Sheep Barn do not need to be cleaned. The stationary wooden pens on the North end must have all manure and bedding raked out 092• •Wisconsin WisconsinSheep Sheep&&Wool WoolFestival Festival

Any questions call us Visit our web site www.ExtremeEdge1.com

847-683-0275

MSSBA Sheep & Fleece Show Sponsors The Midwest Shetland Sheep Breeders Association acknowledges the continuing support of these sponsors in making the 2014 MSSBA Show possible and thanks the many volunteers that make the show a success!

Youth Showmanship Asylum Sheep & Poultry Shel Gooch

Yearling Ram Davis Welding, Inc. Patrick & Deb Davis

Ram Lamb Creedy Farm - UK Sue Watson

Pair of Ram Lambs Beast Buffet Eric Jerdee

Senior Ewe Shepherdwood Farm Alan & Chris Greene

Yearling Ewe Bartels & Company Tap Jim & Rhonda Bartels

Ewe Lamb Ramsay Farm Garrett Ramsay

Pair of Ewe Lambs Mayer Trucking Doug and Sandy Mayer

Champion Ram OK Acres Shetlands Mike & Kelly Bartels

Champion Ewe Mahlkuch Electric Jeff & Terri Mahlkuch

Reserve Champion Ram Emancipation Acres Erica Solis & Joel Helge

Reserve Champion Ewe Lil Country Acres Juliann Budde

Dam & Daughter Lancien Farm Cyndee Wolff

Best Small Flock Body Connection Donna Wolfe

Best Fleece on Hoof Kimberwood Farm Kim Nikolai

Senior Ram Sommarang Farm Dwight & Lori Stephenson

FLEECE SHOW SPONSORS White Adult Fleece Ewes Have It Barbara Reiter

White Lamb Fleece Winter Sky Shetlands Karen Valley

Colored Adult Fleece Illinois Wool & Fiber Mill Jane Zeien

Colored Lamb Fleece Argyle Fiber Mill Kristi Langhus Rooed Fleece – Any Age Pine Lawn Farm Letty Klein

Champion Shetland Fleece Creedy Flock Sue Watson - UK

Reserve Champion Shetland Fleece Lisa Selly Jordan, MN Champion Rooed Fleece Plaque Courtesy of Pretty Oak Farm Maurice & Gillian Wakeling - UK

Friends of Midwest Shetland Sheep Breeders Association Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC Fine Fleece Shetland Sheep Association Show Committee: Kelly K. Bartels, Pres./Show Chair, Co-Chair/V.Pres-Garrett Ramsay and Corrine Rasso Photographers: Corrine Rasso & Marie Connolly

Wisconsin WisconsinSheep Sheep&&Wool WoolFestival Festival• •930

Used Equipment Auction 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 6 (See map) Auctioneer: Bob Johnson – Badger State Auction This a great opportunity to buy or sell all types of equipment: feeders, scales, seeders, electric fencers, trimming stands, carders, water tanks, hand tools, small farm implements – you name it! Even items for the fiber arts such as spinning wheels, carders and looms!

Plan now to consign or buy!

CONSIGN ONLINE! www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com OR Download the consignment form and mail to WSWF 7811 Consolidated School Road Edgerton, WI 53534 OR Fill out a consignment form day of sale.

Items consigned must be delivered to the Warm-up Arena by 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 7.

Sale starts at 2:00 p.m.

15% of the gross receipts on all items sold through the auction will be taken as a commission by the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative.

• Items bid back by a consignor will be charged 15% commission on the bid-out price.

• All sales final.

• Items remaining on Festival grounds after 3:30 p.m. on Sunday become property of the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative.

• No pharmaceuticals, vaccines, dewormers, insecticides, paints, herbicides or chemicals of any type accepted as consignments.

• All items sold as-is – no warranties, express or implied provided by the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Co-op or Badger State Auction.

• Festival Admission - $7 per day, $12 per weekend pass. Kids 8 and under are free. Parking is free.

• The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Co-op and Badger State Auction are not responsible for loss or damage of items consigned or purchased. All purchases become responsibility of buyer at point of sale.

Questions?

Contact Lynnette Taylor – Sale Manager, at 608 846-9536 taylorsheep@yahoo.com 94 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

Upper Midwest Fall Fiber Festival When: Saturday November 8, 2014

Where: Eisenhower Community Center, 1001 Highway 7, Hopkins, MN 55343 Hours: 9 am — 4 pm.

Free to public. Free parking. Door prizes.

Vendors: We are ready to sign up vendors for our festival.

Contact: www. fallfiberfestival.com

[q\ From fleece to yarn to finished items and the spindles, needles and wheels to make them!

Classes too!

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 0

Shepherds’ Auction New Time - 1:00 pm Saturday!

Activity Center

A record $7200 was raised at the 2013 Shepherd’s and Silent Auctions for youth scholarships and educational events!

If you were a donor/buyer in 2013, you would have helped over 900 youth through: College Scholarships – Four $500 scholarships offered annually FFA Sheep Proficiency Awards Wooly U at the Sheep & Wool Festival Wisconsin Livestock Breeders Association (WLBA) Show Camp Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival Youth Sweepstakes Wisconsin Make It With Wool and travel to National MIWW Contest Indianhead Sheep Breeders Association Youth Clinic Wisconsin State Fair 4-H/FFA Premier Exhibitor Program WLBA Spring Preview Show and Summer Spectacular The next generations will be the industry leaders in sheep and wool production. Please help our educational/scholarship fund with your donation. The Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative has spent $6.40 per youth in 2013 to support the teaching shepherding skills, fiber arts, lamb and wool sustainable production, animal welfare, making wool garments, decision making, public speaking and leadership skills. Just a $25 donation or a bid at our Festival live or silent auctions can support four more youth in the above learning experiences.

Auction services provided by Badger State Auction & Real Estate Milton, Wisconsin

Silent Auction Bidding from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm Saturday!

Like your auctions slow and steady, but with a hint of bidding excitement? Here’s a great opportunity to bid on unique gift items, sheep supplies, fiber arts equipment and more while supporting the many activities and projects of your cooperative! Silent Auction donations accepted from 9:00 a.m. Friday until 9:00 a.m. Saturday.

Want to contribute? Contact Tim Miller, Director, Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Co-op at 608 751-2963 or email tailwindfarm@ gmail.com prior to the Festival. You may contribute by filling out the online, downloadable contribution form at www. wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com. Forms also available at Registration in the lobby of the Activity Center.

Activity Center The Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Co-op acknowledges with great appreciation the many Country Store and other vendors and contributors who have supported these fund raising efforts since the Shepherds and Silent Auctions were begun in 1990. We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to Auctioneer Bob Johnson, Badger Auction Service & Real Estate, Milton, Wisconsin, who has donated his time, clerking staff and many auction items over the years.

Thank you!

Wisconsin WisconsinSheep Sheep&&Wool WoolFestival Festival• •950

Stock Exchange

A New Opportunity to Sell Your Sheep!

See map of Fair Park Looking for a better way to buy or sell breeding stock? You now have that opportunity through the Stock Exchange, a new market place where thousands of sheep and fiber enthusiasts can view them—the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival!

It’s easy! Any kind of sheep can be sold: registered, commercial, wether-type, fiber-type, lambs, yearlings, mature, rams or ewes. Sellers can even offer to breed ewes and arrange for delivery at a later date. Sheep do not have to be washed or fitted, but should be presentable and healthy. Sellers can set up bid boards at their pens, sell at a set price or negotiate with buyers as they please any time between Friday morning and Sunday afternoon of the Festival.

RESERVE PENS ONLINE! Go to: www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com Click on Stock Exchange Fee: The rental fee for a 5 x 8 foot pen is $25. (Does not include admission to the Festival.) Reserve pens online only, www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com. Sellers reserving pens in the Stock Exchange must be current members of the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative. Membership is $25 per year and includes a free, three-month classified ad on the WSBC website. Purchase memberships online with pen reservations.

Other Charges: None.

Pen Availability: Until barn is filled. First come basis.

Contact: Steve Bingen sbingen@charter.net or 262 629-4221.

Health Certificates: NOTE: Sheep originating from outside Wisconsin must be accompanied by a currently valid certificate of veterinary inspection for interstate movement, to be submitted at check-in. Sale superintendents will collect and hold health certificates until release at which time a copy will be returned to exhibitors. No sheep showing any symptoms of contagious or infectious disease will be permitted to be unloaded, shown or exhibited. All sheep entries must comply with USDA scrapie regulations and programs and must be identified with official, individual scrapie identification. If Wisconsin sheep are sold out of state, exit health papers can be written at the Festival at an additional cost to the Seller. It is the Buyer’s responsibility to be cognizant of and adhere to the entrance requirements of his/her own state.

Warranties & Guarantees: None. There are no warranties or guarantees, either expressed or implied, as to the suitability or merchantability of fitness for any particular purpose with respect to the sheep being sold through the Stock Exchange.

All sales agreements and or contracts are between Buyer and Seller only and no other parties assume any liability, legal or otherwise, express or implied.

096• •Wisconsin WisconsinSheep Sheep&&Wool WoolFestival Festival

Liability: Please see below and Seller Information.

Payment for Sheep Sold: Any and all payments for sheep sold through the Stock Exchange are strictly between Seller and Buyer. Neither the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative nor Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC will accept, hold or guarantee payment for any sheep merchandised through the Stock Exchange.

Arrival & Departure: Sheep may arrive or leave at any time between 7:00 a.m. Friday and 3:00 p.m. Sunday.

Identification: All sheep sold through the Stock Exchange must have proper identification recorded with sale management and records will be maintained by the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative per Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection requirements. Downloadable forms are available online at www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival. com.

Seller Information: Neither the Stock Exchange managers, volunteers or persons acting on behalf of the Stock Exchange, Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative, or the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC, can or will assume any responsibility as to the authenticity of any pedigrees, bloodlines, or information provided by Sellers or representatives thereof, or pen cards and the subsequent genetic performance of any sheep purchased. Any information, guarantees or claims provided and/or offered by individuals renting pen space for the purpose of selling sheep in the Stock Exchange is strictly between the Seller and Buyer and will not be enforced by the Stock Exchange managers, Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative or the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC. No In-transit Sheep: In-transit sheep are not allowed in the Stock Exchange or on the grounds. Only sheep recorded for sale will be allowed to be penned in the Stock Exchange barn.

All Pens Assigned: Pens will be assigned by show superintendents. Due to limited available penning, tack pens will not be allowed. Please plan accordingly.

Cleaning Pens: All permanent pens must be cleaned following dismissal or a $20 per pen cleaning fee will be assessed.

Parking: Please park all vehicles and trailers to the west and south of the Sale Arena and Sheep Barn. Parking next to barns and buildings is prohibited except for loading and unloading.

Statement of Non-Discrimination The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC and the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative do not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, creed, religious preference or physical or other disabilities with regard to volunteers, participants or any person associated with or attending the Festival.

Statement of Liability All activities of the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC (Festival) taking place on the grounds of Jefferson County Fair Park shall be under the immediate control and direction of the chairperson(s) and/or superintendent(s) for that event or activity, but the Festival, Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative and Jefferson County Fair Park shall not be, in any case, held responsible for any type of loss, injury, actions or damage that may occur or be experienced by exhibitors, vendors, customers, volunteers, students, onlookers, participants or attendees. The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC takes no responsibility for any activity assuming, claiming or advertising affiliation with the Festival which does not take place within the limits of Jefferson County Fair Park and within the posted daily schedule of the Festival.

Each exhibitor, vendor or persons displaying for educational, sale, exhibition or instructional reasons any animal, item or product will be solely responsible for any consequential or other loss, injury or damage to, or occasioned by, or arising from any animal or article exhibited by any said person, and shall indemnify the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC, the Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative and Jefferson

CentralLivestock Livestock Central Central Livestock Association Association Association A Subsidiary of Cooperative Resources International A Subsidiary of Cooperative Resources International

A Subsidiary of Cooperative Resources International

Top Prices! op Prices!

TTop Prices!

• All Sheep & Goats Welcome * AllClasses Classes ofof Sheep Welcome * All Classes of Sheep Welcome * Bonded Checks forfor Security •*Bonded Checks Security for Security *Bonded Hay and Checks Water Available •*Hay and Water Available and Water Available *Hay Local Hauling •*Local Hauling Local Hauling

Zumbrota Livestock Market - 1-877-732-7305

We sell sheep every day in Zumbrota

PRIVATE TREATY SALES Zumbrota Livestock Tuesday thru Friday, 8 a.m. - Noon

& GOAT AUCTION MarketSHEEP -Every 1-877-732-7305 Tuesday, 1 p.m.

PRIVATE TREATY SALES SHEEP & GOAT AUCTION For more information call Tom Ostlie at 1-612-532-0966.

• Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Tuesday thru Friday, 8 a.m. - Noon Every Tuesday, 1 p.m.

County Fair Park against all legal or other proceedings in regard thereto, as well as damage or injury to any other person(s) or property caused by the exhibitor, vendor, or person(s) displaying items for educational, exhibition or instructional reasons, or any of the animals exhibited by persons or arising out of, or in any way connected with such exhibition of any of the animals, products or items exhibited, displayed or offered for sale.

The care, feeding, safe handling and safety of all animals brought to the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival shall be the sole responsibility of the person or persons exhibiting, displaying or managing such animals, including sheep for display, sale, entered in competition, or for educational purposes; dogs entered in a stock dog trial or stock dog demonstration; or any animal as part of or incidental to a vendor display.

Exhibitors and handlers must provide their own feed, bedding, and water for animals in their care. The Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC shall provide exhibitors, handlers and vendors with assigned space for their displays and exhibits subject to such rules and regulations as may be prescribed. By providing such space, the Festival shall not insure, nor be responsible for, the safety of such animals, or the person or persons tending them.

Accepted Entries In all cases, the Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival, LLC reserves the right to reject, accept, or conditionally accept any entry and does not guarantee space in any show, trial or display barns to any entry, as it is intended that only such animals shall be entered and shown or sold as have merit, will be a credit to both the exhibitor and Festival, and are judged not to pose any health risk to other livestock, their handlers and other exhibitors. In all matters related to acceptance of entries, decisions shall be at the discretion of the superintendent in charge of the respective activity, show or exhibition. Any exhibitor who knowingly makes a material misrepresentation may be barred from all future competitions at this event.

Hammer Sheep White and Colored Lincoln Rams and Ewes David Hammer

6738 Hilldale Rd Cuba City, WI 53807

608-778-5014 davidhammer@centurytel.net

Visit us at www.centrallivestock.com

and Thursdays 8 a.m. to 1 at p.m.

For more information call Tom Ostlie 1-612-532-0966.

Visit• us at www.centrallivestock.com Fridays from 8 a.m. to noon.

We also have a sheep and goat auction on Tuesdays at 8 a.m. and a breeding sheep and breeding goat sale on the 1st Tuesday of every month, in conjuction with our regular Tuesday auction.

Zumbrota Livestock Market 1-877-732-7305

For more information call Tom Ostlie at 612-532-0966 or visit our Web site www.centrallivestock.com 0 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

American Grown Yarns Vermont Designer Patterns Custom Spinning Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 97

Wisconsin Sheep Breeders 2014 Board of Directors

Sue Rupnow ...................... President ................................. Wausau ............................715-590-4660 Elmer Held ......................................................................... Oakfield ...........................920-583-3084 Brandon Knutson ............................................................... Clinton .............................608-732-4955 Laura Meyer ....................................................................... Watertown .......................920-206-8445 Tim Miller .......................................................................... Beloit ...............................608-751-2963 Jeff Nevens ......................................................................... Lodi .................................608-576-9474 Debbie Petzel ..................................................................... Centuria ...........................715-646-2640 Keith Schultz ..................... Vice President ......................... Fort Atkinson ...................920-568-0895 Alan Thorson...................................................................... Columbus ........................920-344-1235

Executive Secretary Jill Alf................................................................................. Edgerton ..........................608-868-2505

Wisconsin Shepherd Editor Robert Black ...................................................................... Columbus ........................920-623-3536

Wisconsin Shepherd Ad Executive Lynn Crooks ....................................................................... Lancaster .........................608-723-6817

2014 Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative Committees Annual Meeting & Recognition Banquet ......................................................Jill Alf & Sue Rupnow Communication (Website-Facebook-Wisconsin Shepherd) ..........................Sue Rupnow, Chairman Jill Alf, Bob Black, Carol Black Lynn Crooks, Jeff Nevens, Debbie Petzel Producer Education ........................................................................................ Elmer Held, Chairman Ray Antoniewicz, Cody Hiemke, Tim Miller, Dr. David Thomas, Todd Taylor Shepherd’s Auction ......................................................................................... Tim Miller, Chairman Etta Held, Richard & Sylvia Roembke, Richard & Barb Schultz State Fair Sheep Show Representative ........................................................................... Sue Rupnow Used Equipment Sale ...............................................................................Lynnette Taylor, Chairman Brandon Knutson, Debbie Petzel Youth & Education/Scholarship................................................................. Debbie Petzel, Chairman Jill Alf, Tim Miller, Jeff Nevens, Keith Schultz Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival ...............................................................Robert Black, Chairman WSBC Board of Directors Wisconsin Wool Works! ................................................................................... Carol Black, Manager Jill Alf, Robert Black, Jeff Nevens, Sue Rupnow, Alan Thorson WSBC Stock Exchange .............................................................................. Steve Bingen, Chairman Elmer Held, Laura Meyer, Tim Miller, Alan Thorson Wisconsin Make It With Wool State Director ............................................................Wynn Wittkopf American Sheep Industry Representative .....................................................................Keith Schultz Wisconsin Livestock Breeders Association Representative ...............................................Jordan Alf 98 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 0

Key To Breed Abbreviations Al AnGo/G Bar BFL BL BlWsh BoerG Boor BCh Brit Soay CL ClF Col Com Coop Cor Corm Cot CVM D DaSh Do

Alpaca Angora Goats/Goats Barbados Bluefaced Leicester Border Leicester Black Welsh Mountain Sheep Boer Goats Booroola Border Cheviot British Soay Club Lambs Clun Forest Columbia Commercial Coopworth Corriedale Cormo Cotswold California Variegated Mutant Dogs Dairy Sheep Polled Dorset

Dorpr Efr EL Fin GD Ha Hdo Ice IdF Jac Kat La Lin Llama LL Mer Mon Mrnx Mule Nav NCh NCW OEB So

Dorper East Friesian English Leicester Finn Guard Donkeys Hampshire Horned Dorset Icelandic Ile de France Jacob Katahdin Lacaune Lincoln Llama Longwool Leicester Merino Montadale Merinox Mule Navaho North County Cheviot Natural Colored Wool Old English Babydoll Southdown

Ox Pol Ra Romn Roy Wht Sal SAMM ScBl Sh ShetSh So Soay Su Ta Tswtr Tex Tu WDorpr Wen WT WSWF Vendor WWW

Oxford Polypay Rambouillet Romney Royal White Salish South African Meat Merino Scottish Blackface Shropshire Shetland Sheep Southdown Soay Suffolk Targhee Teeswater Texel Tunis White Dorper Wensleydale Wether-type Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival Vendor Wisconsin Wool Works!

“Raising a Passion for Excellence”

Dave & Mary Troxel Sara, Chris, Courtney and Seth N6127 – 9th Ave Plainfield, WI 54966

715-335-6854 • Farm 715-340-4812 • Sara

Wisconsin WisconsinSheep Sheep&&Wool WoolFestival Festival• •990

2014 Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative Memberships ROMAINE ACE FAMILY ACELINE SUFFOLKS 658 TIPPERARY RD BROOKLYN, WI 53521 608-835-5264 Su WT Ox Hdo JILL, JOHN, JORDAN & JESSICA ALF ALF HAMPSHIRES 7811 N CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL RD EDGERTON, WI 53534 608-868-2505 alfhamp@centurytel.net Ha DAVID ALLEN ALLENS CLUB LAMBS N4503 IRISH RD CHILTON, WI 53014 920-849-9774 davallen1@frontier.com Su Ha WT DAVID ALLEN ALL-LYNN JERSEYS S3951 GROTE HILL RD REEDSBURG, WI 53959 608-524-4786 So Ch

BABE’S FIBER GARDEN, LLC NELS WIBERG 210 E CLAY ST WHITEWATER, WI 53190 262-473-2009 inventor@babesfibergarden. com www.babesfibergarden.com WSWF Vendor BARB LASSA PHOTOGRAPHY BARB LASSA 5633 KNUTH RD WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI 54495 715-424-1376 lassa.barb@gmail.com www.barblassa.com WSWF Vendor BEN & DENISE BARTLETT LOG CABIN LIVESTOCK N4632 ET RD TRAUNIK, MI 49891 906-439-5210 bndbartlett@tds.net Pol Ta Com CAROL BATTENBERG W5670 FINDER RD JOHNSON CREEK, WI 53038 920-699-2233 batten2@tds.net Do Coop Com WWW

RAY ANTONIEWICZ A-Z FARM 1820 SCHUSTER RD OREGON, WI 53575 608-212-8526 ray@a-zfarm.com www.a-zfarm.com Com

ALYSSA & ALEC BAUMER HI-WAY C COLUMBIAS W3896 HARVEY LANE MINDORO, WI 54644 608-769-3591 hiwayccolumbias@charter.net Col

ARGYLE FIBER MILL LLC KRISTI LANGHUS 200 E MILWAUKEE ST ARGYLE, WI 53504 608-543-3933 kristi@argylefibermill.com www.argylefibermill.com WSWF vendor

BEAR LAKE ENTERPRISES INC CEDAR LANE DORSETS BILL & HOLLY KEOUGH E5656 N WATER DR MANAWA, WI 54949 920-596-1931 bksheep@wolfnet.net www.bksheep.com Do

CORINNE ARNEVIK-HANSEN ARNEVIK FAMILY SUFFOLKS 2550 12 3/4 AVE CAMERON, WI 54822 715-205-9603 chansen@sdlwi.org Su WT

DEB BENDER 205 LONDON RD DEERFIELD, WI 53531 608-219-8802 eieiomom@gmail.com DaSh Efr NCW Com

JEFF & KERRI AST 3962 HILLSIDE RD SLINGER, WI 53086 262-297-1382 kjast7473@yahoo.com Com

RICHARD & CHERYL BEUSCHER CHERICH FARM W1895 CTY RD T MT CALVARY, WI 53057 920-922-4486 cherich@milwpc.com Romn

BAA BAA SHOP LLC SUELLEN THOMSON-LINK 16734 W DORNER RD BRODHEAD, WI 53520 608-897-3983 thomson-link@litewire.net WSWF Vendor

STEVE BINGEN BINGEN FAMILY FARM 6380 GLEN COURT WEST BEND, WI 53095 262-629-4221 sbingen@charter.net Ox

100 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

MICHAEL & BARBARA BISHOP MB GENETICS W4628 HALL RD RIO, WI 53960 608-347-5580 southdowns@mbgenetics.com www.mbgenetics.blogspot.com So ROBERT & CAROL BLACK EWESFUL GIFTS 7868 STATE RD 73 COLUMBUS, WI 53925 920-623-3536 rbblack@powercom.net www.ewesfulgifts.com Hdo WWW WSWF vendor BLEATING HEART HAVEN CINDY ELLENBECKER W1993 THEDE RD NEW HOLSTEIN, WI 53061 920-286-0971 bhavenfiberarts@yahoo.com www.bleatinghearthaven.com BFL ShetSh Cot Com WSWF vendor RONALD & KATHRYN BRAUN BRAUN EARTH ACRES 3316 CTH S CATO, WI 54230 920-732-3212 braunearthacres@gmail.com Su Do WILLIAM & JEAN BREW BREW CENTURY FARM 5120 CTY RD A WISCONSIN DELLS, WI 53965 608-254-7428 BRIAR ROSE FIBERS CHRIS ROOSIEN 7950 HANNA LAKE AVE CALEDONIA, MI 49316 616-554-4900 chris@briarrosefibers.net www.briarrosefibers.net WSWF Vendor GREG & VICKI BRICKNER S-508 HWY G WONEWOC, WI 53968 608-464-3930 gvbrickner@yahoo.com Com LINDA BRION SHEEPS AND ME W4050 STATE RD 32 ELKHART LAKE, WI 53020 920-980-5040 sheepsandme@gmail.com Lin Cot Tswtr JOHN BUHLER N1010 CTH KW CEDAR GROVE, WI 53013 920-668-6339 johnbuhler@frontier.com Do

BUMBLEBEE ACRES FARM CARISSA TROIA 5307 IRISH LANE HARVARD, IL 60033 815-861-2083 bumblebee@bumblebeeacres. com www.bumblebeeacres.com WSWF vendor LLOYD & PHYLLIS BURGENER RAM-LIN ACRES 18081 SCHAUFER LN RICHLAND CENTER, WI 53581 608-604-3580 ramlinacres@gmail.com Lin RUSTY BURGETT UNIVERISTY OF WI SPOONER AG RESEARCH STATION W6646 HWY 70 SPOONER, WI 54801 715-733-0789 rburgett@wisc.edu DaSh Efr La ALLAN & SALLY CASPER N6095 330TH ST MENOMONIE, WI 54751 715-235-7600 skcasper@wwt.net Do NORB CHESNEY LITTLE CHESNEY RANCH W7775 COYNE RD FOND DU LAC, WI 54935 920-948-0827 ncbowzer0@gmail.com Dor Ch MARK & DIANE CHRISTENSON 6114 CTY HWY T CHIPPEWA FALLS, WI 54729 715-874-6612 christensonma@gmail.com Com JOELLYN COBB HOOKED ON WOOL PRIMITIVES 1919 ROBERT DR CHAMPAIGN, IL 60821 217-369-2014 hooker4710@gmail.com www.hookedonwoolprimitives. com Needle Felted Wool Products COED MAWR WOOLEN MILL ELAINE, PHIL & HAILEY HENDRICKSON N6787 JONES DR CAMBRIA, WI 53923 920-348-5594 finefiber@centurytel.net Cor Tu WSWF Vendor KATHY COMEAU NARNIA FARM N3863 STATE RD 59 MONROE WI 53566 608-354-5570 kathycomeau@gmail.com www.narniafarm.us Soay

ROBIN COMER SHEEPHILL FARM PO BOX 2007 RANCHO SANTA FE, CA 92067-2007 585-759-0166 sheephillfarm@hotmail.com Com CHUCK & MARY CORBETT N3139 MARTIN RD COLUMBUS, WI 53925 608-698-8014 mcorbett@netwurx.net Com ARIN, LYNN, MASON, AVERY & CASSIDY CROOKS 6742 ST RD 35/81 LANCASTER, WI 53813 608-723-6817 alcrooks@tds.net Do EDWARD & EVELYN CROOKS W1948 HWY OK BRODHEAD, WI 53520 608-897-2041 raisinlady69@gmail.com Com MIKE CROUSE ALL AMERICAN FIBERS 12307 W IL ROUTE 173, UNIT A HEBRON, IL 60034 847-902-7802 mill@allamericanfibers.com www.allamericanfibers.com Fiber Mill RANDY & SALLY CUTLER CUTLER COUNTRY COMFORT 2554 CO HWY N MILLADORE, WI 54454 715-305-5670 rcutler@tznet.com BFL ShetSh Com D LEE WOOLEE’S RABBITRY & YARNS DONNA TOWELL W317 S6853 SCHNITZLER RD MUKWONAGO, WI 53149 262-392-3553 dlwoolees@centurytel.net www.dlwoolees.com WSWF vendor LYNNE DAVIS 42835 N CRAWFORD RD ANTIOCH, IL 60002 847-395-3868 sunnymeadows@sbcglobal.net Cor LARRY & LINDA DAVIS TRIPLE LD FARM N5611 CHURCH RD MONTICELLO, WI 53570 608-328-4321 lindadavis@tds.net Kat Drpr

2014 Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative Memberships DALE & JUDY DOBBERPUHL MINT GOLD RANCH 5807 CTY RD X DEPERE, WI 54115 920-864-7732 mintgoldranch@gmail.com www.mintgoldranch.com Su

MARALYN FOWLER CROFTLAND FARM, LLC W8151 COUNTY RD F CASCADE, WI 53011 920-528-8013 mfowlfarm@msn.com www.croftlandfarm.com Kat Do Coop IdF

HILLSPRING ECO-FARM LINDA DERRICKSON 135 HELGESON RD BLANCHARDVILLE, WI 53516 608-523-4212 hillspring@tds.net www.hillspring.org WSWF vendor

REBECCA DOMAN DOMAN’S CLUB LAMBS N2112 HWY M WATERTOWN, WI 53098 920-248-9311 rebeccadoman@hotmail.com WT

TERRY GROTH FARM 45 3180 HWY C JACKSON, WI 53037 262-677-1523 groth4@att.net www.facebook.com/farm45llc Kat

FRANKLIN & BARB HINTZSCHE HINTZSCHE SHEEP FARM 3951 S MULFORD RD ROCHELLE, IL 61068 815-561-5538 BL Cor

JAMES & ELINOR ELPHICK 612 SHADY LANE PARDEEVILLE, WI 53954 608-429-3278 RON ENGELKE 16182 HWY 126 BELMONT, WI 53510 608-732-4802 Ha ENGLISH GARDENS FIBER MILL & SHEEP FARM MARY KRETZSCHMAR 9790 STATE 76 CALEDONIA, MN 55921 507-896-0427 mklambs@acegroup.cc www.englishgardensfibermill.com WSWF vendor RON ERDMAN ERDMAN TEXELS 4362 S LAKE FERN POLO, IL 61064 815-564-7149 ronerd@essexl.com www.erdmantexel.com Tex GARY ERICKSON MAPLE CREST FARM 1896 220TH ST HUMBOLDT, IA 50548 515-332-1680 gssheep@ncn.net Col Ha LAURIE FABRIZIUS W5640 CTY HWY CS POYNETTE, WI 53955 608-635-7910 laf59@centurytel.net Com CAROL FALK FALK’S SHEEP E1114 LONE PINE RD WAUPACA, WI 54981 715-258-5702 Col FOUR CROWS FARM MELISSA BROWN & NED KESSENICH 932 CTH U VERONA, WI 53593 608-843-8060 fourcrowsfarm@mhtc.net WSWF vendor

MARY GUELIG N5092 PINE RD EDEN, WI 53019 920-477-3585 Kat SHEL HAZLETT-GOOCH ASYLUM FARM SHEEP & POULTRY N3627 CTY RD DJ JUNEAU, WI 53039 920-988-6741 asylumfarm@gmail.com www.asylumfarm.com Com Jac LL Romn Wen D HEAVENLY SCENT SOAPS/ THE SCARF CONNECTION STEVE & ERIN WHALEN N1596 HWY H LAKE GENEVA, WI 53147 262-249-0157 altiva@idcnet.com WSWF Vendor ELMER & ETTA HELD RIVER BEND FARM SUFFOLKS 117 N MAIN ST, PO BOX 56 OAKFIELD, WI 53065 920-948-1831 eheld3084@charter.net Su JENNIFER HERZBERG W485 LIENKE RD COLUMBUS, WI 53925 920-484-3849 jherzberg@centurytel.net HIDDEN VALLEY WOOLEN MILL PAUL & CAROL WAGNER 14804 NEWTON RD VALDERS, WI 54245 920-758-2803 hvfarmwoolenmill@lakefield.net www.hiddenvalleyfarmwoolen mill.com Coop WSWF vendor CODY HIEMKE MAPLETON MYND SHROPSHIRES 1773 KOSHKONONG RD STOUGHTON, WI 53589 415-302-8035 codyh@nimanranch.com www.mapletonmyndshrop shires.com Sh

HOMESTEAD SHEEP & FIBER NORA AHLEN 2219 GROVE RD BAILEY’S HARBOR, WI 54202 920-839-2705 jhahlen@itol.com WSWF Vendor JEROME A., EILEEN & JACOB HUBER HUBER SHEEP SHEARING 220 FREEDOM LANE OXFORD, WI 53952 608-586-5735 Com INDIANHEAD SHEEP BREEDERS ASSN CORINNE HANSENTREASURER 2550 12 3/4 AVE CAMERON, WI 54822 715-205-9603 chansen@ladysmith.k12.wi.us www.indianheadsheep.com INTERLACEMENTS YARNS, LLC TRACEY SCHUH 3250 FROELICH RD ABRAMS, WI 54101 920-826-5970 WSWF vendor J & L FARM LORA & JERRY VALENTA 10017 RAVINE DR TWO RIVERS, WI 54241 920-901-4062 jlsheep@juno.com BL Com Su WSWF vendor TIM & MARY JEAN JERGENSON CLOVERLAWN STOCK FARM 782 16TH AVE ALMENA, WI 54805 715-357-6159 tjmj@chibardun.net Com DAVE JOHNSON EQUITY LIVESTOCK COOP 401 COMMERCE AVE, PO BOX 1003 BARABOO, WI 53913 608-356-8311 djohnson@equitycoop.com www.equitycoop.com

CHARLES JONES ROCKY RIDGE N5987 15TH AVE WILD ROSE, WI 54984 Com BRYAN JONES 3255 LONE PINE RD WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI 54495 715-424-1023 Com BARB JONES VERNON VIEW W224 S10850 BIG BEND DR BIG BEND, WI 53103 262-939-2812 bjones@wi.rr.com So HOLIN KENNEN 217 W MAIN ST EVANSVILLE, WI 53536 608-882-0267 thedancinglamb@gmail.com MARK & SUE KENWORTHY KENWORTHY FARM 17354 INTERLUDE RD TOMAH, WI 54660 608-372-7340 markkenworthy@yahoo.com www.kenworthyfarm.com Cot RYAN KERR ALL FORAGE FARMS W8843 OLD 54 RD SHIOCTON, WI 54170 920-250-2783 allforagefarms@gmail.com Sh JAMES & TERRI KIPP E5085 IRISH RIDGE RD VIROQUA, WI 54665 715-255-8300 Sh RACHEL KIRCHNER KIRCHNER FARMS N22462 PALMER RD CLINTONVILLE, WI 54929 715-460-4469 gonesheepcrazy7@gmail.com Ha Su MARK & MARIE KJORLIE CHICORY MEADOWS FARM 7260 JANISCH RD MARSHALL, WI 53559 608-655-3703 chicorymeadows@sbcglobal.net Ra Su Com JOHN & LUCY KLINGBIEL BLUE RIDGE FARM 8000 AACC RD BARNEVELD, WI 53507 608-924-1708 dlklingbiel@frontier.com Ra

FRANK & CATHERINE KNAUSS KNAUSS FARM N5901 N HELENVILLE RD HELENVILLE, WI 53137 920-699-4732 fjknauss@tds.com Com MIKE & LESA KNUTH FAMILY ROYAL K RANCH S7440 ELI VALLEY RD LOGANVILLE, WI 53943 608-727-2617 lesa.knuth@wicw.net Com BRANDON & MICHELLE KNUTSON DIAMOND K CLUB LAMBS 8605 S KEMMERER RD CLINTON, WI 53525 608-751-9167 born_in_the_ barn@yahoo.com www.diamondk.weebly.com Ha Com MAUREEN KOCH V CREEK N1912 DOUBLE D CAMPBELLSPORT, WI 53010 920-539-4791 koch_maureen@hotmail.com ShetSh CVM Com BLAKE, TRACI, KIRSTEN & TRENT KOHLMAN KOHLMAN FAMILY SOUTHDOWNS N5774 WILLOW RD PLYMOUTH, WI 53073 920-377-6233 kohlamn@aol.com traci.kohlman@aurora.org So WT MARIA KOHNHORST NORTHLAND WOOLENS, INC 2272 CO RD 9 NE NELSON, MN 56355 320-762-2293 maria@northlandwoolens.com www.northlandwoolens.com EILEEN LEGUE 3100 GENEVA ST RACINE, WI 53402 262-639-9629 legue@sbcglobal.net DONNA LEIN FAMILY LEIN CORRIEDALES & LINCOLNS 7295 I AVE ARLINGTON, IA 50606 563-425-4262 Lin Cor LILAC RIDGE FARM THERESE LACASSE 8716 RIDGE DR BELLEVILLE, WI 53508 608-832-6819 sdflach@yahoo.com www.lilacridgefarms.com WSWF vendor

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 101

2014 Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative Memberships LAURA MATTHEWS PSALM 23 FARM 12223 LAX CHAPEL RD KIEL, WI 53042 920-273-1849 ps23farm@yahoo.com http://psalm23farm.blogspot. com ShetSh Com AnGo, WWW JANE METCALF 2679 N CTY RD M MILTON, WI 53563 608-868-3268 tjmetcalf@centurytel.net WWW LAURA, ANDY & JORDAN MEYER EMERALD VALLEY FARM N8020 SWITZKE RD WATERTOWN, WI 53094 920-206-8445 tractorgirl76@hotmail.com Ox GEORGIA MEYER SILVER CREEK ALPACA N1897 CTY RD M WATERTOWN, WI 53098 920-210-0226 georgia@silvercreekalpaca.com www.silvercreekalpaca.com Certified sorter MIFFLIN FARM W9218 CTY D ANTIGO, WI 54409 715-627-7676 debralee@mifflinfarm.com www.mifflinfarm.com Su Col Lin Kat TIM, BETH & JILL MILLER TAILWIND FARM 12827 W HWY 81 BELOIT, WI 53511 608-751-2963 tailwindfarm@gmail.com www.tailwindfarm.com Ra KEN MILLER SAND BAY FARMS 93740 HYDE RD BAYFIELD, WI 54814 715-779-0147 sandbayfarms@centurytel.net WDrpr LAURA MONSON 1311 MONTCLAIR PL FORT ATKINSON, WI 53538 920-728-3301 monson_124@hotmail.com ANN MOSES 5570 BELLBROOK RD BROOKLYN, WI 53521 608-220-6362 mosesae@gmail.com BCh

BOB NELSON PINE V-EWE FARM W4037 CTY RD RR CEDAR GROVE, WI 53013 262-305-6027 bobnelson855@gmail.com Kat

SANDY & LUTHER POHL K9 EWE N6656 KOHNKE DR CAMBRIA, WI 53923 920-210-6672 farm@k9ewe.com www.k9ewe.com

JEFF, LESLIE, JOELLE & ANDY NEVENS A&J NEVENS LIVESTOCK N1225 HILLESTAD RD LODI, WI 53555 608-592-7842 aandjnevenslivestock@ frontier.com http://myplace.frontier. com/~jrnevens Ta

MARTA POPPEN PINEVIEW SHEEP FARM 10297 N COLUMBINE RD FORRESTON, IL 61030 815-541-3542 poppenm.bym@gmail.com NCW Cor Mer Com

WARREN & ELLEN O’BRION IRISH ACRES 4050 PALMER RD RIO, WI 53960 920-992-3747 irishacres@centurytel.net Pol OGLE DESIGN KIM OGLE 2705 E ARMOUR AVE SAINT FRANCIS, WI 53235 414-481-9286 ogledesign@yahoo.com www.ogledesignfiberarts.com WSWF vendor KEVIN A & TONJA PALMER 4 1/2 ACRE FARM N6834 EAST RIVER RD BRILLION, WI 54110 920-242-5448 silphiumfarm@aol.com Soay ShetSh Mer Su SHELBY, SCOTT & LISA PASKEY PASKEY SUFFOLKS 5213 CO HWY TT COTTAGE GROVE, WI 53527 608-837-372 lrpaskey@gmail.com shelby@nlgslaw.com Su DEBBIE & EMILY PETZEL WINDSWEPT CREST FARM 2037 180TH AVE CENTURIA, WI 54824 715-646-2640 dspetzel@gmail.com Com Sh GRAHAM & MARGARET PHILLIPSON LITTLEDALE FARM 21925 CTY HWY ZZ RICHLAND CENTER, WI 53581 608-647-7118 littledalefarm@countryspeed. com www.littledalefarm.com ScBl NCh Su

102 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

PROFILES SHOW SUPPLY JIM & SUE RUPNOW T6617 N. TROY WAUSAU, WI 54403 715-675-6894 profshowsupply@aol.com www.profilesshowsupply.com Show Supplies & Custom Embroidery DOUGLAS & MARY QUAAK N6748 CO RD 577 INGALLS, MI 49848 906-753-4153 quaak@dreamscp.com Nav ClF RALPH RABACH RABACH SHEEP 5028 CTY TT STURGEON BAY, WI 54235 920-743-7143 Ha Su Com RED OAK FARM WELDON & LEEANNE RICHERT 13910 W PRICE LAKE RD, PO BOX 523 CABLE, WI 54821 715-798-3048 redoakfarm26@cheqnet.net WSWF Vendor PATTY REEDY & ANDY WERSAL RAINBOW FLEECE FARM & CARDING CO W7181 HUSTAD VALLEY RD NEW GLARUS, WI 53574 608-527-5311 rainbowfleece@gmail.com www.rainbowfleecefarm.com BFL Mer CVM WSWF vendor DICK & GRETCHEN REGNERY WHITEFISH BAY FARM 3831 CLARK LAKE RD STURGEON BAY, WI 54235 920-743-1560 innkeepers@ whitefishbayfarm.com www.whitefishbayfarm.com Cor MARIAH RICHARDSON RICHARDSON FARMS W395 S4505 HWY Z DOUSMAN, WI 53118 262-470-2010 mrichardsonfarms@gmail.com Su

DAVID, TRACEY, DYLAN & TEAGAN RICHMAN RICHMAN SUFFOLKS W314 N8240 HWY 83 HARTLAND, WI 53029 262-966-7355 drichman@wi.rr.com Su RIVERWINDS FARM JILL JOHNSON 11666 CTY RD D BOYD, WI 54776 715-667-3499 theflock@riverwindsfarm.com www.riverwindsfarm.com WSWF Vendor MARK, JULIE, ERIN & REBECCA ROEMBKE 3504 COUNTRY AIRE DR CEDARBURG, WI 53012 262-707-0032 mjrhamps@hotmail.com Ha RICHARD & SYLVIA ROEMBKE ROEMBKE HAMPSHIRES 3696 COUNTRY AIRE DR CEDARBURG, WI 53012 262-377-1491 rsrmke@att.net Ha JIM & SUE RUPNOW RUPNOW HAMP SHOW LAMBS T6617 N. TROY WAUSAU, WI 54403 715-675-6894 profshowsupply@aol.com www.wishowlambs.com Ha WT PAT RYAN BURR OAK FARM 1732 80TH AVE DRESSER, WI 54009 715-755-2530 burroakfarm@centurytel.net NCW BARB SALAS SALAS FARM N8996 STATE RD 26, PO BOX 133 BURNETT, WI 53922 920-689-0124 salasfarm@hotmail.com Com DARREN & CHERI SATTLER SATTLER FARM LAMB W3167 COUNTY HWY F CHILTON, WI 53014 920-849-9749 darren@sattlerfarmlamb.com www.sattlerfarmlamb.com Su Ha WT BOB & SHARON SCHAEFER EVERGREEN FARM D2720 DAY AVE MARSHFIELD, WI 54449 715-387-4923 evergreen@tznet.com Ch

RICHARD & JUDY SCHAMBOW HIGH POINT SUFFOLKS 2417 W STARK RD JANESVILLE, WI 53545 608-743-1473 www.highpointsuffolks.com Su RICHARD & KAREN SCHAMBOW CASS HOLLOW TUNIS 3501 N DOHS RD EVANSVILLE, WI 53536 608-876-6804 Tu GERHARDT SCHATTNER FAMILY SHADY CHESTNUT FARM 14314 SPRING ST STURTEVANT, WI 53177 262-835-1106 hscha73@yahoo.com Su WT FRED H. & GEORGE O. SCHILLING N6855 S GARDEN RD WATERTOWN, WI 53098 920-262-3026 Com MITEH SCHMIDT SCHMIDT FARMS W9437 STATE RD 68 FOX LAKE, WI 53933 920-210-0070 mcschmidt@centurytel.net www.rambouilletwool.com Ra KEVIN & STACY SCHMOLL SCHMOLL SHOW LAMBS E6113 SPRINGBROOK RD WAUSAU, WI 54403 715-370-2064 WT Ha THERESE & TIM SCHROEDER SCHROEDER FARM W4351 KROPP RD BLACK CREEK, WI 54106 920-984-3710 tschroedersheep@yahoo.com Su WT Com KEITH & BECKY SCHULTZ FAMILY LEVEL HILLS FARM 400 OAKRIDGE COURT FORT ATKINSON, WI 53538 920-397-0732 levelhillsfarm@sbcglobal.net So TRACY SENGUPTA FIREFLY FIELDS 4110 W PLYMOUTH CHURCH RD BELOIT, WI 53511 608-345-8555 tracy@fireflyfields.com www.fireflyfields.com Fin

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 0

2014 Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative Memberships DEBBIE SKUBAL 117 1/2 ELLIS ST KEWAUNEE, WI 54216 920-255-4159 dllanger@att.net WWW WENDY SLEIDER W289 S2954 ROAD DT WAUKESHA, WI 53188 414-630-4902 sleider@wi.rr.com DAN & SHELLY SMERCHEK FAMILY SMERCHEK SHOW LAMBS/ KDK SOUTHDOWNS 1813 BIRCH RD ROSHOLT, WI 54473 715-347-1957 smerchek@wildblue.net www.smerchekfarms.com So WT GRACE STANDISH FREEDOM FARMS 72 FITZER RD FRENCHTOWN, NJ 08225 908-996-4762 freedomfarms@att.net LORI STEPHENSON SOMMARANG FARM SHETLANDS N80 W34386 PETERSON RD OCONOMOWOC, WI 53066 262-966-2021 stephenson@netwurx.net www.sommarangfarm.com ShetSh GENE STETZER IRISH OAKS W13620 CTY RD H MELROSE, WI 54642 608-488-5271 gene.stetzer47@gmail.com Mon JOE & SANDY STEVENS STEVENS FAMILY FARM 20079 JUSTICE RD CAMP DOUGLAS, WI 54618 608-427-3855 sfamfarm@hotmail.com Com DEB STORK 2036 N WISCONSIN ST RACINE, WI 53402 262-632-3945 debbie.stork@yahoo.com LARRY STROBEL STROBEL’S LITTLE SIX W4011 EBENEZER DR WATERTOWN, WI 53094 920-253-7207 strobel6@gmail.com WT MARLIN & GERALYN SUBRA SUBRA SUFFOLKS W15142 COUNTY RD P TAYLOR, WI 54659 715-662-3003 blossombarn@centurytel.net Su WT

SUSAN’S FIBER SHOP SUSAN MCFARLAND N250 CTY RD A COLUMBUS, WI 53925 920-623-4237 susan@susansfibershop.com www.susansfiber.com WSWF vendor

THOMAS CLUB LAMBS MARTY THOMAS 5463 TOWNHALL DR PULASKI, WI 54162 920-366-2428 wreststuds@aol.com www.thomasclublambs.com Su Ha NCW WT

SUTTER’S GOLD ‘N FLEECE LIZ SUTTER 9094 CTY RD O SAINT GERMAIN, WI 54558 715-479-7634 liz@suttersgoldnfleece.com www.suttersgoldnfleece.com WSWF Vendor

JIM THOMPSON BLIND FAITH W2068 GARY LANE IXONIA, WI 53036 262-389-5004 jthompson001@wi.rr.com Com ALLAN, HEIDI & TY THORSON METRO HAMPS W460 SYDO RD COLUMBUS, WI 53925 920-344-1235 metrohamps@hotmail.com www.wisconsinshowlambs.com Ha WT DAVE & MARY, SARA, CHRIS, COURTNEY & SETH TROXEL TROXEL COLUMBIAS N6127 9TH AVE PLAINFIELD, WI 54966 715-335-6854 dmtroxel@hotmail.com Col PHYLLIS TURNER 2310 KEYES AVE MADISON, WI 53711 608-251-0985 WWW UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSINMADISON/ARLINGTON SHEEP UNIT TODD TAYLOR SHEPHERD W4857 MEEK RD ARLINGTON, WI 53911 608-846-5858 toddtaylor@wiscmail.wisc.edu Ha Ra Ta Pol CORINNE URESK 3 RIVER BLUFF RD ELGIN, IL 60120 847-742-7053 Com TOM VAASEN 4392 HWY 81 E LANCASTER, WI 53813 608-723-6782 IdF LYNNE & KEITH VALIQUETTE N8091 AMUNDSON COULEE RD HOLMEN, WI 54636 608-526-4339 lynnevaliquette@mac.com ClF VICTOR & CHRISTINE VOIGT VICLAND FARM 628 HWY W REEDSVILLE, WI 54230 920-772-4235 vvvcollins@lsol.net Su

TODD TAYLOR FAMILY W7460 MEEK RD ARLINGTON, WI 53911 608-846-9536 taylorsheep@yahoo.com WT Col So Lin STEVE & MARLENE TERRELL BURR OAK LIVESTOCK 7035 IL HWY ONE PARIS, IL 61944 217-465-5596 burroak@joink.com www.burroaklivestock.com WDrpr THE COMPLETE SHEEP SHOPPE AND ILLINOIS WOOL & FIBER MILL JANE ZEIEN 10828 CALEDONIA RD BELIVIDERE, IL 61008 815-721-4799 jane@ilwoolfibermill.com www.completesheepshoppe.com THE SHEPHERD’S PURSE ANN REISER 6342 ALLEN RD SOBIESKI, WI 54171 920-822-8546 areiser52@gmail.com www.myshepherdspurse.com Lin BL THISTLE RIDGE LLC KAY & DAVID HATCH 9881 BELVIDERE RD ROSCOE, IL 61073 815-298-7491 hatch_ks@yahoo.com WSWF Vendor MERLIN & BETTY THOM THOM’S ROLLING HILLS N5160 STATE HIGHWAY 151 COLUMBUS, WI 53925 920-623-3978 Com DAVID L. THOMAS 1675 OBSERVATORY DR MADISON, WI 53706 608-263-4306 dlthomas@wisc.edu www.ansci.wisc.edu

PAUL & CAROL WAGNER HIDDEN VALLEY FARM/ WOOLEN MILL 14804 NEWTON RD VALDERS, WI 54245 920-758-2803 hvfarmwoolenmill@lakefield.net www.hiddenvalleyfarmwoolen mill.com Coop HARLAND & DELIGHT WALKER GREEN GABLES W12110 GEISE RD WATERLOO, WI 53594 920-478-2816 Pol SUE & DAN WALLACE 29115 CTY HWY P KENDALL, WI 54638 608-463-7552 PETER & MARY WALLACE WHITE DOVE FARM 173 CTY RD A CAMBRIDGE, WI 53523 608-884-4301 whitedove@jvlnet.com NCW Cor KAY WALTERS CEDARBURG WOOLEN MILL W62 N580 WASHINGTON AVE CEDARBURG, WI 53012 414-313-8765 kaywltrs@gmail.com www.cedarburgwoolenmill.com JOSH WHITLOCK WANDERING PEACOCK FARM N2637 MAIDEN LANE RD REESEVILLE, WI 53579 920-626-6365 farmers@wanderingpeacock farm.com www.wanderingpeacockfarm. com Romn CVM Rom LL ED, MAURA & DANA WIENERS OAK SHADE FARM W1620 STATE RD 11 BURLINGTON, WI 53105 262-763-9049 oakshade@wi.rr.com Sh NCW KENNETH & MAKI WIERING 6998 TANNERY RD TWO RIVERS, WI 54241 920-657-1281 makiswiering@hotmail.com Su WILD FIBER WOOL CHRISTINE SAVOY N8545 STAUFENBEIL RD PORTAGE, WI 53901 608-576-7523 csopti-call@jvl.net WSWF Vendor

SUE & DAN WILLIS JANSU FARM 1811 MANCHESTER RD SOUTH BELOIT, IL 61080 815-389-4050 LARRY & LAEL WILSON HEARTHSIDE FIBERS W3476 CTY B JOHNSON CREEK, WI 53038 920-699-2362 yarn@hearthsidefibers.com www.hearthsidefibers.com ShetSh WSWF vendor DOUG & ROY WILSON CORNER VIEW CLUB LAMBS N4357 CTY RD T SHAWANO, WI 54166 608-215-4490 cvclublambs@hotmail.com Club Lambs CATHY WINEMAN CATHY’S CREATIONS M636 GALVIN AVE STRATFORD, WI 54484 715-687-4741 sheephides@gmail.com www.cathys-creations.com Col Cor Com WISCONSIN LIVESTOCK BREEDERS ASSOCIATION JILL ALF, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 7811 N CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL RD EDGERTON, WI 53534 608-868-2505 alfhamp@centurytel.net www.wisconsinlivestock breeders.com State Livestock Association JON & WYNN WITTKOPF KURTH FARMS N35 W29202 NORTH SHORE DR PEWAUKEE, WI 53072 262-367-6192 jwwittkopf@core.com BL Do Ha WOOL FROM OVER THE HILL KALEN NICHOLS W3944 KAMMES DR BELLEVILLE, WI 53508 608-424-3938 woolfromoverthehill@hotmail. com WSWF Vendor WOOL WARP & WHEEL ROB CETNER 5605 MILL ST, PO BOX 225 RICHMOND, IL 60071 815-678-0697 woolwarpandwheel@ peoplepc.com www.woolwarpandwheel.com WSWF Vendor

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 103

2014 Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative Memberships YORKSHIRE ROSE FARM DAVID & CAROLE PINE W5416 KING RD RIO, WI 53960 608-469-0790 yorkshirerosefarm@gmail.com www.yorkshirerosefarm.com Romn Ra WSWF vendor

PAUL, JANE & NICOLE ZEIEN WINDY Z ACRES 10828 CALEDONIA RD BELVIDERE, IL 61008 815-544-9582 jane@ilwoolfibermill.com www.completesheepshoppe. com ShetSh LL

NANCY, DEANNA & DALLAS ZERNICKE HEART PRAIRIE SUFFOLKS & HAMPS W8190 ISLAND RD DELAVAN, WI 53115 715-584-1093 nzernicke@gmail.com Su Ha Com

TERRY ZIMDARS FAMILY W13404 CARTER RD RIPON, WI 54971 920-295-9506 terryzimdars@gmail.com Ha

Don’t forget to mark your calendar for next year’s Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival!

September 11-13, 2015

WSBC Membership Application Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative Name(s) __________________________________________________________________________ Farm Name _______________________________________________________________________ As you want your membership to appear in the directory. Please print.

Address __________________________________________________________________________ City _____________________________________________________State____ Zip ____________ Phone____________________________________________________________________________ Email ____________________________________________________________________________ Website __________________________________________________________________________ Breeds of Sheep ___________________________________________________________________ See Key to Breed Abbreviations

Membership Dues $25 per year – Family/Individual

2014 $ ______________ 2015 $ ______________

Total Amount $ ______________ Make checks payable to Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Co-op Send payment and this form to: WSBC, 7811 Consolidated School Road, Edgerton, WI 53534 Support your industry!

104 • Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival • 0

Your full-service livestock marketing, commodity trading and agricultural financing cooperative!

EQUITY COOPERATIVE LIVESTOCK SALES ASSOCIATION’S

LAMB AUCTION

Proven as one of the MOST COMPETITIVE forms of marketing lambs.

IT’S THE WAY TO GO! FOR MORE INFORMATION Please Call 800-362-3989, ext 131. www.equitycoop.com

Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative 7811 Consolidated School Road Edgerton, WI 53534

wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com

Jefferson County Fair Park 503 N. Jackson Avenue Jefferson, WI 53549 Getting to the Festival . . .

From Madison: I-94 east to Johnson Creek, exit Hwy 26 south. Hwy 26 to Hwy 18 exit. Left on Hwy 18 to Jackson Ave and north (left) on Jackson to Fair Park.

From Milwaukee: I-94 west to Johnson Creek, exit Hwy 26 south. Hwy 26 to Hwy 18 exit. Left on Hwy 18 to Jackson Ave and north (left) on Jackson to Fair Park.

From Chicago: I-90 north to Hwy 26 Janesville exit.

Hwy 26 north to Hwy 18 exit and then right on Hwy 18 to Jackson Ave and north (left) on Jackson to Fair Park.

PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 203 EAU CLAIRE, WI