FIBER FESTIVAL http://facebook.com/woolandfiberart N O V E M B E R 2 0 2 2 November 25, 26, 27 Meet the Vendor: Jessica Pack of Forever Growing Peg Loom Rug with Ellen Zawada of Zephyr Creek Farm The Amazing Leicester Longwool with Molly Richter of The Rosefield
Vendor Team Heather Campbell, Jennefer Marker (Mentor Program), Jean Story, Danielle Lefor Wallace, Candice Smith
Customer Team (anything that happens publicly in WAFA) Erika Lindgren, Heather Campbell, Molly Richter (craft along), MAry Dillon, Katelyn Dunn, Candice Smith, Jessica Holt Pack, Amy Olshewski Bowling
Marketing Team Terra Mia Kat Bierkens, Raven Reynolds (social Media)
MEET THE TEAM Withoutourteam,noneofthis wouldbepossible! FounderEllen
Vendor Index Pages 4-8 Vendor Schedule Pages 6-11 An Interview with Rachel Moberg Page 12 Wool and Fiber Arts Show Program Editor in Chief Graphic Design ~Kat Bierkens Ellen Zawada Tedi Jansen Some Historic Socks Page 18 10 Fun Facts About Socks Pages 22 23 Stitched by
Inclusivity Team Liza Q Wirtz, Alaura Pittman, TeDi Jansen, Vidya Gopalakrishna Travis, Maddy McLendon Education Team TeDi Jansen, Alanna Wilcox
Zawada; OwnerofWoolandFiberArtsLLC
Mama Witch
Palette of the Month
Sheridan Flats
Leaf Livestock
Photo by Rachel Moberg of Crafted by Locals
Curly C'ewes
Annie Morton Designs
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Forever Growing
AnInterviewwithJessicaPack
byTeDiJansen
What is your business's goal?
We provide affordable spinning tools making spinning more accessible
Was there someone who inspired you in your fiber arts journey?
My family always made stuff, all kinds of things, so Mom, grandpa, granny
How did you learn about making espinners?
We winged it. Made from scratch, and had several (terrible) prototypes
Do you have fiber animals?
I have 10 fiber goats, Non pareil is my favorite. Galahad is a creepy uncle, but very loved. I love mohair, soft shiny [and] warm
What are your other interests/hobbies outside?
I like learning to identify trees and plants, as well as gardening
Tell us something folks would be surprised to know about you.
I am a mathematician.
What makes WAFA special for you?
They really gave me access to a huge audience, as well as the support to grow.
Is there anything else you'd like to tell us about your business?
We love making these they are fun and fit into our lifestyle very well.
Where can we find you?
2 B EWE TURNING SUNLIGHT INTO FOOD AND FIBER 2 B Ewe will be closing out the 2022 Holiday Market. While you’re with us, get the fiber for the project ewe 2 have been dreaming about, or maybe just add to your stash. Merino/Teeswater/Cotswold/BFL/Gotland /CVM/Finn & some unique Crossbred Fleeces LIVE Sunday November 27th 7:30 pm eastern
Macedo's Mini Acres
Enjoy our Holiday WAFA Sale... Alpaca items created by Larry and Maureen Macedo from their herd of alpacas in their hometown of Turlock, California. Dryer balls, yarns, craft kits, hats and scarves, along with an outstanding alpaca fleece or two.
Macedo's Mini Acres Open Herd
LIVE Sunday November 27th at 6:00 pm eastern
Harvest Hill Acres, located in the beautiful SOGN valley of south central Minnesota, is home to a purebred flock of CVM Romedale sheep. We also have llamas, angora rabbits, chickens, bees, barn cats and our golden retrievers who feel they own the place. We try to use everything used on the farm in our products so you will see feed bag totes, sheep pins made from skirtings. All our fiber products are natural colors, are locally processed at a mill. This sale will include NEW products that include Jacob sheep roving, llama roving, Antler buttons, Angora/Romeldale blend yarn, and as always new yarn colors from our sheep.
LIVE Friday at 12:30 pm eastern
SPINNERS CANDY
Dying fiber, spinning and knitting are my passions. Specializing in saturated colors I love sharing my colors with other spinners and knitters. This month I will also have handspun yarn and knit accessories perfect for gifts.
LIVE Saturday November 26th at 6:30 pm eastern
AriBo Arts is Iowa fiber artist Erika Lindgren. She specializes in One of a Kind batts for spinners and felters as well as unique hand dyed apparel. In addition, she makes other hand processed fiber from small US farms, spindle kits, handspun yarn, stitch markers, fiber themed jewelry, hand-dyed project bags, along with knitted and woven items. LIVE Friday at 1:00 pm eastern
LEICESTER LONGWOOL
by Mollu Richter
The Leicester Longwool breed of sheep dates back to the mid1700s in Leicestershire, England and was developed by Robert Bakewell, who used a series of breeding programs in order to improve marketable livestock. This breed combines the hardiness of the animals and production of a long, heavy fleece with an early maturation. From England, the breed made its way to Australia, New Zealand and Tasmania. In addition to being one of America’s founding fathers, George Washington was also a progressive agriculturalist who imported and raised the breed in the United States. Despite its earlier popularity, the breed lost favor in the 1800s to Merino and other fine wool breeds of sheep. In the United States, by the 1930s and 1940s, Leicester Longwool numbers decreased and the breed was likely extinct.
Enter the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. In 1990, the Foundation reestablished the breed in North America by importing sheep from Tasmania. Several conservation flocks have been established Although the breed remains rare globally, the population of Leicester Longwool sheep in North America is increasing. Generally, the sheep adapt well to a wide variety of climates and conditions.
Currently, Leicester Longwool sheep are found in the United States as well as Australia, New Zealand and Great Britain. According to The Livestock Conservancy, the breed’s current status is “threatened”, meaning fewer than 1,000 annual registrations in the United States and estimated global population below 5,000. Why preserve the rare breeds? The desire to maintain purebred stock is known as genetic conservation. Different breeds were developed for different purposes, and keeping a variety of breeds is the best way to ensure the qualities we may need remain available.
Simon, blue ram from The Rosefield
by Mollu Richter
As mentioned above, fleece production was one of the characteristics sought in developing this breed. The fleece of the Leicester Longwool should be dense (having thick staple). It should be lustrous and should have a well-defined crimp or wave from skin to tip Locks are long (up to 14 inches in 12 months); the breed is commonly sheared twice a year. Natural colors include white, black, and a varied gray (known as English blue). The typical fiber diameter for a Leicester Longwool is 32 to 38 microns.
Leicester Longwool locks are usually a bit longer and finer than the fiber produced by the Lincoln Longwool and Cotswold. In fact, when the breed initially returned to the United States, several fleece judges confused it with mohair! However, emphasizing fineness in Leicester Longwool fiber is contrary to the breed’s distinct qualities Leicester Longwool fiber should be enjoyed in all its glory for its strength, drape, shine and open crimp. The fiber takes color very well. Spinning with worsted techniques makes the most of the fiber’s luster and results in smooth, durable yarns with exceptional suppleness. Woolen techniques and novelty yarns are also great fun. Finer spun yarn produces more pronounced drapes, which can be used for lace and lightweight woven textiles The fiber felts beautifully and is a favorite among wet and needle felters Leicester Longwool is a versatile, durable, and brilliant fiber Simply match the yarn weight and structure to your goal, and enjoy this great fiber and its many uses while helping to ensure the breed’s preservation.
[Thanks to the Leicester Longwool Sheep Breeders Association; The Livestock Conservancy; and Wikipedia.]
Photo 1 Simon, a Leicester Longwool English Blue ram (left, top)
Photo 2 a Leicester Longwool lock (1 year’s growth) (left, bottom)
Photo 3 the crimp of a Leicester Longwool (above)
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LEICESTER
Leicester Longwool Sheep Breeders Association
THE ROSEFIELD
Farm raised fiber from The Rosefield, including this month’s featured breed –Leicester Longwool! Join us for some new colorways of our Leicester Longwool roving and yarn, both of which are SE2SE eligible. We also have some fabulous Angora/Merino blends and great gift ideas, including our homemade lotion, soap and lip balm combo packs!
LIVE FRIDAY 5PM EASTERN
Join us LIVE on Saturday at 12:30 pm eastern Thankful to be
our
year with the
of the
of alpaca
and our joy in creating new vibrant colors with dyes in our
and yarns Fun gift
for all; from inserts and dryer balls to super warm
socks.
celebrating
28th
diversity
natural colors
fiber,
roving
ideas
alpaca
Whirlwind Ranch
https://Greenwoodfiberworks.com
LIVE Friday at 7:30 pm eastern Thanksgiving
Time to Celebrate how thankful we are to those close to us! https://www.3lsfarms.com
is the
Peg Loom Rugs
and tips
Warp your Loom Weave Tie off your Rug
Measure out your warp using a set of clamps
Instead of tying your warp to the pegs, slip the warp through the hole, and hook it over the peg to hold it in place.
Watch your first and last peg. Make sure they do not draw in as you work to the top of the pegs
Straight edges can be obtained by taking care when you empty full pegs, and start the next section of fiber.
Take your time squaring up your rug. A fabric cutting board is a great way to see where the rug needs to be adjusted
Tying your second set of knots is key in how your rug will lay. Adjust the rug again before you start tying.
The Finish
Wash your rug. Fiber and yarn is almost always dirty, and a good wash will lock in how the rug is set
If working with animal fibers felting your rug is a great way to increase durability. I prefer to shock with temperature changes (wash with hot and rinse with cold) while agitating the rug in a laundry tub.
hints
for your next peg loom rug by Ellen Zawada
Zephyr Creek Farm
LIVE Saturday November 26th at 10:00 am eastern
The Timber and Twine gals cordially invite you to join them for their November WAFA Holiday sale. We'll have botanically dyed fiber, beautifully functional fiber tools, a few finished goods and as always, lots of fun! Friday November 25 8:00pm est H o liday MARKET
Spinglitz.com Locally sourced luxury fibers from California's gold country. Art Batts of Merino, Corriedale, Alpaca Teeswater and Mohair Locks. German and French Angora fluff. Fabulous Fiber Washing Bags, Drop Spindles/kits. SpinOlution, Spin-E-Kube & Brother Drum Carders.
WindsorFarms Rabbitry Join us LIVE on Saturday at 4:30 pm eastern Socks, hats, fingerless mitts, and even a lace scarf kit! Let me help you with Christmas gift Giving
Please visit their etsy shop at DnD Fibers
W E W O U L D L O V E F O R E V E R Y O N E T O E N J O Y T H E F I N E S T F I B E R A N D Y A R N W E A R E P R I V I L E G E D T O G R O W A N D U S E F O R O U R R O V I N G , C O M B E D T O P , Y A R N , A N D B A T T S . I ' V E B E E N N A T U R A L D Y E I N G M Y M E R I N O Y A R N T H I S M O N T H & I ' L L H A V E T H A T T O S H A R E W I T H Y O U . C O M E R E A D Y T O S H O P F O R G I F T S O R S O M E T H I N G E X C E L L E N T F O R Y O U R S E L F S I N C E M Y W O V E N I T E M S W I L L B E H I G H L I G H T E D A S W E L L www.leaflivestock.com LIVE Friday at 1:30 pm eastern
Family owned full service fiber mill offering both carding and spinning. We raise Leicester Longwool, Scottish Blackface and Shetland sheep on our farm. Offering roving and yarn from our sheep. Also needle felting supplies and felted batts. 815-895-9678 Join us LIVE at Sunday 2:30 pm eastern Join us LIVE Friday at 7:00 pm eastern Knitspin will be offering 15% off of total orders
www.nistockfarm.com Cotswold wool is our specialty! Fleece, Roving, Yarn, Tools and more for spinning, felting, rug hooking and other fiber pursuits! Join us LIVE Saturday 7:30 pm eastern Sheepishly Made & MCS Livestock is a small farm where we raise a hybrid of sheep including BFL, Dorset, Romney, and Hampshire crossbreds. We not only offer fiber from our sheep dyed and undyed, but also have a selection of felting kits and supplies for felters at all levels.
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Virginia fiber farm raising Finnsheep, laying ducks & bees.
Calico Farm Fiber Art
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"Functional Art for Everyday Life."
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Hidden Pastures
Fresh Lotus
Jacob sheep breeder and fiber artist
Jubilee Farms is a small farm located south of Clinton, IL
Farm Blue Faced Leicester Sheep Where we create a great day everyday!
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Farms At Nistock Farms we raise Cotswold and crossbred sheep especially for fiber artists.
Marge Sundholm Designs
Nistock
GIFT GUIDE We are purveyors of Fine Spinning Fibers and Handdyed Yarns. Raising Angora Goats since 2013.
Rusty Spur Ranch and Creations
We focus on raising, promoting and making yarn/roving from rare, endangered, and lesser known fibeart Cultivating Sustainable Goodness Raw Wool | Roving | Hand Dyed Yarns
Shaggy Bear Farm
Sheridan Flats
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handmade fiber art from the fibers humanely harvested from our animals.
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White Fireweed Farm Wool W Farm We raise Romney sheep
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Raising Romeldale/ CVM and Teeswater/BFL Sheep in the Thumb. Unique fiber blend yarns made with locally crafted wool grown on our small family farm
