WAFA Holiday Market 2022

NOVEMBER 2022

November 25, 26, 27

FIBER FESTIVAL

Meet the Vendor: Jessica Pack of Forever Growing The Amazing Leicester Longwool with Molly Richter of The Rosefield

Peg Loom Rug with Ellen Zawada of Zephyr Creek Farm

http://facebook.com/woolandfiberart

MEET THE TEAM Without our team, none of this would be possible!

Founder Ellen Zawada; Owner of Wool and Fiber Arts LLC 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) Inclusivity Team - Liza Q. Wirtz, Alaura Pittman, TeDi Jansen, Vidya Gopalakrishna Travis, Maddy McLendon Education Team TeDi Jansen, Alanna Wilcox

Wool and Fiber Arts Show Program Editor in Chief Graphic Design ~Kat Bierkens Ellen Zawada Tedi Jansen

Vendor Index Pages 4-8 Vendor Schedule Pages 6-11 An Interview with Rachel Moberg Page 12 Some Historic Socks Page 18 10 Fun Facts About Socks Pages 22-23

Stitched by Mama Witch

Palette of the Month Greenwood Fiberworks

Curly C'ewes

Photo by Rachel Moberg of Crafted by Locals Annie Morton Designs

AriBo Arts

Leaf Livestock

Sheridan Flats

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7:00 AM

8:00 AM

9:00 AM

10:00 AM

Marge Sundholm Designs

7:30 AM

8:30 AM

9:30 AM

10:30 AM

Natural Cycles Farm, LLC

8:00 AM

9:00 AM

10:00 AM

11:00 AM

Create Yarnworks

8:30 AM

9:30 AM

10:30 AM

11:30 AM

Windy Acres Fiber Mill

9:00 AM

10:00 AM

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

Howard Knit Knacks

9:30 AM

10:30 AM

11:30 AM

12:30 PM

Harvest Hill Acres

10:00 AM

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

AriBo Arts

10:30 AM

11:30 AM

12:30 PM

1:30 PM

Leaf Livestock Wool Company

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

Yarn By Kate

11:30 AM 12:30 PM

1:30 PM

2:30 PM

The Spinner’s Stash

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

Wild Hair Studio

12:30 PM

1:30 PM

2:30 PM

3:30 PM

Wild Hare Fiber Studio

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

4:00 PM

Forever Growing

1:30 PM

2:30 PM

3:30 PM

4:30 PM

The Studio at Innisfree, LLC

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

4:00 PM

5:00 PM

The Rosefield

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2:30 PM

3:30 PM

4:30 PM

5:30 PM

Rachel M Post

3:00 PM

4:00 PM

5:00 PM

6:00 PM

A to Z Alpacas

3:30 PM

4:30 PM

5:30 PM

6:30 PM

Opalessence Fiber Studio

4:00 PM

5:00 PM

6:00 PM

7:00PM

Knitspin

4:30 PM

5:30 PM

6:30 PM

7:30 PM

3L&S Farms

5:00PM

6:00 PM

7:00 PM

8:00 PM

Timber & Twine

5:30 PM

6:30 PM

7:30 PM

8:30 PM

Purly Shell Fiber Arts llc

6:00 PM

7:00 PM

8:00PM

9:00 PM

East o' the Sun West o' the Moon

6:30 PM

7:30 PM

8:30 PM

9:30 PM

Liongate Farm llc

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7:00 AM

8:00 AM

9:00 AM

10:00 AM Zephyr Creek Farm

7:30 AM

8:30 AM

9:30 AM

10:30 AM True Creations Woodturning

8:00 AM

9:00 AM

10:00 AM

11:00 AM Southern Angora Rabbitry

8:30 AM

9:30 AM

10:30 AM

11:30 AM Wool-E Farm

9:00 AM

10:00 AM

11:00 AM

12:00 PM Greenwood Fiberworks

9:30 AM

10:30 AM

11:30 AM

12:30 PM Whirlwind Ranch, Inc.

10:00 AM

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

1:00 PM Jehovah Jireh Farm and Fibers

10:30 AM

11:30 AM

12:30 PM

1:30 PM Exquisite E Yarns and Rovings

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

2:00 PM Hidden Pastures Luxury Fiber Farm

11:30 AM 12:30 PM

1:30 PM

2:30 PM Tammy Deck

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

3:00 PM Puddin Ridge Fibers

12:30 PM

1:30 PM

2:30 PM

3:30 PM Nistock Farms

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

4:00 PM Stitched by Mama Witch

1:30 PM

2:30 PM

3:30 PM

4:30 PM Windsor Farms Rabbitry

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

4:00 PM

5:00 PM Woolbirds

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2:30 PM

3:30 PM

4:30 PM

5:30 PM

Alanna Wilcox LLC

3:00 PM

4:00 PM

5:00 PM

6:00 PM

Ewenique Astrid

3:30 PM

4:30 PM

5:30 PM

6:30 PM

Spinners Candy

4:00 PM

5:00 PM

6:00 PM

7:00PM

Dunn Spunn

4:30 PM

5:30 PM

6:30 PM

7:30 PM

Sheepishly Made & MCS Livestock

5:00PM

6:00 PM

7:00 PM

8:00 PM

Fresh Lotus Design

5:30 PM

6:30 PM

7:30 PM

8:30 PM

Calico Farm Fiber Art

6:00 PM

7:00 PM

8:00PM

9:00 PM

White Fireweed Farm

6:30 PM

7:30 PM

8:30 PM

9:30 PM

Curly C'ewes

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9:00 AM

10:00 AM

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

Jubilee Farms

9:30 AM

10:30 AM

11:30 AM

12:30 PM

Clear Sky Fiber Arts

10:00 AM

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

Goldieknots Montana

10:30 AM

11:30 AM

12:30 PM

1:30 PM

Cedar View Farm

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

Merino y Vino

11:30 AM 12:30 PM

1:30 PM

2:30 PM

Illinois Wool & Fiber Mill

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

Sheridan Flats

12:30 PM

1:30 PM

2:30 PM

3:30 PM

Ewe2me2u

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

4:00 PM

SpinGlitz

1:30 PM

2:30 PM

3:30 PM

4:30 PM

Shaggy Bear Farms

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

4:00 PM

5:00 PM

Rusty Spur Ranch and Creations

2:30 PM

3:30 PM

4:30 PM

5:30 PM

Kostelaz Creations

3:00 PM

4:00 PM

5:00 PM

6:00 PM

Macedo's Mini Acre

3:30 PM

4:30 PM

5:30 PM

6:30 PM

Faith Hope Love Studio

4:00 PM

5:00 PM

6:00 PM

7:00PM

Annie Morton Designs

4:30 PM

5:30 PM

6:30 PM

7:30 PM

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Forever Growing An Interview with Jessica Pack

by TeDi Jansen

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

What are your other interests/hobbies outside?

I like learning to identify trees and plants, as well as gardening

How did you learn about making espinners?

We winged it. Made from scratch, and had several (terrible) prototypes

Tell us something folks would be surprised to know about you.

I am a mathematician.

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 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?

TURNING SUNLIGHT INTO FOOD AND FIBER

2 B EWE 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

LIVE Friday at 1:00 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.

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.

Simon, blue ram from The Rosefield

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.

by Mollu Richter

LEICESTER LONGWOOL

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) 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

Whirlwind Ranch

Thankful to be celebrating our 28th year with the diversity of the natural colors of alpaca fiber, and our joy in creating new vibrant colors with dyes in our roving and yarns. Fun gift ideas for all; from inserts and dryer balls to super warm alpaca socks.

Join us LIVE on Saturday at 12:30 pm eastern

https://Greenwoodfiberworks.com

Thanksgiving is the Time to Celebrate how thankful we are to those close to us! https://www.3lsfarms.com

LIVE Friday at 7:30 pm eastern

Peg Loom Rugs

hints and tips for your next peg loom rug by Ellen Zawada

Warp your Loom -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.

Weave

-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.

Tie off your Rug

-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.

Zephyr Creek Farm

LIVE Saturday November 26th at 10:00 am eastern

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M Friday November 25 8:00pm est 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!

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.

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Let me help you with Christmas gift Giving Socks, hats, fingerless mitts, and even a lace scarf kit!

Join us LIVE on Saturday at 4:30 pm eastern

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DnD Fibers

WE WOULD LOVE FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY THE FINEST FIBER AND YARN WE ARE PRIVILEGED TO GROW AND USE FOR OUR ROVING, COMBED TOP, YARN, AND BATTS. I'VE BEEN NATURAL DYEING MY MERINO YARN THIS MONTH & I'LL HAVE THAT TO SHARE WITH YOU. COME READY TO SHOP FOR GIFTS OR SOMETHING EXCELLENT FOR YOURSELF SINCE MY WOVEN ITEMS WILL BE HIGHLIGHTED AS WELL.

www.leaflivestock.com

LIVE Friday at 1:30 pm eastern

Join us LIVE at Sunday 2:30 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

Knitspin will be offering 15% off of total orders

Join us LIVE Friday at 7:00 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.

Join us LIVE Saturday 7:30 pm eastern

Cotswold wool is our specialty! Fleece, Roving, Yarn, Tools and more for spinning, felting, rug hooking and other fiber pursuits!

www.nistockfarm.com

GIFT GUIDE

fiber, garments, and jewelry

Calico Farm Fiber Art

A Virginia fiber farm raising Finnsheep, laying ducks & bees.

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East O' the Sun West O' the Moon

Exquisite E Yarns

"Functional Art for Everyday Life."

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Fresh Lotus

Hidden Pastures

Jacob sheep breeder and fiber artist

Jubilee Farms is a small farm located south of Clinton, IL

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Liongate Farm Blue Faced Leicester Sheep Where we create a great day everyday!

Marge Sundholm Designs

Nistock Farms At Nistock Farms we raise Cotswold and crossbred sheep especially for fiber artists.

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Rusty Spur Ranch and Creations We are purveyors of Fine Spinning Fibers and Handdyed Yarns. Raising Angora Goats since 2013.

Sheridan Flats Cultivating Sustainable Goodness Raw Wool | Roving | Hand Dyed Yarns

Shaggy Bear Farm

We focus on raising, promoting and making yarn/roving from rare, endangered, and lesser-known fibeart

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Spinners Candy

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White Fireweed Farm Creating handmade fiber art from the fibers humanely harvested from our animals.

Wool-W Farm We raise Romney sheep for the beautiful wool fiber

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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