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Join us on October 22nd at the Wil-Mar Neighborhoo

Join us on October 22nd at the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center in Madison from 1-3 pm for the Fall Stash Swap!
Bring anything fiber arts related that you would be happy to send to a new home – spinning fiber, yarn, fleece, needles, hooks, drop spindles, notions, weaving supplies, patterns, felting supplies, or whatever. Oddball leftovers from projects? Supplies for a craft that didn’t click with you? Fiber that seemed like a good idea at the time? Supplies someone asked if you wanted and you said yes because you didn’t want to see them in a landfill? Bring them all!
Respect intellectual property rights of designers; if offering patterns, the copy you bring with should be your only copy.
All are welcome. You do not need to be a member to join us at this event.
Link in bio includes address
#HeartlandThreadsFibershed #LocalFiber #Fibershed #FiberArts #ShopLocal #LocalCulture #SupportYourCommunity #MadisonKnitters

New Glarus sheep farmer, Patty Reedy (on left) sel

New Glarus sheep farmer, Patty Reedy (on left) selling her wool at Sheep & Wool Festival.
Mark your calendar for Patty's annual Rainbow Fleece Farm "Autumn Fiber Extravaganza" on Oct 8 & 9, 11am-4pm, Hustad Valley Rd. Her fiber shop will be well stocked with fleeces, yarns, roving in natural and dyed colors, batts & locks for felting or spinning, spinning wheels, sheep skins and more.
More details at rainbowfleecefarm.com, link in bio.

@sagiliss is getting ready for #FieldToFingers22 t

@sagiliss is getting ready for #FieldToFingers22 too! What fiber are you considering working with?
Reposted from @sagiliss "Picked up my yarn for the Field to Fingers Challenge from Orange Kitten Yarns! They have a lovely selection of locally sourced yarn and wool.
I planned to go for one of the beautiful undyed blends, but this green from GalPaca Farm was just perfect for the leafy motif I have in mind."
#FieldtoFingers2022 #HeartlandThreadsFibershed #orangekittenyarns

Another Field to Fingers 2022 work in progress! Ya

Another Field to Fingers 2022 work in progress! Yay! Link in bio for more info on the challenge.
Reposted from @lindadeederrickson One down and one to go. Am entering this fingerless mitt in the #fieldtofingers2022 challenge. Entries due Dec 1st, so plenty of time to make #2. My yarn is natural fibers, purchased at a local thrift store (Vinnies). Had to sort through bags and bags of synthetic yarn to find this wool and mohair yarn.
I’m not a skilled knitter, so don’t do challenging patterns. I create visual interest by striping the basic stockinette stitch. Great way to use up leftover bits of yarn.
Free prizes for entries, but I’m not eligible cause I’m president of the non-profit sponsor, Heartland Threads, a FIBERSHED in SW Wisconsin and NW Illinois. Can’t wait to see what all you instagrammers make. Don’t knit? Any method is good—crocheted, felted, woven, visibly mended, something else?
Bring it!!
#knittersofinstagram #knit #knitting #fiberchallenge #thriftstorefinds #thrifting #heartlandthreadsfibershed #naturalfibers #woolyarn #knitwhatyouwearwearwhatyouknit #makeyourstash #shopthrift #knitted #fingerlessmitts #fingerlessmittens #usewhatyouhave #lookwhatimade #onedownonetogo

A gorgeous bit of spinning for your evening enjoym

A gorgeous bit of spinning for your evening enjoyment.
Reposted from @motherofpurll1 I love an energized two ply yarn. Botanically dyed local merino wool plyed local wool
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This skein as well as everything else I made last month is getting shipped off for the patreon subscribers- if you want to get some of my yarn the only way to do that at the moment is to become a patron, or sign up for the yarn subscription.
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#botanicaldye #handspunyarn #spinningwheel #spinningwool #handspun

@omg.yarn is getting ready for the Field to Finger

@omg.yarn is getting ready for the Field to Fingers Challenge! Are you?
Reposted from @omg.yarn Picked up this “muffatee” kit from Suzy the Shepardess at the Macktown Fiber Festival, specifically chosen for @heartland_threads #fieldtofingers22 challenge 🐑 🧶 🧤
Free entries due Dec 1st - go to heartlandthreads.org for more info & to submit your entries.
Random prize drawing, too.
Suzy’s kit includes her homegrown yarn & the 1838 pattern. “Muffatees” are #fingerlessmitts I’ll be gifting the #muffatees just haven’t quite chosen the recipient 🎁

Have you tried Tunisian Crochet? There's are som

Have you tried Tunisian Crochet?
There's are some really talented designers creating beautiful patterns for Tunisian crochet. Whether you're new to the art or skilled in it, why not try Tunisian Crochet for the Field to Fingers Challenge?
This lovely pattern idea by @knitterknotter is available free on her website or for $2.50 on her Ravelry page for the pdf version.
Image reposted from @knitterknotter
#FieldtoFingers2022 #HeartlandThreadsFibershed #LocalFiber #LocalYarn #Fibershed #DriftlessRegion #WisconsinFiberArtists #WisconsinFiberArt #WisconsinKnitters #IllinoisFiberArtist #IllinoisFiberArt #IllinoisKnitter #MadisonKnitters

Is weaving one of your fiber arts? I've always tho

Is weaving one of your fiber arts? I've always thought it looked so interesting. It's in my someday to do list.
Reposted from @thesowsearyarn Weaving is an ancient art form and yet it's so modern! We have a variety of looms, publications and supplies that are perfect to begin this beautiful craft. Summer is such a good time to start something new and different! All items available instore and online!

Reposted from @lindadeederrickson Tying freshly ha

Reposted from @lindadeederrickson Tying freshly harvested Flax into “shooks” (bundles) for future processing into linen. This is my first flax crop, while I’ve have been growing wool for several decades.
I’m excited to explore “all things fiber” with you this Saturday during a workshop on my farm: “Fiber Farming & Friendly Textiles”. More information and registration for this workshop and many others at: soilsisterswi.org
As you watch my sheep mow the lawn, perhaps you’ll start planning to get your own. I highly recommend it!
#fibreflax #woolfarm #sheep #sheepofinstagram #farmworkshop #soilsisters #soilsisterworkshops #farmher #womenwhofarm #shepherd #shepherdess #growyourownfiber

Spotted at the Green County Fair: some beautiful

Spotted at the Green County Fair: some beautiful Leicester and Rambouillet sheep. 🧡

Reposted from @fibershed_ Fibershed is proud to

Reposted from @fibershed_
Fibershed is proud to support the incredible program "Summer School: Redefining Justice in the Climate Movement" by @start.empowerment and @sustainablebk .⁠ ⁠ This virtual program is curated by BIPOC organizers, and combines guest lectures, workshops, and practical skill learning to Redefine Justice in the Climate Movement. Courses are happening through August 13. Learn more at the link in our bio! ⁠ ⁠ Graphics courtesy of Summer School

Such gorgeous color Reposted from @slowdownwool B

Such gorgeous color
Reposted from @slowdownwool Busy day dyeing with gifts from nature.
Yellows from marigolds and onion skins.
Blues from fresh grown indigo.
Reds from madder root.
Mixed together to make all of the colors!
#naturaldyes
#indigo
#madderrootdye
#dyeingwithmarigolds

Join @purveyoroffineyarns and Heartland Threads to

Join @purveyoroffineyarns and Heartland Threads to learn how to make knitted mends, woven patches and embroidered embellishments at our Visible Mending Workshop on July 23rd from 1-4pm, Wil-Mar Center, Madison. Full details on our website; link in bio.
BRING 2-3 “HOLEY or TORN” KNIT things (socks, mittens, sweaters, hats, blankets, etc.) and fix them with woven mends, knitted patches, and basic embroidery. We also have a list of "bring if you have them" items on our website, things like dpns, a crochet hook, darning needles, small amounts of fingering or lace yarn, etc.
Walk-in to register that day or pre-register by sending us a message through our website contact form. Cost is $25 for Heartland Threads members or $35 for non-members. Payment via check or cash that day or a Paypal donation through our website. Partial or full scholarships are available by confidential request.
#HeartlandThreads #HeartlandThreadsFibershed #LocalFiber #Fibershed #FiberArts #WisconsinFiberArtists #IllinoisFiberArtist #MadisonKnitters #MendIt #MendingClothes #DriftlessRegion #VisibleMending

Still looking for the right pattern for our Field

Still looking for the right pattern for our Field to Fingers Challenge? How about Meduh Mittens by @cdickdesigns?
This would be an easy intro to stranded colorwork if you've never tried that before. The pattern is available in Issue 1 of @radiclethreads magazine, and I confirmed that @thesowsearyarn has it in stock as of this morning. @fiddlesticksknits has Issue 2 in stock if you are looking for more summer patterns. The pre-order for Radicle Threads Issue 3 ends today, so go order your copy! It's a great publication that has patterns, recipes, and stories all by BBIMP makers.
#FieldtoFingers2022 #HeartlandThreadsFibershed #LocalFiber #LocalYarn #Fibershed #DriftlessRegion #WisconsinFiberArtists #WisconsinFiberArt #WisconsinKnitters #IllinoisFiberArtist #IllinoisFiberArt #IllinoisKnitter #MadisonKnitters

How cool is this? Reposted from @driftless_weave

How cool is this?
Reposted from @driftless_weaver Here is a close up of stinging nettle fiber. I harvested it, peeled it, dried it, weighed it, soaked it, and then cooked it in a soda ash solution with a pH of 11. I am now rinsing it and will hand beat it. I am using the plant processing instructions in the book Paper Making with Garden Plants and Common Weeds by Helen Heibert because I feel her method should translate well given the fact the point is to try to extract the highest quality fiber possible. I will post more updates later, but so far the results seem promising!
#nettlesfortextiles #urticadioica #stingingnettle #spinnersofinstagram #bastfiber #plantfiber #lifeatkoselighollow #sundayfunday

Meet this wooly lawnmower at a workshop cosponsore

Meet this wooly lawnmower at a workshop cosponsored by @soilsisterswisco and Heartland Threads on August 6.
In "Fiber Farming and Toxic Textiles" you will learn how the clothes we wear can affect our health, just as much as the food we eat. Sink your hands into raw and processed wool, discover the dirty secret of organic cotton, and take home lots of information to digest.
Learn more about HT founder, @lindadeederrickson, and other Soil Sisters during this workshop and the many others during the 3-day Soil Sister weekend. Link in bio for more info.

Our sister Fibersged affiliate to the north is hos

Our sister Fibersged affiliate to the north is hosting a series of fab looking events in Aug and Sept.
Reposted from @threeriversfibershed Join us on a Farm and Fiber Tour! Three Rivers Fibershed (TRF) and Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) local chapters are hosting a series of on-farm events highlighting local fiber farms, soil-to-soil farming practices, and regional textile systems in Wisconsin! Featuring WFU and TRF members/stewards, attendees will have the chance to connect with local farms and shepherds engaging in climate-beneficial, pasture-based farming practices and learn about TRF and WFU and their work to support farmers and cooperative efforts to promote local agricultural systems!
Events will feature farmer-led pasture walks, hands-on fiber activities, and educational booths hosted by partner organizations.
Saturday, August 6th, 2-5pm - Autumn Larch Farm @autumnlarchfarmllc (Taylor-Price Chapter)
W7120 County Road O, Prentice WI 54556
Saturday, August 27th, 9:30-12:30 am - Curlee Acres @curlee_acres (Polk-Burnett Chapter)
159th Ave & 160th St., Balsam Lake, WI 54810
Sunday, September 25th, 3-6pm - Priory Farms and Kubb Farm @prioryfarmscotswolds (Eau Claire Chapter)
S5001 William Ct. Eau Claire, 54701
The Farm & Fiber Tour is a free event open to all community members. Additional details for each event can be found on our ‘Events’ page on the @threeriversfibershed website.
Hope to see you out on the pasture 🌾🐑

We are loving seeing all the projects being create

We are loving seeing all the projects being created with fiber from our stash swap. Thanks for tagging us in your posts, @giuliamadethis @knitsessed @auntabwi2 and @brendaccr !
We are already planning the fall event. It's going to be October 22 on the east side of Madison at the Wil-Mar Center, so mark your calendars!
(Photos property of each fiber artist)

Multiple holes in this Shetland wool sweater are t

Multiple holes in this Shetland wool sweater are the work of clothes moths. Throw it out? No way!
With needle and colored yarn, it can become wearable art. Join @purveyoroffineyarns and Heartland Threads to learn how to make knitted mends, woven patches and embroidered embellishments. We are hosting a Visible Mending Workshop on July 23rd from 1-4pm, Wil-Mar Center, Madison.
Walk-in to register that day or pre-register by sending us a message through our website contact form. Cost is $25 for Heartland Threads members or $35 for non-members. Payment via check or cash that day or a Paypal donation through our website. Partial or full scholarships are available by confidential request.
#HeartlandThreadsFibershed #LocalFiber #Fibershed #FiberArts #WisconsinFiberArtists #IllinoisFiberArtist #MadisonKnitters #MendIt #MendingClothes #DriftlessRegion #VisibleMending

Another Field to Fingers challenge idea! @ewetopi

Another Field to Fingers challenge idea!
@ewetopiayarn owner Kathryn has a free mittens pattern for knitters. The Tolten Mittens use only about 90-110 yds bulky yarn, so they would be a quick and easy knit for someone new to mitten techniques. Ready for a greater challenge? Her Inspire Mitts use stranded colorwork, her Whirlpool Mitts incorporate beadwork, and her Burr Oak Mitts use felting. Kathryn has a lot of other patterns too, so check them out. Need some fibershed yarn? Check out the yarn Ewetopia creates in their mill!
Link in bio to the pattern on Ravelry.
We decided to highlight a few patterns over the next few weeks to charge your creative energy. Do you know a local designer with a hand pattern we could feature? Comment or send us a DM. We'd love to highlight more creators in our fibershed region!
Photo courtesy of @ewetopiayarn
#FieldtoFingers2022 #HeartlandThreadsFibershed #LocalFiber #LocalYarn #Fibershed #DriftlessRegion #WisconsinFiberArtists #WisconsinFiberArt #WisconsinKnitters #IllinoisFiberArtist #IllinoisFiberArt #IllinoisKnitter #MadisonKnitters

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