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Reposted from @ebrfarm What's not to love about sn

Reposted from @ebrfarm What's not to love about snow? Lovely, a soft quiet and peace.💕💕❄️

HT board member @tschwalbe recently worked with me

HT board member @tschwalbe recently worked with member @meadowridgealpacas to host a free felting workshop at Prairie Haus in New Glarus. All attendees were able to learn about felting and make their own felted soaps thanks to generous donations and leftover rovings from our last stash swap.
Prairie Haus is an innovative affordable housing concept designed to address the needs of a growing workforce population while integrating independent living apartments for residents with disabilities.
#HeartlandThreadsFibershed #LocalFiber #Fibershed #FiberArts #ShopLocal #LocalCulture #SupportYourCommunity #MadisonKnitters

Join us at the @wilmarneighborhoodcenter until 3 p

Join us at the @wilmarneighborhoodcenter until 3 pm today for all things fiber arts related and connections with other fiber artists. Our Fall Stash Swap has something for everyone - yarn, roving, fleece, needles, hooks, patterns, fabric, cones, dye materials, and more.
#HeartlandThreadsFibershed #LocalFiber #Fibershed #FiberArts #ShopLocal #LocalCulture #SupportYourCommunity #MadisonKnitters

Reposted from @jj2edwards who did a repost from @c

Reposted from @jj2edwards who did a repost from @cyndilauper
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Are you preparing for our Fall Stash Swap tomorrow

Are you preparing for our Fall Stash Swap tomorrow? @brendaccr posted a pic of some of the yarns she's bringing.
We hope to see you at the @wilmarneighborhoodcenter on Saturday, Oct 22 from 1-3. You do not need to be a member to attend, and you do not need to be bringing anything to give away in order to attend.
If you are giving away, 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.
Link in bio includes address
#HeartlandThreadsFibershed #LocalFiber #Fibershed #FiberArts #ShopLocal #LocalCulture #SupportYourCommunity #MadisonKnitters

Are you working on something for our #FieldToFinge

Are you working on something for our #FieldToFingers22 challenge? Be sure to tag us so we can share!
#FieldtoFingers2022 #HeartlandThreadsFibershed #LocalFiber #LocalYarn #Fibershed #DriftlessRegion #WisconsinFiberArtists #WisconsinFiberArt #WisconsinKnitters #IllinoisFiberArtist #IllinoisFiberArt #IllinoisKnitter #MadisonKnitters

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

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