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6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd. Yellow Springs, OH 45387 You can talk to producers who raise fiber animals and artists who use the fibers in creative ways. There's always something for the whole family and it's FREE! | |
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We are hoping the weather man will come through with GREAT weather for the 2011 "Gathering"! Last year we had record crowds again! The third tent was a great addition and the demonstrations were well received. We are planning for another full schedule this year. Check it out! Demonstration Schedule! |
| The Kids Craft area as always will be very popular! Children can learn new skills like felting, weaving, spinning with a drop spindle and other crafts. It's great to watch their faces! The schedule for the crafts area is 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day. |
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Jeb Mac (Jeff McKinley) and his wife, Carolina Pearl, will be back this year entertaining the kids playing a farmhouse fiddle, banjo, lap dulcimer and other instruments. The children young and old enjoy singing along, playing instruments and dancing. What a great addition to any festival! Get in touch with him: jmckinle1@juno.com |
| Sheep shearers Eugene Hadenschield and his son Don will demonstrate their skill each day from about 11 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. They are happy to answer questions and explain the process of shearing. |  |
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Many people come to "A Wool Gathering" just to see Mr. John Allread from St. Paris, Ohio and his herding dogs. He has his dogs guide ducks around an obstacle course and into a tub of water. They will be very impressive as always! |
| Sheep, alpacas, llamas, goats and rabbits were on display. Thanks to those who respect the "NO PETS ALLOWED" rule. |   |
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Teaching and demonstrations are a big part of the festival and go on throughout both days in Tent A and Tent C as well as the vendor booths. Visitors can watch and learn from spinners, weavers, rug hookers and other fiber artists. There will no classes offered in 2011, but be sure to check out the Demonstration Schedule! |
| We have a long list of vendors for 2011 (see below) - some new and some who come back every year. Every year we get many comments about the quality of items available for purchase and that things can be found at this event that can't be found at any other place. |   |
Most of the photos were made available by photographer Charles K. Miller. He is an Air Force Reserve photojournalist who is always looking for cool things to shoot. We are so happy he found some at our event. Thanks SO much. | |
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Carellama@hotmail.com www.agapellandllamas.com African baskets, handspun yarns, quality handmade items, raw and processed llama fibers. ali@alistrebeldesigns.com www.alistrebeldesigns.com Rug hooking, needle felting supplies: roving, wool, yarn, fiber, jewelry, books, patterns. mandj@alpacameadows.com www.alpacameadows.com Natural and hand-painted alpaca yarn, hand-spun and mill-spun, rovings, batts, suri locks, fiber art kits. lovealpacas@woh.rr.com www.alpacanation.com/16acres.com Alpaca rovings, yarn, raw fiber, alpaca gloves, scarves, socks, teddy bears. Amazinggracellamas@usa.net www.amazinggracefarms.com Shepherdess Natural Bath and Body Products, Hand-dyed wool yarn, Shetland and Babydoll sheep fleeces and roving, soy candles, beeswax and honey. krbart65@aol.com www.circlehillfarm.com Llama, Shetland sheep and various sheep rovings, misc.spinning supplies, fiber dyes, Louet/Majacraft wheels, hand painted ornaments, misc. jlbecher@yahoo.com Rugs, scarves, felting beneveringham@yahoo.com Wool combing kits, yarn swift, marudai, ball winders, drying racks, lazy kates, drop spindles, warping boards, crochet hooks, weaving shuttles, and much more. mylittlebasketshop@yahoo.com Handmade baskets, woven whimsies, seated footstools, re-seated chairs. kathy@theblacksheepfiberfarm.com www.theblacksheepfiberfarm.com Lincoln long wool, mohair, and exciting blends processed into roving, batts, pre-felts, and felts. Wide variety of handcrafted items. Fiber processing. bluebirdhills@voyager.net www.bluebirdhills.com Alpaca yarn. pat@bullenswullens.com Hand dyed wool rovings, ready-spin combed wool top, and hand dyed wearables. carriedaway82@yahoo.com Wool applique purses, tote bags, table runners, all made by myself with my own designs. I also sell my own line of patterns and hand dyed wool. cedargrovefarmsohio@gmail.com www.etsy/shop/cedargrovefarms Raw llama fleece, llama roving, hand-spun llama yarn, hand made stitch markers. kathleen66@columbus.rr.com www.cowg.org Demonstration of weaving, spinning. checkeredflagfibers@woh.rr.com dgaskill@woh.rr.com Alpaca rovings, hand-dyed yarn (alpaca and llama), hand made (knit and woven) items. libertyalpacas@hotmail.com www.coloraturayarns.com Hand painted wool and alpaca yarns and natural color alpaca yarns, knitting needles. tari@claybuttons.com www.claybuttons.com Handmade ceramic buttons, beads, jewelry, stitch markers, painted objects, pottery, etc. info@creativelydyed.net www.creativelydyed.net Hand dyed yarn and roving, patterns, and shawl pins. bkwolff55@sbcglobal.net www.daytonknittingguild.com Guild souvenirs. Denise’sfleeces_Dance@hotmail.com Wool and mohair fleeces ( Jacob, Shetland, Lincoln and cormo/romeldale/borderleicester crosses), wool roving in many natural colors, dyed wool roving, pencil roving natural and dyed, wool yarn. constancehall@yahoo.com www.dyeology.com Dyed fibers for spinning and knitting, spindles, orifice hooks, Schacht dealer. earthinarts@yahoo.com www.earthinarts.com Handmade soaps, lotion, lip balms, etc. made from certified organic ingredients. Soaps suitable for felting. karren@entwinements.com www.entwinements.com Fiber arts tools and fiber arts. eweandi@gmail.com www.eweandioriginals.com Hand knitting and crochet patterns, original designs from adults to kids to accessories. Classics with a twist. fiberantics@comcast.net www.fiberart.com Ceramic knitting bowls, knitting lights, hand dyed and handspun yarn, hand dyed roving, felting kits, felting solution and tools, needle felting supplies. kimberba@kimberbaldwindesigns.com www.fiberopticyarns.com Hand dyed yarns and spinning fibers. fiberworksdayton@att.net www.fiberworksdayton.com Yarns and books, needles and notions, fibers and spinning related equipment, including Ashford, Kromski, Lendrum, and Louet wheels. shawn@flaggymeadowfiberworks.com www.flaggymeadowfiberworks.com Yarns, rovings, knitted hats, scarves, stoles, felted products, kits. wcp12@earthlink.net Handwovens, weaving demonstration. www.gitamaria.com Silver enameled shawl pins, buttons, sheep jewelry, sweater clasps, and easy elegant knit kits. Hawkspass@embarqmail.com www.hawkspassfarms.embarqspace.com Alpaca fleece, roving, yarn; and products. heartfelthandworks@yahoo.com www.heartfelthandworks.com Felted items, naturally dyed handspun wool yarn, roving, Babydoll fiber. arnold811@frontier.com www.joanarnold.net Watercolors and prints of sheep. jesterlin@sbcglobal.net Knitting machines, knitting software, cone yarn, hand and machine knitting books. Will be demonstrating a simple knitting machine and knitting software. tonia@knittedtoat.com www.knittedtoat.com Hand dyed yarns, rovings, stitch markers, patterns, kids' sheep and farm books, wool wash, wool scour, roving diz's, paper quilled sheep, sock blockers. charrison123@comcast.net www.knittingnotionsonline.com Hand dyed yarns, wood yarn handling tools, patterns, ball winders, blocking wires. info@lallamaplace.com www.lallamaplace.com Peruvian and other Latin American folk art: alpaca wool clothing, tapestries, wall hangings, finger puppets, alpaca wool accessories, alpaca blankets. ja@littlepigpottery.com www.littlepigpottery.com Unique well crafted ceramic yarn holders. jjohnson5355@wowway.com www.lochlomondstudio.etsy.com Naturally dyed rovings, yarns, and batts. lunabud74@roadrunner.com www.LunabudKnits.etsy.com Louet, Strauch, Jacquard, Angelina. Roving, yarn, handpaints, batts, casein needles, hand carders www.luxurynaturalfibers.com Angora blend rovings with silk, alpaca, fine wool. Cashmere, camel down. Ashford spinning wheels and loom, accessories. marlene@feltingmadness.com www.feltingmadness.com Specializing in the art and needs of today's feltmakers by providing fine Merino wools and batts, hand dyed silk fabrics, embellishments, tools and supplies, and educational felting books. lee4llamas@aol.com www.midwestfiber.com Llama and alpaca yarn, patterns, roving and fiber arts, all grown and milled in the USA. mmsundries@yahoo.com Yarn, roving, handmade knitting bags, totes, soap and lotion. cheryl@mtampato.com www.mtampato.com Raw alpaca, roving and yarn, bears, squirrel cages, alpaca and bamboo socks, felted soap. noahwool@embarqmail.com www.noahslandingyarns.com Luxury lace and fingering yarns, lace patterns, Habu yarns, Chiaogoo needles. rjohnson@insight.rr.com www.alpaca-farms-breeders.com Alpaca products: Yarn, socks, sweaters, etc. Ginny@OVNF.com www.OVNF.com Rovings, batting, yarn, spinning/weaving/knitting items, animal care, books. scott@overlandhandcraft.com www.overlandhandcraft.com Handmade spinning wheels, fiber tools, niddy-noddies. ptrcpartida@yahoo.com Processed wool, knitting yarn, felted purses, etc. Antique wheel display and demonstration. stormyacres@embarqmail.com www.pattiscreativefelt.com Alpaca roving, yarn, wet and needle felting supplies and kits, finished and felted items: hats, scarves, purses, vessels. perarduafa@aol.com Romney wool roving/batts, natural and white, needle felting supplies. Shepherd@quietthymefarm.com www.quietthymefarm.com Icelandic raw fleece, roving, handspun yarn, handmade hats, and bamboo socks scmoore@gmn40.com Hand spun, hand dyed, natural dyed yarns, rovings, hand dyed alpaca, wool, handwoven rugs, table runners, hand knit mittens, hats, etc. info@riversedgefiberarts.com www.riversedgefiberarts.com Providing the finest of fibers! susiesmithers@embargmail.com www.rollickinghillsfiberdesign.com Fiber equipment, weaving, spinning, and knitting. ledrich@sssnet.com www.lucettelady.50megs.com Wood lucet weaving tools, nostepinnes, drop spindles, niddy noddies, books, thread, and roving. Bethkarr@aol.com www.rovingacres.com Yarn, rovings, and batts. We will also have some finished products such as scarves, mittens, socks, and bags. and framed photographs with fiber and rural themes. shearedbliss2007@gmail.com Dry and wet felted figures, knitted and crocheted items, holiday figures and Buckeye items, and Woolzie Dryer Ballz (the eco friendly substitute for fabric softener and dryer sheets). angora@sheephaven.com www.sheephaven.com Angora rabbits if available, Angora fibers and fiber blends for spinning. sheeptoewe@yahoo.com www.sheeptoewe.com Roving, yarn, woolen whimsies, some fiber tools, woven items, knitted items, felted items. diane@sistermaide.com www.sistermaide.com Drop spindles, knitting needles, crochet hooks, wood bowls, etc. Wood tools for wool. somerhill@earthlink.net www.somerhillfarm.com Bluefaced Leicester fleece, dyed locks, roving, yarns; Angora yarn. amber@starlightfarmsalpacas.com www.starlightfarmalpacas.com Alpaca yarn (handspun), roving, handmade alpaca hats, scarves, slippers, soap coaties. bhanes99@hotmail.com www.alpacasohio.com Alpaca Fiber, roving, yarn, socks, rugs, throws, blankets, hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, felted soaps, accessories. sunnymeadefarm@yahoo.com www.sunnymeadefarm.com Embroidered wearables. brensplace@zoomtown.com www.SunsetTurnings.etsy.com www.aRemarkYouMade.etsy.com Tree branch buttons (handmade wood buttons from branches, eco-friendly in a variety of sizes and species), Drop spindles hand turned out of wood, crochet hooks turned on a lathe from various wood species, yarn bowls turned on a lathe from various wood species, various supply type items. susan@susansfibershop.com www.susansfibershop.com Books, spinning wheels, equipment, combs, fiber. swishercreekfarm@aol.com www.alpacanation.com/swishercreekfarm.asp Raw alpaca fiber, rovings, yarn (natural and hand dyed), needle felting kits, felted hats, purses, mittens, knitted hats, scarves, and shawls. tradingpostfiber@aol.com www.tradingpostfiber.com Wheels, spindles, yarn, , books, magazines. info@tri-valleyalpacas.com www.tri-valleyalpacas.com Hand knit and woven shawls, handbags, hats; baby apparel; felted hats; woven rugs; thrumbed mittens; unique jewelry; and, of course, handspun alpaca yarn and roving. tuscanln@muohio.edu Handmade glass buttons and beads that can be used to embellish knitted or woven items. Crafters have used my buttons as closures for purses, shawls, sweaters, etc. Every button and bead is handmade and one of a kind. twistedstitches.mi@gmail.com Dyes, natural and dyed handspun yarns, roving, aprons, cat toys, mittens from recycled wool sweaters, soap, hand dyed silk ribbon. Handspun yarns, hand woven, knit, and felted items. valhallaacres@juno.com www.valhallaacres.com Wool and exotic blends of roving for spinning, Babe spinning wheels, needle felting supplies, handspun yarn and items made of handspun. Diananel@gmail.com www.wgmv.org Demonstrations, bookmarks. weaving@nalu.net www.weaversloft.com Hand dyed and other fine yarns, including organic cotton, bamboo, silk, cotton, and wool. Weaving supplies and small looms. Some exotic fibers and exotic wood tools. ewesfine@hotmail.com www.whitecreekwool.com Majacraft spinning wheels and accessories; Ashford wheels, looms, accessories; Romney wool roving and exotic blends; books; patterns; finished goods. LDonaldson3@woh.rr.com Alpaca roving, yarn, alpacas. llamaluv1@yahoo.com www.windingcreekalpacas.com Alpaca and llama roving, handspun yarn, finished items. wollesyarncreations@gmail.com www.wollesyarncreations.etsy.com Color changing cotton yarn, 4 ply and 6 ply yarns that change color creating a unique effect. abisdorf@hotmail.com Bluefaced Leicester fleeces, clay buttons, sheep related items. misterwooly@woolyknobfibermill.com www.woolyknobfibermill.com Yarn, roving. Fiber pickup for processing. yarnscols@aol.com www.yarnshoponline.com Quality yarns for knitting and crochet, needles, hooks, accessories, books, magazines, buttons; tatting threads, books, and supplies. Back |
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| SOURCES OF FLEECE CLICK HERE |
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| This beatiful throw was raffled off in 2001. You can read how to use Kool-Aid for dying in an article JoAnn Molk wrote for the Wool Gathering Newsletter "Sun-Dyeing and Verdigris". The yarns in the throw pictured were Kool-aid dyed. | 
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| Be sure to join us September 17 & 18, 2011 and discover natural fibers and the animals that produce them from both artists and producers. Bring the whole family - there's something for everyone and it's all FREE! Please observe our "NO PETS ALLOWED"rule. | |
