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A Brief History of an 18th-Century Woven Cloth: Cassimere

Sarah Wroot’s working title for her Spin Off Winter 2019 article started as “The Cassimere Project” but became “The Cassimere Insanity.”

Crook and Whistle: A Peek Inside a Sheep Dog Trial

The Sheep Dog Trial (SDT) showcases the skills that a dog and handler use every day while caring for a flock of sheep.

From Sheep to Shadow Weave

You’ve probably heard of sheep to shawl, but what about sheep to ruana? For her spectacular Sheep to Shadow Weave ruana in the September/October 2018 issue of Handwoven, Margie Bell started out with a couple of fleeces and ended with a ruana.

Oh, Who Are the People in Your Fiber Festival?*

’Tis the season for going to fiber events and woolly gatherings!

Fiber Festival: Beyond the Shopping

What can you do at the sheep and wool festival? Along with the price of admission, you have access to demonstrations that can be the best part of your fiber festival weekend. Here are a few demos you can’t miss.

Saying Goodbye to The Mannings

As The Mannings prepares to close its doors for good, Tom gives one last tribute to the school where he got his start weaving, spinning, and teaching. 

At the Fiber Festival: How to Shop at Sheep and Wool Festivals

Here’s how to shop at sheep and wool festivals when you want to bring home goodies.

Fiber Festivals: What Not to Miss at a Sheep and Wool Festival

Fiber enthusiasts look forward to sheep and wool festivals every year! Some even travel across the country to attend the larger festivals. Fiber festivals have more to offer than just the vendors market. Had enough shopping?

Beatrix Potter and Her Sheep

Thanks to her delightful books, Beatrix Potter will probably always be associated with various animals, especially rabbits. In her real life, Potter was known for her sheep.

Take a Fiber Trip

Immerse yourself in fiber with a fiber trip.