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Judy Ozalan - Owl Mittens and Jeanne Leighton Thrum Mittens at The Good Yarn in Prescott, Arizona

Debra Dorrell, owner of The Good Yarn, writes:

"Judy Ozalan used this free pattern on Ravelry and our Cascade Eco Duo (70% baby alpaca/30% merino) for these Owl Mittens. I could kick myself for not getting a pic of hers! If you're reading this Judy, send me a pic!"

  Friday, at The Good Yarn, Pat will be teaching Sock Heels on 2 circular needles. If you've been stuck on the heel, get yourself in here! Saturday at 1:00 Kristin and Jeannie will team teach Knit or Crochet Thrum Mittens. Super warm with DK weight yarn and wool roving!

www.agoodyarnprescott.com

The 2012 Salida Fiber Festival, Riverside Park - Colorado

The 2012 Salida Fiber Festival 
Riverside Park - Colorado

Saturday, September 8th: 9:00 - 5:00 
Sunday, September 9th: 10:00 - 4:00   

We will have a park full of vendors selling: 

Fabrics ~ Fiber supplies ~ Embellishments ~ Finished products 

The festival will include:  Demonstrations ~ Live fiber producing animals ~ Silent Auction ~ Activity tent (kids welcome!)  
A perfect weekend to: 

Learn about fiber arts ~ Buy and sell fiber materials and products ~Meet the artists ~ Purchase gifts A wine and beer garden will offer rest and refreshment between trips through the vendor booths.

www.salidafiberfestival.org Come shop our vendor booths, tour historic Salida and Buena Vista and bring a friend along to share the experience. September in our area is colorful with the best weather of the year.

 

L'ATELIER Sunday Night Art Works On Line or Up Close in California Shops

L'ATELIER writes:  
ARTWORKS
We debut our first 2012 Sunday Night with a artsy, fun knit vest. Start with log cabin style color blocked squares in 5 different fibers, including the likes of Cochinella and  Divino from Lanagrossa, King from Noro, Origami from Berroco and Surya from Bouton D’Or , then work the body in King a lightweight blend that variegates as only Mr. Noro knows how to do. Even though it is knit on smaller needles size 6 and size 8, it is easy to do with exquisite results. The lure of the colors and the patterns will keep you up far into the night.

Look for something special every week from L’Atelier. We will post every Sunday night at 5:30 PM, so give yourself a few moments away from the weekend fray and savor a few moments of yarn delight.

http://latelier.com/pages/SundayNight.php

L'ATELIER
RIVIERA VILLAGE
1722 S Catalina Avenue
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 540-4440

L'ATELIER
BRENTWOOD
13050 San Vicente Blvd
Suite 207
Brentwood, CA 90049
(310) 394-4665

L'ATELIER
RIVIERA VILLAGE
1722 S Catalina Avenue
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 540-4440

L'ATELIER
BRENTWOOD
13050 San Vicente Blvd
Suite 207
Brentwood, CA 90049
(310) 394-4665

The Durango Art Center Exhibit, "Textiles - Today: Redefining the Medium" 2012

The Durango Arts Center, in conjunction with its upcoming exhibit,  *Textiles - Today:  Redefining the Medium*, will be offering workshops led by three exhibiting artists: Wendy Huhn, Liz Axford, and Lisa Klakulak.  These artists have conducted workshops at prestigious arts and crafts  institutions such as Penland School of Crafts, Haystack Mountain  School of Crafts, and the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts.  Class size is limited and sign-up is on a first come first served basis.

 Registration closes on March 1st.  To register, participants just need

 http://durangoarts.org/wp-content/uploads/Registration-Form.pdf) and  mail  to: Durango Arts Center

Attn: Textile Workshops -  802 E. 2nd Av - > Durango, CO 81301

Used Victoria Spinning Wheel in Show Low, Arizona for Sale

Victoria by Louet Spinning Wheel. When I was spinning this is the travel wheel I used and enjoyed very much.

Now, Alexandra Howarth, in Show Low, Arizona has her Louet Victoria for slightly used wheel for sale.

I took this photo off the Louet web site to show you what this wheel looks like.

Alexandra Howarth writes: I have in nearly unused Victoria, Louet Spinning Wheel. It comes with extra bobbins, carrying case and instructions. Original price was $750, and I'm asking $550. 

You can contact Alexandra Howarth via email: Appletree@frontiernet.net

Here is information about the Louet Victoria which I took from the Louet web site:

The Victoria is not like your everyday spinning wheel. It’s light, portable and incredibly easy to use. The Victoria has been designed with precision and care, from advice received by today’s hand spinner. Ask your nearest store for more information or a demonstration.

Wheels are made of laminated hardwood with a "birch" exterior finish.

Features & Benefits

Weighing only 8 lbs makes it light enough to go anywhere

Ratios of 1:6, 1:8.5 and 1:13
Optional High Speed Set provides an extra 1:20 ratio.

Can easily fold in half, making it very portable

Available in Classic Oak or ContemporaryBeech

Scotch Tension Brake System gives you an unlimited range of tension

Well made with care and precision.

Comes complete with lazy kate, 3 bobbins. The Carrying bag is now an optional item (changed Jan 2011)

 http://www.louet.com/spinning_weaving/victoria.shtml

 

Williamsburg Knitter - Warm and Cozy Winter Coat at The Good Yarn in Prescott

Debra Dorrell writes: Lisa from Williamsburg knit this gorgeous navy blue sweater from Plymouth Encore Worsted Tweed! As nice as this winter has been this could serve as a winter coat! So warm and cozy. What an awesome job Lisa!

The Good yarn presents: SOCK-O-EVERY-OTHER-MONTH CLUB!!

Pre-register now through January 31st!!

OMG, the yarn just arrived for the first sock-o-every-other-month! It's a secret though, so I can't let you see it yet. Trust me when I say you're going to love it-- and the sock we're going to make with it! Five have signed up already so don't put it off and miss the registration deadline. And you don't have to be here to participate. We can mail the yarn and pattern right to your door! Just call and we'll get you set up.  

The cost is $100 for all 4 socks and you must pre-pay to be registered. New yarn and patterns will be distributed February 15th,  April 14th, June 15th and August 15th. You will receive enough yarn to make a pair of socks, the pattern, and unlimited phone or online assistance! And for those of you who can come into the shop, we'll hold a 1 hour sock-along in the Knit Pit the 4th Thursday of each sock month at 3:00. Secure your spot and pre-register by January 31st.  

 KNIT PIT HAPPENINGS THIS WEEK!!

No class on Friday since Pat will be at the needlearts show down in Phoenix learning all about Celtic Cables and Steeking so she can teach you these new techniques. Saturday, Jeannie will be here teaching Kumihimo Braiding before she heads down to the show too! Kumihimo is the ancient art of Japanese braiding, a technique used for jewelry, quilt embellishing, purse cords and all sorts of things! 

www.agoodyarnprescott.com

Planning Entries for the Fiber Art Show 2012 Arizona Fibers Through Time conference

We would like everyone who is a member of one of the Federation Guilds to be thinking about their entries for the new and exciting Fiber Art Show which will be held in conjunction with the Fibers Through Time Conference April 19 through 22 in Phoenix.

Photo taken from the AZFED.ORG web site. This is from the 2010 Fibers Through Time.

  There is a total of $1100 in prize money to be awarded.  This is not a juried show, all entries will be accepted, and will be eligible for the prize money to be given in Spinning, Weaving, Surface Design, Tapestry, Basketry, Other Fiber Arts, and Handwoven Clothing,  as well as Best of Show, and Viewers Choice.

  To Enter:  Send entry form along with the entry fee, and bring the piece on Thursday of the Show.  Entry forms are available on line at www.azfed.org - in left hand column, click on Fiber Art Show.  For a copy to be mailed to you, contact Brooke Miner mbminer@theriver.com 

Sponsored by Arizona Federation of Weavers and Spinners Guilds, Inc. Gail Kretz writes:

 

We are excited to offer the Fibers Through Time 2012 workshop registration package for all the Arizona Federation members and friends.

The 2012 Fibers Through Time Conference honors the First Arizona State Conference hosted by the Arizona Desert Weavers and Spinners Guild on September 1, 1978. That Conference''s theme was Arizona Weavers: Who Are We?

The introduction from that first conference booklet:

Like the history of the State of Arizona, the crafts of weaving, spinning and dyeing have been influenced by a number of peoples, all calling this geographical area home. The question, "Arizona Weavers: Who Are We?" asks who are the weavers that practice each day, known and unknown, in the cities, villages and rural reaches of the state.

It asks as well, "Who provided the tradition from which all weavers of the state may draw?" The draft design is based on this idea of multiple tradition and influence. It is constructed from a single phrase (Weavers, who are we?) as it appears in six of the many languages of this state.

We have expanded the theme for 2012 to include all Fiber Artists. With the many exciting and varied workshops we are offering this year, we suspect you may find it difficult to decide which one to take. Look through the descriptions and photos of each workshop and learn about the instructors we have invited to share their knowledge with you.

The Conference includes a Vendor Marketplace, a Fiber Art Show, handspun yarn judging, a Learning Center (new this year), the banquet with Deborah Brunner as our exciting keynote speaker, and great raffle items.

The Phoenix location, InnPlace Hotel Phoenix North Metro Center, is easy to get to and offers all the conveniences. Lunches are provided for all attendees. A reception Thursday evening, a dinner Friday night and a Saturday-night banquet at the hotel are also on the agenda.

 

 

The Prescott Courier Features Arts Prescott Fundraiser Penny's Purses

Arts Prescott hosts a fundraising event. - The Prescott Daily Courier - Prescott, Arizona

http://www.dcourier.com/

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The Prescott Courier writes: Every year for a month during the holidays, Arts Prescott, a local artists' cooperative, hosts a fundraising event. One hundred percent of the proceeds of this special art show go to the chosen charity. The charity for 2011 Penny's Purses, a division of Prescott Area Women's Shelter. Arts Prescott Gallery recently presented a check for $3,661 to Penny's Purses, which is run entirely by volunteers who create purses to sell to raise money for the charity. The materials for the purses are all from donations.

Arts Prescott thanks all the volunteers and patrons who supported this special show.

Beading Jewels Show at Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery Runs Thru 1/25/12 - Jewelry and Fiber

Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArtsPrescott

 

Lace Pillows at Pier 1 Imports

Look what I found at Pier 1 Imports. I visit the Prescott Store.

Most Fiber artists love lace. This is an after Christmas Sale going on at this time.