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and poof ...

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 08:46:00 GMT

The summer didn't just fly, it was more of a space/time zippy thingy. I've sadly neglected the blog, but not Project 2010. New pics to come in a day or two. Handspun from around the region ... and fantastic projects, too!!

The Fiber Event at Greencastle, 2010

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:30:13 GMT

What a way to start the fiber festival season with terrific weather in Greencastle! WOW, great sunshine :) A wonderful crowd of fiber fiends spent the weekend browsing, buying, discussing, talking and taking in all the fibery goodness :)

SPIN on and on!

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:11:51 GMT

The first two yarns are complete! Top is Nemesis - fiber from Susan at The Trading Post for Fiber Arts, second is Blueness - fiber from Luna at Blueball Mountain Spindle and Needleworks. Both spun by Victoria at various fXg gatherings. Join us at a gathering and take a few spins on the wheel OR join the cause and spin at your leisure - let me know and i'll get you some fiber!

We are taking suggestions for items to craft from the handspun yarns. If you have particular patterns or general ideas, leave a comment, drop and email or visit the Ravelry.com group to share!

Remember that we gather at Hobknobb in Floyds Knobs the first Saturday every month and Grinny Possum the third Saturday every month. At this week's Grinny Possum Gathering we will be discussing and starting charity projects - join the fun!

It starts!!

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 11:19:45 GMT

Project 2010 dying and spinning has begun! There are still batts and roving unassigned - so it is NOT TOO LATE to participate :) If you want to help spin, drop a note or come to a gathering in February. If you just want to help a little (hehe) come to a gathering and take a few whirls on the spinning wheel - no matter if you have never tried before or are a seasoned pro :) All hands welcome!!

Remember every month:

first Saturday @ Hobknobb at 2pm

third Saturday @ Grinny Possum at 1pm

Spin-In the new year!!

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:12:42 GMT

Or knit, crochet, tat, whatFIBERever :)

Join us at Hobknobb Roasting Company Saturday January 2 from 2pm to 4pm for fiber talk, fiber fun and great coffee!! If you are interested in dying or spinning for Project 2010 this is a great time to pick up some fiber. Bring any fiber arts project to work on or to share.

Thankful for COLOR!

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:45:23 GMT

With December moving us along, the dying of fiber for Project 2010 will begin! Many of the donated fiber batches are already dyed wonderfully ... but we also have several awaiting inspiration. A few will be dyed to compliment others and some we are leaving up to fate :)

If you have contacted us about assisting with the dying, look for a personal email soon.

If you would like to be part of the spinning team and haven't emailed us yet, drop a note now and i will add you to the list. We can get fiber to you in person or by mail, depending on distance, etc.

SIFAF 2010 Project: Donations

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:46:24 GMT

The following businesses have donated to the 2010 SIFAF Project:

B & G Farm, natural gray Lincoln and berry wool roving

Blue Acorn Woolens, dark purple and blue wool roving

Blue Note Alpacas, natural white huacaya fiber

Blueball Mountain, shades of blue w/metallic wool roving

Breezy Manor, Irish Moss Romney blend, Wensletdale & angeline

Buerer’s Farm, white Coopworth roving

follow the star studio, alpaca & angora blend fiber

Lee Lee’s, blue w/touch of purple Wensleydale roving

Rooster Run Farm, white Shetland fiber

Trading Post for Fiber Arts, Nemesis Merino cross w/noil and tencel

Ursula’s Alcove, turkey red Merino roving

Wee Sheep Farm, white wool roving

All donations will be added to this running list!

What a great time!

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:19:00 GMT

I am a little late in posting, but WHEW! what a great time we had for our 5th annual Southern Indiana FiberArts Festival!! Our first year for 2 official days - and a crowd of near 1000 over the two days despite chilly temps and drizzle on Friday.

The soap workshop was particularly popular - we might offer it twice next year, so keep your eyes open for the list sometime in January!

A few new vendors joined us from around the region, some new to festival vending so we definitely had some great things not available anyplace else :) Spaces are already filling fast for next year, so if you need an application, email fiberexchangeguildATyahooDOTcom and request one,

We have a great project already in the works for SIFAF 2010 ... more details to follow, but i promise it is fun and exciting!!

Gatherings update: Hobknobb Roasting Company Coffeehouse 1st Saturday, 2pm; Grinny Possum Fiber Arts Shop 3rd Sunday, 1pm.

calendar adventure

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:58:17 GMT

Be sure to keep up with the calendar on the website for gatherings and other activities during the summer months ;)

Regular FIBER Gatherings:

1st Saturday 2-4 at Hobknobb Coffee, Floyds Knobs

2nd Tuesday 5-close at Jewel's House of Teas, Clarksville

3rd SATURDAY (for June, July and August) at Grinny Possum, Jeffersonville

Hope to see your smiling fiber friendly faces soon :)

Happy New Year!!

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 02:18:50 GMT

Greetings ALL!

2009 is going to be a big year for Fiber eXchange Guild, Southern Indiana Fiber Arts and Fiber Arts all over the world!

To start the year off with fun join us at Hobknobb Roasting Co. in Floyds Knobs on Paoli Pike at 2pm this Saturday (Jan 3). Fibery fun with fibery people PLUS door prizes! Bring a friend or 3 ;) see http://www.hobknobb.com

October 2009 will be the 5th annual Southern Indiana FiberArts Festival in Corydon. Keep your eyes open for details about SO many exciting things we have in store!!

See website: http://www.fao.org/es/esc/en/15/320/highlight_322.html
UN declares International Year of Natural Fibres 2009 - WOW!

If you know about existing plans OR have ideas for fun and exiting events or activities, please let us know. Our website calendar lists fiber arts events from around the globe - you never know where the love of fiber may take you ;)