Fiber Fair
The AgFest Fiber Fair occurred 29-31 May in the Holshouser Bldg at the state fairgrounds in Raleigh.
The Twisted Threads Fiber Arts Guild was represented by Kim (Fri.), Jessica (Fri.), Judy (Sat.), and Jane (Sun.). They demonstrated spinning and carding. Heelside Farms provided cards and a washed fleece for carding demonstrations, and some roving for mini spinning lessons. Thank you!
Vendors present at the Fair included Heelside Farms, the Tail Spinner, Rare Find Farm, and Pots & Patches. The Carolina Alpaca Breeders and Owners had a display set up. Several members of CABO including Twisted Threads member Cathy of Kipling Pines Alpacas, had booths with various alpaca products to sell such as yarn, fiber, and finished items.
The Carolina Weavers Guild had a display table set up.
First Saturday Book Club Meeting
On 6 June, former Twisted Threads member Joanne Seiff gave a presentation at Quail Ridge Books about her recently published book, Fiber Gathering, to an audience of 40. Joanne also made available a mini trunk show of items created for the book such as the crocheted socks, the blossom stole, and the forest shawl. She also introduced her soon to be published book, Knit Green. After the talk she signed books, then went to lunch with long time guild members Jackie, Jane, Jame, Judy and Sue. Special thanks to Jackie as well as Great Yarns for helping to make this happen.
Good to see you again, Joanne!
World Wide Knit in Public Day
Several Twisted Thread guild members attended the 13 June event hosted by the Ol' North State Knitting Guild at Lake Crabtree Park. Third Thursday Meeting
The 18 June Twisted Threads Fiber Arts Guild meeting at NCSU Crafts Center was attended by 9 members and guests.
The Beasley's presented a video of the May 29-31 AgFest Fiber Fair which featured interviews with several vendors who were present as well as a demonstration of Turkish spindle spinning by Jane. We discussed improvements for next year's AgFest Fiber Fair such as a kids area with hands on projects and separate areas for guilds.
Jo Ellen at the Crafts Center offered some raw llama fleece to any who wanted to experiment.Respectfully submitted,
Jame
Volunteer Recording Secretary
Corrections and additions welcome, especially pictures!
