While children are going back to school, many of us are thinking about upcoming fiber festivals. As artisans and fiber enthusiasts, these festivals are a great way to find […]
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Our Fibershed Stories – Fatima Showkatian of Abuelita Fiber Company

I had the pleasure of visiting with Fatima Showkatian about her recently formed yarn company. Tell us about what you make, including your processes and techniques. Abuelita Fiber Company […]
Read MoreOur Fibershed’s Vibrant Community: One Shepherd’s Perspective

by Martha Polkey, Black Sheep Farm, Luckett’s VA There is a wealth of activity on the fiber front in the Chesapeake Fibershed, particularly among producers marketing to fiber artisans—spinners, knitters, weavers, […]
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