Weaving with naturally colored fibers can yield fabrics with subtle and harmonious hues, as shown in these three entries from the Sustainable Cloth Challenge. Heidi Lantz-Trissel: Naturals in Woven […]
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Fall Fiber Festivals
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 […]
Read MoreOur 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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