8th Annual!
FIBER DAZE 2018
SEPTEMBER 21-22, 2018
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. . . lots of NEW classes in Spinning, Dyeing, Weaving, Knitting, Felting, Crochet, and
several other areas of interest. We're sure there's something for everyone. |
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. . . vendors galore which translates to shopping, shopping, shopping!
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Fleece show
Bring your well-skirted fleece in a bag for the show this year. Show will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. and
will be judged by Ken Gossard, a native Missourian with a long history of judging sheep and wool.
All breeds of sheep are acceptable, as well as alpaca, mohair and llama.
Fleeces will be judged from a hand-spinning perspective.
The registration form on the website should be filled out and brought with the fleece at registration.
Registration will be from 2 - 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 21 and 7:30 - 9 a.m. on Saturday Sept. 22.
Fleeces will be weighed at check in.
Silent auction
Immediately following the wool show, fleeces may be entered in the silent auction for a $1.00 per fleece fee.
Fleeces must have shown to be eligible for the silent auction.
Auction will end at 3:00 pm and must be picked up by 4:00 pm.
All transactions are between the seller and the buyer.
Fleeces entered in the show but not the auction please pick up immediately following the show.
Fiber pickup
HLA fiber mill from Augusta, Kansas will be at Fiber Daze again this year and will be available to pick up fleeces for processing.
See their web site, hlafibermill.prairiespinner.com to get instructions for your fleece.
The Scissor and Knife Sharpener
Tools are necessary for most types of crafting and the use of high quality tools is
essential for the production of extraordinary creations.
Keeping your tools in peak condition is a recurring task. The “Twice as Sharp” scissor sharpening
system will sharpen your scissors and shears so they will, in most cases,
be sharper than when they were new.
In addition to scissors, knives are sharpened using the Edge Pro Sharpening System to
hand sharpen knives - from kitchen knives to hunting knives.
So bring your scissors, shears, and knives for sharpening while you enjoy
the classes at Fiber Daze.
Tools are necessary for most types of crafting and the use of high quality tools is
essential for the production of extraordinary creations.
Keeping your tools in peak condition is a recurring task. The “Twice as Sharp” scissor sharpening
system will sharpen your scissors and shears so they will, in most cases,
be sharper than when they were new.
In addition to scissors, knives are sharpened using the Edge Pro Sharpening System to
hand sharpen knives - from kitchen knives to hunting knives.
So bring your scissors, shears, and knives for sharpening while you enjoy
the classes at Fiber Daze.
4th Annual
Hats Matter!
Help the Fiber Folks' annual drive to collect handmade hats to warm preemie babies, cancer patients, folks in homeless shelters, and children in need throughout the 4-State area.Your donated hats will be displayed at Fiber Daze, then dispersed to these charities. We ask that all donations be handmade. (Our Winter Warmies collection box will be set up again for purchased items.)
Stitch one or dozens, and together we can fill our area with warmth!
There are 4 categories to choose from:
1) NICU: Use any preemie size pattern you wish, but please select yarn that can be washed and sterilized.
2) Chemo Caps: Extra-stretchy patterns are nice and fluffy super-soft yarns would be appreciated.
Remember, without hair to fill a cap, these often need to be undersized.
3) Homeless Shelters: Any fiber accepted. Often the homeless are hand-washing their items anyway and we all know the true warmth of pure wool. Have samples of handspun? This is a good way to turn scraps into treasure! This group includes men, women, and children, so all shapes and sizes are gladly accepted.
4) Children's Advocates: Want to crochet a Minion hat but don't have the courage to wear it? Here's your chance! We deliver the children's hats to places like DFS offices, Police Departments, and schools. You'd be amazed at how thankful social workers are for simple items like these.
Happy stitching everyone! See you in September!
Fiber Folks extends a
BIG Thank You
to the
Missouri Sheep Merchandising Council
and the
Sheep Check-off Money
for their support!
To learn more about the Missouri Sheep Producers go to http://www.missourisheep.com