August 2019 Newsletter

​Hello Fiber Friends,
Other than the basil in my garden (come and get some - I have already put up 6 jars of pesto) it isn’t harvest time yet - feels like summer just started, actually - but the “getting the crop in” work of getting entries ready, and all the organization for the Fair is in full swing now. I am busy! We’ll be weaving rugs on the big loom, weaving with kids, demonstrating tapestry weaving, spinning, felting, and more. New this year: There are now added Divisions and Ribbons for Basketry, Weaving, Macrame in cotton, linen, hemp, wood, bark, cane, along with the traditional wool and animal fibers. Cotton and linen towels, table linens, scarves, plus baskets, caning, and macrame all have a place at the Fair! Featured will be Linda Rees, a nationally known artist, writer, and a founding member of the Whatcom Weavers Guild. We’ll show six large tapestry rugs from Linda’s 50 year career. 
Thursday, the Felters will give a hands-on demonstration; Friday, Lydia and Jared Strand will be there to present a “Meet the Shepherds” Q & A session. They will leave the sheep at home, but bring fleeces, yarns, and answer your questions about local yarns and sustainable fiber systems. Of course, there will be spinners and weavers every day. That’s what we do!

See you at the Fair August 12-17!

Carol Berry,
2018-2019 WWG President

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