Fall Fiber Festival and Market
Saturday, October 21

Workshops
All registration for workshops will begin at 9 AM in the Workshop Spot.  Be prepared to pay for workshops when registering.  Registration will remain open for each workshop until the maximum number is reached OR the workshop has started.


UPDATED! Knit & Crochet It All
Want to knit or crochet something other than yarn? What would you like to try? Sharon has probably tried it - so she can give you some tips! You need to know how to knit and purl or crochet. Bring your own medium size needles, hook or purchase from a vendor.
With Sharon Richie, AlterKnit Universe
Group Size: 10 Max
Time: 2-3
Cost: $15 - non-yarn supplied by instructor; $10 - bring your own non-yarn
$5 Market Gift Certificate for most inventive non-yarn!


Crochet Cell Phone Bag - with Strap!
Fairly quick and easy project to help you learn the basics of pattern writing. Bring your cell phone. Bring (or purchase from vendors) one ball of yarn. Alpaca, Cotton and Mohair work best, NO acrylic - it doesn’t work well for this purpose. 2 or 3 ply, DK weight is best. Bring medium size crochet hook (or 2 to try gauge). Crochet experience should be intermediate or advanced. You must be able to chain and single crochet in front, back and both loops.
With Connie Alexander, CrossRoad Alpacas
Group Size: 10 Max
Time 11-1
Cost: $15 - read carefully and bring what’s listed


Shuttle Tatting - Tie a New Knot
Looking for something unusual to add a kick to your finished works?  Would you like to learn a lovely art seemingly few know?  Learn the basics of lace tatting - rings, picots, chains and pattern reading. No previous experience needed. 
With Victoria Smith, follow the star
Group Size: 8 Max
Time: 3-4
Cost $25 - includes all supplies


Needle Felting - Purse
A new way to enjoy wool? Or perhaps a new project. Either way you choose your own color wool from the lovely hues at Big Springs Farm! No previous experience needed.
With Jack Cormack, Big Springs Farm
Group Size: Min 4 / Max 12
Time: 1-4
Cost $40 - includes all supplies


Sock Knitting
The best way to learn to knit socks is to just try! This is a short row heel and toe sock, in a sample sock format. Must know how to knit, purl and cast on. Bring (or purchase from vendors) set of 5 double point needles (size between 4-8) and about 2 oz. of light colored +/- worsted weight yarn.
With Nancy Reid
Group Size: 3 Min / 6 Max
Time: 11-3
Cost: $ 40 - includes handouts; read carefully and bring what’s listed


Warm Hands - Free Fingers!
Need something to keep your hands warm, but keep your fingers free? These fingerless mittens will meet that need. Learn to knit them top down to ensure you can make your cuffs as long as you want, or knit until you run out of yarn. Add a cabled braid down the top, charted for your convenience, or leave them plain. Bring 100-150 yds of worsted weight yarn; size 7US dpns, or needles to obtain a gauge of 5 sts/1"; and 2 yds of smooth worsted weight waste yarn. 
With Chris Behme, Four Ladies NeedleArt Shoppe
Group Size: 12 Max
Time: 10-12
Cost: $15.00 - bring what’s listed


Competitions
Items for competition may be in any fiber art form such as knitting, crochet, felting, quilting, sewing.  Please note, not all forms are listed here.

Divisions
Youth (under 18)
Adult 

Categories
Keeping them simple this year ...

1. Home Furnishing: pillow, rug, afghan, placemat, potholder, etc

2. Wearables: belt, purse, sweater, scarf, hat, gloves, socks, etc

3. Art: jewelry, wall hanging, bowl, umbrella, etc

Items for Competitions will be received day of event from 8 am to 10 am.

Guidelines are as follows:

$5.00 Entry Fee Per Item

Items will be put on display for voting

Viewers will vote on an item by depositing money into container.       1 penny = 1 vote

Voting will conclude at 5:00 pm

Winners will be announced as soon as the votes are counted. Item with the most votes will win the category.

Winners receive ½ of the money (votes) for their item as a cash prize.

Winners will be posted on fXg website for all to see!

While Fiber eXchange Guild will make every effort to provide a secure environment we are not responsible for lost or stolen articles.