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Fiber Friends Notes from 3/18/2026
Friends,
Here's the March newsletter to document resources mentioned during the sharing session or learned during group conversations. Hopefully the web-based format continues to be easy to use. At the moment, it is housed on the Reed and Flyer website that Lora and Dave use occasionally. If you operate a website in conjunction with your fiber work, please send us a link; we'd gladly add it to the collection. We will not post a Fiber Friend's website without their permission. Hopefully, this will make following up on meeting resources easier. Apologies if we missed something along the way. Images are also linked when websites are available.
Fiber Friends
2026 Dates
We look forward to welcoming you again in 2026. Here are the planned meeting times.
April 15, 2026 2-5 PM
May 20, 2026 2-5 PM
June 17, 2026 2-5 PM
All meetings listed are planned for the Poler Leadership Barn at Camp Dudley
(Dates for meetings later in the year will follow)
Product update! - From Sue Young
Product update! - From Sue Young
Hello knit and crochet enthusiasts!
I rarely send you anything, but I had to announce the new lines of yarn from Berroco. I am now carrying Ultra Alpaca (50% Alpaca, 50% Wool) in worsted weight, and Vintage DK (52% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 8% Nylon). I also have a fun color wave DK by Wool Addicts called Move 6-ply. It would be great as a color gradient for park hats or any color work for extra pop. Donna is knitting a Sophie scarf, and it is coming out beautifully. Also have Quaker Hill 50% Alpaca and 50% Wool on sale at 25% off, normally $16, now $12. The sale goes until April 8th. Hope to see you soon! Sue
Fiber Arts Collective - Strand Center - Wet Felting Instruction
Fiber Arts Collective - Strand Center - Wet Felting Instruction
Suzy Hokanson has invited all Fiber Friends to participate in the Fiber Arts collective that meets at the Strand Center. Says Suzy, "The next meeting is Wednesday, April 8th. We will be working on wet felting." Please contact Suzy Hokanson at SWHFiberWorks@gmail.com to let us know you plan to come or if you have any questions.
Woven Expressions Show - From Kathy, Lora, Cynthia, Suzy
Woven Expressions Show - From Kathy, Lora, Cynthia, Suzy
April 1 - 30, 2026
View the full flyer here so you can download your own copy.
Holding Space Show at The Strand - From Sue Granfors
Holding Space Show at The Strand - From Sue Granfors
Holding Space is a collaborative exhibition between the Strand Center for the Arts and BHSN (Behavioral Health Services North). This show will be composed of work from the general public as well as artwork created by residents in BHSN’s PROS program. More information for those interested in participating is here.
Ulster County Fiber & Cider Tour - From Kimmy Rivera
Ulster County Fiber & Cider Tour - From Kimmy Rivera
April 11, 2026
Drive Ulster County and visit 17 Fiber Farms. More info is here.
Washington County Fiber Tour - From Kimmy Rivera
Washington County Fiber Tour - From Kimmy Rivera
April 25 - 26, 2026
Drive from farm to farm through scenic Washington County in Eastern upstate New York. Shop for handspun and dyed yarns, unique woven and knitted items, high-quality fleeces, cuts of lamb, and more.
Farms are open both days, 10 -4 (unless noted otherwise). Visit alpacas, bunnies, goats, sheep and lambs, llamas, and more – on the farm; and meet the farmers and their families.
Free events. Watch spinning, knitting, weaving, and felting demonstrations. Visit the Battenkill Carding and Spinning Mill. Learn about raising the livestock and pets that we cherish.
Wool Works Show in July - From Bonnie Clark
Wool Works Show in July - From Bonnie Clark
Hudson Valley Textile Project
Hudson Valley Textile Project
The mission of the Hudson Valley Textile Project is to strengthen the natural fiber industry by promoting collaboration, addressing supply chain gaps, supporting education, and providing marketing opportunities.
If you haven't heard about this group and its work and dreams, it's worth a quick visit to their website.
Harrisville Designs 2026 Classes
Harrisville Designs 2026 Classes
Harrisville Designs always puts out a great curriculum of classes! Check out the collection of classes and instructors.
Shelburne Craft School - From Gail Else
Shelburne Craft School - From Gail Else
Shelburne Craft School across the Lake in Shelburne, VT, also offers a good selection of classes. Gail has been to training there and speaks well of her experiences. Check out the selection.
Knitting / Fiber Art Groups in Essex County, NY
News from Sue Young
News from Sue Young
Sue Young from Young's Gallery in Jay, has compiled a list of Knitting and Fiber groups that have come to her attention in Essex County. Check out her list here.
Fiber Friends Loaner Tools
Fiber Friends Loaner Tools
Referenced by Dave Langston previously. Fiber tools are expensive. Sometimes it is better to take a tool for a "test drive" to see if you need it or if you really want to make the investment.
To list a tool you would like to make available to share, go here.
To see tools folks have listed and that are available, go here.
Member Websites
Member Websites
Members of the Fiber Friends group who have permitted their fiber-related websites to be included are listed below. If you operate a website and would like to be included, please send an email with the link to the site to dave@campdudley.org.
Sue Young owns and operates Young's Studio and Gallery in Jay. Sue said to mention Fiber Friends when you visit.
Fiber Friends - The Photo Gallery Collection
Click any link below to view the online photo gallery from that meeting.
Just in case you are wondering, we did not create a gallery from every meeting. This happened by accident but it is a fun glimpse at some amazing projects and some great fellowship.
April 2025, Fiber Friends, Basket Weaving Class
Sept 2024 Fiber Friends @ Raven Moon Yaks
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