Gail has connected members of the Fiber Friends with Susan Snider of the Mad River Fiber Arts & Mill. A discount of up to 20% can be arranged if you contact Susan and tell her that Gail Else referred you.  

Available items include:

Mirrix: All Products listed on the Mirrix Website. Looms and accessories.

Gist Yarn - Array, Beam, Duet, Dwella, Mallo, Ode, Sero

Palette Scout: Color Cards, Tool Kit, Sticker Packs

Other Merch: Tote Bag, Yarn Sample Color Cards, Cotton Seine Twine #6

Contact:

Susan Snider 

Mad River Fiber Arts 

200 Mad Ellen Road

Waitsfield, VT  05673

Mobile: (203) 943-0766

Please note: All Gist looms and loom accessories, cotton siene twine #12 (this is the size for tapestry), weaving bundles and classes need to be purchased directly from Gist.   

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.

Up-Stitch is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit creative reuse organization that collects donated fabric, yarn, and other sewing and needlework materials to distribute and sell back to the crafting community at an affordable rate.

Michelle shared a new fiber resource she discovered called neauveau. Images of the cards she circulated with a 10% discount code are available here.

Jeri shared her Fox Paw patterned scarf that is in progress.  Many in the group asked for the reference to the pattern.  Check it out here if you are interested in a link to the Ravelry pattern. 

Exhibition has ended but use the links below to see images and video.

More information is here.

FaceBook Reel is Here. (Thanks, Suzy!)

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, June 10th. Please join us if you are able." Please contact Suzy Hokanson at SWHFiberWorks@gmail.com to let us know you plan to come or if you have any questions.

Suzy Hokanson offered the title of this book as a GREAT resource for weavers, new and experienced.  Available at your favorite bookstore.

We are including this again because they have a great newsletter that folks might want to sign up for. It's worth a quick visit to their website. They really are a wonderful hub for all things fiber-related.  Including the New York Fiber Trail, featuring Fiber Friends, Kirsten Liebl at Wollecru Farms, and Sue Young at Young's Studio and Gallery.

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. 

Sue Granfors shared news of several shows that will feature or include her work.  Check out the options below. Each link has additional details if you are interested.

• The Art of Connection, Snowfort in Westport - Opening and reception 

• Artist Talk, Snowfort in Westport

• Make Your Own Sue Granfors Piece, Snowfort in Westport

• Organic Matter! Opening Reception and Show - Strand Center in Plattsburgh

Kimmy shared a newsy update about Fiber opportunities that have come to her attention throughout our communities.  

• Must Love Yarn, South Burlington - Twice Weekly Yarn Crafter's Group

• Lake Placid Center for the Arts - Beginner's Loom Weaving: For the Birds

• Triple Green Jade Farm Pop-ups in Westport

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.

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. 

A new event celebrating the wonder of wool and the community it holds. Click here to learn more.