MEET THE TEAM
Withoutourteam,noneofthis wouldbepossible!
FounderEllen Zawada; OwnerofWoolandFiberArtsLLC
Vendor Team - Heather Campbell, Lorna Violet (Mentor Program), Jean Story, Danielle Lefor Wallace
Customer Team -(anything that happens publicly in WAFA) - Erika Lindgren, Heather Campbell, Lizette Hopkins (craft-along), Mary Dillon, Katelyn Dunn, Jessica Holt Pack, Amy Olshewski Bowling
Marketing Team - Raven Reynolds (social Media) Ellen Zawada, Tedi Jansen
Inclusivity Team - Liza Q Wirtz, Alaura Pittman, TeDi Jansen, Vidya Gopalakrishna Travis, Maddy McLendon
Education TeamTeDi Jansen, Alanna Wilcox
Wool and Fiber Arts Show Program
Editor in Chief
Graphic Design
Ellen Zawada
Tedi Jansen
Vendor Schedule
Pages 4-8
Vendor Interview with Kiana Lawton
Page 10-11 WAFA Book ClubMarch
Page 18
Vendor Guide
Page 32-38
Palette of the Month
Photo by Annie Morton
Annie Morton Designs
A Jem Fiber Arts
Schedule Friday's 21st 21st
FIBER FESTIVAL
EST/PST
11:00 am/8:00 am
11:30 am/8:30 am
12:00 pm/9:00 am
12:30 pm/9:30 am
1:00 pm/10:00 am
1:30 pm/10:30 am
2:00 pm/11:00 am
2:30 pm/11:30 am
3:00 pm/12:00 pm
3:30 pm/12:30 pm
4:00 pm/1:00 pm
4:30 pm/ 1:30 pm
5:00 pm/2:00 pm
5:30 pm/2:30 pm
6:00 pm/3:00 pm
6:30 pm/3:30 pm
Vendor
Hens-N-Chicks-FiberArts
True Creations Woodturning
Category
Indie Dyer
Spindles
Liongate Farm llc
Mulch and More Crafts
Ross Farm Mercantile
Rusty Spur Ranch and Creations
Jehovah Jireh Farm and Fibers
Three Birches Homestead
Dunn Spunn
Iron Wheel Farms LLC
Triple F Hobby Farm LLC
alk&me fiber art studio
Sown from Stars
Zephyr Creek Farm
Create Yarnworks
Farm - BFL
Indie Dyer
Farm - Sheep
Indie Dyer
Indie Dyer
Angora Rabbits
Batts & Rolags
Accessories
Farm
Indie Dyer
Batts & Rolags
Farm - Romeldale
Indie Dyer
21st 21st
Schedule Friday's FIBER FESTIVAL
EST/PST
7:00 pm/4:00 pm
7:30 pm/4:30 pm
8:00 pm/5:00 pm
8:30 pm/5:30 pm
Vendor
Aoire Maith Fibre Studios
Marie Feathers Fiber Crafts Knitspin
SpinGlitz
Category
Batts & Rolags Batts & Rolags
Dyer
Schedule Saturday's 22nd 22nd
FIBER FESTIVAL
EST/PST
11:00 am/8:00 am
11:30 am/8:30 am
12:00 pm/9:00 am
12:30 pm/9:30 am
1:00 pm/10:00 am
1:30 pm/10:30 am
2:00 pm/11:00 am
2:30 pm/11:30 am
3:00 pm/12:00 pm
3:30 pm/12:30 pm
4:00 pm/1:00 pm
4:30 pm/ 1:30 pm
5:00 pm/2:00 pm
5:30 pm/2:30 pm
6:00 pm/3:00 pm
Vendor
Melissa's Yarn Barn
Aker Fiber Farm
Blackberry Blossom Farm
Fairily Fiber Fun
FiberGnome
3L&S Farms
Greenwood Fiberworks
The Knitting Centipede
Valley View Farm
Zen Fiber Arts
JessieJavete Fiber Arts
Natural Cycles Farm, LLC
AJem Fiber Arts
Bluebelle's Fiber Arts
Dark Passion Yarn and Fiber
Category
Indie Dyer
6:30 pm/3:30 pm Location Iowa
Crafted by Locals
Corriedale & Flax
Farm - Pygora
Indie Dyer
Project Bags
Farm - Romney
Indie Dyer
Indie Dyer
Farm - Shetland
Indie Dyer
Batts & Rolags
Farm - Sheep
Indie Dyer
Batts & Rolags
Farm
Indie Dyer
22nd 22nd
Schedule Saturday's FIBER FESTIVAL
EST/PST
Vendor
7:00 pm/4:00 pm
7:30 pm/4:30 pm
8:00 pm/5:00 pm
8:30 pm/5:30 pm
AriBo Arts
Macedo Acres
Curly C'ewes
Timber and Twine
Category
Batts & Rolags
Farm - Camelids
Indie Dyer
Farm - Finnsheep
Sunday's 23rd 23rd
FIBER FESTIVAL
EST/PST
12:00 pm/9:00 am
12:30 pm/9:30 am
1:00 pm/10:00 am
1:30 pm/10:30 am
2:00 pm/11:00 am
2:30 pm/11:30 am
3:00 pm/12:00 pm
3:30 pm/12:30 pm
4:00 pm/1:00 pm
4:30 pm/ 1:30 pm
5:00 pm/2:00 pm
5:30 pm/2:30 pm
6:00 pm/3:00 pm
6:30 pm/3:30 pm
7:00 pm/4:00 pm
7:30 pm/4:30 pm
8:00 pm/5:00 pm
8:30 pm/5:30 pm
Vendor
Annie Morton Designs
Atomic Fiber Studio A Lighter Touch of Wool
Nistock Farms
Wine and Wooly Design
Kostelaz Creations
Wunderful Pines Farm
Ewe2me2u
Susans Fiber Shop
Hidden Pastures Luxury Fiber
GrilliantCreatives
Fehrenbach Fiber
Wool-E Farm
Katie's Fiber Connection
Leaf Livestock Wool Co
Prospect Specialty Fiber Mill, LLC
Merino y Vino
Category
Project Bags
Indie Dyer
Batts & Rolags
Farm - Cotswold
Indie Dyer
Project Bags
Farm - Shetland
Indie Dyer
LYS
Farm
Indie Dyer
Farm - Camelids
Farm - Romney
Indie Dyer
Farm
Fiber Mill
Indie Dyer
Farm - raw fiber
Yarns From Vet School
Three Birches Homestead
A Lighter Touch of Wool
Triple F Hobby Farm
Leaf Livestock Curly Cewes
Wunderful Pines
with Kiana Lawton
of Yarns from Vet School
by TeDi Jansen
HOWDIDYOURBUSINESS GETSTARTED?
IIbeganspinningabouttwoandahalfyears ago, when I finally caved to the influence of my best friend, who is a knitter, and it was actually my first fiber art! I have now learned toknit,weave,andcrochet Now,asasecond year veterinary student, I spin to stay sane! The decision to begin selling my yarn came from two main motivations: To make a little money to buy more fiber and because I was making so much yarn that our little apartment was overflowing! Yarns from Vet Schoolwasofficiallyestablishedin2023
WHATISYOURBUSINESS'SGOAL
To help inspire the next generation of fiber artists! I recently came into ownership of severalantiquespinningwheels.Throughmy journey of learning about the wheels and figuring out the logistics of transporting and storing them, I came into contact with a portion of the fiber arts community that is particularly invested in the preservation of antique tools like these wheels. I quickly learned that the very wheels I had purchased had sparked a discussion when theywerefirstlistedforsale!Therewasalot of concern about the fate of the cherished collections of many artists, due to a lack of enthusiasm and knowledge in the rising generation It brought me so much joy to be abletosharethatthewheelshadcometoa spinner, and that I would do my best to ensure that they went to homes where they wouldbelovedandused!
WASTHERESOMEONEWHO INSPIREDYOUINYOURFIBERARTS JOURNEY?
The first person would be my best friend, Whitney. As I mentioned above, she was my first true introduction to the fiber arts world. Then, when I finally picked up my first drop spindle,shewasrightthere,learningwithme! The second person is Jean, from Marie Feather Fiber Crafts! What started out as a casual exchange about a custom blend has turned into the most wonderful friendship and business partner I could ask for! Without her support and encouragement, there is no way my business would be where it is today. We push each other to try new things and lovetobounceideasoffofeachother!
DOYOUHAVEAFAVORITEFIBER BLEND?
Yes! I love silk blends, especially BFL/silk and, mynewestlove,Shetland/Silk!
DOYOUHAVEFIBERANIMALS?
Onlyifyoucountdogsthatshed!Alot!
HOWDIDYOULEARNYOUR CRAFT?
My best friend and I first learned to spin on drop spindles by watching tutorials on YouTube. Then, a few months later, I took a beginningspinnersclassatHeindselman'sin Provo, UT (the oldest yarn shop in the US)! Having someone there to give me such personalized and expert feedback made all thedifference.
WHATMAKESWAFASPECIAL FORYOU?
Definitely the community! I love having a place to ask questions, share my achievements, and see the beautiful things everyoneelsecreates!
WAFAalsofillsthespaceofalocalyarnshop for me! I don't live close to a yarn shop or many festivals, and it is amazing to be able toseetheworkoftheamazingvendors Ifeel honoredtobeabletosellamongthem!
Zephyr Creek
US & Homegrown Yarns & Fiber
LIVE Friday at 6:00 pm eastern
Targhee Combed Top
Falkland Combed Top
Silk/Shaniko Combed Top
Targhee Yarn
Cotton Yarn
LIVE Friday at 8:00 pm eastern
Mulch & More
Natural Cycles Farm Three Birches Homestead
omi
Zoom
BOOK Club
Wool and Fiber Arts Book Club Update!
Book: Women’s Work the first 20,000 years
Host: Jocyln Warren
March 25 8pm Zoom Meeting
Women's Work: The First 20,000 Years by Elizabeth Wayland Barber explores the oftenoverlooked role of women in textile production throughout history. Combining archaeology, anthropology, and historical records, Barber reveals how spinning, weaving, and fabric-making shaped economies, societies, and even technological advancements. This book uncovers the ingenuity and labor of women across centuries, challenging the notion that their work was secondary.
If you're curious about how textiles influenced trade, status, and daily life and want to see how women's contributions have been woven into history this book is a fascinating read!
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Raw March 25th at 8pm eastern
3L&S FARMS
ROMNEY FLEECE, FIBER BOTH NATURAL COLORS & NATURAL BOTANICAL DYED FIBER
LIVE Saturday at 1:30 pm eastern
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LIVE Sunday at 4:00 pm eastern
Susan’s Fiber Shop
We are more than just llama! We focus on a range of fibers and items. Hand spun, rug yarn, indie dyed, roving. yarns, batts, and felting too! LIVE on
Sunday February 23rd 5:30 pm eastern
2 B EWE IS A SMALL FARM AND RANCHING OPERATION, LOCATED IN THE BEAUTIFUL SAN LUIS VALLEY OF SOUTHERN COLORADO
LIVE Sunday at 8:30 pm eastern
LIVE Sunday at 7:00 pm eastern
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fiber, garments, and jewelry
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Wool-E Farm
We raise Romney sheep for the beautiful wool fiber
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Raising Romeldale/ CVM and Teeswater/BFL
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