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
Ellen Zawada
Tedi Jansen
Palette of the Month
Photo by Karen Szewc
Jessie Javete Fiber Arts
Triple F Hobby Farm
Your Fibery Godmother
Schedule Friday's 27th 27th
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
7:00 pm/4:00 pm
Vendor
Hens-N-Chicks-FiberArts
Harvest Hill Acres
TLD DESIGN CENTER & GALLERY
AJem Fiber Arts & Angoras
Whirlwind Ranch Inc
JessieJavete Fiber Arts
Curly C'ewes
Blue Savannah
Liongate Farm
Purly Shell Fiber Arts LLC
Natural Cycles Farm, LLC
ALPACA MONTANA MILL
Rusty Spur Ranch and Creations
Valley View Farm
Hidden Pastures Luxury Fiber
Create Yarnworks
Bluebelle's Fiber Arts
Category
Indie Dyer
Farm - Romeldale
Weaver
Indie Dyer
Farm - Alpaca
Batts & Rolags
Indie Dyer
Indie Dyer
Farm - BFL
Indie Dyer
Farm - Romeldale
Fiber Mill
Indie Dyer
Farm - Shetland
Farm
Indie Dyer
Farm - Angora
EST/PST
7:30 pm/4:30 pm
8:00 pm/5:00 pm
8:30 pm/5:30 pm
Vendor Dunn Spunn Knitspin alk&me fiber art studio
Category Batts Indie Dyer Indie Dyer Location Tennessee Illinois Michigan
Schedule Saturday's 28th 28th
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
7:00 pm/4:00 pm
Vendor
Crafted by Locals
Stitched by Momma Witch
Melissa's Yarn Barn
Greenwood Fiberworks
Triple F Hobby Farm LLC
Spindle and Spoon Homestead
Atomic Fiber Studio
Frivolous Ewe
OPALESSENCE Fiber Studio
Susans Fiber Shop
Nistock Farms
Wild Hair Studio
Ewe2me2u
Fiber Ops Ranch
Jubilee Farms
Prismatic Color Form
2 B Ewe
Category
Indie Dyer
Batt Maker
Indie Dyer
Indie Dyer
Farm:Shetland Sheep
Farm - Angora
Indie Dyer,
Farm
Weaver
Local Yarn Store
Farm - Cotswold
Indie Dyer
Indie Dyer
Farm - Alpaca
Farm - Merino
Indie Dyer
Farm
Schedule Saturday's FIBER FESTIVAL
EST/PST
Vendor
28th 28th
7:30 pm/4:30 pm
8:00 pm/5:00 pm
8:30 pm/5:30 pm
Wavellite Creative llc
Fresh Lotus Design
Marie Feathers Fiber Crafts
Category
Toolmaker
Indie Dyer Batts & Rolags
Location
Wisconsin
Michigan Oregon
Schedule Sunday's 29th 29th
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
YarnTravel, LLC
GrilliantCreatives
CaroleMakes
Timber and Twine
KnitzAndPearls Fiberworks
Zephyr Creek Farm
Charmed Fibers
Merino y Vino
3L&S Farms
FiberGnome
Sherwood Fiber Arts
Annie Morton Designs
AriBo Arts
Your Fibery Godmother
Clear Sky Fiber Arts
SpinGlitz
Emma Creek Fiber and Yarn
Macedo's Mini Acre
Category
batts & rolags maker
Indie Dyer
Farm: Angora
Farm: Finnsheep
Indie Dyer
Farm: Romeldale
Handspinner
Indie Dyer
Farm: Romney
Project Bags
Indie Dyer
Project Bags
Batt Maker
Indie Dyer
Farm: Alpaca
Batt Maker
Indie Dyer
Farm: Alpaca
3L&S Farms
Merino Y Vino
AriBo Arts
AriBo Arts
Opalessence Fiber Studio Macedo’s Mini Acrel Fiber Ops Ranch Marie Feathers Fiber Craft
FromHillstoHomespun
The Cotswold sheep originated in the Cotswold Hills of England, likely dating back over a thousand years. They are one of the oldest known sheep breeds. Cotswolds were primarily bred for their wool and meat. Their long, lustrous wool was highly prized in medieval England, making them an integral part of the country’s wool trade. While there isn't a specific individual credited with creating the breed, local farmers in the Cotswold region developed these sheep over time to be resilient to the area's environment.
Cotswold wool is characterized by its long, curly locks that are both shiny and strong. It is classified as a longwool breed, with fleece lengths reaching 8 to 12 inches. The wool is durable, has a high luster, and can range in color from white to shades of gray. Due to its structure,
it’s ideal for spinning into yarns that maintain their shape and strength over time. It's not as soft as some fine-wool breeds but is sought after for its durability and beautiful drape.
“Every domestic creature was bred for a specific purpose and the strength and luster of Cotswolds can't be achieved with down type meat breeds or medium grade white faced breeds. “ Robin Nistock, Nistock Farms
Cotswold sheep were first brought to the United States in the early 19th century, around the 1830s. They were introduced as part of the broader movement to improve wool production in the U.S., given the breed's wool quality and ability to thrive in various climates.
Today, Cotswold sheep are primarily raised for their wool and meat. Their wool is highly valued by hand-spinners, weavers, and knitters, while their meat is also sought after by heritage meat producers. Farmers might be interested in Cotswolds due to their easy going temperament, adaptability, and dual-purpose nature. Additionally, they are known to be hardy and capable of foraging in less-than-ideal pasture conditions, making them lowmaintenance in comparison to some modern breeds.
“I
can say that Cotswold is very desirable for the table. The flavor is reliably mild, including the mutton. If one is willing to wait for lambs to reach nearly a year of age you will have large cuts/portions but not lose the mild flavor. Also, the pelts are in huge demand.”
Robin Nistock, Nistock Farms
Cotswold wool is ideal for handspinning and creates a yarn with durability and luster. Its natural sheen adds a beautiful finish to hand-made items, and while it isn’t as soft as merino, it is well-suited for outer garments, rugs, and other projects where strength and longevity are prioritized. Cotswold wool also takes dye beautifully, making it a favorite among fiber artists.
In the U.S. the breed is currently classified as "threatened" by the Livestock Conservancy. Efforts are being made to preserve the genetics of the breed through dedicated conservation programs. This makes them a good choice for farmers and fiber enthusiasts who want to help preserve a piece of agricultural history.
CombedTop HANDSPUN MILLSPUN
LIVE Friday at 8:00 pm eastern
Harvest Hill Acres
Unique fiber blend yarns made with locally crafted wool grown on our small family farm. Blends include a mix of bison, yak, camel, angora rabbits and hopefully soon musk ox.
LIVE Friday at 11:30 am eastern
Bluebelle's Fiber Arts
We raise Angora Rabbits in the Beautiful State of Alaska! Bluebelle was our First English Angora so we named our business after her! Follow this page to keep up to date on our rabbit journey and the beautiful art we create from their fiber!
LIVE Friday at 2:30 pm eastern
WAFAYouTube
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PRISMATIC Fiber Arts
LIVE Saturday at 6:30 pm eastern
2 B E W E
LIVE Saturday at 7:00 pm eastern
www.nistockfarms.com
Featuring: Legendary Art batts, smooth art blend batts, kettle dyed roving & hand dyed skeins. Sayra, is known for her saturated hand dyed hues. Her fearless use of color! Spin some magic. Color is her joy. Sayra is the master dyer behind Atomic Fiber Studio. She dyes her colors, in wild imaginative colors from Wool Wonderland. The basement wool den...located in her Gothic Victorian home. On the west coast town of Astoria, Oregon.
LIVE Saturday at 2:00 pm eastern
BOOK Club
The year is 1739. Eliza Lucas is sixteen years old when her father leaves her in charge of their family's three plantations in rural South Carolina and then proceeds to bleed the estates dry in pursuit of his military ambitions. Tensions with the British, and with the Spanish in Florida, just a short way down the coast, are rising, and slaves are starting to become restless. Her mother wants nothing more than for their South Carolina endeavor to fail so they can go back to England. Soon her family is in danger of losing everything.
T IMBER AND TWINE SEPTE MBER
Farm Fibers
T&T gals
Botanically dyed yarn
Beautifully functional fiber tools Join
Sunday September 29 at 1:30 pm est
FARM ZephyrCreek
Targhee,ShanikoMerino, andMore
LIVE Sunday at 2:30 pm eastern
LIVE Sunday at 6:00 pm eastern
Charmed Fibers
Fiber Artist ~ Hand
Spun Art Yarn &
Wearables ~ Knit &
Crochet Patterns
LIVE Sunday at 3:00 pm eastern
Gorgeous and handmade functional textile art products made from woven wraps and luxury fabrics.
LIVE Sunday at 5:30 pm eastern
Alpaca and llama: rovings, batts, rug yarn, dryer balls and fleeces
LIVE Sunday at 8:30 pm eastern
Opalessence Fiber Studio
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Raising Romeldale/ CVM and Teeswater/BFL
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