2013 North Country Fiber Fair

2013 North Country Fiber Fair

September 20—22, 2013 Friday - Workshops Only Building Opens 12:30 pm Saturday - Vendor Hours 9 am to 5:30 pm Building Opens 8 am Sunday –Vendor Hours 9 am to 4 pm Building Opens 8 am FREE Admission & Parking No pets allowed

Codington County Extension Complex 1910 West Kemp, Watertown, SD www.northcountryfiberfair.org

Welcome to the 21st Annual North Country Fiber Fair The North Country Fiber Fair, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to expanding opportunities for fiber producers and consumers as well as education in all aspects of fiber production, fiber arts and marketing. We are registered as a nonprofit corporation in North Dakota and South Dakota. NCFF is always looking for energetic people with great ideas to be on the board. If you would be interested please contact a board member or email: [email protected].

Thanks for attending and enjoy your weekend!

2013 NORTH COUNTRY FIBER FAIR BOARD Tracy Kellen

Beardsley, MN

320-265-6319

Marty Davidsohn

Sioux Falls, SD

605-254-8434

Kelly Knispel

Groton, SD

Ken Forster

Foreman, ND

Susan Brugger

Brookings, SD

Celeste Suter

Montevideo, MN

Sheri Zimmel

Sioux Falls, SD

Lyla Agius

Ipswich, SD

Betty Clay

Aberdeen, SD

Lindsey Nordsiden

Sioux Falls, SD

Penny Adler

Hazel, SD

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NORTH COUNTRY FIBER FAIR SCHEDULE Friday, September 20, 2013 12:30 pm 1:00 pm 3:00 pm 7:00 pm

Registration/check-in for workshops Workshops begin (page 9) Vendor set up begins Entry deadline for Skeins & Finished Projects Fiber Circle begins (spinning, knitting, etc.)

Saturday, September 21, 2013 8:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am

11:00 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:30 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

Registration/check-in for workshops Workshops begin (page 18) Vendor booths open Fiber Sandwich begins (page 49) Animals on display in barn Sheep Shearing Demo in barn (page 6) Sheep Shearing Demo in barn Ravelry Gathering (page 8) Sheep Dog Demo in arena (page 6) Sheep Shearing Demo in barn Sheep Dog Demo in arena Sheep Shearing Demo in barn Sheep Dog Demo in arena Vendor booths close Supper (please RSVP, page 45) & Fashion Show Fiber Circle begins (spinning, knitting, etc.)

Sunday, September 22, 2013 8:00 am 8:30 am 9:00 am

12:00 pm

3:00 pm 3:30 pm 4:00 pm

Registration/check-in for workshops Workshops begin (page 27) Vendor booths open Animals on display in barn Sheep Dog Demo in arena (page 6) Ravelry Gathering (page 8) Fiber Sandwich Silent Auction begins (page 49) Sheep Dog Demo in arena Sheep Dog Demo in arena Fiber Sandwich Silent Auction ends Drawing for Spinning Wheel & Knitter’s Magazine Door Prize NCFF closes 4

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Sheep Shearing Demonstrations Saturday, September 21sst 9:00 am, 11 am, 1 pm & 4:00pm Come watch a professional sheep shearer in action as sheep are shorn on Saturday.

Free Demonstrations Have you ever wondered how hard it is to spin? Or maybe felt? Demonstrations will be ongoing throughout the day in the vendor area.

Sheep Dog Demonstrations Saturday, September 21st 12 pm, 3 pm & 5 pm Sunday September 22nd 9 am, 12 pm & 3 pm Tracy Miller has been training dogs professionally for 23 years. Her kennel is Billabong Border Collies where she trains border collies to herd sheep and cattle. In her demonstrations she will explain the how to of herding and training a herding dog from puppy to fully trained adult. She will talk about her training that uses the interaction of dog’s body language, the sheep’s flocking instinct and her own body language, words and whistles to have the dog do what she intends. Tracy will make people laugh and understand what herding is all about! (billabongbordercollies.com) 6

Please join us for supper Saturday night on September 21st followed by a fashion show and talk by Winnie Johnson! Good To Go will be catering a buffet style meal for our Saturday Supper at 6:00 pm. Catered dinner will include: juicy pork loin with apple cider glaze, sweet potatoes roasted and caramelized, grilled seasonal veggies, roasted pear salad with sweet vinaigrette and toasted walnuts as well as a homemade bread basket of several different kinds of bread and rolls. Please RSVP for the meal by filling out the Saturday Supper section on the Saturday Workshops Registration form (page 45). Cost of the supper is $17.50 and door prizes will be given.

Fashion Show After the supper we will be having our Fashion Show, which includes works entered into our Fiber Arts Competitions and any natural fiber clothing that vendors or other participants wish to have modeled. If you wish to show off your newly created article in our fashion show, please let a board member know. DAVID POTTER will be at NCFF again this year. David is a well-known and respected restorer of spinning wheels in the Twin Cities. He plans to bring some examples of his craft and will be available to answer the questions you may have concerning repairs or restorations. He restores and repairs spinning wheels and can help you with your spinning wheel problems. Even though he is limited in the type of repairs that he can do on site, he can do minor repairs and if he can’t fix your wheel at the festival, he can take it home to repair it. He will bring samples and photos that will answer questions you may have about how wheels should work. 7

Saturday Night “My Trip with Helena Hernmarck” Longtime weaver and spinner, Winnie Johnson, participated in a Textile Study Tour organized by the Vesterheim Museum. The trip led to her taking a two week weaving class with textile artist Helena Hernmarck and later to participating in three exhibits with Helena and her students. She will give an illustrated talk about the "trip" it has been.

Ravelry Gathering Attention Ravelers! Ravelry Gathering Please gather at noon in the Concession area on Saturday with your Ravelry button and introduce yourself! Those who have made a Hitchhiker or Multnomah Shawl please bring them to show and tell. You will meet other Ravelers and see the person behind the ravatar! Note on your Ravelry Events Calendar that you are attending NCFF !!

Fiber Circle Friday and Saturday evening you are invited to bring your spinning wheel, knitting project or other fiber art and join the fiber circle for conversation and relaxation. The fiber circle also continues during the day on Saturday & Sunday. 8

North Country Fiber Fair Workshops We are excited to offer you a full line of classes from talented teachers again this year. Please be sure to register for classes as soon as possible to ensure your class choice will be available. A biography of this year’s instructors can be found on page 36. We reserve the right to cancel any class which does not meet the minimum number of students. Check out our web site for the latest on class availability.

Friday Classes THE SILK EXPERIENCE (6 hour class) Instructor: Robin Russo Class fee: $110.00 Time: 1pm to 4pm & 5pm to 8pm Materials fee: $18.00 # of Participants 4 min - 20 max Skill level: Beginner to Intermediate Spinner Understanding silk from the egg to the final product. We will cover everything about silk from raising silkworms to spinning every form of silk available to the hand-spinner. This class involves a little science, geography, history and lots of spinning. We examine silk fabrics, threads and fibers with magnification devices; reel cocoons; stretch cocoons over frames (hankies); and blend silk with other fibers to create luxurious yarns. Supplies provided include a notebook, sample cards, fibers, cocoons and the use of instructor’s equipment. Students should bring: a Spinning wheel in good working order or drop spindle and hand carders.

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FINISHING CLASS FOR KNITTING (3 hour class) Instructor: Carol Anderson Class fee:$35.00 Time: 1pm to 4pm Materials fee: None # of Participants: 3 min - 15 max Skill Level: Advanced beginner to intermediate skills required (knit, purl, increases, decreases and basic stitch patterns). A finishing class is something like going to the dentist. You don’t want to do it, but you know you must! Hopefully the tips you’ll gain in this class will help you look forward to completing your project. Be assured ....seaming, Kitchener stitch, three-needle bind off or provisional cast-on is not rocket science. Class hand-outs and hands on experience are included. Students should bring: light colored worsted weight yarn and size 4-6 needles (double points, if you have them), tapestry needle, crochet hook (#E or F), extra yarn, ruler and scissors Homework: Using light colored worsted weight yarn and needles make the following swatches: (1) Make 2: Cast on 15 stitches, knit in Garter Stitch (knit every row) for 3‖. Bind off. (2) Make 2: Cast on 15 stitches, knit stockinette stitch for 3‖ (knit one row, purl one row). Bind off, steam flat. (3) Make 4: Cast on 20 stitches, knit in stockinette stitch for 2‖, leave on needles.

__________________________________________ INSTANT INDIGO DYEING (3 hour class) Instructor: Diane Corson Class fee:$35.00 Time: 1pm to 4pm Materials fee: $20.00 # of Participants: 1 min - 12max Skill level: A sense of adventure & willingness to get your hands dirty! Dyeing with indigo used to be tedious, time-consuming and – worst of all – smelly. Modern crystallized ―instant‖ indigo eliminates all of these problems and makes it posssible to complete a project in one class. We’ll discuss the history and origin of indigo, prepare the dyebath, and use several shibori tie-up methods to create unique patterns. Each student will take home an indigo-dyed bandana or dish 10

towel and a t-shirt. Come prepared to have fun, maybe get your hands dirty and learn a few things you might not have known about one of the oldest methods of dyeing fabrics and fibers . All dye materials, tools and dye blanks (including 1 t-shirt per student) are covered by the supply fee. Additional dye blanks may be purchased by overachievers. Students should bring: Old clothes or an apron or old shirt to wear that you don’t mind getting blue stains on. Remember - these dye stains are permanent!

RAFFLE & DOOR PRIZE Don’t forget to purchase a raffle ticket for your chance to win the Ashford Traveler we are raffling. Tickets can be purchased for $5.00 each at the information table. The door prize donated by Knitter’s Magazine will be given away Sunday. Fill out an entry form at the registration table. No purchase necessary. Drawings for both will be held on Sunday, September 22th at 4:00pm.

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LITTLE TIPS AND KNITTING TRICKS (3 hour class) Instructor: Kathleen Taylor Class fee: $35.00 Time: 1pm to 4pm Materials fee: None # of Participants: 1 min - 12 max Skill level: Basic knitting and purling skills Spend three hours with author and designer Kathleen Taylor, learning fun techniques that will make your knitting easier: a substitute for the SSK that is faster and simpler, Knitting Back Backwards (for heels and bobbles), adding beads as you knit, using wire, fixing cable and Fair Isle mistakes, and other time-saving tips. I will provide handouts, and other small supplies (beads, wire). Student should bring: Worsted and fingering weight yarns (leftover balls are fine), appropriate straight needles for both yarn weights, scissors. Cast on 10 stitches and work a few rows of stockinette stitch in both yarn weights (this can be done during class).

_________________________________________ BUILD YOUR OWN TRIANGLE LOOM & LEARN TRIANGLE WEAVING ( 6 hour class) Instructor: Judy Goebel Class fee: $70.00 Time : 1pm to 4pm & 5pm to 8pm Materials: $25.00 # of Participants: 3 min - 12 max Skill level: Able to drill holes in wood, drive a small nail & screw in a wood screw Triangle weaving is great for hand spinners, knitters and crocheters who want to explore weaving without investing in a lot of expensive materials. It offers the advantage of wasting almost no yarn and not requiring tedious warping before you start to weave. It is instant weaving gratification! In this class, you will construct a 16‖ x 16‖ x 22‖ triangle loom using a technique that eliminates complex carpentry. You will need to know how to drill holes in wood, install some wood screws and pound small nails. You will learn how to use this same construction technique to build additional looms in other sizes on your own. You will learn basic techniques for weaving on your loom, how to correct mistakes and principles of designing projects for the triangle loom. You will have time to weave multiple triangles during the class. Materials to construct a 16‖ x 16‖ x 22‖ triangle loom, a 14‖ afghan crochet hook, drill bit, sandpaper and hand-outs are included. Student should bring: Electric drill or rotary tool (Dremel or similar) that can hold a 3/64‖ drill bit, a small wood saw or hack saw, at least 200 12

yards of worsted weight or heavier yarn (handspun is fine), a table fork to use for packing yarn as you weave and a tapestry needle. __________________________________________________

KNITTING WITH UNSPUN ICELANDIC “YARN” (4 hour class)

Instructor: Cris Bjork Class fee: $45.00 Time: 1pm to 5pm Materials fee: $10.00 # of Participants: 2 min - 12 max Skill level: Easy, basic knitting skills (knit, purl, cast on, bind off) Experience knitting with the unspun Icelandic wool. Learn the unique qualities of working with this yarn that can go from lace shawls to warm sweaters with remarkable ease. We will cover just some of the many uses of this very differently prepared yarn. Students will have the opportunity to make their choice of basic project. Join us in working hands on with this wonderful fiber! One cake of unspun Icelandic ―yarn‖ is included. More cakes will be available for purchase at the class if needed for your choice of project. Student should bring: Knitting needles sizes 4, 6, 8, and 10, straight or circular or needles that are a size or two apart, so that you have at least four different size needles.

________________________________________________ PEG LOOM RUG WEAVING (4.5 hour class) Instructor: Linda Atkinson Time: 1pm to 5:30pm # of Participants: 5 min - 15 max Skill level: Easy

Class fee: $50.00 Materials fee: $40.00

In this class you will learn weaving on an old fashioned American peg loom using alpaca roving. Warp your loom and weave your rug with 2 pounds of alpaca roving. When your rug is off the loom, your will learn to wet finish it by felting. Two pounds of alpaca roving and the loom are included. Students should bring: Just yourself.

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EXPLORING IRISH CROCHET (6 hour class) Instructor: Carla Fauske Class fee: $70.00 Time: Fri 1to 4pm & Sat 1to 4pm Materials fee: $15.00 # of Participants: 3 min - 6 max Skill level: Must know basic crochet stitches, be able to follow written directions and have worked w/ crochet thread projects Try your hand at this highly individualized lace technique! Students will learn the basics of construction and design of Irish Lace from preparing a template to finishing the piece while working a small lace sampler of textured motifs with a mesh background. Students will have some homework between class sections. Size 10 crochet cotton, backing fabric, basting thread and needles, template samples, small mounting board and pins are included. Student should bring: Steel crochet hook in the appropriate size for crochet cotton #10 (usually a 6, 7, or 8) and scissors.

__________________________________________ BEGINNING NALBINDING (3 hour class) Instructor: Amy Vander Vorste Class Fee: $35.00 Time: 1pm to 4pm Materials fee: $15.00 # of Participants: 1 min - 5 max Skill level: Beginner with willingness to learn In this class, you will learn about historical finds that contained nalbinding and how to do the most simple stitch, called the Oslo stitch. With this stitch you will learn how to increase and decrease and if we have time - how to use multiple colors in your work. Our project will be a simple bag. Please note that I’ll have a video projector. This way you can see the stitches up close on the projection screen and in person. It is very important to see what the instructor’s hands are doing! Bulky yarn, nalbinding needle and basic instructions are included. Students should bring: Notepad and pen/pencil. Camera or video camera allowed for stitch example recording.

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KNITTED EDGINGS (3 hour class) Instructor: Carol Anderson Class fee: $35.00 Time: 5pm to 8pm Materials fee: $5.00 # of Participants: 3 min - 10 max Skill level: Beginning to Intermediate knitting skills (knit, purl, increases, decreases and basic stitch patterns) This class will cover edgings you might use to embellish knitwear; I-Cord, tailored edge with mitered corners, picot edge with mitered corners and ruffles. None are difficult and any of them will add a lovely touch to blankets, sweaters, scarves or afghans. Class hand outs and hands on experience are included. Students should bring: light colored worsted weight yarn and size 4-6 needles (double points, if you have them), tapestry needle, crochet hook (#E or F), extra yarn, ruler and scissors Homework: Knit four swatches with light colored worsted weight yarn and needles. Cast on 20 sts. Knit garter stitch (knit every row) until square. Bind off. Do not block.

________________________________________________ COLOR THEORY THAT WORKS (3 hour class) Instructor: Ann Taecker Class fee: $35.00 Time: 5pm to 8pm Materials fee: $12.00 # of Participants: 4 min - 10 max Skill level: No experience needed, older children and adults Come push the boundaries of color. We start with the basics of the color wheel and color theory, then we will delve in to hands on experimentation using acid dyes - the dyes you use on animal fibers. Students will go home with a color wheel on a silk suncatcher. Your creative life will never be the same! Materials used in class for paint exercises, silk sun catcher, all dyes, materials & supplies are included. Student should bring: A sense of adventure and wear ―get messy‖ clothes.

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BEGINNING WHEEL SPINNING (2 hour class)

This class is offered 3 times this year - Friday(1), Saturday (1) & Sunday(1) Please indicate which class you are signing up for by circling the time on the class registration form. Instructor: Rita Nauman Class fee: $25.00 Time : 5pm to 7pm Materials fee: $20.00 # of Participants: 3 min - 6 max Skill level: Beginner Learn the ancient art of spinning, on a brand new spinning wheel. You don’t even need a wheel to try it out. Just bring yourself and some excitement and play! Wheels and fiber supplied. Students should bring: Willingness to learn!

_________________________________________ FELTED SOAP (2 hour class) Instructor: Lauri Harris Time: 6pm to 8pm Materials fee: $5.00 # of Participants: 2 min - 10 max Skill level: Easy

Class fee: $25.00

Explore the basics of felting while creating colorful decorative soaps. A ziplock bag, soap and fiber is included. Students should bring: Just yourself!

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PHOTOGRAPHY FOR FIBER ARTISTS (1.5 hour class) Instructor: Brandi Spray Class fee: $20.00 Time: Fri 6:30pm-8pm Materials fee: None # of Participants: 3min - 12 max Skill level: No previous experience is necessary, adults, children 10 years and older and individuals with disabilities are welcome to participate with an adult who can assist them.

Join professional photographer and certified trainer, Brandi Spray, exploring how to use your camera to capture beautiful & creative images of all things fiber arts. We’ll look at choosing the best camera settings for various situations and lighting, how to compose images, and getting them ready for the web. Bring any camera (it doesn’t have to be fancy, but digital is preferred for the class so you can preview your results). We will practice taking pictures of yarn, fiber, animals, and projects that can be used for your portfolio. Students should bring: Any camera (digital preferred, film or disposable are fine also), additional memory card/film, batteries, camera instruction manual (if available)

________________________________________________ BEGINNING KUMIHIMO BRAIDING (3 hour class) Instructor: Johanna Geisler Class fee: $35.00 Time: 5pm to 8pm Materials fee: $20 (Optional)* # of Participants: 3 min - 15 max Skill level: No braiding experience needed Kumihimo is a Japanese braiding technique for making narrow wares. Braids are created by patterned, rhythmic movement of bobbins across a round disk on a stand. Six braid patterns will be presented: Round, Hollow, Rounded Flat, Square, Flat, and Honeycomb Braid. Each student can choose how many patterns to braid. Kits of pre-made warps will be available. Traditional bobbins and kumihimo stands, known as 'Marudai', are made of beautiful hardwoods. For the purposes of this beginner class, ugly but functional marudai stands made of PVC pipe and bobbins made of film canisters will be available. Student should bring: Pen, pencil, scissors. You may bring your own equipment and threads if you prefer or purchase a supply kit. *Optional supply kits: 17

(1) pre-made kumihimo warps, weight bags and 8 bobbins for $5, (2) PVC pipe Marudai to keep for $15 (students won't be charged for using a PVC marudai in class, only if they want to take it home)

_________________________________________ SPINNING NOVELTY YARNS (3 hour class)

Instructor: Carol Wagner Class fee: $35.00 Time: 5pm to 8pm Materials fee: $20.00 # of Participants: 3 min - 10 max Skill level: Basic spinning & plying skills Spend a few hours creating novelty yarns. We will explore texture: lumps, bumps or flecks. Students will learn the techniques to create lock yarns, core yarns, knot yarns, beaded yarns, slub yarns and perhaps boucle - depending upon our time. All fibers used in the class are included. Students should bring: A spinning wheel in good working condition, 3 bobbins, lazy kate, niddy noddy and enthusiasm. _________________________________________________

Saturday Classes WOOL COMBING (3 hour class) Instructor: Robin Russo Time: 9am to 12pm # of Participants: 4 min - 20 max Skill level: Beginner Spinner

Class fee: $55.00 Materials fee: $12.00

This class teaches the use of both hand-held (Viking-style) combs. Participants will spin what they comb to help improve their combing skills. We will comb and spin fine, medium and coarse wools, do some color blending and de-hair llama fibers. This class is an education about fiber, breeds of sheep, spinning technique, wheel adjustment and fiber preparation. A notebook with handouts, fibers for spinning and the use of combing equipment will be provided. Students should bring: A spinning wheel in good working order or a drop spindle.

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CAPS WITH A TWIST (6 hour class) Instructor: Carol Anderson Class fee: $70.00 Time: 9am to 12pm & 1pm to 4pm Materials fee: $5.00 # of Participants: 3 min - 12 max Skill level: Intermediate knitting skills (shaping, basic st patterns and use of circular and double pointed needles) In this class you’ll learn to create two-color patterns without using a chart, but rather by regulating the stitch count. If you are comfortable using a 16’ circular needle and double points and can memorize a 5 to 10 stitch pattern stitch, I can guarantee, you’ll have a good time learning a new very useful technique. Supplies include a ‖Caps for Kids & Grownups‖ booklet and hands on experience. Students should bring: 1 skein each of 2 solid colored worsted weight yarns and a 16‖ circular needle or set of 5 double-point needles, #5 or 6 (Or you may employ two circulars or magic loop technique.) tapestry needle, crochet hook (#E or F), extra yarn, ruler and scissors. __________________________________________________

SCRUNCHED SILK DYEING (3 hour class) Instructor: Diane Corson Class fee: $35.00 Time: 9am to 12pm Materials fee: $20.00 # of Participants: 1 min - 12 max Skill level: A sense of adventure & willingness to get your hands dirty! Kids are welcome if supervised by an adult. Create your own one-of-a-kind luxurious silk scarf or wrap using a simple freestyle technique that dates back to ancient Japan. the colors are beautiful and - best of all you can’t make a mistake! Each student will dye one ―practice‖ and one larger silk piece, using only fingers for tools and a large palette of vibrant colors to choose from. Come prepared to be amazed! All dye materials, tools and dye blanks (including 1 small and 1 large piece of silk per student) are included. Additional dye blanks pay be purchased by overachievers. Students should bring: Old clothes or an apron or old shirt to wear that you don’t mind getting dye stains on. Remember - these dye stains are permanent! 20

BASIC DOG OBEDIENCE (1.5 hour class) Instructor: Tracy Miller Time: 9am to 10:30am # of Participants: 3 min - 30 max Skill level: Beginner

Class Fee: $20.00 Materials fee: None

Basic obedience, so that you can ―live‖ with your dog. How to control and interact with your dog in all situations. Learn to talk dog and be the pack leader! Student should bring: Their dog, themselves and if wanted other family members, regular collar, 4-6 ft leash and treats your dog can swallow quickly (soft treats work best).

_________________________________________ BEGINNING WHEEL SPINNING (2 hour class) This class is offered 3 times this year - Friday(1), Saturday(1) & Sunday(1) Please indicate which class you are signing up for by circling the time on the class registration form. Instructor: Rita Nauman Class fee: $25.00 Time : 9am - 11am Materials fee: $20.00 # of Participants: 3 min - 6 max Skill level: Beginner Learn the ancient art of spinning, on a brand new spinning wheel. You don’t even need a wheel to try it out. Just bring yourself and some excitement and play! Wheels and fiber supplied. Students should bring: Willingness to learn!

_________________________________________ DRUM CARDING....BEYOND THE BASICS (3 hour class) Instructor: Carol Wagner Time: 9am to 12pm # of Participants: 3 min - 10 max Skill level: No experience needed

Class fee: $35.00 Materials fee: $20.00

Students will review basic methods for using the drumcarder. They will also explore techniques for blending colors and fibers to create truly unique batts. Students will experiment with an assortment of fibers including wool (natural colored and dyed), mohair, camelid and other exotics. Color inspires and enriches our lives. Let’s develop methods to see colors around us and feel comfortable working with them. Students should bring: A drumcarder in good working order. 21

PLAID STORAGE BASKET (6 hour class) Instructor: Claire Swanson Time: 9am to 12pm & 1pm to 4pm # of Participants: 4 min - 10 max Skill level: Easy, basic skills

Class fee: $70.00 Materials fee: $25.00

This basket has a plaid color pattern woven with three colors. It is a very versatile, functional style and a wonderful size for carrying and storing your projects. Size 10‖ H x 10‖ W approx. with 2 handles. Students should bring: Dishpan, scissors or clippers, awl, towel, spray bottle, patience and a sense of humor.

_________________________________________ TAPESTRY WEAVING ( 3 hour class) Instructor: Winnie Johnson Class fee: $35.00 Time: 9am to 12pm Materials fee: $15.00 # of Participants: 4 min - 8 max Skill level: beginner, adults and children 12 + Tapestries are pictures woven with wool yarns. Learn the basics of tapestry weaving on a small frame loom. Create a prairie landscape or geometric design. We'll use bulky yarn so as to complete the project quickly and choose from a variety of finishing techniques. If not completed in class, work on it throughout the weekend and find the instructor in the spinning circle for help finishing. Yarn and a small frame loom are included.

Student should bring: Optional, your own handspun yarns or Brown Sheep bulky yarns in colors of your choice or your own small frame loom.

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TASSELS, POM POMS & MORE (1.5 hour class) Instructor: Ann Taecker Class fee: $20.00 Time: 9am -10:30am Materials fee: $4.00 # of Participants: 6 min - 20 max Skill level: No experience needed, adults & children Adults should accompany children 7 & younger We'll start with the basics and build in some great ideas to make the embellishments that take your new hat, scarf or sweater from basic to "WOW, where'd you get that cool hat?" Take home materials as well as class materials and equipment, instruction booklet, your choice of cord, yarn, ribbon, etc are included. Students should bring: Scissors and your sense of adventure; (optional) any special yarn or beads you would like to use. __________________________________________________

BEGINNING BOBBIN LACE (4 hour class) Instructor: Jill Maisch Class fee: $45.00 Time: 12pm to 4pm Materials fee: $15.00 # of Participants: 3 min - 5 max Skill level: Beginner Beginning Bobbin lace will teach the basic stitches one needs to know to create projects using this technique. We will work on a bookmark sampler to be completed in class or after. Instructions, thread and bobbins are included. Students should bring: A willingness to learn.

________________________________________________ SAORI FREE-STYLE WEAVING: ―Express Yourself‖ (2 or 3 hour class)

This class is offered 4 times this year - Saturday(2) & Sunday (2) Please indicate which class you are signing up for by circling the time on the class registration form. Please note the different class lengths and class fees. Instructor: Dan O’Brien Class fee: $25.00 (2hr) or $35.00 (3hr) Time: Saturday 9am to 11pm or 1pm to 4pm Materials fee: $10.00 or Sunday 9am to 11am or 12pm to 3pm # of Participants: 3 min - 8 max Skill level: Beginner, children & adults

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SAORI is very different from the traditional weaving: placing more importance on free expression and creativity than on technical skills or regularity of the woven cloth. This is a therapeutic/healing weaving technique: students in this class will relax, enjoy, explore, and develop positive thinking through weaving. Even though there are only two harnesses, students can still enjoy weaving with many colors, textures and exploration! Students will be amazed how much they can do with two harnesses. The warp will be set for students so they can start weaving right away. Students will take home whatever length they weave. The finished project might be a scarf, table runner or wall hanging. We always try to do what only human beings can do, without imitating machine-made products. No two weavers are alike, so it is very natural that every single cloth, freely woven by people with different personalities, is beautiful in a different way. Irregular selvages and accidental skips of thread add to the un-programmed beauty of SAORI cloths: we admire this irregularity as the unintentional beauty resulting from our natural creativity. Student should bring: Willingness to explore!

__________________________________________ EXPLORE THE WORLD OF GOAT FIBERS (3 hour class) Instructor: Robin Russo Time: 1pm to 4pm # of Participants: 4 min - 20 max Skill level: Beginner Spinner

Class fee:$55.00 Materials fee: $15.00

REGISTRATION INFORMATION 

Please have registration forms sent before September 1, 2013.

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Make checks payable to NCFF.

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Mail to: NCFF, c/o M Davidsohn, 6108 N Romar Dr. Sioux Falls, SD 57106.

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You will be notified and your fee returned for any class that is filled or canceled due to a lack of minimum number of participants.

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A $30.00 fee will be charged for returned checks.

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This spinning class teaches participants about Mohair, Pygora, Cashgora and Cashmere goats. We discuss the history, geography, industrial uses and fiber properties of each of these animals. We card, comb, and spin samples of each fiber in their natural colors and some dyed fibers. We will also experiment with blending to make the best use of the special properties of these luxurious fibers. Notebook, sample cards, fibers and yarns and use of instructor’s equipment are included in the supplies. Student should bring: A spinning wheel in working order or a drop spindle.

_________________________________________ NEEDLE-FELTED ANIMALS & FIGURES (3 hour class) Instructors: Judy Goebel Class fee: $35.00 Time: 1pm to 4pm Materials fee: $15.00 # of Participants: 3 min - 12 max Skill level: No special skills required, some eye/hand coordination Learn the techniques of needle felting and how to make an animal or person! Learn how to make component 3-dimensional shapes and join them to create an endearing portrait of a pet, a figure, a holiday ornament or a gift. The class will cover the basic techniques as well as techniques for creating facial features, fur, hair, eyes and embellishments. Four assorted felting needles, a piece of upholstery foam and 3 to 4 oz assortment of natural and dyed felting fleece are included. Students should bring: A willingness to learn! If desired, bring a photo of pet to be portrayed in felt.

_________________________________________ BEGINNING SPINDLE SPINNING (2 hour class) Instructor: Rita Nauman Time: 1pm to 3pm # of Participants: 3 min - 8 max Skill level: No experience needed

Class Fee: $25.00 Materials fee: $30.00

Students will learn a bit of history about spindles & spinning and learn to spin wool on a drop spindle. A lovely spindle to take home and a selection of appropriate fibers are supplied. Student should bring: Willingness to learn! 25

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BEGINNING CROCHET: You can do this! (3 hour class) Instructor: Colleen Waltner Time: 1pm to 4pm # of Participants: 2 min - 10 max Skill level: Beginner

Class fee: $35.00 Materials fee: None

Learn crochet basics: how to use a hook, chain stitch, differences in the stitches and make a can or coffee cozy. If there is time, we will learn a granny square. Bring a pattern with you and the instructor can you get started. Students should bring: Size H crochet hook and at least 100 yards smooth worsted weight yarn.

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Sunday Classes INTERMEDIATE SPINNING (6 hour class) Instructor: Robin Russo Time: 8:30am to 11:30am & 12:30 to 3:30pm # of Participants: 4 min - 20 max Skill Level: Beginner spinner

Class Fee: $110.00 Materials fee: $18.00

This is an in-depth class covering fibers; fiber preparation (including carding and combing) for woolen and worsted; spinning technique; wheel adjustments and ratios; and finishing your skeins for a professional look. This class will help participants to fine tune their spinning skills and put to use some of the techniques you may have read about but not explored. A notebook with written literature, sample cards, fiber and the use of instructors equipment are included. Student should bring: A spinning wheel in good working order and hand cards.

_________________________________________ WARM WORSTED GLOVES (6 hour class) Instructor: Carol Anderson Time: 8:30am to 11:30pm & 12:30 to 3:30pm # of Participants: 3 min - 12 max

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Class fee: $70.00 Materials fee: $2.00

Skill level: Advanced beginner to intermediate knitter (shaping, basic pattern sts use of double point needles) In this all day class you’ll conquer any fears you might have about knitting gloves. You’ll knit a worsted-weight glove to fit yourself from this new (2013) Cottage Creations pattern. The glove features a rolled cuff, a new gusset and techniques to avoid the dreaded ―little holes!‖ Pattern and hands on experience are included. Students should bring: 100 gr (3.5 oz.) smooth worsted weight yarn (no dark colors, thick & thin, nubby or variegated yarn), #4 double point needles, tapestry needle, crochet hook (#E or F), extra yarn, ruler and scissors. __________________________________________________

PAINTED SKEINS....WILD AND CRAZY COLORS (3 hour class) Instructor: Carol Wagner Class fee: $35.00 Time: 8:30am to 11:30am Materials fee: $20.00 # of Participants: 3 min - 10 max Skill level: No dyeing experience needed Using a microwave and simple dyes, students will learn a quick and easy technique to create one of a kind designer yarns. Skeins will be handdyed using multiple colors in this hands-on workshop designed to inspire the color-lover in all of us. Yarn and dyes are supplied Student should bring: Rubber gloves, an apron and a couple of quartsized ziplock bags.

__________________________________________ NALBOUND MITTENS (4 hour class) Instructor: Amy Vander Vorste Time: 8:30am to 12:30pm

Class Fee: $45.00

Materials fee: $10.00 (yarn only) $20.00 (yarn & needle) # of Participants: 1 min - 5 max Skill level: Knowledge of a basic nalbinding stitch with at least 1 loop over the thumb and at least 1 behind the thumb used in the stitch (Oslo, Mammen, Finnish, etc.), or my Beginning Nalbinding Class. An interest in learning and patience with yourself. In this class you will learn how to make flat topped traditional style 28

Finnish nalbound mittens with the Finnish stitch. We’ll also look at nalbound mittens in Scandinavian history. Please note that I’ll have a video projector. This way you can see the stitches up close on the projection screen and in person. It is very important to see what the instructor’s hands are doing! Please state on the class registration form if you are left handed. It will help me in preparing left handed materials for you. Bulky yarn, nalbinding needle, instruction and pattern are included. Students should bring: Notepad, pen/pencil and (optional) nalbinding needle. Camera or video camera allowed for stitch example recording.

_____________________________________ FINISHING A HOOKED RUG (2 hour class) Instructor: Tracy Kellen Class fee: $25.00 Time: 9am to 11pm Materials fee: None # of Participants: 1 min - 12 max Skill lever: Intermediate (know how to hook a rug) You have finished hooking your rug but now what? This class will show you how to finish off the raw edges of your rug, be it a small rug or a large one. Binding tape, whipping with yarn, crotched edge and others will be discussed. Hand outs will be provided. Student should bring: notebook & pen to take notes (optional).

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A ROUND BASKET FOR 2013 (6 hour class)

Instructor: Claire Swanson Class fee: $70.00 Time: 8:30 to 11:30am & 12:30pm to 3:30pm Materials fee: $25.00 # of Participants: 4 min - 10 max Skill Level: Beginner, basic basket-making skills For this lovely round basket, we will be using a handle, which flares the basket out a bit and weave a decorative stitch over the band of colors. A very pretty basket to carry to & fro with your favorite project. ―9‖ across x ―5‖ high plus handle height. Student should bring: Dishpan, scissors or clippers, awl, towel, spring type clothespins, spray bottle, patience and a sense of humor.

_________________________________________ KANZASHI BLOOMS (3 hour class)

Instructor: Celeste Suter Class fee: $35.00 Time: 8:30am to 11:30am Materials: $7.00 # of Participants: 4 min - 12 max Skill level: Basic hand sewing experience helpful If you’ve ever admired the beautiful headdresses and hair ornaments worn by geisha, then you have seen kanzashi flowers! Instead of tiny squares of silk and rice glue we will use regular fabric and thread to create beautiful flowers with pointed, round and pleated petals. The blooms can be used to decorate clothing, be made into jewelry and as embellishments for a variety of projects. You will learn techniques to make a variety of flowers using 3 simple folds. The flowers (and a few creatures) you create can be made into pins, earrings, magnets or barrettes and more. Have fun learning this modern twist on an ancient art form! Additional supplies and books will be available after class. Student should bring: scissors, thimble if desired, small printed fabric to add to what instructor will provide, if you like a particular color. Optional: Rotary cutter, ruler and small cutting mat.

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CROCHET WITH WIRE & BEADS (4 hour class)

Instructor: Connie Herring Class fee: $ 45.00 Time: 8:30am to 12:30pm Materials fee: $17.00 # of Participants: 8 min - 15 max Skill level: Basic knowledge of crocheting, including chain stitch and slip stitch Participants will learn to crochet with wire and beads. They will make a necklace and bracelet and have materials enough to make earrings, if time permits. Printed instructions, copper wire and beads for practice, beads and colored wire for finished piece and jewelry findings for necklace, bracelet, and earrings will be supplied. Students should bring: steel crochet hook size #1, a large metal crochet hook (size G) for practice, tape measure, wire cutters or old scissors to cut wire, 2 pint or quart zip lock bags and scotch tape or masking tape.

_________________________________________ SAORI FREE-STYLE WEAVING: “Express Yourself” (2 or 3 hour class)

This class is offered 4 times this year - Saturday(2) & Sunday (2) Please indicate which class you are signing up for by circling the time on the class registration form. Please note the different class lengths and class fees. Instructor: Dan O’Brien Class fee: $25.00 (2hr) or $35.00 (3hr) Time: Saturday 9am to 11pm or 1pm to 4pm Materials fee: $10.00 or Sunday 9am to 11am or 12pm to 3pm # of Participants: 3 min - 8 max Skill level: Beginner, children & adults SAORI is very different from the traditional weaving: placing more importance on free expression and creativity than on technical skills or regularity of the woven cloth. This is a therapeutic/healing weaving technique: students in this class will relax, enjoy, explore, and develop positive thinking through weaving. Even though there are only two harnesses, students can still enjoy weaving with many colors, textures and exploration! Students will be amazed how much they can do with two harnesses.

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The warp will be set for students so they can start weaving right away. Students will take home whatever length they weave. The finished project might be a scarf, table runner or wall hanging. We always try to do what only human beings can do, without imitating machine-made products. No two weavers are alike, so it is very natural that every single cloth, freely woven by people with different personalities, is beautiful in a different way. Irregular selvages and accidental skips of thread add to the un-programmed beauty of SAORI cloths: we admire this irregularity as the unintentional beauty resulting from our natural creativity. Student should bring: Willingness to explore!

_________________________________________ NEEDLE FELT A FOLK-ART HALF-MOON SANTA (3 hour class)

Instructor: Kathleen Taylor Class fee: $35.00 Time: 12:30pm to 3:30pm Materials fee: $10.00 # of Participants: 1 min - 12 max Skill level: Beginner, however this class uses sharp needles and care needs to be taken in their use. No students under the age of 13 allowed in this class. In this class, learn to needle felt this approx. 3" wide, half-moon Santa Ornament in class. All materials and instructions will be provided including needles, foam pad, wire for hanger, all wool and fleece used in making the ornament. Student should bring: a willingness to learn and some eye/hand coordination.

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BEGINNING WHEEL SPINNING (2 hour class)

This class is offered 3 times this year - Friday(1), Saturday(1) & Sunday(1) Please indicate which class you are signing up for by circling the time on the class registration form. Instructor: Rita Nauman Class fee: $25.00 Time : 1:30pm - 3:30pm Materials fee: $20.00 # of Participants: 3 min - 6 max Skill level: Beginner Learn the ancient art of spinning, on a brand new spinning wheel. You don’t even need a wheel to try it out. Just bring yourself and some excitement and play! Wheels and fiber supplied. Students should bring: Willingness to learn!

_________________________________________ BEGINNING SHUTTLE TATTING (3 hour class) Instructor: Susan Brugger Class fee: $35.00 Time: 12pm to 3pm Materials fee: None # of Participants: 3 min - 15 max Skill level: No tatting experience needed In this introductory class learn the basic ―knots‖ and picots of tatting, as well as reading a pattern. Student should bring: Tatsy Tatting Shuttle, Size 10 Crochet Thread in a light solid color (no variegated, please) and Size 10 or 11 crochet hook. The instructor will have a few Tatsy shuttles available for sale for a nominal fee if a student is unable to obtain one prior to class. Please feel free to contact the instructor for suggested retailers.

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CROCHET A COILED BASKET ( 3 hour class)

Instructor: Judy Goebel Class fee:$35.00 Time: 12:30pm to 3:30pm Materials fee: $2.00 # of Participants: 3 min - 10 max Skill level: Easy, basic knowledge of single crochet Learn to make a coiled basket using yarn crocheted over a core. This is a great way to use handspun yarn or ―odds and ends‖ from your stash to create an unusual and beautiful container. The 50 feet of rope to use for the core of basket is included. Student should bring: Crochet hook (size F or G) and worsted or bulky weight yarn.

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A BRAID IN THE HAND & ON THE GO (2 hour class) Instructor: Ann Taecker Time: 1:30pm to 3:30pm # of Participants: 6 min - 20 max Skill level: None, for adults or children

Class fee: $25.00 Materials fee: $6.00

Learn the basic round braid used to make everything from simple friendship bracelets, ties for your new wool hat or sweater, beautiful necklaces and even a towrope for use in your pickup! We'll start with the basics and move into creating patterns through color, embellishing with beads and more. You'll wear your finished bracelet and take home the supplies to keep you going. For those with an extra sense of adventure, why not give horsehair a try! Supplies include take home materials as well as class kit. Additional materials, beads and findings will be available for purchase. Students should bring: Two or three darning needles, a sense of adventure and (optional) any special yarn, cord or horsehair you like to use.

___________________________________________ ADVANCED DOG OBEDIENCE & AGILITY ( 1.5 hour class) Instructor : Tracy Miller Class fee: $20.00 Time: 1pm to 2:30pm Materials fee: None # of Participants: 3 min - 30 max Skill level: Basic obedience (at NCFF or other dog class) Advanced obedience, so that you can do more activities with your dog. How to control and interact with your dog in all situations. Learn to talk dog and be the pack leader! This class includes fun obstacle training for your dog through a course of jumps, tunnels and ramps. Training for this class can be done on or off leash. Student should bring: Their dog, themselves and if wanted other family members, regular collar, 4-6ft. leash and treats your dog can swallow quickly (soft treats work best).

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WORKSHOP INSTRUCTORS CAROL ANDERSON Finishing Class for Knitting, Fri 1-4 Knitted Edgings, Fri 5-8 Caps with a Twist, Sat 9-12 & 1-4 Warm Worsted Gloves, Sun 8:30-11:30 & 12:30-3:30 With 60 years of knitting experience, Carol Anderson has taught knitting in vocational school, yarn shops and as a 4-H leader for 45 years. She has been a knitting judge and attended many years of Elizabeth Zimmermann and Meg Swansen seminars, a developer/organizer of workshops in Door County, WI, a teacher at Sievers Fiber Arts School on Washington Island and at STITCHES conventions. She has also been a tour guide/knitting instructor in Norway, Alaska, and on the Mississippi River. Cottage Creations is Carol’s business that has developed and self published knitting patterns for 29 years serving over 500 shops and 1500 retail customers. Carol retired from teaching in 1993. Also in 1993 she and her husband Paul, moved to an Iowa farm, remodeled an old house and are now enjoying a new lifestyle, free of the demands of everyday careers.

LINDA ATKINSON Peg Loom Rug Weaving, Fri 1-5:30 Linda Atkinson lives and works in rural Wyoming where she has established a full service alpaca ranch with an on-site commercial fiber processing mill and teaching facility. She teaches spinning, rug weaving and felt making and provides a consulting service on the practical and technical aspects of fiber animal husbandry, fiber harvesting and product development. With her brand ―Fiber with Flair‖, she has journeyed along the entire spectrum of the fiber experience: raising, harvesting and manipulating different types of fibers to create delightful functional pieces.

CRIS BJORK Knitting with Unspun Icelandic Yarn, Fri 1-5 Cris Bjork knits, spins, and has herded sheep and kids in western Iowa all her life and loves almost every minute of it. Her 30+ years of experience and extensive knowledge of yarns and fibers will make your fiber 36

experience all the more rewarding. Her classes, which range from beginner to experienced, flow with an easy, fun, low pressure approach to learning.

SUSAN BRUGGER Beginning Shuttle Tatting, Sun 12-3 Susan Brugger is life-long knitter who began tatting nearly 30 years ago to continue her interest in lace. She’s attained the master’s level in The Knitting Guild of America and has taught knitting and spinning in eastern South Dakota for more years than she’d like to admit. She is a member of the Crossthreads Fiberworks Guild, as well as the Brookings Fiberworks Guild, the Minnesota Knitters’ Guild and HGA. When she’s not knitting, she directs, produces and animates short films for the film festival circuit.

DIANE CORSON Instant Indigo Dyeing, Fri 1-4 Scrunched Silk Dyeing, Sat 9-12 Diane is a knitter, dyer and pattern designer who lives in Ames, IA with an assortment of family members and cats. She began hand-dyeing the yarn for her creations when she couldn’t find any commercially-dyed yarn that was the exact shade of yellow she was looking for. She now works with both natural and chemical dyes, loves lots of other colors as well as yellow, and keeps pushing the boundaries of conventional thought regarding color and design. She has taught dye workshops at the Iowa Sheep & Wool Festival and at NCFF for the past 3 years.

CARLA FAUSKE

Exploring Irish Crochet, Fri 1-4 & Sat 1-4 Carla Fauske was taught knitting at age 4 by a generous and patient 80year old neighbor in Sioux Falls, but her love affair with crochet began in the 1970’s making lace edging for peasant blouses. Since then she has taught classes in knitting, crochet (including filet), beadwork and cutwork embroidery. She enjoys every aspect of handwork from concept and design to meticulous finishing.

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JOHANNA GEISLER Beginning Kumihimo Braiding, Fri 5-8 Johanna Geisler has been a member of CrossThreads Fiber Guild in Sioux Falls for many years and is particularly interested in weaving, dyeing, kumihimo, paper crafts and screen printing.

JUDY GOEBEL

Build Your Own Triangle Loom & Learn Triangle Weaving, Fri 1-4 & 5-8 Needle-Felted Animals & Figures, Sat 1-4 Crochet a Coiled Basket, Sun 12:30-3:30 Judy Goebel lives and works in Richfield, MN near Minneapolis where she creates, exhibits and sells textured handspun yarn, coiled baskets, needle-felted objects and other art. She teaches several fiber techniques at the Minneapolis Weavers’ Guild and Richfield/Bloomington Community Education. She has won awards at the Minnesota State Fair for handspun yarn and coiled baskets. Judy is particularly interested in incorporating modern techniques and materials into crafts to improve efficiency and create a better product.

LAURI HARRIS Felted Soap, Fri 6-8 Lauri Harris is a co-owner of Athena Fibers in Sioux Falls and has taught knitting for 6 years. She has knit for 12 years and her fiber specialties include wet felting, needle felting and knitting with wire.

CONNIE HERRING Crochet with Wire & Beads, Sun 8:30-12:30 Connie Herring has an MFA in sculpture from the University of South Dakota. She has exhibited her sculptures and installations throughout the midwest, and maintains an active exhibit schedule. She also designs and makes jewelry, books, and weavings. Connie has taught numerous workshops for children, college students, adults, and teachers, and taught art at Dakota State University for nine years. Connie uses copper wire in a variety of ways including knitting, crocheting, weaving and basket techniques for her installations and sculptures, as well as for jewelry. Her jewelry can be seen at the South Dakota Art Museum gift shop in Brookings, SD. 38

WINNIE JOHNSON Tapestry Weaving, Sat 9-12 Winnie Johnson managed Woodland Cottage a small craft retreat center, and also was the committee chair and event coordinator at Shepherds Harvest. Winnie teaches quilting, spinning and weaving classes, both at the Woodland Cottage and elsewhere by request. In, 2012 Winnie helped coordinate the exhibit of Team Hernmarck weavings at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis and will be presenting our Saturday evening program on this fun adventure.

TRACY KELLEN

Finishing A Hooked Rug, Sun 9-11 Tracy Kellen has been hooking primitive rugs for 11 years. She hooks mainly with wool fabric but incorporates wool yarn into some of her rugs. Tracy owns a rug hooking business, On The Prairie Rugs, where she sells rug hooking supplies, wool and patterns at www.ontheprairie.etsy.com

JILL MAISCH

Beginning Bobbin Lace, Sat 12-4 Jill Maisch have been involved with the fiber arts since a very young age. At 4 years, she begged her mother to teach her to crochet. Over the years Jill has included knitting, spinning and all other crafts that she can find room for in her studio and husband's shop to store supplies and have work space! When it comes to bobbin lace (or knippling, in Danish) she had to beg her grandmother to teach her. Jill has been working at this art for 30 years, demonstrates at her town festival and has taught one on one classes.

TRACY MILLER Basic Dog Obedience, Sat 9-10:30 Advanced Dog Obedience & Agility, Sun 1-2:30 Tracy Miller has been training dogs professionally for over 25 years. She has a BS from Black Hills State University in Biology. Her kennel is Billabong Border Collies (billabongbordercollies.com) where she trains border collies to herd and show in competitive obedience. Tracy conducts dog obedience and agility classes year round and is well-known 39

for her techniques on dog behavior ―reading‖ and teaching people her techniques in communication with dogs. Dog speak, human interactions, dog to dog interactions, and the basics of obedience training for an improved relationship with your dog is not only a philosophy but a way of life.

RITA NAUMAN Beginning Wheel Spinning, Fri 5-7 Beginning Wheel Spinning, Sat 9-11 Beginning Spindling Spinning, Sat 1-3 Beginning Wheel Spinning, Sun 1:30-3:30 Rita Nauman has been spinning for over 13 years and has taught numerous spinning classes through several yarn shops and the Society for Creative Anachronism - a historical reenactment group and NCFF. She has been selling handspun yarn and hand-dyed yarn for over 7 years as Castle Fibers. Rita also owns C.R. Yarn in Rapid City, SD.

DAN O’BRIEN Saori Free-style Weaving, Sat 9-11 or 1-4 or Sun 9-11 or 12-3 Dan O’Brien is a SAORI Leaders Committee Certificate recipient. He is one of two (the other is his wife Chiaki) certified instructors in Midwest as of February 2012. Dan has been planting ―SAORI Seeds‖ whenever and wherever he can such as teaching at schools for artists in residence, in several community education programs for people with or without disabilities, at the Minnesota Children’s Museum, at the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival, Shepherd’s Harvest (MN), North Country Fiber Fair (SD) and at art shows.

BRANDI SPRAY Photography for Fiber Artists, Fri 6:30-8 A photographer by day and knitter by night, Brandi Spray brings her experience and enthusiasm to every class she teaches or attends. Photographing families and weddings in the Fargo-Moorhead area since 2004, Brandi is also an area coordinator and certified trainer for Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep. She has been teaching computer, photography, and Photoshop classes through Moorhead Community Education for nearly 10 years. Brandi is currently working on level two of the TKGA master hand knitter program and is an overtly snobby spinner. She can be found on Ravelry.com as XanAndAli.

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CELESTE SUTER Kanzashi Blooms, Sun 8:30-11:30 Creative expression is part of fiber artist Celeste Suter’s life objective. The colors, textures and promise of endless combinations of fibers to create her works of art brings her heart joy. Celeste designs knitting and crochet patterns. She also spins yarn, is a dyer, weaver and felter, and enjoys locker hooking and needle tatting. She utilizes a wide range of fibers including wool, alpaca, llama, silk, camel, bamboo and soy silks, and mohair and wool & cotton fabrics. So that she could share her joy of fiber with others, she opened a studio in Montevideo, MN in Fall 2007. Celeste moved her studio to Milan, Minnesota in October 2012 to become part of the vibrant art community there.

CLAIRE SWANSON Plaid Storage Basket, Sat 9-12 & 1-4 A Round Basket for 2013, Sun 8:30-11:30 & 12:30-3:30 Claire Swanson’s quest for an Easter Basket for her daughter led to a basket weaving class, and she became instantly addicted. The material that Claire mainly uses is reed, but she often weaves with other materials as well. She has been selling and teaching baskets since the 1980’s, and can’t seem to quit finding new styles to play with and bring to our classes.

ANN TAECKER Color Theory That Works, Fri 5-8 Tassels, Pom Poms & More, Sat 9-10:30 A Braid in the Hand and on the Go, Sun 1:30-3:30 Ann Taecker’s business Abstract Silks with Attitude includes designing, creating and selling handcrafted silk clothing, fashion and home accessories. She teaches classes and residencies with an emphasis on experiencing joy in the art of creativity. A recipient of the SD Artists Grant and a SD Collaborative Artist Grant Ann has been on the roster for the Artists in the Schools and Communities since 2005. Ann has received many awards for her silks. Her work is in corporate and private collections on 5 continents and exhibited often.

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KATHLEEN TAYLOR Little Tips and Knitting Tricks, Fri 1-4 Needle Felt a Folk-Art Half-Moon Santa, Sun 12:30-3:30 Kathleen Taylor is a wife, mother, grandmother, spinner, knitter, and writer. She began designing her own knitting patterns at age 10, and has written many articles and 5 knitting books. She has taught workshops on many aspects of knitting, dyeing, and design at festivals and fairs around the country. Her latest book of knitting designs is Fearless Fair Isle Knitting (published by The Taunton Press, 2011).

ROBIN RUSSO The Silk Experience, Fri 1-4 & 5-8 Wool Combing, Sat 9-12 Explore the World of Goat Fibers, Sat 1-4 Intermediate Spinning, Sun 8:30-11:30 & 12:30-3:30 Robin Russo lives in Bradford, Vermont where she teaches spinning, dyeing and felting. She has taught at numerous gatherings of spinners, weavers, felters and knitters including SOAR and Convergence since 1989. She writes regularly for Spin-Off Magazine. Her interest in exotic fibers led her to raising silkworms for 15 years. She has been a fiber enthusiast for more than 40 years and takes every opportunity to explore its potential.

AMY VANDER VORSTE Beginning Nalbinding, Fri 1-4 Nalbound Mittens, Sun 8:30-12:30 Amy Vander Vorste is an avid fiber arts fan dabbling in spinning, knitting, nalbinding, weaving, dyeing, and anything else fiber related that comes her way. She is interested in the Viking age and used to do historical re-enactment. Learning nalbinding was just the next step in learning about textiles of that age and helping to preserve the craft. Amy is also trying to push the limits of nalbinding. She’s seen and made many beautiful small nalbound projects. Last year her goal was to create large projects with the craft and she completed a poncho and shawl with interlaced edgings. This year she’s learning more stitches and the best uses for those stitches. She is active on Ravely and her user name is Avlor.

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CAROL WAGNER Spinning Novelty Yarns, Fri 5-8 Drum Carding...Beyond the Basics, Sat 9-12 Painted Skeins...Wild and Crazy Colors, Sun 8:30-11:30 Carol Wagner has been a spinner since 1988 and uses the yarns she creates for knitting and weaving. She is passionate about fiber and promotes quality production of the fiber to be spun. The quality begins with the animal, includes carding and finally spinning a good yarn. Carol and her husband Paul have raised registered Coopworth sheep since 1992 and have a flock of approximately 200. They own Hidden Valley Farm and Woolen Mill near Valders, Wisconsin where the goal is to assist the customer with the creative process.

COLLEEN WALTNER Beginning Crochet, Sat, 1-4 Colleen Waltner learned crochet as a 10 year old from her mother’s favorite aunt. While Colleen is primarily a knitter, crocheting has continued in the background for many years. Her favorite is thread lace work especially fillet crochet. A fillet tablecloth that took her a year and a half to complete is Colleen’s prized piece. She is currently spinning cotton on a tahkli spindle and hopes to crochet with her own spun thread. She finds joy in patiently helping others learn a new skill. Colleen has placed first in sweater knitting twice and won the Kay Cheever Award for her beaded handspun shawl in 2012 at NCFF.

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NCFF Workshop Registration Form Friday Class Registration September 20, 2013 Name_______________________________________ Address_____________________________________ ___________________________________________ Phone_________________ email_________________ Check the class(es) you are registering for:  The Silk Experience

1-4 & 5-8

$110.00

 Finishing Class for Knitting  Instant Indigo Dyeing

1-4 1-4

$35.00 $35.00

 Little Tricks & Knitting Tips

1-4

$35.00

 Build Your Own Triangle Loom & Learn Triangle Weaving  Knitting w/Unspun Icelandic Yarn  Peg Loom Rug Weaving  Exploring Irish Crochet  Beginning Nalbinding  Knitted Edgings

1-4 & 6-8

$70.00

1-5 1-5:30 1-4 & Sat 1-4 1-4 5-8

$45.00 $50.00 $70.00 $35.00 $35.00

 Color Theory That Works  Beginning Wheel Spinning  Felted Soap  Photography for Fiber Artists  Beginning Kumihimo  Spinning Novelty Yarns

5-8 5-7 6-8 6:30-8 5-8 5-8

$35.00 $25.00 $25.00 $20.00 $35.00 $35.00

Class Total

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Please have registration forms sent before Sept. 1, 2013 Make checks payable to NCFF. Mail to: NCFF, c/o M Davidsohn 6108 N Romar Dr., Sioux Fall SD 57107  Your fee will be returned for any class that is filled or cancelled due to lack of minimum number of participants.  A $30.00 fee will be charged for returned checks.  Supply fees need to be paid to instructor the day of the class. 44

NCFF Workshop Registration Form Saturday Class Registration September 21, 2013 Name_______________________________________ Address_____________________________________ ___________________________________________ Phone_________________ email_________________ Check the class(es) you are registering for:  Wool Combing  Caps with a Twist  Scrunched Silk Dyeing  Basic Dog Obedience  Beginning Wheel Spinning  Drum Carding  Plaid Storage Basket  Tapestry Weaving  Tassels, Pom Poms & More  Explore the World of Goat Fiber  Needle-Felted Animals & Figures  Beginning Spindle Spinning  Beginning Crochet  Beginning Bobbin Lace  Soari Free -Style Weaving

Saturday Night Supper

9-12 $55.00 9-12 & 1-4 $70.00 9- 12 $35.00 9-10:30 $20.00 9-11 $25.00 9-12 $35.00 9-12 & 1-4 $70.00 9-12 $35.00 9-10:30 $20.00 1-4 $55.00 1-4 $35.00 1-3 $25.00 1-4 $35.00 12-4 $45.00 9 - 11 or 12-3 $25 or $35.00 Class Total _________ _______ x $17.50 = ________ Grand Total ________

Please have registration forms sent before Sept. 1, 2013 Make checks payable to NCFF. Mail to: NCFF, c/o M Davidsohn 6108 N Romar Dr., Sioux Fall SD 57107  Your fee will be returned for any class that is filled or cancelled due to lack of minimum number of participants.  A $30.00 fee will be charged for returned checks.  Supply fees need to be paid to instructor the day of the class.

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NCFF Workshop Registration Form Sunday Class Registration September 22, 2013 Name_______________________________________ Address_____________________________________ __________________________________________ Phone_________________ email________________ Check the class(es) you are registering for:  Intermediate Spinning

8:30-11:30&12:30-3:30 $110.00

 Warm Worsted Gloves

8:30-11:30&12:30-3:30 $70.00

 Painted Skeins

8:30-11:30

$35.00

 Nalbound Mittens  Finishing A Hooked Rug

8:30-12:30 9-11

$45.00 $25.00

 A Round Basket for 2013

8:30-11:30&12:30-3:30 $70.00

 Kanzashi Blooms

8:30-11:30

$35.00

 Crochet w/ Wires & Beads

8:30-12:30

$45.00

 Needle Felt A Folk-Art Half-Moon Santa

12:30-3:30

$35.00

 Advanced Dog Obedience & Agility

1-2:30

$20.00

 Beginning Wheel Spinning

1:30-3:30

$25.00

 Beginning Shuttle Tatting

12-3

$35.00

 Crochet a Coiled Basket

12:30-3:30

$35.00

 A Braid in the Hand

1:30-3:30

$25.00

 Soari Free -Style Weaving

9 - 11 or 12-3 $25 or $35.00 Class Total

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Please have registration forms sent before Sept. 1, 2013 Make checks payable to NCFF. Mail to: NCFF, c/o M Davidsohn 6108 N Romar Dr., Sioux Fall SD 57107  Your fee will be returned for any class that is filled or cancelled due to lack of minimum number of participants.  A $30.00 fee will be charged for returned checks.  Supply fees need to be paid to instructor the day of the class.

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Looking for North Country Fiber Fair updates or want to connect with other attendees? Check out our webpage: www.northcountryfiberfair.org Download & print the booklet. Check for class openings. Contact board members. Print raffle tickets, registration forms and more! You can also find us on Facebook (search for the North Country Fiber Fair group), Ravelry (group name: North Country Fiber Fair) and on Twitter (NCFiber). If you’d like to contact us through e-mail, you can reach us at [email protected].

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Fiber Sandwich Host Guild: Red River Valley Fiber Guild Do you have a zest for spinning one-of-a-kind yarn? Do you love texture and color? Are you adventurous and enjoy the thrill of exotic fibers? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you will enjoy the North Country Fiber Fair’s "Fiber Sandwich"! A Fiber Sandwich is an assortment of donated fibers layered into a sandwich and then divided among a group of spinners for spinning. It is an opportunity for vendors to showcase their fibers, spinners to demonstrate their skills, and fundraising to support the fiber arts. Participants may donate 4 oz of CLEAN WASHED fiber to be layered into a sandwich. If you wish to spin, you must supply your own spinning wheel or spindle, and carder if you wish to card your fibers. Fibers must be clean and washed. Fibers may be carded or uncarded; roving or batts; dyed or natural colors, synthetics or natural fibers. Fibers may include wool, mohair, camel, llama, alpaca, angora, bison, bamboo, cashmere, silk - the combinations are unlimited!! Vendors, this is an opportunity to showcase the many and varied fibers you have to offer. North Country Fiber Fair will recognize each vendor who participates in the Fiber Sandwich event. Event Schedule and Auction: Saturday September 21, 2013: Donated fibers must be dropped off at the fiber sandwich area by 9:00 a.m. Saturday. The fibers will be layered and spinners may pick up their 4 oz. fiber sandwich anytime after 11:00 a.m. The fiber sandwich will be distributed on a first-come basis. Participating spinners will spin their sandwich in the spinning circle starting at 11:00 am on Saturday to allow the public to witness the creation of these wonderful yarns! Sunday September 22, 2013: Skeins and any unspun sandwiches will be auctioned via silent auction starting at noon. Bidding will close at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Successful bidders may collect their items after 3:30 or make arrangements and pay for shipping of their items. Proceeds from the auction will be used to support promotion and education in all aspects of the fiber arts programs of the North Country Fiber Fair.

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Juried Handspun Skein & Finished Projects Competitions Entry Deadline:

Friday, September 20th at 3:00pm Judging will start at 3:00 pm

Handspun Skein Competitions Entry Fees:

$2.00 per skein

Skeins must be 100% Natural Fiber, spun since NCFF 2012 Categories 1. Fine 2. Medium 3. Bulky 4. Novelty Finished Projects Competition Entry Fees:

$3.00 per entry

Categories 1. Sweaters 2. Scarves/Hats/Mittens 3. Socks 4. Shawls 5. Rugs 6. Other (ex - blankets, purses, etc.) 

Entrants will be separated into professional and nonprofessional divisions. Professional entrants are not eligible for the Kay Cheever Award.

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Junior entrants will be separated out in each category. Junior is defined as made by a child age 12 or younger.

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A fiber artist may not receive the Kay Cheever Award of Excellence two consecutive years.

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Juried Handspun Skein & Finished Projects Competitions Rules Entry Deadline: Friday, September 20th at 3:00pm 1.

Entries must be created by hand (with the exception of machine knitting). 2. Entries must be made of primarily (at least 50%) natural fibers. 3. Entry Form must be attached to the object, preferably lower corner if meant to be hung. 4. Items should be ready for display (prepared for hanging, etc.). 5. Classes will be combined or divided as needed. A fiber artist may show, but not receive, the Kay Cheever Award of Excellence two consecutive years. Items will be spot juried by a committee for entrance. The committee reserves the right to deny entrance to pieces which they feel do not meet the requirements of the exhibition or which are not of exhibition quality. The judge will designate 1st, 2nd, 3rd places in each category. Fewer places will be awarded if the judge deems it appropriate. Pieces will be judged both on workmanship and artistic qualities. All entries must remain on display until 2:00 pm Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013. Entries not picked up will become property of NCFF. NCFF assumes no liability in regard to items entered being lost, stolen or damaged.

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NCFF Handspun Skein Competition Entry Form Entry Fee: $2.00 per Skein Professional ______

Junior (12 & under)______

Non-Professional ______ Category (1-4): ___________________ Brief Description of Yarn: ____________________________________________ ________________________________________ Intended Use of Yarn: ____________________________________________ ________________________________________ Yardage/Length: _______________________________ WPI: _______________________ Weight (g. or oz.): ______________ Name______________________________________ Address ____________________________________ __________________________________________ Phone _________________ email _______________ Please make as many copies as needed Make checks payable to NCFF.

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NCFF Finished Projects Competition Entry Form Entry Fee: $3.00 per entry Professional ______

Junior (12 & under)______

Non-Professional _____ Category (1-6): ______________________ Brief Description of Item: ____________________________________________ ________________________________________ Natural Fibers Used: ____________________________________________ ________________________________________ Construction Technique: _________________________ Title (if any):_________________________________ Entirely

Original Design or Commercial Adaptation circle one

Handspun or Commercial circle one or both

Name______________________________________ Address ____________________________________ __________________________________________ Phone _________________ email _______________ Please make as many copies as needed Make checks payable to NCFF.

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Kay Cheever Award of Excellence Kay Cheever, AWARD of EXCELLENCE is given to the entry judged as BEST of SHOW, by the Brookings Guild. Kay Cheever was instrumental in founding Fiber Arts Guilds in South Dakota. In the 1980’s she and some other interested fiber people started meeting in Brookings. From this group, the Brookings Guild, Cross Threads Guild and Prairie Fiber Arts Guild came about. Kay was a wonderful fiber artist and had a Masters of Fine Arts degree from the University of Georgia. Kay passed away in 2002. (North Country Fiber Fair would like to thank the Brookings Guild for this monetary award.) 54

AREA FIBERWORKS GUILDS If you would like to join, please contact the guild in your area.

Brookings Fiberworks Guild Meets every 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30 at the Brookings Public Library, Cooper Rooms, Brookings SD brookingsfiberworksguild@gmail Visit the Brookings Fiberworks Guild on Facebook Contact: Harsha Mistry at 605-695-9807 ROC Day is Jan 4, 2014, 10am-4pm Brookings Public Library, Cooper Rooms, Brookings SD

Cross Threads Fiber Guild Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at Museum of Visual Materials, 500 N Main Ave., Sioux Falls, SD www.crossthreadsfiberguild.com [email protected] Contact: Barb Nesseim at 605-201-5457

Fiber Arts Guild of the Red River Valley Meets 3rd Saturday of the month at Campbell Library in East Grand Forks, MN Contact: [email protected] http://fiberartsguildrrv.weebly.com/

Prairie Fiber Arts Guild Meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 1pm at Natural Colored Wool Studio, Groton, SD Contact: Marie McClintic at 605-397-4504

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WOOL FLEECE SALE Browse through raw fleeces available for sale at the North Country Fiber Fair from such animals as: Alpacas & Llamas, Angora Rabbits Mohair & Cashmere Goats and Sheep Please feel free to bring your skirted fleece to sell. An NCFF member will check for quality and appropriateness to be presented as a handspun fleece. Any fleece deemed not appropriate will be removed from the exhibition. Fleeces should be marked with:     

Owner’s Name Address Phone Price Type of Wool NCFF does not guarantee any fleeces. All sales are between the buyer and seller.

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Exhibits for Sheep, Goats, Rabbits and Dogs We welcome anyone that would like to exhibit their animals. These animals must have the necessary papers by SD Livestock Regulations (see page 57). Contact Tracy Kellen 320265-6319 for more info on exhibiting your animals. Sheep: pens are on cement, panels with a wood back. Goats: pens are on cement, panels with a wood back. Rabbits: you must provide your own cage. Dogs: pens will be provided. All dogs must be on a leash when out of pen. If dogs are not used to being penned, then they must be on a leash while in the pen. Animals for sale should have on their pens:     

Type or Breed Owner’s Name Address Phone Number Price All sales are between the buyer and the seller. NCFF does not guarantee any animals or fibers.

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SD Livestock Import Requirements All Livestock Entering SD Must Have An Official Health Certificate Stating: 1. Name, address and phone number of owner/consignor 2. Kind of livestock: age, sex, breed, test results, etc. 3. Signature, address and phone number of inspecting licensed accredited veterinarian. 4 Individual Identification listed for each animal as required. 5. Import Shipping permit. 6. Be free of any contagious or infectious diseases. Certificates must be issued with in 30 days of entry into NCFF. If you are unsure what your animals may need for permits, etc. contact your local veterinarian or contact the SD Animal Industry Board. SD Animal Industry Board 605-773-3321 M-F 8am - 5pm www.state.sd.us/aib/importrequirements.htm The appropriate paperwork is required for your animals to enter NCFF. It is your responsibility to have the correct paperwork. You are required to have liability insurance on your animals that are brought to NCFF.

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ROC DAY Partly work, and partly play, Ye must on St. Distaff's day: From the plough soone free your teame, Then come home and fother them. If the maides a spinning goe, Burne the flax, and fire the tow; Bring in pailes of water then, Let the maides bewash the men Give St. Distaffe all the right, then bid Christmas sport good-night. And next morrow, every one To his owne vocation. North Country Fiber Fair is sponsoring a Roc Day event 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Saturday, January 11, 2014 at the Groton Community Center, 109 North 3rd Street Groton, SD 605.397.2617 Potluck meal at noon. Bring your spinning or other fiber project, come and relax and visit.

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North Country Fiber Fair 2013 Vendors We take vendors up until the day of NCFF. If you would like to become a vendor and want more information, go to our web site at www.northcountryfiberfair.org or call Tracy Kellen at 320-265-6319. These are the vendors we have registered at the time of booklet printing. An up-to-date listing of our vendors will be posted on our web site.

444 Farm

Penny Adler Hazel, SD 605-881-6155 www.444farm.com ~ goat’s milk soap & lotions

At Loose Ends

Lil McRae Perham, MN 218-346-9276 www.atlooseends.com ~ spinning & weaving tools & supplies; yarns; books; knitting & crochet supplies; looms & wheels

Athena Fibers

Lauri Harris Sioux Falls, SD 605-271-0741 www.athenafibers.com ~ yarns, fibers, tools accessories; patterns

Black Hills Woolies

Marilyn Clark Lucero Custer, SD 605-673-3233 ~ fleeces; rovings; yarns; woolen items

Celestial Designs

Celeste Suter Montevideo, MN 320-841-1261 www.celestialdesign.etsy.com ~ fiber; yarn; knitting notions; hand held pin looms; knitting, dyeing & felting kits; needle felting supplies; books & magazines & DVDs 61

North Country Fiber Fair 2013 Vendors Corny Goodness

Paul Tatge Benson, MN 320-304-1398 www.cornygoodness.com ~ corn yarn; wool/corn blend yarn; silk hankies; superwash wool; corn fiber socks

Crafty Ewe Farm

Charles Lindgren Watertown, SD 651-470-7616 www.craftyewefarm.com ~ wool/alpaca fiber; yarn (both mill and handspun); soaps and felted items

CR Yarn

Rita Nauman Rapid City, SD 605-791-KNIT (5648) www.cryarn.com ~ hand-dyed yarn; fiber & commercial yarns; needles

Dakota Carding & Wool Company

Kelly Knispel Groton, SD 605-228-9199 www.dakotacardingandwool.com ~ carded wool blends; spinning equipment; local raised fiber, wool & exotics; handspun yarn; carding services

Dakota Fiber Mill

Chris Armbrust Kindred, ND 701-428-9948 www.dakotafibermill.com ~ services; yarn; roving; pet beds

DragonCraft

Lorretta Eue Radcliffe, IA 515-899-7727 www.dragoncraft.etsy.com ~ drop spindles; silk; dragon eggs 62

North Country Fiber Fair 2013 Vendors Fairchild Farmgirl

Suzanne Fairchild Canby, MN 507-277-5622 ~ wool batts; yarn; needle-felted animals; fleeces

Fleece Picker’s Fiber and Yarn JoAnne Stackhouse Whitewood, SD 605-490-2442 ~ roving; silk/effect fibers; yarn; dye

Flickertail Fibers

Lisa Cook Fargo, ND 701-936-9693 www.flickertailfibers.com ~ hand-dyed yarn & fiber

Hidden Valley Farm/Woolen Mill Paul & Carol Wagner Valders, WI 920-758-2803 www.hiddenvalleyfarmwoolenmill.com ~ roving; yarn; fleeces; sheepskins

HoneyGold Acres

Caroline Waskow Hugo, MN 651-429-6051 ~ roving; yarn; fleeces; angora fiber; angora rabbits

Lake Country Fibers Darlene Hofius Jenkins, MN 218-568-5976 ~ Cushing Dyes

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North Country Fiber Fair 2013 Vendors Luv Ewe by Gerry Kay

Gerry Kay Walrath Sioux Falls, SD 605-339-0890 ~ yarn; fiber; hand knits; books; needles; sheep gifts; jewelry

Natural Colored Wool

Marie McClintic Groton, SD 605-397-4504 members.nvc.net/mariemcc ~ spinning & weaving supplies; wool yarn from my sheep; also supplies for knitters & crocheters

North Country Alpacas

Kit Almich LeSueur, MN 612-756-4262 www.alpacanation.com/northcountry.asp ~ alpaca products – raw fleece; roving; handspun yarn; hand created & knit products

On The Prairie Rugs

Tracy Kellen Beardsley, MN 320-265-6319 www.ontheprairie.etsy.com ~ rug hooking supplies; hand-dyed & milled wool fabric for rug hooking & wool applique; kits; patterns; penny rugs

One Wing Wool

Darlene Smith St Michael, MN 763-428-1670 www.onewingwool.com ~ wool applique kits & patterns; hand-dyed & as-is wool yardage; rug hooked doll patterns; hand-dyed cotton floss

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North Country Fiber Fair 2013 Vendors Prairie Fiber Soapworks & Fiber Lydia R. Gessele Harvey, ND 701-341-0976 www.prairiefiresoapworksandfiber.artfire.com ~ handmade soaps; toiletries; spinning fiber; yarns; handspun yarn; dyed fiber; spinning wheels

PS Products Fiber and Yarns

Sue Jacobson Fertile, MN 218-289-1210 ~ spinning fiber; yarns; handmade soaps; raw fleece (Lincoln x Corriedale)

Rich-Nes Alpacas

Richard & Agnes Wildt Morgan, MN 507-249-3631 http://www.richnes.com ~ alpaca products – roving; yarn and finished products

Sage Ridge Mill and Critters Linda Athinson Clearmont, WY 307-758-4616 www.sageridge.net ~ alpaca fibers; yarns; scarves; etc.

Sandy’s Palette, LLC

Sandy Jones Mineral Point, WI 608-987-1346 www.sandyspalette.com ~ hand-dyed yarn & fiber, jewelry, buttons, tools

SAORI Free-Style Weaving Studio "FUN" Dan & Chiaki O'Brien Chaska, MN 952-567-3414 www.saoristudiofun.com ~ woven items; clothing & pins; felted items 65

North Country Fiber Fair 2013 Vendors Shay Huhta - Seller of fine wool & mohair Shay Huhta Lake Benton, MN 507-368-9306 ~ wool & mohair roving, clouds and bats

Spinning Doggies Designs

Ruth Schlueter Beresford, SD 605-351-3852 ~ project bags; stitch markers; yarn; alpaca fiber; spindles; nalbinding needles; etc.

The Dyeing Arts

Tara Neese Omaha, NE 402-212-2913 www.thedyeingarts.com ~ hand-dyed fiber and yarn

The Shanty Stitichers

Ginny Gustad Beresford, SD 605-763-8455 ~ perle cotton, hardanger fabric and cross stitch supplies

Yesterdays Crafts

Ute Zeis Burtrum, Mn 320-309-5577 ~ spinning wheels; fiber; soaps; books; notions

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The Codington County Extension Complex is located at 1910 West Kemp, Watertown, SD.

Directions from I-29: ~ Take exit 177 off I-29. If you will be coming from the east on Hwy 212 then just stay on that highway. ~ Turn off the exit and head West, through town on Hwy 212. The Extension Building is on the western edge of Watertown. ~ After the Best Western Ramkota Hotel take a right onto st 21 St SW. ~ Go 2 1/2 blocks and take a right into the parking lot behind the Hockey Rink.

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Area Accommodations Hotels Best Western Ramkota Inn Country Inn & Suites Days Inn Hampton Inn & Suites Holiday Inn Express Quality Inn & Suites Rodeway Inn (formerly Drake Motor Inn) Super 8 Traveler’s Inn Travel Host

605-886-8011 605-886-8900 605-886-3500 605-878-1800 605-882-3636 605-886-3010 605-886-8411 605-882-1900 605-882-2243 605-886-6120

Camping Memorial Park Prop Stoney Point Sandy Shore State Park Stokes-Thomas Lake City Park

605-882-6290 605-886-7523 800-710-2267 605-882-6264

For additional information about Watertown, SD attractions & lodging vis-

it www.visitwatertownsd.com or contact the Watertown Convention & Visitor Bureau at 605-753-0282 or 800-658-4505.

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