Sheep to Shawl Contest

sponsored by Yarn Tree Studio

10:00 to 4:00, Saturday, May 19—
Ready for extreme sport?

Start with a beautiful washed fleece.

Card or comb the fiber.

Spin it.

Ply it. Then weave it into a stunning shawl. All in six hours or less. Five-member teams of otherwise sane people—carders, spinners and one weaver—will do just that.

Competition will be fierce as teams work under pressure, against potential perils such as scraped knuckles, broken tension bands, backaches and curious onlookers with complex questions. The first shawl to cross the finish line will score major points. Judges will also award points for teamwork and craftsmanship. Cash prizes will be given.

Complete the Rules of Engagement, put together a team of fiber pals and practice practice practice.

Sheep to Shawl demonstrates to the public how fibers were traditionally prepared and how clothing, home furnishings and accessories were produced in the past. The goal is that such events will promote greater interest in all aspects of creating fabric and emphasize the historical importance of the fiber arts.

Game on.

Want to know more?
Sheryl Wicklund can help.
countryspinner@hotmail.com