More about Landmade. We were thrilled at the number of creative, enthusiastic people that came throughout the day, who seemed eager to meet the farms. Guild members, novices, professionals, knitting club members, there was such an interesting cross-section of people coming through the doors. And it was impossible not to admire the hand-made sweaters and coats, hats and legwarmers. Even UCFS co-founder Becky's baby rocked a natural fibre look. At the end of the day, I think all the farms shared the same sense of gratitude at the support of so many.
We were also blessed by the involvement of others - Bree Zorel spearheaded a super knit-in and had folks dropping in all day to knit (and shop.... Thanks Bree, for loving our grey Lopi). Spinners shared the stage and even taught Rob Scott (OSMA chair) the finer points of spinning. The stage was a creative hive all day, with guild members and strangers coming together to make and talk.
We had tremendous support from the local guilds and from Woodstock Fleece Festival. The fact that they shared the news with their membership helped us get the word out. Nicole Klenk is also a great friend to wool farmers everywhere. Thanks also to the Ontario Handweavers and Spinners eblast for sharing, too. The support that family and friends gave via their own social media was also invaluable.
The Upper Canada Fibreshed is run by an amazing group of dedicated women who work tireless to promote the environmental, social and economic benefits of sustainable fibre production. And The Peggy Sue Collection, Upper Canada Weaving and the Upper Canada Merchantile are all examples of putting belief into action.
If you were there and would like to reach out to the farms, or missed it and would like to track them down, here is the list in order of Sunday's setup: Rampart Farm and Wool Mill, Circle R Livestock, Twin Oaks Farm, Lickety Spit Fibre Farm, All Sorts Acres, The Alpaca Stop at Stone Spindle Farm, The Common Good, Freelton Fibre Mill, Linc Farm with Canadian Comfort Alpacas and On the Brink Alpacas.
This won't be the last Landmade. Discussions are under way as to when to arrange the next one. In the meantime, all of these farms and makers and people can be reached via the UCFS (www.uppercanadafibreshed.ca) or facebook.
We had tremendous support from the local guilds and from Woodstock Fleece Festival. The fact that they shared the news with their membership helped us get the word out. Nicole Klenk is also a great friend to wool farmers everywhere. Thanks also to the Ontario Handweavers and Spinners eblast for sharing, too. The support that family and friends gave via their own social media was also invaluable.
The Upper Canada Fibreshed is run by an amazing group of dedicated women who work tireless to promote the environmental, social and economic benefits of sustainable fibre production. And The Peggy Sue Collection, Upper Canada Weaving and the Upper Canada Merchantile are all examples of putting belief into action.
If you were there and would like to reach out to the farms, or missed it and would like to track them down, here is the list in order of Sunday's setup: Rampart Farm and Wool Mill, Circle R Livestock, Twin Oaks Farm, Lickety Spit Fibre Farm, All Sorts Acres, The Alpaca Stop at Stone Spindle Farm, The Common Good, Freelton Fibre Mill, Linc Farm with Canadian Comfort Alpacas and On the Brink Alpacas.
This won't be the last Landmade. Discussions are under way as to when to arrange the next one. In the meantime, all of these farms and makers and people can be reached via the UCFS (www.uppercanadafibreshed.ca) or facebook.
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