Vermont Fibershed
The mission of the Vermont Fibershed is to promote local natural fiber production and processing within the state and nearby region.
Vermont Weavers Guild
This talented group of fiber artists is a welcome presence in Floral Hall during the Festival. Visitors can view samples while learning more about the art and craft of weaving. Visit their website to learn more about the Vermont Weavers Guild.
Many thanks to guild member Dena Moses for her informative videos.
Visit Dena’s YouTube channel.
Here are links to several more of Dena’s excellent videos:
Removing dishtowels from loom after weaving
Weaving dishtowels with Willie
You spin me right around
Hemstitching with heart
Sharon Rug Hooking and Fiber Crafts
The Sharon rug hooking group gathers each month at Baxter Memorial Library in Sharon. All fiber artists are welcome. The focus of the monthly gatherings is on rug hooking. Novice rug hookers find help in getting started, locating resources, choosing the right tools and refining their techniques. Artists bring their current projects to work on, share ideas and encourage and inspire one another. The variety of styles and execution testifies to its endless possibilities.
The rug hooking group meets at Baxter Memorial Library in Sharon on the third Sunday of each month from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
For more information about the Sharon gathering, contact Bonnie Dore (bondore132@yahoo.com or 802-282-5814).
The Baxter Memorial Library also hosts a spinning and fiber arts group on the first Sunday of each month from 2:00 to 4:00pm.
Helpful Resources:
Video instruction: Rug Hooking with Gene Shepherd
Materials, Tools, Instruction:
- Green Mountain Hooked Rugs, Montpelier, VT – 802-223-1333
- Dorr Mill Store, Guild, NH – 800-846-3677
The Livestock Conservancy
Learn about the Shave ‘Em to Save ‘Em initiative