Written by Sheep to Shawl Teams forming!We are forming 1-2 teams to participate in Fleece to Shawl or Sheep to Shawl Competitions this year. We are attempting to sign up for a Fleece to Shawl event in Gaithersburg, MD at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair. The Fleece to Shawl will be held Sunday August 16 from 1:00-4:00PM. Teams of … Continue reading “Sheep to Shawl”
Celebrate World Wide Knit in Public Day 2026: Stitch Together in the Sunshine! Date: June 13, 2026 Mark your calendars for June 13, 2026 – the second Saturday in June – when the world comes alive with needles, hooks, and yarn as we celebrate World Wide Knit in Public Day (WWKIP Day)! We will update … Continue reading “Knit In Public 2026”
Save the Date: Fall Fiber Festival & Montpelier Sheep Dog Trials 2026 Dear fiber enthusiasts and fellow yarn lovers, Mark your calendars for a weekend immersed in the timeless world of fiber arts! The beloved Fall Fiber Festival & Montpelier Sheep Dog Trials returns on October 3-4, 2026, at the picturesque grounds across from James … Continue reading “Fall Fiber Festival 2026”
Join the Twist: Worldwide Spin in Public Day – September 19, 2026 Dear Fiber Enthusiasts and Yarn Lovers, Mark your calendars and prepare your wheels and spindles! Worldwide Spin in Public Day (WWSIP) returns on Saturday, September 19, 2026 – the third Saturday in September, as tradition holds. This global celebration invites spinners everywhere to … Continue reading “Worldwide Spin in Public Day”
Tour de Fleece Spin with Team FSWG 2026 for Tour de Fleece! What, where, and when is Tour de Fleece? Tour de Fleece is a worldwide celebration of all things spinning that takes place during the Tour de France (July 4 – July 26, 2026.) It’s not a competition! You join a team for camaraderie and encouragement. You set your own personal goals and … Continue reading “Tour de Fleece 2026”
May 2-3, 2026 Join Us for the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival 2026! Dear Fellow Fiber Enthusiasts, Mark your calendars for an unforgettable weekend of woolly wonders! The 53rd Annual Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival returns on May 2-3, 2026, at the Howard County Fairgrounds in West Friendship, MD. This beloved event is one of … Continue reading “Maryland Sheep and Wool 2026”
The Engagement Committee meets the first Thursday of the month. All guild members are encouraged to attend! Future meeting dates can be found on the guild calendar. The purpose of this committee is to explore and promote ways in which the guild can support its members’ fiber interests, grow the guild, and expand its reach … Continue reading “Guild Engagement Committee:”
Craft & Chat meets on the third Tuesday of each month, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm on Zoom. Chat with other guild members as you work on your projects in the comfort of your own home. All types of fiber arts are welcome. We hope to see you there! If you are willing to share … Continue reading “Craft & Chat:”
Guild meetings are held in the basement level of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library,Fredericksburg Branch, on Caroline Street. Future meetings will take place on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 10:00 at the Fredericksburglibrary. Program schedule to come. November 8 – Library room #3 December 13 – Holiday party Hull Baptist Memorial church January … Continue reading “Guild Meetings for 2026”