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SPRING, 2006
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HILLCREEK FIBER STUDIO
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Established 1982
Established 1986
Specializing in Custom Handwoven
Textiles, Nature-Dyed Fibers,
Handspun Yarns
Specializing in Workshops
in Nature-dyeing, Spinning,
Knitting, and Weaving, and in
related tools, supplies and books
Bed & Breakfast and
Airport Shuttle Service from
St Louis & Kansas City
available for students
using natural fibers and dyes
Home of the Patented
Spriggs 7’ Adjustable Triangle
Shawl/Blanket Frame Loom
Spring 2006, Vol XXIV, No 1
Event Calendar for 2006-2007
Subscription $5.00/year for two issues
Spinning is now touted as the new "Zen" of the world. Mahatma Ghandi
knew that decades ago. Just 5 years ago they were touting knitting on that same pedestal
of honor. It wasn't too many years ago when I walked into a gym and saw "spinning
classes". I thought then that spinning had finally made it into the common genre, only to
learn they were "spinning" on stationary bicycles. Another indicator of spinning's
popularity is when our Beginning/Intermediate Spinning 3-day workshop fills so full I
have to add another class to the schedule and the second one becomes even more full
than the first! Part of this increase in spinning interest, I believe, comes from knitters wanting to make their
own yarn. Our Designer Yarns class is perfect for this!
This has sure been an interesting year in changing weather
patterns, record numbers of hurricanes, warm winter, early
tornadoes, more fires. Some of our dear weaving and spinning
friends lost their wheels and looms to Katrina. Hillcreek Yarn
Shoppe, and associated knit groups, have been knitting away
for relief causes. Hillcreek Fiber Studio has replaced tri-looms
for free when we've learned of their loss. If you know of
individuals who have lost equipment originally bought from us,
please let us know.
Tragic losses due to war and weather remind us how valuable
our friends and family are. We need to spend time with them
and let them know how much we appreciate them. This is our
family's year for family reunions. Denny's mom's side of the
family, the Leubberings, can draw over 250 clan members in
April; Carol Leigh's parents, 6 siblings and families are getting
together in Pennsylvania in June; and Denny's 6 siblings and
families in September at a family farm in Missouri.
An apology is due for confusion of dates in our last fall
newsletter calendar. As much as I think I've checked and
rechecked dates, I still got a couple wrong, which effected
others as well. Sorry for any inconvenience. Please note the
corrected dates on our Event Calendar, Page 5 for our Fiber
Furloughs I & II, which are based on the dates for the Native
Craft Workshop, which has moved their dates to begin at the
end of July. It's always advisable to double check the dates
with us when you sign up for classes.
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HILLCREEK Fiber Studio
for weaving, spinning, and dyeing
supplies
& Workshops
7001 S Hillcreek Road, Columbia, MO 65203
Call 573-874-2233 for inquiries,
or the toll free number:
1-800-TRI-WEAV (874-9328) for placing orders
FAX No: 573-874-0141
Web Site: www.HillcreekFiberStudio.com
with an on-line Shopping Cart Store
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HILLCREEK Yarn Shoppe
(Established 2003)
for knitting and crocheting supplies
& classes
1414 Rangeline Plaza, Columbia, MO 65201
call 573-449-KNIT (5648) for inquiries,
or the toll-free number
1-866-482-KNIT (5648) for placing orders
Website: www.HillcreekYarnShoppe.com
SPRING, 2006
SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
Annual subscription rate for Hillcreek Fiber News is $5.00 for
two issues, Spring and Autumn. Single Copy, $3.00. Students
and customers with purchases during the year of $20 or more
will receive a complimentary issue.
CLASSIFIED AD RATES:
For a listing under Equipment/Fiber Sources or other classified
columns, please remit $5 by August 15, 2006 for inclusion in the
Autumn, 2006 issue. Limit ad to 30 words in addition to your name,
address & phone number. (See Page 11.) Circulation is now
around 7000 fiber-interested people.
WEAVING STUDIO & YARN SHOPPE HOURS:
Hillcreek Fiber Studio is a working studio & mail order service.
Please call 573-874-2233 before planning a trip to the Studio.
Studio hours are: Tuesday through Saturday, 9 am to 5 PM, by
appointment only. At other times, please leave a message and
we will return your call ASAP. Hillcreek Yarn Shoppe is a retail
shop open from10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Call
573-449-KNIT(5648), or 1-866-482-KNIT(5648).
DEALERSHIPS
Page 2
Greetings from Carol Leigh Brack-Kaiser..........Pages 1 & 3
Index, Subscriptions, Ad Information, Hours ................... 2
Dealerships carried by Carol Leigh's HFS & HYS............ 2
Hillcreek Fiber Studio Workshops Schedule ..................... 2
Guest Instructors, Turkey Trip, New Tri-loom and
Square Projects, New Product, Yarns in Stock .................. 3
Dye Recipes Scarlet & Aubergine, In Memorum,
Missouri Spin-In, Project Pictures ...................................... 4
Hillcreek Fiber Studio & Yarn Shoppe Event Calendar ..... 5
Workshops offered at Hillcreek Fiber Studio (HFS) ........ 6
“Shoppe Talk” with Rebecca Oliger & Shella Watson . 7-8
Workshops, Hillcreek Yarn Shoppe, Product Specials ...... 9
Monthly Sales at Hillcreek Yarn Shoppe.......................... 10
carried by Carol Leigh’s
HILLCREEK FIBER STUDIO & YARN SHOPPE
Missouri Fiber Event Ads ................................................ 10
ASHFORD Spinning Wheels, Looms and Tools
EARTHUES Natural Dye Extracts
INDUSTRIAL MACHINE PRODUCTS: MARG Electric
Spinners, Spin Winders, & ACADIAN Spindles
LOUËT Spinning & Weaving Tools & Supplies
MOUNTAIN LOOMS Table Multi-Harness Looms
SCHACHT SPINDLE CO. Looms, Wheels & Supplies
SNIPES Weaving & Spinning Tools
SPRIGGS CUSTOM WOOD PRODUCTS Adjustable Triangle
& Square Looms & Accessories; Navajo & Inkle Looms;
Drop & Navajo Spindles; Warping Boards;
Bobbins for Reeves Spinning Wheels, Maru-dai Stands
WINSOME TIMBERS: Lennox Spinning Wheels
HANDWEAVERS GUILD OF AMERICA Shuttle, Spindle & Dyepot
INTERWEAVE PRESS Books and Magazines:
Handwoven, Spin-Off, Piecework, Knits, Fiber Arts
XRX PUBLICATION Knitters’ Magazine
UNICORN BOOKS every type of fiber-related book
BRITTANY, CRYSTAL PALACE, LANTERN MOON,
ADDI NATURA, and ADDI TURBO Knitting Needles
VICTORIAN VIDEO PRODUCTIONS
Contact Information for Events ....................................... 11
YARNS and FIBERS:
BROWN SHEEP CO., CRYSTAL PALACE, ELSBETH LAVOLD,
FULL BOBBIN, FIESTA YARNS, FROG TREE, JAGGERSPUN,
GREAT NORTHERN, HARRISVILLE, LOUËT, VERSEIS/FOX FIBRE,
WEAVING SOUTHWEST, ELLEN’S 1/2 PINT, OAK GROVE, D’zined
HEMP, LIISU YARNS, ELLYN COOPER’S Yarn Sonnets,
MOUNTAIN COLORS, BONKERS, OPAL, NORO, REGIA,
PHILOSOPHER’S WOOL, SOUTHWEST TRADING,
JO SHARP, SCHACHENMAYR, SCHAEFER, Ashford TEKAPO
Partial Listing - MISCELLANEOUS Items
Knitting Spools by Montgomery
Sterling & Pewter Jewelry by Ram’s Horn
Brass Shawl & Kilt Celtic brooches by Mountain Forge
Handmade Bookmark/Notecards by Moosetrack Studio
Lucets by Peggy Ledrich
Clay Buttons by Carol Hibbard
Classifieds........................................................................... 11
How to get to Hillcreek Fiber Studio & Yarn Shoppe Map ....... 12
HILLCREEK FIBER STUDIO
WEEKEND & LONGER WORKSHOPS
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and other fiber exploration
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July920-25
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Guest instructors: In April Merike Saarniit is back by
popular demand, teaching Spinning for Socks (see her article
in this spring Spin-Off magazine), and two interesting Estonian
stitches which look much more complex than they really are:
Patent Stitches, and Raspberries & Blueberries (see her
article in Knitter's magazine). In July, on the weekend between
our Fiber Furloughs, the popular Wren Ross and Daena
Giardella, co-authors of Changing Patterns: Discovering the
Fabric of your Creativity, will be offering great seminars on
developing your creativity in both knitting and life in general.
One of our favorite guests, Sarah Natani, will again be offering
Intermediate to Advanced Navajo Weaving in November.
New Class at Hillcreek Fiber Studio: We're considering
offering a different dye class, only if there's enough interest:
Natural Dyes, an exploration of the Least-known Ancient
Ones:
Alkanet, Annatto, Kamala, Myrobalan, Red
Sandalwood, Safflower, Woad, Quercitron, Pomegranate Rinds
and others. March 2007. Let us know if you think you'd enjoy
exploring these little-used ancient dyes.
We've been exploring ways to use our relatively new 5foot Adjustable Square Loom. Besides adjusting to
nine sizes of squares, the adjustable loom adjusts to 36
different sizes of rectangles each of which can be used
horizontally or vertically on its convenient stand. Thus, besides
conveniently weaving square blankets, new ways to use our
square loom include Rectangular Shawl/table runner using
the continuous thread weaving method in a rectangle, and
Elegant Ruana (still on the loom) using a variation on
conventional weaving, and of course, tapestries of various sizes.
Leslie Carroll, on-line Weaving List Mom, has designed a
Kimono by weaving squares, then felting, cutting and sewing.
See Page 4 for pictures of projects done on the square loom.
Also check out a new project from the Travel Looms, a
Kimono Coat using a variation on the BexShelLaura Jacket
Pattern with the 3-foot Tri and Square Looms rather than the
2-foot set.
Turkey trip with Theresa.
In my last newsletter I
described my wonderful trip to Turkey last fall, and how
Mehmet Girgic was arranging to offer workshops for visiting
guests. Well, he and Theresa May-O'Brien of New York have
put together a wonderful opportunity August 13 - 19, 2006 for
studying in Turkey. Students may focus on learning one of
three skills: Felting with Mehmet, or Kilim Weaving or Pile
Carpet Weaving with local expert weaving teachers. Also on the
itinerary are learning traditional natural dye techniques, visiting
local museums and bazaars, and various side trips. Class size is
limited to 10. For further information and an informative
brochure, contact Theresa or Mehmet directly: Theresa MayO'Brien, 514 Gifford Hill Road, Oneonta, New York 13820,
607-433-7615, felter508@yahoo.com;
or Mehmet Girgic, Konya, Turkey, phone 00-90332-350-28-95
thefeltmaker@yahoo.com, www.thefeltmaker.com.
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New Product: Extraordinary Fiber Washing Bag by
Ozark Delights was introduced at the Missouri Fiber
Retreat March 2006, receiving rave reviews. This unique
product is made of an ultra fine netting which helps prevent fiber
from clogging washing machines and pipes. It is designed as a
single donut-shaped bag, making it easy to manipulate in the tub
of a top loading washing machine. It is useful not only for the
washing of fibers such as alpaca, llama, mohair, and wool, but
also when just soaking yarns, rovings or fibers in preparation to
set the twist or to dye. The Fiber Washing Bag is available
either assembled ($19.50) or as a kit with sewing instructions
($15.50). Patent Pending. I would recommend ordering two -one for washing whites, one for washing colors.
Yarns always in stock We feel at Hillcreek Fiber Studio and
Yarn Shoppe that if we choose a quality line of products or yarns
to carry within our studio or shop, we should try to carry the full
color or product line. Our focus is on natural-fiber classic
quality. We believe when a customer falls in love with a yarn,
they'd like to have consistent access to all the colors available.
We attempt to keep in stock, barring back orders from the
company, all colors in the following yarn lines. Check out Page
8 for additional special knitting yarns kept at Hillcreek Yarn
Shoppe. Our websites have color sample cards and prices (see
front page for contact information). Remember, for orders
over $100 we offer 10% discount.
Rio Grande Rug Yarn, 100% wool, heavy singles, approx 360
yards per pound -- excellent for rugs, tapestries, classic shawls,
jackets, ponchos or rugs on the triangle or square frame looms.
Over 70 hand-dyed colors. Avail in 4-ounce and one-pound lots.
Weaving Southwest, 100% Churro (Navajo breed) wool,
medium singles, approx 680 yards per pound -- excellent for
tapestries, finer detail in variety of classic outerwear garments,
used double on large triangle looms, or as is on smaller Travel
Tri- and Square looms. 6 natural and 23 hand-dyed colors.
Harrisville Highland, medium weight 2-ply wool, truly
classic, 450 yards per 8-ounce cone, 50 colors. Also available in
same colors, Shetland finer weight.
Earth Guild Dragon Tales, 4/2 cotton, heavy slub, 8/2
cotton, rayon slub, rayon chenille, 10 solid colors, 6 variegated
color coordinated, 8 oz cones. Great for knitting as well as
weaving!
Maysville Carpet Warp, 8/4 cotton, in all regular and special
58 colors, 8 oz tubes. Also great for knitting!
Oak Grove Potpourri, small boucle 40/40/20 silk/ mohair/
wool, 800 yd/pound, over 20 hand-dyed variegated colorways.
Oak Grove Diana, large mohair/wool loop, 375 yd/pound,
same colorways as above.
Brown Sheep Company's Lamb's Pride, worsted and bulky
weights, 15% mohair, 85% soft wool; Prairie Silk, 10/18/72
silk/mohair/merino; Handpaint, 40/60 mohair/wool; Cotton
Fleece, 80/20 pima cotton/merino wool.
Ashford Tekapo, 2-ply New Zealand merino wool, four
variegated colorways, 26 solids, 218 yards per 100 grams
Louet Euroflax, 100% linen, solid & heather, 270 yards per
100 gram skein.
Gems, tightly twisted 2-ply merino wool, great for socks, 225
yards per 100 gram skein.
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SPRING, 2006
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We keep all issues of Weavers' Craft Magazine in
stock. This wonderful magazine, self-published by Jean
Scorgie, previous editor for Handwoven magazine, covers
specific weave structures with projects, clear directions,
colorful pictures, tips and tricks for any level handweaver.
Issue 19 is just off the press. This is a series which will
become a collectors' item. $6.45 each. Special: Buy the
whole set of 19, get two free, $109.65 (save $12.90).
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This year the Missouri State Spring Spin-In will be held
Saturday, April 29, at the historic Boone's Home in Defiance,
Missouri, Hwy 94, 40 miles west of St. Louis.
Pictures of Recent Projects
We are continually exploring new uses for our Tri- and Square
Loom Products. To view these in color, check out this newsletter
on our website, www.hillcreekfiberstudio.com. Enjoy!
In Memorial Old time friend and supplier, Roger Wolf of
Alliance Imports passed away in February after battling
cancer of the spine for several years. Roger has for decades
successfully imported quality dyes from around the world.
We've worked with him for over 15 years. He was truly a
wonderful person to work with. His family plans to continue
the business.
Dye Recipe Bill Bailey's BOB (Black Oak Bark, or
Quercitron) & recipe. Bill has found a source for BOB, has
refined it to the concentrated color-yielding part of the bark,
and has been developing some recipes based on early dye
manuals and Jim Liles' Art and Craft of Natural Dyeing,
$19.95. Quercitron was the major dye exported from USA
during the 1800's. Used for its excellent yellows and golds.
Here's Bill's great recipe for Fiery Scarlet. Use the following
percentages of dyestuffs to weight of goods dyed: 20% Black
Oak Bark, 8% Cochineal, 6% Tin/Stannic Chloride, 2% Cream
of Tartar, 3% Oxalic Acid. Simmer the cochineal in soft water
for ten minutes. Add the other ingredients, cold soft water and
the fiber. Slowly bring to boil. Boil for 30 to 90 minutes.
Longer makes the color more billiant.
Mehmet's Dye Recipe for Aubergine (ancient Turkish
recipe) Premordant wool at the rate of 4 ounces iron to one
pound wool. Let fibers set in mordant bath at least over night.
Grind matter roots. Use at the rate of one to two pounds
madder root to one pound wool. Cook roots several hours.
Add mordanted wool to dye bath with the root parts. Let set
without further cooking for 3 or 4 days. This dye has a
wonderful dark purple cast of aubergine, or egg-plant color.
"All Alpaca Kimono Koat" on 3-foot Travel Tri-loom and
matching 27" Square, variation on the BexShelLaura Jacket
Pattern, $9, designed for the 2-foot Travel Tri and 18" Square
Looms
Leslie Carroll modelling her Kimono, woven on her 5-foot
Adjustable Square Loom. Felted, cut and sewn squares.
The Missouri State Spring Spin-In has been in existence
since the mid 1980's when Sammy Eber and Carol Leigh were
co-chairs of the Woolgatherers Study group of the Columbia
Weavers and Spinners' Guild. CW&SG sponsored the event
for 7 years, then decided to give other spinning groups around
the state the opportunity to host the event. Since then, Carol
Leigh's Hillcreek Fiber Studio has co-sponsored the event with
other guilds to keep some consistency with mailing lists, et
cetera. Over the years the Spin-In has been hosted in such
areas as St. Louis, Marshfield, Hannibal, Chillicothe, Berger,
Kansas City, and Defiance at Boone's Home -- in all four
corners of the State and then some. Franklin County Fiber
Artists and Boone's Home have made a joint commitment to
continue to sponsor this event from now on. For contact info,
see Page 11. I would like to thank all those who have been
involved with this event over the years. It's been a wonderful
opportunity for our spinning community to stay connected
with one another. If any Missouri group would like to take a
turn hosting the event, please contact this year's event
coordinators.
Rectangle Shawl woven on 5-foot Adjustable Square Loom
using continuous yarn method of weaving two loops
alternately, one on each side.
Unfinished Elegant Ruana being woven on a 5-foot Adjustable
Square Loom pre-warped, and with pulled loop weft.
SPRING, 2006
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2006-2007 HILLCREEK WORKSHOP and EVENT SCHEDULE
Date
Workshops/Events
Location
2006
Apr 1 - 2 ............. BEGINNING SPINNING, Hillcreek Fiber Studio .......................................................................... Columbia, MO
Apr 2 - 3 ............. INTERMEDIATE SPINNING, Designer Yarns, Hillcreek Fiber Studio ...................................... Columbia, MO
Apr 7 - 8, F-S .... Greencastle Fleece Fair, Putnam County Fairgrounds, Vendor ......................................................... Greencastle, IN
Apr 7 - 9, F-Sun ... Merike Saarniit, guest instructor, Knitting & Spinning Workshops, Hillcreek Yarn Shoppe .......... Columbia, MO
Apr 28-30 ........... Fort Frederick Historic Trade Fair, Trader .................................................................................... Ft. Frederick, MD
Apr 29 ................ *All-Missouri Spring Spin-In, Historic Boone Home, Franklin Co. Fiber Artists, Vendor ................. Defiance, MO
May 5-7 .............. Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival, Howard County Fair Grounds, Vendor ............................West Friendship, MD
May 9 - 10 .......... Millicent's Yarn & More, Triangle weaving workshop .................................................................. Cumberland, MD
May 13 - 14 ........ New Hampshire Sheep & Wool Festival, State Fair Grounds, Vendor.............................................. Hopkinton, NH
May 19 - 21 ........ Missouri Fiber Arts Conference, Bex Mobius Scarf Knitting, Vendor ...................................................Fayette, MO
May 20 ............... *Fiber Fair, Webster County Fairgrounds ........................................................................................ Marshfield, MO
June 1 - 4 ............ MO Natural Colored Wool Growers’ Show and Sale, Missouri State Fairgrounds, Vendor...................Sedalia, MO
June 3 - 4 ............ Ft du Chartres Spring Rendezvous, Dye demo by Shella ......................................................... Prairie du Rocher, IL
June 14-18 .......... Brack Family Reunion ...................................................................................................................State College, PA
June 27-July 1.... Convergence, International Fiber Arts Conference, Vendor ......................................................... Grand Rapids, MI
July 9-14............. FIBER FURLOUGH-I - - Focus on Spinning, Dyeing, Felting exploration, Hillcreek Fbr Studio . Columbia, MO
July 15-16........... Wren Ross & Deana Giardella, guest instructors, Knitting With Creativity, Discovering the Fabric
of Your Creativity, Hillcreek Yarn Shoppe ........................................................................ Columbia, MO
July 16-21........... FIBER FURLOUGH-II - - Weaving of all types, Hillcreek Fiber Studio ....................................... Columbia, MO
July 30-Aug 4 ..... Christianson Native Craft Workshop, Tri-Loom & Inkle Weaving, Rose & Carol Leigh ............ Shannondale, MO
Aug 9 - 13 .......... Stitches Midwest Knitting Conference, XRX, Hillcreek Yarn Shoppe, Vendor .................................. Rosemont, IL
Aug 15................ Quilters Guild, Triangle weaving presentation ............................................................................ Jefferson City, MO
Aug 18-20 .......... Michigan Fiber Festival, Allegan County Fair Grounds, Vendor ...........................................................Allegan, MI
Sept 1-4 .............. *Bethel Sheep & Wool Festival ............................................................................................................. Bethel, MO
Sept 3 ................. Kaiser Family Reunion ................................................................................................................. St. Elizabeth, MO
Sept 9 - 10 .......... NATURAL DYEING: Missouri Dye Plants, Hillcreek Fiber Studio ............................................. Columbia, MO
Sept 15 - 16, F-S. BEGINNING SPINNING, Hillcreek Fiber Studio, Fri, Sat ............................................................. Columbia, MO
Sept 16 - 17 S-S.. INTERMEDIATE SPINNING, Special Fibers, Hillcreek Fiber Studio Sat, Sun .......................... Columbia, MO
Sept 20 - Oct 1 Eastern Primitive Rendezvous, Vendor, seminars ..................................................................... Dodder County, WV
Oct 6 - 8 F-S-S ... Chatahoochee Guild, Presentation & Triangle Weaving Workshop ...................................................... Atlanta, GA
Oct 20 - 22 ......... New York Sheep & Wool Festival, Dutchess County Fair Grounds, Vendor.................................... Rhinebeck, NY
Oct 26 - 29......... Southeast Animal Fiber Festival, Fairgrounds, Tri-loom weaving workshop, Vendor ....................... Asheville, NC
Nov 1 - 5 ............ Stitches East Knitting Conference, XRX, Hillcreek Yarn Shoppe, Vendor ........................................Baltimore, MD
Nov 4 - 6 ............ BEGINNING thru ADVANCED TRIANGLE & SQUARE LOOM WEAVING, HFS ............... Columbia, MO
Nov 12 - 17......... INTERMED thru ADVANCED NAVAJO WEAVING, Sarah Natani, guest instructor, HFS........ Columbia, MO
Dec 8 - 9 ............ HILLCREEK YARN SHOPPE, Anniversary Gathering & Holiday Sale ................................... Columbia, MO
2007
Jan 17-27 ........... Alafia River Rendezvous, workshops: Tri-weaving, spinning,vendor ................................................Homeland, FL
Feb 10-13 ........... BEGINNING & INTERMEDIATE WEAVING, 4-Shafts & More, (4 days) HFS ....................... Columbia, MO
Feb 17 - 19 ......... BEGINNING thru ADVANCED TRIANGLE & SQUARE LOOM WEAVING, HFS ............. Columbia, MO
Feb 24 - 25 ......... BEGINNING SPINNING, Hillcreek Fiber Studio .......................................................................... Columbia, MO
Feb 25 - 26 ......... INTERMEDIATE SPINNING, Designer Yarns, Hillcreek Fiber Studio ...................................... Columbia, MO
Mar 3 - 4 ............ NATURAL DYES: THE LEAST-KNOWN ANCIENT ONES, HFS .......................................... Columbia, MO
Mar 9 - 11........... Fiber Retreat, Lincoln University Extension ............................................................................... Jefferson City, MO
Mar 17 - 18......... Melissa Leapman, Guest Instructor, KNITTING Celtic Cables, Hillcreek Yarn Shoppe ................. Columbia, MO
Mar 24 - 27......... BEGINNING to INTERMEDIATE NAVAJO WEAVING, Hillcreek Fiber Studio .................... Columbia, MO
April 6 - 7........... Greencastle Fleece Fair, Putnam County Fairgrounds, Vendor ......................................................... Greencastle, IN
* Not attending this year
All workshops are taught by Carol Leigh Brack-Kaiser or Rebecca Oliger, unless otherwise noted.
Events in ALL CAPS are workshops offered at Hillcreek Fiber Studio or Hillcreek Yarn Shoppe.
Call 1-800-TRI-WEAV (874-9328) to register for weaving, spinning, and dyeing workshops.
Please call 1-866-482-KNIT (5648) for more information, and to register for knitting classes.
Bed and Breakfast at Hillcreek Fiber Studio is available for students at either class location.
SPRING, 2006
Workshops Offered at
Hillcreek Fiber Studio
Students may choose to spend both Fiber
Furlough weeks with us for a 10%
discount on both tuition and B&B for both
weeks.
Do the whole textile process - weave
Nestled in the Little Bonne Femme Creek
or
knit
something
the second week from the
Valley, amidst woods and pastures, in view
of a major state park, Hillcreek Fiber yarn you spun and dyed the first week!
Studio offers the serenity for a true getaway. Let someone else do the cooking. NATURAL DYEING, MISSOURI
Just focus on learning a new skill or on PLANTS: Two-day weekend, Sept 9-10,
exploring an older one. Cuddle up with a 2006. A full color spectrum will be
book from over 800 titles on the shelves. obtained from foraged plants within
Relax. You deserve some quiet time for walking distance of Hillcreek Fiber Studio
— red from pokeberries, blue, lavender
yourself.
and green from elderberries, yellows and
Workshops at Hillcreek Fiber Studio allow oranges from flowers, browns and blacks
the student to immerse her or himself in from trees. Students will go home with
the study and exploration of a number of over 60 dye samples on wool, cotton, and
textile-related subjects. We continue to raw silk fabric. They may bring items of
offer at least two sessions each year in the their fiber medium to dye: fiber, yarn,
more popular subjects of
Spinning, fabric, basket reed, quills, buttons, etc.
Natural Dyeing, Four & More Shaft
Weaving, Navajo Weaving, and Triangle BEGINNING SPINNING / SPINNING
Weaving. We periodically add classes in SPECIAL FIBERS: Two or three days:
Spinning Special Fibers, Spinning Sept 15-17, 2006 (note: Fri, Sat, Sun)
Designer Yarns, Children’s Fiber Beginning students, Fri & Sat, will learn
Weekend, Inkle & Tablet Weaving, basics of spinning, choosing and skirting
Felting, and Knitting, among others, as the fleece,
cleaning, carding & combing
demand warrants them. In the past, we’ve techniques, spinning on spindles and a
added special workshops with guest variety of spinning wheels. They will
instructors, such as knitting, mushroom make at least two 2-ply skeins of handspun
dyeing, kumi-himo, and felting. If there’s yarn. Spinning Special Fibers students,
enough interest, we’ll find the best Sat & Sun, will dress distaffs and spin
instructor we can on the subject. Let us Flax, unwind cocoons & spin Silk from
know what interests you!
several preparations, spin Cotton and other
Fine
Fibers on charkas & taklis, and will
See Page 9 for Knitting and Crocheting
Comb
Wool.
classes at Hillcreek Yarn Shoppe.
FIBER FURLOUGH - I: Five and onehalf days, July 9-14, 2006.
Focus on
Spinning: beginning, designer yarns, and/or
special fibers; Dyeing , natural and synthetic
immersion and painting fabrics and fibers,
Focus on Indigo with Rebecca; and Felting,
both wet and dry needle techniques, creating
functional vessels and wearables as well as
whimsical sculptures, Locker Hooking. Dye
and spin your own designer yarns.
FIBER FURLOUGH — II: Five and
one-half days, July 16-21, 2006. Focus
on what you can do with yarn: Weaving of
all types - - Rigid Heddle, Four & More
Shaft Structures, Navajo, Triangle,
Tapestry, Inkle, Tablet, Fingerweaving,
Kumi-himo Braiding, Lucet Cordage,
Macrame, and Tatting, and now Kilim and
Pile Carpet weaving. Obviously, no one
person can explore it all, but you can
choose one, two or three types to explore
during the week. And what you don't have
time to explore yourself, you can observe
others doing.
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BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE
WEAVING: Four days: Feb 10 - 13,
2007. Beginning students will complete
two projects, warp their loom twice, learn
threading and weaving techniques and how
to read and understand pattern drafts and
basic weaving theory.
Intermediate
students will work independently on
projects with guidance from the instructor.
They may choose to weave a “Colonial
Weave Structure Sampler”, “Tartan
Dancing Shawl” or another project of their
choosing.
BEGINNING SPINNING/ SPINNING
DESIGNER YARNS:
Two or three
days: Feb 24 - 26, 2007. Beginning
students, Sat & Sun, will learn basics of
spinning, choosing and skirting fleece,
cleaning, carding & combing techniques,
spinning on spindles and on a variety of
spinning wheels. They will make at least
two 2-ply skeins of handspun yarn.
Designer Yarn students, Sun. & Mon, will
learn color & fiber blending and Navajo 3ply techniques. They will create novelty
yarns such as slubs, knop, marl, core-spun,
loop, and feather yarns, among others.
NATURAL DYEING, LEAST-KNOWN
ANCIENT DYES: Two-day weekend,
March 3 - 4, 2007. This will be an
exploratory class using dyes rarely used,
such as Alkanet, Annatto, Kamala,
Myrobalan, Red Sandalwood, Quercitron,
Pomegranate Rinds, Safflower, and Woad.
We need at least four students to make the
class.
BEGINNING THRU ADVANCED TRIAND SQUARE LOOM WEAVING: BEGINNING & INTERMEDIATE
Two or three days, Nov 4-6, 2006 and NAVAJO WEAVING:
Four days,
Feb 17 - 19, 2007. In two days students March 24-27, 2007. Students will warp
can complete a full 7-foot Triangle Shawl their looms and learn basic Navajo
using the simple, unique continuous-thread weaving techniques and color joins. The
method. Or choose to stay three days, take experience will include readings and
your time and learn a few intermediate or discussions of the Navajo/diné culture.
advanced techniques, such as twill, leno Most students will finish a sampler,
lace, log cabin, double weave, plus color learning finishing techniques for the tight
patterns, such as tartan plaids and color ending.
blending, or weave on the square loom
Tuition: Two days, $120; three days,
.
ADVANCED NAVAJO WEAVING: $165; four days, $220; five and 1/2 days,
Five and one-half days, Nov 12-17, 2006. $295. Tuition includes a full lunch every
Guest instructor Sarah Natani has become day. Deposit of one-half tuition will hold a
family. This will be her ninth visit to space for you. Tuition for Guest Instructor
Bed &
Hillcreek Fiber Studio, and husband Leo’s Workshops will be higher.
seventh. Sarah’s focus will be on Advanced Breakfast is available at the Studio: $45
Navajo Weaving techniques, including twills first night, $40 each night thereafter.
and two-faced structures (different design on Airport shuttle service available from St.
each side), by using 4-shed techniques (or Louis, Kansas City, and Columbia Regional
come and practice basic techniques). Guest airports to our front door. Call toll free to
reserve space in a class or two: 1-800-874instructor tuition - $395.
9328 (1-800-TRI-WEAV).
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SPRING, 2006
Announcement: Two-Day Workshop in Triangle Frame
Loom Weaving in Cumberland, Maryland, May 9 and 10
Carol Leigh Brack-Kaiser will offer a two-day workshop in
basics and advanced weaving techniques for triangle looms on
Tuesday, May 9 and Wednesday, May 10 at Millicent's Yarns &
More immediately following Maryland Sheep and Wool Fest.
The workshop will include basic techniques, color changes, twill
and leno lace. Advanced work will include double cloth, color
and weave effects, and soumack surface texture. New triangle
loom weavers are encouraged to attend. Experienced tri-loom
weavers will learn much to add to their skills.
Fee for the workshop is $125. 7-foot adjustable looms will be
available for use during the workshop. Participants may
purchase yarns at Millicent's. Accommodations are available
near by.
To register, please call 301-722-8100 or email:
mel@millicentsyarns.com. A $50 deposit is required upon
registration to save a spot in the workshop.
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Specials on Unique products
SpinWinders Unique hand-held battery-operated, S & Z twist
options, for both hand spinning AND for winding bobbins for
weaving. Four double A batteries included, optional rechargeable
batteries may be used. Reg $47, SALE $39.
Acadian Spindles Spindle attachment for Ashford and other
spinning wheels to turn your wheel into an "Acadian" wheel.
Great for spinning cotton and other fine fibers, as well as fat yarns.
Spindle detaches and hook is included for use as a high-whorl
spindle. Lazy Kate Cabinet available for holding up to five spindles.
Acadian Conversion Kit, reg $86, SALE $75; Acadian Kate, reg
$149, SALE $95; Individual Spindles reg. $37.25, SALE $25.
We have an Eclectic Collection of used shuttles, bobbins and
other weavers'tools, books and yarns, which we've
accumulated from estates. These include various sizes of steel reeds
at $1 per inch, heavy wooden bobbins for spool rack at $2.50 ea. (10
for $20), cardboard bobbins for spool rack at $.75 ea. (10 for $5), old
wooden pirns for end-feed shuttles or industrial spinners for $5 ea (5
for $20). Call for description and availability of other weaving items.
Up-coming Workshops at Hillcreek Yarn Shoppe
Friday, April 7, 2006, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Merike Saarniit of Liisu Yarns will offer a class in Handspinning for Handknit Socks. Check
Spring 2006 issue of Spin-Off magazine for her article on this topic!
Saturday, April 8, 2006 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., $65. Patent Stitches with Merike Saarniit. Skill Level: Intermediate Knitter. Fast and
efficient Estonian method of creating luscious brioche stitch patterns so rich in texture. Technique also used for unique cables, ribs,
and individual motifs sure to evoke "how did you DO that?" comments. We will swatch over-all patterns, two-color patterns (where
one colornet seems to float on a different color ground, individual motifs, and exotic-looking cables that do not require a cable needle.
Merike has a new “Magic” shawl/vest pattern coming out in the Winter issue of Knitter’s magazine which uses these stitches.
Sunday, April 9, 2006 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., $35. Blueberries & Raspberries with Merike Saarniit. Skill Level: Intermediate. Estonia
has a rich heritage of variations of knitting stitches and stranded patterns. Blueberries and raspberries are examples of these elegant
and fun stitches that can be knit in either low or high relief or in combination. Use them as an all-over texture, or only in certain areas
(borders, cuffs, yoke) for a delectable effect. Students will make a wine or water bottle cooler using this fun pattern from Merike.
Saturday, April 29, 2006 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., $40. (includes pattern) Shadow Shawl with Gail Hubbell
Skill level: Beginning/ inetermediate Learn this knitting technique that gives your piece a depth and almost three demensional visual
impact. It has become popular since the book Shadow Knitting, by Vivian Høxbro came out a few years back.
July 15 - 16 Wren Ross and Daena Gairdella, authors of Changing Patterns: Discovering the Fabric of your Creativity (incl.
Knitting as a Metaphor for Life) will present an enjoyable opportunity to unleash creativity skills. Daena Giardella's
improvisational theater performances have earned kudos for their portrayals of the outrageous challenge of being human. She was
featured in The Life Makeover Project with Cheryl Richardson on Oxygen TV. Wren Ross, actor, singer, knitwear designer, and
fiber philosopher. Her writings about knitting have been published in Knit Lit as well as Interweave Knits and Rowan magazines.
She has created many cabaret performances, and is also an accomplished voice-over actor. Her workshops empower people to find
their authentic voice.
Saturday, July 15, 2006, 2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m., $50. An Author Event: Authors Daena Gairdella and Wren Ross will present an
interactive program based on their new book. Changing Patterns explores the power of creativity as a vital tool for self-development,
change and fulfillment, overcoming the blocks that deter creativity. In Part I, Giardella helps readers' identify unique creative work
cycles and make peace with inhibiting forces, to have fun with fiber, in the kitchen, studio, or garden. In Part II, Ross illustrates the
value of the creative process by using knitting as a metaphor for life, how one begins and ends a project, gets out of tangles and deals
with mistakes. Two simple and beautiful projects are included. This program will include a talk and a lively performance
followed by a discussion and workshop that will stimulate participants' connection to their creativity.
Saturday, July 15, 2006, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. CABARET "Singing and Living With Every Fiber!" This cabaret is full of songs,
stories and comic monologues that reflect the unique experience of those who engage in the creative process. Daena and Wren bring
years of professional acting and singing experience, as well as passion for fiber, for a performance that is unique, fun and memorable.
Sunday, July 16, 2006, 12 noon - 3:00 p.m., $50. Knitting with Creativity, with Wren Ross and Daena Giardella Skill level: all
knitters This workshop will celebrate the creative process through knitting. Participants will have the opportunity to investigate the
unique stages of their personal creativity as well as the universal cycles of creative process. We will explore color, texture and design
in bold new ways. Find insight, freedom and confidence in your individual creative expression.
We are always working to bring you excellent workshops with top-name instructors. Please call
Hillcreek Yarn Shoppe for future classes, toll free 1-866-482-KNIT (5648), or 573-449-KNIT (5648).
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Free or reduced items of same merchandise or of equal or
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April: "Share the Passion" sale.
Saturday, May 20
Bring a brand new
knitter or crocheter to the shoppe and you and they will both get a
$5 coupon for knitting supplies ($25 minimum purchase per
coupon).
10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
Webster County Fairgrounds
Marshfield, Missouri
May: Buy 4 get one Free on Yarn
one yarn and get the 5th free.
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Workshops & Demonstrations
Fleece & Skein Competitions
Knit & Crochet Speed Contests
• Children’s Crafts
• Fashion Show
• Vendors Galore!
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Buy 4 skeins of any
June: Buy 4 get one Free on Patterns
July: Buy 4 get one Free on Knitting needles or
Crochet Hooks
August: Buy 2 Knitting or Crochet Books, get
one for 30% off
For our local shoppers: check the back of
HYVEE and Patricia's grocery store's register
receipts for a $5 coupon. Also check for the
Yellow Pages clip-out $10 coupons!
SPRING, 2006
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CLASSIFIEDS: Equipment/Fibers
Handmade Hardwood Maple Baskets-with an
unconditional life-time guarantee - NO
MATTER WHAT! crafted by & available from
“The Basketman” at www.thebasketman.com, or
4960 William Flynn Hwy, Suite 6 PMB136,
Allison Park, PA 15101; 800-925-2412
FOR SALE - USED:
1. Harrisville 36" 4-Harness Loom-$600
2. Glimakra 54" standard 4-Harness loom, nylon heddles $1700.
Contact: Roy Strube, 573-874-0907; Columbia, MO
FOR SALE: Harrisville 8-harness floor loom, Schacht
weaving bench, LeClerc warping board and yarn stand,
Schacht inkle loom, some yarn, books & nurmerous
accessories. Call for itemized list. 573-358-7188.
Marilyn Wirick, 570 W Capri Dr, Bonne Terre, MO 63628
FOR SALE: LaClerc 45" Nilus II 4-harness jack floor loom
(never used). Comes with a bobbin rack - $1500.
LeClerc rocking bench: $245
Additional items for sale: Boats, stainless steel 10-dent reed,
copies of Handwoven, & Interweave Press Design
Collection. Audrey Holland, 417-276-5689;
e-mail: audreyh@microcore.net
FOR SALE: Used Warping Boards. We have accumulated
several from estate or moving sales. Some are home-made.
Just $35 each. Call for descriptions.
Used Clemes and Clemes Spinning Wheel. Fair condition.
$100 as is.
Fricke 15-inch, 503S chain-driven DRUM CARDER, with
brush $550. Call Hillcreek Fiber Studio, 573-874-2233.
2006 Event Contacts
Greencastle Fleece Fair, April 7 - 8, Friday/Sat, Putnam County
Fairgrounds, Greencastle, IN. Contact Pat Fender, 812-829-4501,
pfender@bluemarble.net, www.fleecefair.com.
All Missouri Spring Spin-In, April 29, 9 - 5 p.m., early to set up,
Boone Home, Defiance, MO. Co-sponsored by Franklin County Fiber
Artists and Boone Home.Contact Pam Jenson, Boone Home, Donna
McFarland 636-583-8112, Linda Beckley 636-629-0567.
Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival, May 6-7, Howard County
Fairgrounds, West Friendship, MD www.sheepandwool.org for show
schedule, workshops and vendors.
30th Annual New Hampshire Sheep & Wool Festival, May 13-14,
2006, NH State Fairgrounds, Hopkinton, NH. Contact: Nadine
Chounet, "Festival" at e-mail address tinyfarm@metrocast.net, or find
more information at www.yankeeshepherd.com
Missouri Fiber Artists Conference (MoFA), May 19-21, Central
Methodist College, Fayette, MO Keynote speaker, Mary Zicafoose,
weaver whose work has been featured on many fiber publication covers.
Contact: Debbie Prost, 573-443-1731, www.missourifiberartists.com
Christianson Native Craft Workshop, July 30 - Aug 4,
Shannondale, MO Contact: Susan Clauss, 3402 Commonwealth
Ave, St Louis, MO 63143; 314-645-4999
nativecraftworkshop@hotmail.com
Stitches Midwest, August 9 - 13, Rosemont, IL
www.KnittingUniverse.com, sponsored by XRX publications.
Michigan Fiber Fest, August 16 - 20, Allegan County Fair
Grounds, Allegan, Michigan, www.michiganfiberfestival.org
World Sheep & Fiber Arts Festival, Sept 1 - 4, Bethel, Missouri,
Contact: Bev Otto, Leonard, MO, rotto@marktwain.net,
660-762-4215.
30th Annual Eastern Primitive Rendezvous, Sept 23-Oct 1,
Dodders County, WV, near West Union. Bushway, Robert Cook,
304-624-6116, www.geocities.com/epr2006. National Rendezvous
Living History Foundation, 304-349-2186,
www.nrlhf.org/epr2006.html
New York Sheep & Wool Festival, Oct 20 - 22, Duchess
County Fair Grounds, Rhinebeck, NY. Contact Amy Sherman,
sheepmom23@aol.com, www.sheepandwool.com.
Highland Fiber Artists FIBER FAIR, May 20, 10 am - 4 pm,
Webster Co. Fairgrounds, Marshfield, MO. Contact: Helen Grace
Muzzy, 417-859-7840, helengrace1@netzero.net
Southeast Animal Fiber Fest (SAFF), Oct 26-29, County
Fairgrounds, Asheville, NC, www. SAFF.org
Missouri Natural Colored Wool Growers Association- Heart of
America Fiber Festival, June 2-4, Missouri State Fairgrounds,
Sedalia, MO For information, visit www.moncwga.com or contact:
Carolyn Parry, 816-632-4310.
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We hope to see you at these events!!
Convergence, International Fiber Arts Conference, June 25- July 1,
Grand Rapids, Michigan, DeVos Place Convention Center, sponsored
by Handweavers' Guild of America and the Michigan League of
Handweavers, www.weavespindye.org
Stitches East Knitting Conf, Nov 1 - 5, Baltimore, MD.
www.knittinguniverse.com, sponsored by XRX publications.
All of our products may be ordered on our toll-free lines:
1-800-TRI-WEAV (874-9328) (weaving, spinning, dyeing)
1-866-482-KNIT (5648) (knitting & crochet)
or on our Websites:
www.HillcreekFiberStudio.com
www.HillcreekYarnShoppe.com
both of which link to our “Shopping Cart” Store
SPRING, 2006 ISSUE
Carol Leigh’s
HILLCREEK FIBER STUDIO & YARN SHOPPE
7001 Hillcreek Road
Columbia, MO 65203
Return Service Requested
Directions to visit Carol Leigh’s Hillcreek Fiber Studio, & the Yarn Shoppe
Diagram is not to Scale
W. Broadway
Downtown
X
Hillcreek Yarn Shoppe
E. Broadway
CALL
573-874-2233 or
1-800-TRI-WEAV
NOTE: Hillcreek
YARN Shoppe is
shown by the “X” to
the left. (573-449-5648)
1414 Rangeline Plaza, Ste
Last house in the valley,
before the creek.
SPRING, 2006
Before coming to the STUDIO, GIVE US A CALL so we won’t miss YOU
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