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....an innovative approach to the world of natural fibers
October 15-16, 2011Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, WA
www.FiberFusion.Net
Resource BookSchedule of Events
Presented by North Sound Alpaca Association
Thank You Founding SponsorsYou made it possible to turn the dream of a North Sound
natural fiber exposition into reality!
Archie & Marlys Brown, Shadow Ridge Alpacas, Shadowridgealpacas.com
Robin Day & Ed May, Luna Rosa Ranch, Lunarosafiberworks.com
Karen Byram & Hugo Ulloa, Alpacas de la Patagonia, Alpacapatagonia.com
Lesa & Brad Berdoy, CountryTime Alpacas, Countrytimealpacas.com
John Yaeger, Yaeger Inc., [email protected]
Kathy Yaeger, Alpaca Adventures, Alpacaadventures.com
Lynn Sheffield & Dale Schmidt, Olympic Mist Farm, Olympicmistfarm.com
Teri Blanton, Back Five Farm
Gary & Ruth Wiegand, South Fork Farms, Alpacasofsouthforkfarm.com
Ron & LeeAnna Jorgenson, Pronkin’Pastures Alpaca Ranch, Pronkinpastures.com
Lisa Lewis, Sauked In Farm, Saukedinfarm.com
Floyd & Janis Smith, Aleutian Eagle Alpacas, [email protected]
Ed & Helga Gardipe, Alpacas Novandina, Alpacanova.com
Karen Washington, Felicity Fibers, Felicityfibers.com
Elizabeth Reed & Stephanie Reed, Harmony Farms, [email protected]
Dina Blackstone and Tracy Quinten, Island Bliss Alpacas, Islandblissalpacas.com
Carol and Les Boswell, Camelot Ranch Alpacas, LLC, Camelot-ranch.com
Tim Leingang, David Capocci, Glenn Budlow, Paca Pride Guest Ranch, Pacapride.com
Chuck & Marlene Presser, Long Neckers Alpaca Ranch, Longneckersalpacas.com
Sue & Annie Frosolone, Frosen Acres Alpacas, [email protected]
Shirley Swanson, Barnstorm Farm Alpacas, [email protected]
Alise and John Schmitt, Genesis Alpacas, Genesisalpacas.com
Mark and Rebecca Suryan, Alpacas from MaRS, Alpacasfrommars.com
Shirley Thom, City Alpacas, [email protected]
Tom and Heidi Nelson, Little Norway Alpacas, Littlenorwayalpacas.com
Dean & Pam Hiestand, Fiber Meadows Alpacas, Fibermeadows.com
WELCOME!SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SATURDAY October 15
9:00 Class Check-In at the Welcome Desk9:30 Alpaca Fleece Judging Begins9:30 Morning Classes Begin
9:30-11:30 Basic Fiber Felting
12:30 Class Check-In at the Welcome Desk1:00 Afternoon Classes Begin
1:00-4:00 Spinning Luxury Fibers1:00-4:00 Beginning Spinning on a Drop Spindle3:00-4:00 Histogram Seminar with Fleece Judge, Ruth Elvestad
5:00 Show ends for the day - See you tomorrow!
___________________________________________SUNDAY October 16
9:00 Class Check-In at the Welcome Desk9:30 Morning Classes Begin
9:30-12:30 Basic Twining (knitting)9:30-12:30 Beginning Spinning on a Drop Spindle
12:30 Class Check-In at the Welcome Desk1:00 Afternoon Classes Begin
1:00-4:00 Introduction to Corespinning1:00-4:00 Knitting from Silk Hankies2:00-3:00 Histogram Seminar with Fleece Judge, Ruth Elvestad
5:00 Show ends - See you next year!
THANK YOU 2011 SPONSORS!
Diamond SponsorGuy and Kathy Jansen
Gold SponsorShirley Thom of City Alpacas
Silver SponsorsLynn Sheffield and Dale Schmidt of
Olympic Mist Farm Alpacas
Puget Sound Veterinary Group, PCMount Vernon, WA
DEMONSTRATION/DISPLAY SPONSORPedro’s Pride Alpaca Ranch, LLC and
Pedro’s Natural Fashions & Yarn Company
FIBER ARTS CONTEST SPONSORChuck and Lynne Armstrong
Evergreen Fleece Processing, LLC andAlpacas by Armstrong
ResourcesFIBER FOR SALE
Genesis AlpacasBright, beautiful, clean huacaya alpaca fleece, roving & custom-spun yarn for sale.We save our very best for discriminating handspinners & fiber artists. Show fleecesavailable. Wide selection of colors. Buy a few ounces or a full fleece!www.GenesisAlpacas.com Alise & John Schmitt 360-659-1990
JRAM Alpacas, LLCBeautifully soft alpaca fleece in a wide variety of colors. Choose your favorite andmeet the alpaca that grew it. Our repeat customers love our fleeces! Visit us soon!Ruthann McVicker Camano Island, WA Home: 360-387-0780 Cell: [email protected] www.jramalpacas.openherd.com
Olympic Mist Farm AlpacasEnjoy beautiful views of the Olympic Mountains, tour our farm, visit the alpacas,shop at The Yarn Boutique - Yarn, Roving, Unique Gifts, Learn about fiber-crafts inour fiber studio. Lynn Sheffield & Dale Schmidt 5105 Tuition Pl., Freeland, WAWhidbey Island, WA Open Most Days 10 to 5 - Call Ahead Suggested360-331-1998 or 425-785-0130 [email protected] www.olympicmistfarm.com
A. Fly Wheel - The wheel that rotates when treadlingand causes the other various parts to operate.B. Drive Band - A cord that goes around the fly wheeland the flyer whorl.C. Flyer - A U-shaped piece of wood with hooks linedup on one or both arms. The hooks are used to storethe yarn evenly on the bobbin. The flyer is rotated bythe drive band which as a result puts the twist into thefiber.D. Flyer Whorl - A pulley attached to the flyer and oper-ated by the drive band. The different sized grooves onthe flyer whorl determine how fast the wheel will spin.E. Maidens - The upright posts that hold the flyer andthe bobbin.F. Mother-Of-All - The bar that mounts the maidens,flyer, bobbin, and tension knob.G. Tension Knob - Used to adjust the tension of thedrive band by lowering or raising the mother-of-all. H.Bobbin - Rotates on the spindle along with the flyerand stores the yarn. It can operate with or independentof the drive band.I. Treadle - The pedal(s) that operates the wheel byusing your feet.J. Footman - The bar the connects the treadle to the flywheel and causes it to turn.K. Orifice - The opening at the end of the spindlewhere the yarn goes through to connect to the hooksof the flyer
Olympic Mist Farm AlpacasWhidbey Island, WA
Just 30 miles, and a short ferry ride North of Seattle______________________________________
Enjoy Beautiful Views of the Olympic MountainsTour Our Farm, Visit the Alpaca
Shop The Yarn Boutique - Yarn, Roving, Unique GiftsLearn About Fiber-Crafts In Our Fiber Studio_______________________________________
Lynn Sheffield . Dale Schmidt5105 Tuition Pl., Freeland, WA
360-331-1998 or [email protected] - www.olympicmistfarm.comOpen Most Days 10 to 5 - Call Ahead Suggested
Luna RosaRanch Fibers–When only
the finestsuri will do.
All natural colors and all handmadeOnly the finest suri alpaca ...
Only from our herd.
We are a small family farm in Washington State andwe sell only naturally colored fiber and fiber goodsproduced from our own suri alpaca herd. Our ani-mals are lovingly raised in beautiful green pasturesand are shorn annually. We take great care in ourfiber production beginning with the nutrition ouranimals receive. The end result is high quality fiberand fiber products.
LunaRosaFiberWorks.com
Resources
FIBER PROCESSING
Evergreen Fleece Processing, LLCLocated near Woodinville in Maltby. We provide carding, felt, creative product devel-opment and retail consignment. Our “No Fiber Left Behind”philosophy lets yourfleece meet its creative and marketable potential. Chuck and Lynne Armstrong425-248-8967 or 360-668-0676 [email protected]
FINISHED PRODUCT
Camelot Ranch Alpacas, LLCVisit our Ranch Gift Shop to find unique gifts for the upcoming holidays. Featuring“Farm Yarn”produced from our own herd including beautiful naturally dyed yarns.Specially selected top quality items such as sweaters, hats, scarves, gloves for the entirefamily. As members of the national alpaca fiber cooperative, we proudly offer a selec-tion of USA made alpaca products. Carded fibers and clean whole fleeces available.Les and Carol Boswell 360-366-9976 Camelot-Ranch.com
CountryTime Alpacas and Fiber StudioFeaturing handcrafts from fiber produced by our alpacas. Handspun yarns - naturalcolors and handpaints. Spinner's Dream rovings. Felted, handknit and woven fiberarts. Shop online or farm store open Thurs. 10am-2pm and by appointment.Sedro-Woolley, WA [email protected] 360-854-9498
Genesis AlpacasAlpaca garments & accessories, selected for softness & quality. We have the hugelypopular USA-made Extreme Alpaca Sock, excellent for winter activities. Order online:VISA/Mastercard/PayPal. Fast shipping!www.GenesisAlpacas.com Alise & John Schmitt 360-659-1990
Presser Enterprises, Inc.Since 2008, Longneckers Alpaca Ranch has grown to 30 alpacas with high qualitychampion ancestry blood lines some of which are the 6 Peruvian Accoyo Godfather,Mr. President, Caligula, and the famous Mr. Hemmingway. Our farm this year hasstarted processing our own alpaca fiber into beautiful handcrafted yarns, battings andfabrics for the retail market. Chuck and Marlene [email protected] office: 360-651-2647 cell: 425-773-8860
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ResourcesLIVESTOCK FOR SALE
Camelot Ranch Alpacas, LLCARI registered Huacaya herd. Own a pedigree with quality. Both breeding and fiberstock available. Learn more about alpaca fiber characteristics and quality from an ac-credited Sorter, Grader & Classer of alpaca fiber and breeder of 10 years. Salesinclude a free shearing using our gentle and efficient tilt table system. Over 8 yearsshearing experience. Visit our website for animal sales list and complete shearing info.Les and Carol Boswell 360-366-9976 www.Camelot-Ranch.com
Genesis AlpacasAlpaca packages custom made for you: breeding stock, stud service, starter herds,pet/fiber quality males & females. We mentor you in farm set-up, herd health, shearing,showing and more. 12 years' experience. Free seminars for our customers!Alise & John Schmitt 360-659-1990 www.GenesisAlpacas.com
Sauked In FarmOlde English Babydoll Southdown sheep for sale beginning Spring 2013. Rovings andhandspun yarns highlighting Alpaca fiber and Babydoll wool.Lisa Lewis www.SaukedInFarm.com www.SaukedInFarm.Etsy.com
Pedro’s Pride Alpaca Ranch, LLCAlpaca breeding, sales, agisting, consultation. www.pedrospride.comPedro’s, 300 North First, Sandpoint, ID 83864 (208) 263-6200 [email protected]
RETAIL STORES
Pedro’s Natural Fashions & Yarn CompanyFeaturing natural fashions, exotic yarns, fine jewelry and great gifts. Manufacturer ofthe new “Flying Shaft”rug loom and Pedro’s Core Wound Rug Yarn. Pedro’s, 300North First, Sandpoint, ID 83864 (208) 263-6200 [email protected]/Sales.htm www.Rugyarn.com
Many thanks to ouramazing and hard-workingFiber Fusion Team andVolunteers.
We appreciate the many long hoursyou have devoted to bring thisfantastic show to the North Sound.
You are an AWESOME group!
Felicity Fibers
ResourcesVETERINARIANS
Puget Sound Veterinary Group, PC2115 Old Hwy. 99 S. Rd. Mount Vernon, WA 98273Jackie Waltner, DVM, Scott Waltner, DVM, MS, Jam Kaech, DVM,Puget Sound Veterinary Group has many years of combined experience in camelid,bovine, companion animal, and small ruminant medicine. From herd health to nutri-tion consulting, or from client education to field surgery, PSVG provides a wide rangeof comprehensive animal care. 360-416-6944 [email protected]
CAMP 4 K9DOG BOARDING
‘Where Dogs are Family’
Heated/Cooled IndoorKennels
Individual Outdoor Runs3 Large Play Areas
Great Rates- discounts formilitary
12711 Roosevelt RoadSnohomish, WA 98290
www.Camp4K9.com
Alpaca fiber, natural anddyed
Hand-spun yarns Hand-crafted products Felting service and felted
products Individual and group felting
classes ‘Available 11-1-2011’
Washing & Carding of Fiber
FelicityFibers.com
Ke e p t h is R e s o u rc e B o o k o n h a n d t h ro u g h o u t t h e y e a ra s a s o u rc e fo r a l l y o u r f ib e r n e e d s !
Free DemonstrationsValley Spinners Guild will provide spinning and weaving demonstrations throughoutthe event. In the morning, Samantha Loftin has a ridgid hedle table loom upon whichshe will demonstrate weaving. In the afternoon Karen Chabinsky will demonstrateweaving. For more information about this group visit:Valleyspinnersguild.wordpress.com.
Maggie DiUlio of Casa de Arboles will demonstrate her felting loom.
Alise Schmidt of Genesis Alpacas will demonstrate how to properly skirt an alpacafleece.
Tracy Quinten of Island Bliss Alpacas will demonstrate how to make batts of fiber forspinning on her electric carding machine, plus she will be displaying her knitting.
David Capocci of PacaPride Guest Ranch will demonstrate his knitting machine onSaturday.
Robin Corley will demonstrate how to use the drop spindle.
Many spinners will also be on hand to demonstrate their craft.
Alpacas for Sale
Breeding Stock
Fiber/Pet Animals
Alpaca Products
Raw Fiberto
Finished Goods
Alpaca Services
BreedingShearing
Consulting
360 - 939 - 0747 farm
206 - 914 - 1587 cell
Camano Island, WA
The Weaving Loomand
Its Parts
North Sound Alpaca Association (NSAA) is proudto sponsor the inaugural Fiber Fusion Northwest Show.NSAA is a non-profit association made up of PugetSound alpaca owners who are passionate about the alpacalivestock industry including the development of a viable
alpaca fiber market. NSAA members enjoy numerous benefits including- a monthly eNewsletter, educational seminars, annual summer and wintersocials, email forum, group discounts on select veterinary services, regionalfiber collection efforts, and more. NSAA membership is open to alpacaenthusiasts in the Puget Sound region. Join us! Membership informationcan be found at www.northsoundalpacas.org. Enjoy the show!
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backfootrest
clothbeam
Front
breastbeam
frontfootrest
castle
shafts
beater
reed
warp
shed
heddle
heddle
Back
backbeam
warpbeam
NSAA ALPACA FIBER COLLECTION
Please drop off your fiber at the NSAA Information Table area.Both AFCNA and The Alpaca Blanket Project fiber will be re-ceived. For more information about including your fiber in ourcollection please contact NSAA ~ northsoundalpacas.org
Purchase at the welcome desk - $1 each Must be present to win.
DON’T FORGETYOUR RAFFLE TICKETS!
HELP SUPPORT NEXT YEAR’S FIBERFUSION NW SHOW BY ENTERING TO WIN
THESE WONDERFUL RAFFLE GIFTSPROVIDED BY OUR AWESOME VENDORS!
Handcrafted GiftFelicity Fibers
Handpainted RovingReflection Farm
Alpaca/Merino RovingBel Tine Farm
Two Skeins of YarnRain Shadow Yarn
Two NSAA Logo T-Shirtsand NSAA Logo BagsNorth Sound Alpaca Assn
Wool RovingTaylored Fibers
Yarn and RovingSuperior Fibers
Book of Wool by ClaraParkes The Weaving Works
Special ItemFrosen Acres Alpacas
Nuno Felted ScarfCasa de Arboles
Dyed Suri Alpaca LocksSurigirl
Special ItemChelsea Farms Alpacas
Basket of Yarn, Roving, FeltFamily Farms Group
4 Oz. Pkg. of Merino/TencelChameleon Colorworks
Alpaca-Opoly GameAlpacas at the Well
Wool Hand Carders-YouthFricke Enterprises
2 Inch Multi-LoomHazel Rose Looms
1 Pound Natural Gray Shet-land Top Whoamule ShetlandSheep
Alpaca Roving BasketCountryTime Alpacas
Handknit HatAlpacas from MaRS
Special ItemOpulent Fibers
Alpaca SweaterBriarwood Farm Alpaca Togs
$25 Gift CertificateBJS Fiber Creations andRain City Fiber Arts
Special ItemPedro’s Pride andFiber Haven Fiber Arts Studio
5 lbs of Processing to Battsor RovingEvergreen Fleece Processing
Knitting KitSkacel Collection, Inc.
Knitting KitSkacel Collection, Inc.
Alpaca Corkscrew ScarfAndean Trading Co.
Special ItemFiberite
Special ItemThe Knitting Mills
Felt ScarfLady Garnish
THANK YOU VENDORS!Alpacas at the WellNeedle felting kits, jewelry, wetfelted soaps, alpaca art prints, al-paca games, Peruvian goods.
Wellcriated.etsy.comAlpacafiberworld.com
Alpacas from MaRSHand-knit items, yarn, dog beds,jewelry, blankets from ABP, socks,raw alpaca fleece.
AlpacasFromMars.com
Andean Trading CompanyHandcrafted alpaca accessoriesand fashions.AndeanTradingCo.com
Bel Tine FarmHand dyed roving & specialtyfibers, knitting yarn.BelTineFarm.com
BJS Fiber Creations & RainCity Fiber ArtsHand dyed, hand painted, handspun natural fibers (wool, alpaca,llama, silk, cashmere) roving, top,marvata, yarn.BJSFiberCreations.comRainCityFiberArts.com
Briarwood Farm Alpaca TogsAll 100% alpaca roving, yarn,sweaters, socks, vests, scarves, slip-pers and more.
Casa de ArbolesNeedle felted scarves, shawls& garments, roving, yarn.Casadearboles.com
Chameleon ColorworksHand dyed yarn & fiber, spinning &knitting tools, commercial dyedfiber kits.
ChameleonColorworks.com
Chelsea Farms AlpacasSuri alpacas, suri alpaca fiber,roving, yarn, socks.TheAlpacaPlace.com
CountryTime AlpacasAlpacas, 100% handspun alpaca yarn& rovings, felting kits, handknititems, nuno felt scarves, alpaca hats,socks, and bears.CountryTimeAlpacas.com
Evergreen Fleece ProcessingFleece processor - Batts, roving,felting. [email protected]
Family Farms GroupAlpacas, Alpaca yarn, rovings, hand-made products, retail products, toys,purses, and more from 5 different farms.
Felicity FibersFiber processing, washing and cardinginto batts & roving, alpaca fiber, hand-crafted items, specialty felt.
FelicityFibers.com
FiberiteAlpaca fleece tumbler and fiberpickers. [email protected]
Fricke EnterprisesCarding, spinning & winding equipment,drum carders, hand carders, spinningwheels, etc.
Fricke-Fiber-Tools.com
Frosen Acres AlpacasAlpaca yarn, rovings, felted [email protected]
Hazel Rose LoomsSmall handheld weaving looms.HazelRoseLooms.com
The Knitting MillsYarns, knitting machines, books, pat-ters and garments.AprilMills.com
Lady GarnishHandspun and knit accessories, feltedscarves, knit bracelets, dyed andcarded wool, handspun [email protected]
North Sound Alpaca AssociationMember co-op offering alpaca products,NSAA T-Shirts & bags.
NorthSoundAlpacas.Org
Opulent FibersDyed luxury fibers, superfine merino,Tussah silk and cashmere,in an artist’s palette of contemporary
colors. OpulentFibers.com
Pedro’s Pride & Fiber HavenFiber Arts StudioAll natural yarn, garments, fiber artsequipment & tools, dye. Introducingnew rug loom. Pedrospride.comAlpaca-Usa.com/Sales.htm. Rugyarn.com
Rain Shadow YarnNaturally dyed yarn & roving madefrom locally grown sheep & alpacas.
RainShadowYarn.com
Reflection FarmHandpainted roving, romeldale woolroving, spinning & knitting supplies.ReflectionFarm.Net
Superior FibersProcessor of fiber, yarn, roving, batts,
felted scarves. Superior-Fibers.com
SurigirlHand-dyed suri alpaca locks, handspunalpaca yarn, art batts, art yarn, roving,hand-dyed silk scarves.
Surigirl.com
Taylored FibersCustom processing service –cardedbatts, roving, and fiber blending.Sales of fiber in all forms and types.TayloredFibers.com
The Weaving WorksBooks, spinning & weaving equip-ment and fibers.WeavingWorks.com
Whoamule Shetland Sheep &Olympic Mist FarmHandpainted and natural Shetland
wool top and yarn.Alpaca yarn, roving, and fiber products.
WhoaMuleFarm.com