This past weekend I did a show called the Uniquities, Fiber Farmers Market. It is in Vienna, Virginia. A group of the vendors participating in this show are contributors to the Uniquities Yarn Shop. However, it is so much more than just a yarn shop -- of course they have all things knitting and crochet, but also much in the fiber arts. Lots of specialty spinning classes and fiber art techniques for both wearable and artistic projects.
http://uniquitiesyarnshop.com/
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| The spinning circle with center harpist (past show). |
Twice a year in March and July they do a Fiber Farmers Market show at the Vienna Community Center.
http://www.viennava.gov/CommunityCenter
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| Excalibur Yarn from Avalon Springs Farm. |
It is a small show in size, but a big one in "Wow"! I think I like it so well because it is truly a community based show -- local and loyal folks of Uniquities. As one of a select group of vendors I think we are chosen with some forethought, instead of a dizzying amount of just wool or just alpaca, there is good variety - many different breeds and fiber farms represented, some finished things, all the hardware you need (carders & winders etc.), both all natural and hugely colorful are present, a mill or two, gift things, art things, much in yarn, and KnitWell is there fundraising with refreshments! Everyone needs refreshments. It is never too crowded, but it is also always busy! There is a wonderful spinning circle with a focal point of a harpist that sets the calm and flowing mood for the day.
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| Slightly fuzzy picture of the harp. |
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| A spinning shopper and my roving. |
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| My wonderful but tired husband; we are not quite finished setting up. |
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| Avalon Springs Farm, Merlin yarn. |
