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Mark your calendars and join us at the Fiber Arts

Mark your calendars and join us at the Fiber Arts Store this Saturday, June 18, noon until 4 PM and learn about Natural Dyes with Kate Ellis. Kate will have a display of the process of dyeing with natural materials including samples of dye plants and the colors they give, indigo-dyed fabric swatches, eco printing with leaves and flowers, and a demonstration of bundle dying with flower petals. Free indigo seedlings will be given away while supplies last.

Kate has been exploring natural dyes for at least 15 years and participates in natural dye workshops with internationally known master dyers. She has a BFA and MFA in studio art from Indiana University. She teaches workshops locally, most recently during an artist residency at McCormick’s Creek State Park.

Demonstrations are back at the Fiber Arts Store. T

Demonstrations are back at the Fiber Arts Store. This Saturday, June 11, it’s Abstract Stitcheries with Lynne Gilliatt. She will be showing us her unique designs on hand-dyed wool fabric with floss, ribbons, and cords. Lynne started stitching during the pandemic and now has 4 wall hangings which will be on exhibit June 2023 at The Vault at Gallery Mortgage here in Bloomimgton.
You also will not want to miss dyeing with naturals Saturday, June 18. Stay tuned! The Fiber Arts Store is open Thursday-Sunday, noon until 4 PM.

SOLD! The lovely loom that was featured on today’s post has sold. Thanks to all who inquired.

This gorgeous, like new Ashford rigid heddle loom

This gorgeous, like new Ashford rigid heddle loom is waiting for a new home! It’s already warped so come try it out at the Fiber Arts Store. Julie and Linda (The Julindas) will be there today, noon - 4 PM. Also open Saturday and Sunday, 12-4.

Amigarumi, Amigarumi, Amigarumi! Say it fast three

Amigarumi, Amigarumi, Amigarumi! Say it fast three times and come to the demo today at the Fiber Arts Store! Noon-4pm.

In yesterday’s post I goofed! I mentioned the de

In yesterday’s post I goofed! I mentioned the demo Saturday was embroidery but it is Amigarumi CROCHET. Lauren Stoffers
will be demonstrating basic crochet techniques and then adding aluminum scales to a Dragon Scale Dice Bag. Lauren learned to crochet two years ago as a hobby to stay busy during quarantine. She really enjoyed adding her own nerdy twist making animals, mythical creatures, and dice bags in a crochet style called Amigarumi. The Fiber Arts Store is open today through Sunday, noon - 4 PM. Saturday is Amigarumi CROCHET. (There will be a quiz on pronunciation!) 😄

Another rainy day in Bloomimgton but it’s bright

Another rainy day in Bloomimgton but it’s bright and dry in the Fiber Arts store! Come by and say hello to the beautiful fairies, sit and knit or browse our hand made items. Open today noon-4PM. Saturday there will be a demonstration on embroidery that will knock your socks off. (We sell socks too!) More on the demo tomorrow. Stay tuned!

More weaving magic happens today at the Fiber Arts

More weaving magic happens today at the Fiber Arts Store! Noon- 4 PM.

Magic in the making! It’s going to be raining to

Magic in the making! It’s going to be raining today so why not stop by the Fiber Arts Store and watch the weaving demonstration on an 8 harness loom? It’s always bright and sunny at the store; open today and tomorrow, Sunday, noon-4. Bonus! Weaving demo continues Sunday. Anyone want to guess how many towels will be woven?

Saturday, May 14, Noon to 4 pm Band Weaving with C

Saturday, May 14, Noon to 4 pm
Band Weaving with Cheryl Johnson!
Cheryl will be demonstrating band weaving on an inkle loom and will have a display of bands woven on an inkle and card looms. Cheryl has been a weaver for over 40 years and loves to find new ways to create with fiber through weave structures, fiber variety, color theory, and many different techniques, providing her with never-ending inspiration for creativity. See you tomorrow! PS: The Fiber Arts store is open today, Friday the 13th. How lucky is that?!

Aren’t these the most amazing felted sculptures?

Aren’t these the most amazing felted sculptures? You MUST stop in today or Friday- Sunday to see these in person! Mark you calendar for this Saturday to stop by and watch a band weaving demonstration by Cheryl Johnson. More pictures of her incredible work tomorrow!

Weaving fun at the Fiber Arts Store!

Weaving fun at the Fiber Arts Store!

Stop by the store today and visit with The Lindas

Stop by the store today and visit with The Lindas while they demonstrate on their magical Rigid Heddle Looms! Also, there are dozens of many affordable items for any woman in your life —- even if it’s not Mother’s Day. Open today noon- 4 PM, you can’t miss us, we have a sign!

We have a sign! In case anyone doubted, we are a l

We have a sign! In case anyone doubted, we are a legitimate store! 😂😂. Open until 4, come and check it out and find the perfect Mother’s Day gift!

The Meet the Artists series continues at the Fiber

The Meet the Artists series continues at the Fiber Arts Store. Saturday The Lindas will be demonstrating the wonders of weaving on the rigid heddle loom. You might be amazed at what can be made on this portable loom! Join Linda Gardner and Linda Boyle noon-4 PM Saturday, May 7. The Fiber Arts Store is open today through Sunday, noon-4 PM.

Kerry, the artist of Comfort and Joy, is in full d

Kerry, the artist of Comfort and Joy, is in full demo mode, as in demonstrating knitting! Stop by the Fiber Arts Store today, meet Kerry, ask questions, be inspired and if you want to give knitting a try, she has needles and yarn. She’s here until 4 today, Saturday. The store will be open tomorrow, noon until 4.

It’s another overcast Spring day in the greater

It’s another overcast Spring day in the greater Bloomimgton area but it’s colorful in the Fiber Arts Store where new items are arriving weekly. Come and see all the affordable new accessories and garments. Tomorrow, Saturday, Kerry Conway will be demonstrating knitting, the second of the Meet the Artist events brought to you by the talented members of the Bloomington Spinners and Weavers Guild — which also includes knitters, crocheters, dyers, rug hookers…. Open today, Saturday and Sunday noon - 4 PM.

The second Meet the Artist demonstration is this S

The second Meet the Artist demonstration is this Saturday, April 30, noon- 4 PM, at the Fiber Arts Store. Knitter extraordinaire, sometimes known as the Tam Tam Lady, Kerry Conway will be featured. Her hats, shawls and scarves are exquisite and the colors sing…. Mark your calendar and join us!

Today’s the day! Meet the Artists begins at noon

Today’s the day! Meet the Artists begins at noon at the Fiber Arts Store in the College Mall. Martha Foster will demonstrate how to make and what gorgeous creations can be made with batts. (That’s fiber batts with two Ts!) Join the fun from noon -4 PM

Happy Earth Day! The Fiber Arts Store is open toda

Happy Earth Day! The Fiber Arts Store is open today until 4 and is filled with many down to earth, sustainable items. Remember, tomorrow begins our Meet the Artist event with Martha Foster demonstrating how to make Art Batts and what they can used to create.

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