We had a spinning demonstration for a small group of interested adults and children at the Phoenixville Farmers' Market today. what a nice market. Although it's on the grounds of the old foundry, in the town I grew up in, I haven't taken the time to stop by until today. What a shame. The produce was absolutely gorgeous and all fresh picked from farms within an hours drive. Although it's not a big market, there was a steady stream of people stopping by and asking questions. I could have made a killing if I would have brought some of my handspun, but I never really thought about it. The coordinator was talking about having a small fiber festival next spring, including shearing her sheep and angora goats.
I remembered to bring my camera, but never had a chance to take any pictures. Luckily my sister and nephew rode over on their bikes and took a few shots for me.
Always the teacher, sharing your knowledge! Looks like you had a beautiful day. The weaving on your next post is lovely. I missed the beginning. What will it become?
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It looks like you had an enjoyable day at the farmers market demonstrating spinning.
ReplyDeleteI also attend as a vendor at a local market where I live in Ohio. I sell handmade soaps, lotions, etc. I also knit and spin and have taken my spinning wheel to the market a few times. I have thought of adding my handspun yarns to offer for sale at the market in addition to the other products I create. You have inspired me to take that step to offer the handspun and dyed roving after reading your blog today.
Wishing you much success if you do decide to take part in your local market to spin and sell handspun yarns. You will do very well.
I also love your photos of your weaving projects. Beautiful!
It looks like you had an enjoyable day at the farmers market demonstrating spinning.
ReplyDeleteI also attend as a vendor at a local market where I live in Ohio. I sell handmade soaps, lotions, etc. I also knit and spin and have taken my spinning wheel to the market a few times. I have thought of adding my handspun yarns to offer for sale at the market in addition to the other products I create. You have inspired me to take that step to offer the handspun and dyed roving after reading your blog today.
Wishing you much success if you do decide to take part in your local market to spin and sell handspun yarns. You will do very well.
I also love your photos of your weaving projects. Beautiful!