Tag Archives: Kansas State Fair

Wooly field trip

Posted on October 8, 2011 by

Shortly after the Kansas State Fair, I got to do something I’d been thinking about for a long time… I went with a bunch of spinning and weaving friends to tour Mid-States Wool Growers Cooperative.  This came awfully close to … Continue reading →

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Fiber source to finished product

Posted on September 8, 2011 by

I happened to have a few pictures to illustrate the steps from beginning to end, so thought I’d share them with you. It all started with the visit to a local alpaca breeder two years ago (Sunflower Alpaca Farm, shortly … Continue reading →

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Fair project: Alpaca Fair Isle gloves

Posted on August 7, 2011 by

It’s that time again – the Kansas State Fair is nearing (all too soon for me)!  Since there is a new class this year for “Any Hand Knit Item – made with Hand Spun” I feel honor bound to enter … Continue reading →

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2010 State Fair results

Posted on September 20, 2010 by

Lessa did make it to the fair! I finished the sleeves and got it washed and blocked in plenty of time.  Okay, so it was just a teeny bit damp when I left the house, but it was dry by … Continue reading →

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