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9/21/15 - NEW this year! We have a fantastic new event called "Shepherds Talk Fiber" - a scheduled list of talks about breeds focusing on their fiber. Our presenters have been asked to provide a 5 min intro of their breed, highlighting its fiber & Breed Association information. What is the breed standard for the showcased breed, color, micron, special characteristics, historical and/or current uses?
Any special care and handling of the sheep to produce great fiber (Breeding choices, nutrition, stress, coating, controlling vegetable matter, effects of lambing or age)
15 Minute Presentation or Demo
This can be spinning and talking about various ways to spin the breed for different results, OR
Recommendations on how to have it commercially prepared (what spin or ply or weight of yarn best highlight your breed’s characteristics etc.)
OR
Talk and/or demonstrate felting, or weaving or any other ‘best use’ for the breed’s fiber and what makes it special,
OR
You might see them could skirt a fleece, or do just about anything they want to get you excited about their breed’s fiber (why they love it?)
5 Min Question and answer.
Show up on time to learn about breeds that would work for your new flock (hint hint), or types of fiber you may never have worked with before. Enjoy! Add the talks to your Sched so you get reminders and can plan your festival experience.

Our 2015 Schedule is evolving. Please check back to see additions and create a Sched account to start your own custom festival schedule and plan your time wisely. Share events with friends and family via Facebook and Twitter to rally them to plan the day together. Accommodations around the Hudson Valley are booking up, so if you haven’t done it, get on that ASAP. This is just the schedule - see our official website www.sheepandwool.com to volunteer and see more pics.
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Saturday, October 17
 

9:00am EDT

Edie Eckman - The Crochet Answer Book, 2nd Edition (9-5 Saturday)
The Crochet Answer Book, 2nd Edition
Edie Eckman's classic Q&A reference book has been updated with helpful answers to even more of your burning crochet questions. From beginning basics like yarn styles, stitch types, and necessary tools to detailed outlines of more advanced techniques, you can trust Eckman to deliver straightforward guidance and plenty of encouragement. With illustrations for left-handed crocheters and tips for broomstick lace, linked stitches, crochet cables, and more, "The Crochet Answer Book" is full of expert advice on every page.
Reach out to Edie on Facebook, Twitter, Pintrest, Instagram or Ravelry.                               

Authors
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Edie Eckman

Authors, Crochet One Skein Wonders For Babies
Edie Eckman is the author of Connect the Shapes Crochet Motifs, Around the Corner Crochet Borders, Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs, The Crochet Answer Book, and Christmas Crochet for Hearth, Home & Tree, as well as co-editor of Crochet One-Skein Wonders® and Crochet One-Skein... Read More →



Saturday October 17, 2015 9:00am - 5:00pm EDT
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9:00am EDT

Heather Zoppetti - Unexpected Cables (9-5 Saturday)
In Unexpected Cables author Heather Zoppetti has crafted a fresh, modern, flattering collection of 18 knitted garments. She perfectly captures the essence of the iconic knitted cable and makes cabled designs decidedly fashion-forward!

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Heather Zoppetti

Technical Writer, Linode
I'm a technical writer at Linode---we make cloud computing simple, affordable, and accessible. Independent Open Cloud Computing for Developers by Developers. Now with managed Kubernetes!



Saturday October 17, 2015 9:00am - 5:00pm EDT
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9:00am EDT

Irwin Richman - Heritage Gardens Heirloom Seeds: Melded Cultures with a Pennsylvania German Accent (9-5 Saturday)
Heritage Gardens, Heirloom Seeds: Melded Cultures with a Pennsylvania German Accent Michael B. Emery & Irwin Richman. Heritage, or traditional, gardens and heirloom seeds are joined at the hip, but previous books have separated them. This is the first holistic look at several of the most vibrant trends in contemporary horticulture, both in vegetables and flowers. Lavishly illustrated, it is a how-to manual, a history, and a guide to gardens and historic landscapes. The basics of heritage garden design from California to the East Coast are here, with special attention to the Pennsylvania four-square garden. Plans and suggestions for your garden are included, and seed-saving techniques are clearly enumerated. A gallery of heirloom plants and lists of suppliers are featured. There are travel suggestions for visiting gardens ranging from Bethabara Park in North Carolina, to The Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum in Pennsylvania, to the Frontier Culture Museum in Staunton, Virginia. This book is sure to delight historians, traditionalists, green thumbs, and horticulturists alike.  Irwin Richman, Professor Emeritus, The Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg, works with the Landis Valley Associates, a private group dedicated to forwarding the aims of the Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum. He is a widely known lecturer and the author and co-author of many books, including ten for Schiffer Publishing. Richman was born in New York City and summered in New York’s Catskill Mountains. In Williamsburg, Brooklyn, he tinkered in the brick-pathed garden behind his long-widowed Grandma Schwebel’s Italianate house.


Saturday October 17, 2015 9:00am - 5:00pm EDT
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9:00am EDT

Iza Trapani - Old King Cole (9-5 Saturday)
Best-selling author-illustrator Iza Trapani is back with a fanciful retelling of the classic Old King Cole nursery rhyme for a new generation.  Old King Cole has been working hard planning for his Annual Cole Ball, to which all the usual suspects are invited: Little Bo Peep, Baa Baa Black Sheep, The Girl with a Curl, Humpty Dumpty, and more. But he's so tired after all that work, he falls asleep as the ball begins and nobody can wake him, no matter what they try. Will he wake up in time to enjoy his own party?

Authors
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Iza Trapani

Author
Iza Trapani was born in Poland. When she first came to the United States at the age of seven, she learned English in large part by reading a book of Mother Goose nursery rhymes. She is the author of over two-dozen children's books, including the best-selling The Itsy Bitsy Spider... Read More →



Saturday October 17, 2015 9:00am - 5:00pm EDT
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9:00am EDT

Kristine Vejar - Modern Natural Dyer: Comprehensive Guide (9-5 Saturday)
Thousands of natural materials can produce glorious color the insect cochineal produces pink, maroon, and purple, and more than 500 species of plants produce indigo blue. Now, in "The Modern Natural Dyer," expert Kristine Vejar shares the most user-friendly techniques for dyeing yarn, fabric, and finished goods at home with foraged and garden-raised dyestuffs as well as with convenient natural dye extracts. Demystifying the "magic," Vejar explains in explicit, easy-to-follow detail how to produce consistent, long-lasting color. With stunning photography of the dyes themselves, the dyeing process, and 20 projects for home and wardrobe (some to knit, some to sew, and some just a matter of submerging a finished piece in a prepared bath), "The Modern Natural Dyer" is a complete resource for aspiring and experienced dye artisans

Authors
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Kristine Vejar

Author, Modern Natural Dyer : A Comprehensive Guide To Dyeing Silk, Wool, Linen and Cotton at Home



Saturday October 17, 2015 9:00am - 5:00pm EDT
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9:00am EDT

Lisa Bogart - Knit, Purl, Pray (9-5 Saturday)
Knit, Purl, Pray is for the knitter who recognizes that when she is creating something beautiful with yarn, it is also a way to be quiet and reflect. These devotions make the connection between knitting and all kinds of things from joy and service to boredom and confession. These reflections help the reader think about the craft they love in a new way and perhaps see their problems as something that can be unraveled and reworked into something beautiful. Each new day is an opportunity to create something new.

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Lisa Bogart

Authors, Knit, Purl, Pray
Both a gifted writer and accomplished knitter, Lisa Bogart practices both of her passions every day. Her award-winning devotions have appeared in several publications, including Guideposts, she has gifted over 70 sweaters to Guideposts Knit for Kids, and she is the author of Come on... Read More →



Saturday October 17, 2015 9:00am - 5:00pm EDT
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9:00am EDT

Margaret Radcliffe - Essential Guide To Color Knitting Techniques (9-5 Saturday)
Essential Guide to Color Knitting will give you confidence with colorwork and jazz up your knitting with the complexity and visual appeal of multicolor patterns. Margaret Radcliffe's practical advice and step-by-step instruction unravel the intricacies of combining two or more yarn colors and reveal a beautiful world of limitless design possibilites. From simple tricks for making multicolor yarns more exciting to the precise details of managing stranding and intarsia, here are all the inspiring options for playing with color in knitting.

Authors
MR

Margaret Radcliffe

Authors, Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques



Saturday October 17, 2015 9:00am - 5:00pm EDT
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9:00am EDT

Nancy Fuller - Farmhouse Rules: Simple Seasonal Meals for the Whole Family (9-5 Saturday)
FARMHOUSE RULES: Simple, Seasonal Meals for the Whole Family is a warm and welcoming debut cookbook by Nancy Fuller, host/cook of the #1 rated in-the-kitchen television show on the Food Network, Farmhouse Rules. Grand Central Life & Style will publish her cookbook on October 13, 2015. Through 120 thoughtful and creative recipes, Nancy combines hearty, old-fashioned American comfort cooking with eating locally and with the seasons to fill everyone’s yearnings for whole, delicious food. True to a farm-to-table lifestyle, Nancy lives in an authentic 18th-century farmhouse on beautiful land in New York’s Hudson Valley.  

Nancy's straight-shooter approach to cooking will take the hassle out of dinner preparation, with every recipe helping readers make healthy, authentic cooking their daily standard. From Buttery Braised Radishes to Bacon Wrapped Trout to Orzo Salad with Spring Peas and Creamy Herb Dressing to Johnny’s Carrot Cake, Nancy shows readers how satisfying freshly cooked comfort food can be. She wants to instill pride in the home cook, and FARMHOUSE RULES will help any chef—from beginner to experienced—cook with fresh ingredients for hearty, healthful meals.

Nancy Fuller is the host of the popular Farmhouse Rules on the Food Network. She is a warm, loving mother who reared six children and devotes her time to 13 grandchildren who call her GiGi, and is the owner of Ginsberg’s Foods, a multimillion-dollar business she runs with her husband. Visit her at www.fullerfarmer.com.


Saturday October 17, 2015 9:00am - 5:00pm EDT
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9:00am EDT

Nancy Shaw - Sheep Go To Sleep (9-5 Saturday)
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Nancy Shaw

Author, Sheep Go To Sleep
Nancy Shaw is the author of SHEEP IN A JEEP,  the new SHEEP GO TO SLEEP, and six other sheep adventures, as well as ELENA'S STORY, inspired by a visit to Guatemala. Nancy grew up as an avid reader. Playing word games on family car trips got her into the rhyming habit. She went on to study English literature... Read More →



Saturday October 17, 2015 9:00am - 5:00pm EDT
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9:00am EDT

POM POM Quarterly (featuring special guest designers 9-5 Saturday)
Pom Pom Quarterly


Designers Saturday : Kiyomi Burgin (9:30-10:30); Joji Locatelli (11-12); Olga Buraya-Kefelian (12:30-2:30);        & Allison Jane (3-5)


Designers Sunday : Bristol Ivy (10-12);  Caarin Fleischmann (12:30-2:30); & Rachel Coopey (3-5)


Pom Pom is proud to be the first magazine to exhibit with Merritt Bookstore at the NY Sheep & Wool Festival, 2015! Founded in 2012, Pom Pom is a quarterly that presents knitting, crochet, and craft in the modern, beautiful, and meaningful way we recognize it deserves to be presented.

At Rhinebeck, we will present our latest issues, and attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to meet with some of our most well-loved designers, Olga Buraya-Kefelian,
Kiyomi Burgin, Joji Locatelli, Bristol Ivy, Rachel Coopey and others, who will be offering signings throughout the weekend.  We will also provide a trunk show of our Autumn and Winter 2015 patterns.  We will have exciting surprises just for attendees who come by the Pom Pom tables at Rhinebeck, so keep an ear out for more info as we draw near the festival weekend, October 17th and 18th! 

See more on  Pinterest or Instagram and communitcate on Facebook or share a Tweet.

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POM POM

Pom Pom Quarterly
Designers confirmed to attend during this year's Festival: Kiyomi Burgin; Sachiko Burgin; Julia Farwell-Clay;  Paula Pereira;  Linda Dubec; Clare Lakewood; Bristol Ivy; Sara Delaney; Lynn Brennan; Thea Colman; Courtney Cedarholm; Tatyana Scotce; Olga Buraya-Kefelian and Sara... Read More →



Saturday October 17, 2015 9:00am - 5:00pm EDT
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9:00am EDT

Syliva Jorrin - The Improbable Shepherd : More Stories from Sylvia's Farm (9-5 Saturday)
With Sylvia’s Farm, Sylvia Jorrín shared her journey of becoming a farmer through personal stories that brought comfort to many, inspiring them to follow their own dreams. Continuing from where her first book left off, The Improbable Shepherd presents a series of vignettes, essays, and thought-provoking personal journal entries that together create a vivid depiction of the world of Sylvia’s farm.

Nearly a decade after the publication of her first book, Sylvia’s life has gotten no easier; too many tasks, with too little time, help, or money available. Yet each day continues to present the improbable shepherdess with new opportunities to appreciate the peace and unexpected joys that farm life brings.

Despite occasional challenges, Sylvia stays, as she has stayed for more than 20 years, on her farm in the Catskill Mountains; she stays, and she endures. The Improbable Shepherd contrasts the gentle beauty of a life surrounded by nature, raising her own animals from birth and living a life of devout independence, with the sometimes shocking difficulties of life on a farm.

Including personal recipes, photos, and illustrations, The Improbable Shepherd immerses the reader fully in Sylvia’s farm, echoing her own experiences living with the land. Appealing to those who loved Sylvia’s first book and want to return, as well as for all the newcomers who have yet to discover Sylvia’s powerful prose and earnest message, The Improbable Shepherd will inspire you to follow your dreams, whatever they may be.

Authors
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Sylvia Jorrin

Author, The Improbable Shepherd, Hatherleigh Press, Random House.
SYLVIA JORRIN has been a farmer in Delaware County, New York for 25 years. Hers is one of the few large livestock farms in the New York City Watershed owned and operated by a woman. For 20 years she has published stories about her life on the farm in the Delaware County Times, and... Read More →



Saturday October 17, 2015 9:00am - 5:00pm EDT
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9:00am EDT

Syne Mitchell - Inventive Weaving On A Little Loom (9-5 Saturday)
Authors
SM

Syne Mitchell

Authors, Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom


Saturday October 17, 2015 9:00am - 5:00pm EDT
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9:30am EDT

Speaker : Judith Durant - Confessions of a Would-Be Knitting Perfectionist.
How good is good enough? Is it okay to leave a stitching error in the back of a sweater where no one will see it? Do sleeve decreases have to be mirror images? The answer is different for everyone, and Judith will discuss how her view has changed over her years of knitting.

Authors
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Judith Durant

Author/Editor/Designer, Judith Durant Knits & More
Judith Durant is the editor of the best-selling One-Skein Wonders series, which currently includes seven volumes; the author of Cable Left, Cable Right, Increase, Decrease, and Knit One, Bead Too; and the co-author of Knitting Know-How. Durant has been knitting for more than 50 years... Read More →



Saturday October 17, 2015 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
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9:30am EDT

Designer Kiyomi Burgin
Learn about Pom Pom Quarterly

Kiyomi Burgin

Kiyomi Burgin feels very privileged because she gets to play with yarn all day and night. Daylight finds her at Romni Wools in Toronto helping other knitters with their yarny inquiries. At nightfall, she can be found designing knitwear and knitting, her cute and clever cat Baby at her side, cute because he just is, and clever because he knows better than to mess with her yarn.


Saturday October 17, 2015 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
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9:30am EDT

Kiyomi Burgin
Kiyomi Burgin

Kiyomi Burgin feels very privileged because she gets to play with yarn all day and night. Daylight finds her at Romni Wools in Toronto helping other knitters with their yarny inquiries. At nightfall, she can be found designing knitwear and knitting, her cute and clever cat Baby at her side, cute because he just is, and clever because he knows better than to mess with her yarn.


Saturday October 17, 2015 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
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10:00am EDT

Clara Parkes - Knitlandia (Saturday beginning at 10:00, Ms Parkes will be signing galleys of her new book Knitlandia, scheduled to be released January 2016.)
Knitlandia: A Knitter Sees the World

Over the last decade, Clara Parkes has clocked so many travel miles that she's essentially taken off from or landed in a new city every two weeks. In Knitlandia: A Knitter Sees the World, she takes readers along on many of her most memorable voyages, big and small, from of fjords of Iceland to a cozy yarn shop in Paris’s 13th arrondissement, from a noisy spinning mill in Taos to a fledgling festival in Edinburgh. With her usual mix of eloquence and humor, Parkes weaves a masterful narrative that is both personal and universal, touching on the heart of what it means to be a knitter.

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Saturday October 17, 2015 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
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10:30am EDT

Speaker : Syne Mitchell - Get Inventive On Your Rigid Heddle Loom
Get Inventive On Your Rigid Heddle Loom

Authors
SM

Syne Mitchell

Authors, Inventive Weaving on a Little Loom


Saturday October 17, 2015 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
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11:00am EDT

Designer Joji Locatelli
Joji Locatelli

Joji Locatelli is a knitwear designer from Argentina. She enjoys living her life in sunny Buenos Aires, while dreaming of visiting the rest of the world armed with knitting needles and yarn. She also thinks life is much sweeter when served with coffee and chocolate. jojiknits.com


Saturday October 17, 2015 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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11:00am EDT

Susanna L. Hill - Can't Sleep Without Sheep (11-5 Saturday)
Susanna L. Hill has a number of wonderful books, but we always love to bring Can't Sleep Without Sheep.  Whenever Ava can't sleep, she counts sheep. But Ava takes so long to fall asleep, it's the sheep that are growing tired-until finally, they quit! When the sheep promise to find a replacement that Ava can count on, chaos ensues as chickens, cows, pigs, hippos, and more try their hand at jumping over Ava's fence. Finding the perfectly peaceful replacement for sheep might not be so easy after all.

To see more of this wonderful author visit her website http://susannahill.blogspot.com/  (it is another great treat).


Authors
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Susanna Leonard Hill

Author, Can't Sleep Without Sheep
Susanna Leonard Hill grew up in New York City with her mom and dad, one sister and two brothers, and an assortment of cats.Since then Susanna has won awards in several National Writing Contests, including First Place in the 2005 SouthWest Writer's Children's Picture Book Contest for... Read More →



Saturday October 17, 2015 11:00am - 5:00pm EDT
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11:30am EDT

Read Aloud Children's Story Time: Children's authors Nancy Shaw, Iza Trapani and Susanna L. Hill
Authors
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Susanna Leonard Hill

Author, Can't Sleep Without Sheep
Susanna Leonard Hill grew up in New York City with her mom and dad, one sister and two brothers, and an assortment of cats.Since then Susanna has won awards in several National Writing Contests, including First Place in the 2005 SouthWest Writer's Children's Picture Book Contest for... Read More →
avatar for Nancy Shaw

Nancy Shaw

Author, Sheep Go To Sleep
Nancy Shaw is the author of SHEEP IN A JEEP,  the new SHEEP GO TO SLEEP, and six other sheep adventures, as well as ELENA'S STORY, inspired by a visit to Guatemala. Nancy grew up as an avid reader. Playing word games on family car trips got her into the rhyming habit. She went on to study English literature... Read More →
avatar for Iza Trapani

Iza Trapani

Author
Iza Trapani was born in Poland. When she first came to the United States at the age of seven, she learned English in large part by reading a book of Mother Goose nursery rhymes. She is the author of over two-dozen children's books, including the best-selling The Itsy Bitsy Spider... Read More →


Saturday October 17, 2015 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT
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12:30pm EDT

Speaker : Edie Eckman - You Always Wanted To Know About Crochet But Were Afraid To Ask
You Always Wanted To Know About Crochet But Afraid To Ask

Authors
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Edie Eckman

Authors, Crochet One Skein Wonders For Babies
Edie Eckman is the author of Connect the Shapes Crochet Motifs, Around the Corner Crochet Borders, Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs, The Crochet Answer Book, and Christmas Crochet for Hearth, Home & Tree, as well as co-editor of Crochet One-Skein Wonders® and Crochet One-Skein... Read More →


Saturday October 17, 2015 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
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12:30pm EDT

Designer Olga Buraya-Kefelian
Olga Buraya-Kefelian

Olga Buraya-Kefelian learned knitting from her mother at a very young age while growing up in Belarus. It wasn't until her mid-twenties that her knitting developed beyond a hobby, and a distraction from the hardships of military life, into a career in knitwear design. Currently residing in Alexandria, Virginia, she continues to work on her brand, olgajazzy, and several collaborations while teaching classes and workshops. olgajazzy.com


Saturday October 17, 2015 12:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
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1:00pm EDT

Carol K. Russell - Contemporary International Tapestry (1-5 Saturday)
Authors
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Carol K. Russell

Authors, Contemporary International Tapestry


Saturday October 17, 2015 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
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1:30pm EDT

Speaker : Kristine Vejar - Modern Natural Dyer - Tips and Tricks To Dying With Natural Dyes
Modern Natural  Dyer - Tips and Tricks To Dying With Natural Dyes

Authors
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Kristine Vejar

Author, Modern Natural Dyer : A Comprehensive Guide To Dyeing Silk, Wool, Linen and Cotton at Home


Saturday October 17, 2015 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
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2:00pm EDT

Beth Smith - Spinner's Book of Fleece (2-5 Saturday)
Spinner's Book of Fleece is an essential companion for spinners of all levels, this sheep-by-sheep guide provides fleece profiles of 19 breeds and describes the different spinning methods that produce yarns suitable for a wide range of projects - from lacy shawls to sturdy outerwear. You ll explore the basic characteristics of fleece crimp structure, lock shape, and relative fineness or coarseness and learn how they affect the quality of the yarn you spin. Also included are instructions on proper cleaning and processing techniques for different types of fleece and tips for successful spinning. Choose the right fleece for your project every time, and you ll have enviable control over each step, from washing to spinning to finished item.

Authors
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Beth Smith

Author, Spinner's Book of Fleece, Storey Books, Workman Publishing
BETH SMITH is renowned for her love of the variety and versatility of sheep breeds, and she teaches the whys and how-tos of preparing and spinning different breeds. For 7 years she owned the Spinning Loft, a shop celebrated for its selection of hard to find quality fleeces. She teaches... Read More →



Saturday October 17, 2015 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
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2:30pm EDT

Speaker : Irwin Richman - Heritage Gardens and Heirloom Seeds
Heritage Gardens and Heirloom Seeds

Authors
IR

Irwin Richman

Author, Heritage Gardens and Heirloom Seeds : Melded Cultures With A Pennsylvania German Accent
Irwin Richman has spent all or part of sixty-five summers in the Catskills. The author of The Catskills in Vintage Postcards, Hudson River from New York City to Albany, and Sullivan County: Borscht Belt, he is a professor of American studies at the Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg... Read More →


Saturday October 17, 2015 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
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3:00pm EDT

Designer Allison Jane
Allison Jane

Allison Jane is a vagabond knitter, designing and knitting on the road as she travels. She lives the fear of having knitting needles and supplies confiscated by over-eager airport security every couple of weeks; and will hopefully one day have more than a few ziplock bags of yarn. A former welder and carpenter, she enjoys working in a medium that leads to relatively few burns and injuries, and almost never gets splinters anymore. Follow her nifty work at allisonjaneknits.com


Saturday October 17, 2015 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
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3:30pm EDT

Speaker : Margaret Radcliffe - Bring Out The Best - Knitting Your Variegated and Hand Painted Yarns
Bring Out The Best - Knitting Your Variegated and Hand Painted Yarns

Authors
MR

Margaret Radcliffe

Authors, Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques


Saturday October 17, 2015 3:30pm - 4:15pm EDT
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Sunday, October 18
 

10:00am EDT

Designer Bristol Ivy
Bristol Ivy

Bristol Ivy is a knitting teacher and designer from Portland, Maine. Her work focuses on the intersection of classic tailoring and innovative technique, while still maintaining knitterly appeal.


Sunday October 18, 2015 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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10:00am EDT

Judith Durant - Little One Skein Wonders (10-12 Sunday)
Little One Skein Wonders
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Judith Durant

Author/Editor/Designer, Judith Durant Knits & More
Judith Durant is the editor of the best-selling One-Skein Wonders series, which currently includes seven volumes; the author of Cable Left, Cable Right, Increase, Decrease, and Knit One, Bead Too; and the co-author of Knitting Know-How. Durant has been knitting for more than 50 years... Read More →


Sunday October 18, 2015 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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10:00am EDT

Edie Eckman - The Crochet Answer Book, 2nd Edition (10-1:30 Sunday)
The Crochet Answer Book, 2nd Edition
Edie Eckman's classic Q&A reference book has been updated with helpful answers to even more of your burning crochet questions. From beginning basics like yarn styles, stitch types, and necessary tools to detailed outlines of more advanced techniques, you can trust Eckman to deliver straightforward guidance and plenty of encouragement. With illustrations for left-handed crocheters and tips for broomstick lace, linked stitches, crochet cables, and more, "The Crochet Answer Book" is full of expert advice on every page.
Reach out to Edie on Facebook, Twitter, Pintrest, Instagram or Ravelry.                               

Authors
avatar for Edie Eckman

Edie Eckman

Authors, Crochet One Skein Wonders For Babies
Edie Eckman is the author of Connect the Shapes Crochet Motifs, Around the Corner Crochet Borders, Beyond the Square Crochet Motifs, The Crochet Answer Book, and Christmas Crochet for Hearth, Home & Tree, as well as co-editor of Crochet One-Skein Wonders® and Crochet One-Skein... Read More →



Sunday October 18, 2015 10:00am - 1:30pm EDT
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10:00am EDT

Iza Trapani - Old King Cole (10-2 Sunday)
Best-selling author-illustrator Iza Trapani is back with a fanciful retelling of the classic Old King Cole nursery rhyme for a new generation.  Old King Cole has been working hard planning for his Annual Cole Ball, to which all the usual suspects are invited: Little Bo Peep, Baa Baa Black Sheep, The Girl with a Curl, Humpty Dumpty, and more. But he's so tired after all that work, he falls asleep as the ball begins and nobody can wake him, no matter what they try. Will he wake up in time to enjoy his own party?

Authors
avatar for Iza Trapani

Iza Trapani

Author
Iza Trapani was born in Poland. When she first came to the United States at the age of seven, she learned English in large part by reading a book of Mother Goose nursery rhymes. She is the author of over two-dozen children's books, including the best-selling The Itsy Bitsy Spider... Read More →




Sunday October 18, 2015 10:00am - 2:00pm EDT
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10:00am EDT

Nancy Shaw - Sheep Go To Sleep (10-2 Sunday)
Author Nancy Shaw has come back with her marvelous flock of  stories about our favorite sheep.  This year Sheep Go To Sleep, will be available in the board book and hardcover.  The tale begins with the walk home. It's time for bed but the sheep just aren't ready to settle down. But no fear.  A caring and trust worthy sheepdog is there to help. What will these restless sheep need before they are ready to go to sleep?  A hug?  A blanket?  A drink of water?  Will this loving and dedicated collie ever get these bleating sheep to sleep?  We simply love this story and know you will too.  It's already a beloved classic, as is Sheep in a Jeep which is also making it's debut as a board book.  Visit Nancy at  nancyshawbooks.com or nancyshawbooks.blogspot.com.

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Nancy Shaw

Author, Sheep Go To Sleep
Nancy Shaw is the author of SHEEP IN A JEEP,  the new SHEEP GO TO SLEEP, and six other sheep adventures, as well as ELENA'S STORY, inspired by a visit to Guatemala. Nancy grew up as an avid reader. Playing word games on family car trips got her into the rhyming habit. She went on to study English literature... Read More →



Sunday October 18, 2015 10:00am - 2:00pm EDT
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10:00am EDT

Margaret Radcliffe - Essential Guide To Color Knitting Techniques (10-3 Sunday)
Essential Guide to Color Knitting will give you confidence with colorwork and jazz up your knitting with the complexity and visual appeal of multicolor patterns. Margaret Radcliffe's practical advice and step-by-step instruction unravel the intricacies of combining two or more yarn colors and reveal a beautiful world of limitless design possibilites. From simple tricks for making multicolor yarns more exciting to the precise details of managing stranding and intarsia, here are all the inspiring options for playing with color in knitting.

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Margaret Radcliffe

Authors, Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques



Sunday October 18, 2015 10:00am - 3:00pm EDT
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10:00am EDT

Cecelia Campochiaro - Sequence Knitting (10-5 Sunday)
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Cecelia Campochiaro

Authors, Sequence Knitting


Sunday October 18, 2015 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Bldg B 41.936052, -73.908475

10:00am EDT

Corrina Ferguson - Warm Days Cool Nights (10-5 Sunday)
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Corrina Ferguson

Authors, Warm Days Cool Nights


Sunday October 18, 2015 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Bldg B 41.936052, -73.908475

10:00am EDT

Heather Zoppetti - Unexpected Cables (9-5 Sunday)
In Unexpected Cables author Heather Zoppetti has crafted a fresh, modern, flattering collection of 18 knitted garments. She perfectly captures the essence of the iconic knitted cable and makes cabled designs decidedly fashion-forward!

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Heather Zoppetti

Technical Writer, Linode
I'm a technical writer at Linode---we make cloud computing simple, affordable, and accessible. Independent Open Cloud Computing for Developers by Developers. Now with managed Kubernetes!



Sunday October 18, 2015 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
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10:00am EDT

Janice Sonnen - Penny Rugs: Sewing Wool Applique (10-5 Sunday)
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Janice Sonnen

Authors, Penny Rugs: Sewing Wool Applique


Sunday October 18, 2015 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
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10:00am EDT

Kristine Vejar - Modern Natural Dyer: Comprehensive Guide (10-5 Sunday)
Thousands of natural materials can produce glorious color the insect cochineal produces pink, maroon, and purple, and more than 500 species of plants produce indigo blue. Now, in "The Modern Natural Dyer," expert Kristine Vejar shares the most user-friendly techniques for dyeing yarn, fabric, and finished goods at home with foraged and garden-raised dyestuffs as well as with convenient natural dye extracts. Demystifying the "magic," Vejar explains in explicit, easy-to-follow detail how to produce consistent, long-lasting color. With stunning photography of the dyes themselves, the dyeing process, and 20 projects for home and wardrobe (some to knit, some to sew, and some just a matter of submerging a finished piece in a prepared bath), "The Modern Natural Dyer" is a complete resource for aspiring and experienced dye artisans

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Kristine Vejar

Author, Modern Natural Dyer : A Comprehensive Guide To Dyeing Silk, Wool, Linen and Cotton at Home



Sunday October 18, 2015 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
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10:00am EDT

Lisa Bogart - Knit, Purl, Pray (10-5 Sunday)
Knit, Purl, Pray is for the knitter who recognizes that when she is creating something beautiful with yarn, it is also a way to be quiet and reflect. These devotions make the connection between knitting and all kinds of things from joy and service to boredom and confession. These reflections help the reader think about the craft they love in a new way and perhaps see their problems as something that can be unraveled and reworked into something beautiful. Each new day is an opportunity to create something new.

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Lisa Bogart

Authors, Knit, Purl, Pray
Both a gifted writer and accomplished knitter, Lisa Bogart practices both of her passions every day. Her award-winning devotions have appeared in several publications, including Guideposts, she has gifted over 70 sweaters to Guideposts Knit for Kids, and she is the author of Come on... Read More →



Sunday October 18, 2015 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
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10:00am EDT

Margaret Hubert - Customize Your Crochet
Customize Your Crochet



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Margaret Hubert

Authors, Customize Your Crochet
Margaret Hubert is the author of more than 20 crochet and knitting books, including Plus Size Crochet, Knits for Men, Knit or Crochet--Have It Your Way, The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet, The Complete Photo Guide to Knitting, The Granny Square Book, Lacework for Adventurous Crocheters... Read More →


Sunday October 18, 2015 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
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10:00am EDT

POM POM Quarterly (featuring special guest designers 9-5 Sunday)
Pom Pom Quarterly


Designers Saturday : Kiyomi Burgin (9:30-10:30); Joji Locatelli (11-12); Olga Buraya-Kefelian (12:30-2:30);        & Allison Jane (3-5)


Designers Sunday : Bristol Ivy (10-12);  Caarin Fleischmann (12:30-2:30); & Rachel Coopey (3-5)


Pom Pom Quarterly is proud to be the first magazine to exhibit with Merritt Bookstore at the NY Sheep & Wool Festival, 2015! Founded in 2012, Pom Pom is a quarterly that presents knitting, crochet, and craft in the modern, beautiful, and meaningful way we recognize it deserves to be presented.

At Rhinebeck, we will present our latest issues, and attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to meet with some of our most well-loved designers Olga Buraya-Kefelian, Kiyomi Burgin, Joji Locatelli, Bristol Ivy, Rachel Coopey and others, who will be offering signings throughout the weekend.  We will also provide a trunk show of our Autumn and Winter 2015 patterns.  We will have exciting surprises just for attendees who come by the Pom Pom tables at Rhinebeck, so keep an ear out for more info as we draw near the festival weekend, October 17th and 18th! 

See more on  Pinterest or Instagram and communitcate on Facebook or share a Tweet.

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POM POM

Pom Pom Quarterly
Designers confirmed to attend during this year's Festival: Kiyomi Burgin; Sachiko Burgin; Julia Farwell-Clay;  Paula Pereira;  Linda Dubec; Clare Lakewood; Bristol Ivy; Sara Delaney; Lynn Brennan; Thea Colman; Courtney Cedarholm; Tatyana Scotce; Olga Buraya-Kefelian and Sara... Read More →



Sunday October 18, 2015 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
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10:00am EDT

Syliva Jorrin - The Improbable Shepherd : More Stories from Sylvia's Farm (10-5 Sunday)
With Sylvia’s Farm, Sylvia Jorrín shared her journey of becoming a farmer through personal stories that brought comfort to many, inspiring them to follow their own dreams. Continuing from where her first book left off, The Improbable Shepherd presents a series of vignettes, essays, and thought-provoking personal journal entries that together create a vivid depiction of the world of Sylvia’s farm.

Nearly a decade after the publication of her first book, Sylvia’s life has gotten no easier; too many tasks, with too little time, help, or money available. Yet each day continues to present the improbable shepherdess with new opportunities to appreciate the peace and unexpected joys that farm life brings.

Despite occasional challenges, Sylvia stays, as she has stayed for more than 20 years, on her farm in the Catskill Mountains; she stays, and she endures. The Improbable Shepherd contrasts the gentle beauty of a life surrounded by nature, raising her own animals from birth and living a life of devout independence, with the sometimes shocking difficulties of life on a farm.

Including personal recipes, photos, and illustrations, The Improbable Shepherd immerses the reader fully in Sylvia’s farm, echoing her own experiences living with the land. Appealing to those who loved Sylvia’s first book and want to return, as well as for all the newcomers who have yet to discover Sylvia’s powerful prose and earnest message, The Improbable Shepherd will inspire you to follow your dreams, whatever they may be.

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Sylvia Jorrin

Author, The Improbable Shepherd, Hatherleigh Press, Random House.
SYLVIA JORRIN has been a farmer in Delaware County, New York for 25 years. Hers is one of the few large livestock farms in the New York City Watershed owned and operated by a woman. For 20 years she has published stories about her life on the farm in the Delaware County Times, and... Read More →



Sunday October 18, 2015 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
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10:30am EDT

Speaker : Cecelia Campochiaro - Genesis of Sequence Knitting
Genesis of Sequence Knitting

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Cecelia Campochiaro

Authors, Sequence Knitting


Sunday October 18, 2015 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
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11:00am EDT

David Fraser - Ply Split Braided Baskets: Exploring Sculpture (11-3 Sunday)
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Sunday October 18, 2015 11:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Bldg B 41.936052, -73.908475

11:00am EDT

Susanna L. Hill - Can't Sleep Without Sheep (11-4:30 Sunday)
Susanna L. Hill has a number of wonderful books, but we always love to bring Can't Sleep Without Sheep.  Whenever Ava can't sleep, she counts sheep. But Ava takes so long to fall asleep, it's the sheep that are growing tired-until finally, they quit! When the sheep promise to find a replacement that Ava can count on, chaos ensues as chickens, cows, pigs, hippos, and more try their hand at jumping over Ava's fence. Finding the perfectly peaceful replacement for sheep might not be so easy after all.

To see more of this wonderful author visit her website http://susannahill.blogspot.com/  (it is another great treat).


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Susanna Leonard Hill

Author, Can't Sleep Without Sheep
Susanna Leonard Hill grew up in New York City with her mom and dad, one sister and two brothers, and an assortment of cats.Since then Susanna has won awards in several National Writing Contests, including First Place in the 2005 SouthWest Writer's Children's Picture Book Contest for... Read More →



Sunday October 18, 2015 11:00am - 4:30pm EDT
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11:30am EDT

Read Aloud Children's Story Time: Children's authors Nancy Shaw, Iza Trapani and Susanna L. Hill
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Susanna Leonard Hill

Author, Can't Sleep Without Sheep
Susanna Leonard Hill grew up in New York City with her mom and dad, one sister and two brothers, and an assortment of cats.Since then Susanna has won awards in several National Writing Contests, including First Place in the 2005 SouthWest Writer's Children's Picture Book Contest for... Read More →
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Nancy Shaw

Author, Sheep Go To Sleep
Nancy Shaw is the author of SHEEP IN A JEEP,  the new SHEEP GO TO SLEEP, and six other sheep adventures, as well as ELENA'S STORY, inspired by a visit to Guatemala. Nancy grew up as an avid reader. Playing word games on family car trips got her into the rhyming habit. She went on to study English literature... Read More →
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Iza Trapani

Author
Iza Trapani was born in Poland. When she first came to the United States at the age of seven, she learned English in large part by reading a book of Mother Goose nursery rhymes. She is the author of over two-dozen children's books, including the best-selling The Itsy Bitsy Spider... Read More →


Sunday October 18, 2015 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Bldg B 41.936052, -73.908475

12:30pm EDT

Speaker : Margaret Hubert - Customize Your Crochet
Customize Your Crochet



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Margaret Hubert

Authors, Customize Your Crochet
Margaret Hubert is the author of more than 20 crochet and knitting books, including Plus Size Crochet, Knits for Men, Knit or Crochet--Have It Your Way, The Complete Photo Guide to Crochet, The Complete Photo Guide to Knitting, The Granny Square Book, Lacework for Adventurous Crocheters... Read More →


Sunday October 18, 2015 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
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12:30pm EDT

Designer Caarin Fleischmann
Caarin Fleischmann

Caarin Fleischmann learned to knit and crochet as a child from her Grandma Charlotte. Remarkably she never finished a single knitting project she started before she was 10. Instead, she spent her childhood tearing through every other craft project she could get her hands on - hooking rugs, baking shrinkydinks, and making endless zigzag chains out of chewing gum wrappers. After a brief hiatus (of 25 years) Caarin picked up her knitting needles and never let go. She's crazy for texture and endlessly fascinated by color. She cur­rently lives and knits in Montclair, New Jersey, where she still treasures the 5ft-long striped hat that her Grandma Charlotte knit for her when she was in kindergarten.


Sunday October 18, 2015 12:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
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1:30pm EDT

Speaker : Kristine Vejar - Modern Natural Dyer - Tips and Tricks To Dying Wool With Natural Dyes
Modern natural Dyer - Tips and Tricks To Dying Wool With Natural Dyes

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Kristine Vejar

Author, Modern Natural Dyer : A Comprehensive Guide To Dyeing Silk, Wool, Linen and Cotton at Home


Sunday October 18, 2015 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
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2:00pm EDT

Beth Smith - Spinner's Book of Fleece (2-5 Sunday)
Spinner's Book of Fleece is an essential companion for spinners of all levels, this sheep-by-sheep guide provides fleece profiles of 19 breeds and describes the different spinning methods that produce yarns suitable for a wide range of projects - from lacy shawls to sturdy outerwear. You ll explore the basic characteristics of fleece crimp structure, lock shape, and relative fineness or coarseness and learn how they affect the quality of the yarn you spin. Also included are instructions on proper cleaning and processing techniques for different types of fleece and tips for successful spinning. Choose the right fleece for your project every time, and you ll have enviable control over each step, from washing to spinning to finished item.
 

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Beth Smith

Author, Spinner's Book of Fleece, Storey Books, Workman Publishing
BETH SMITH is renowned for her love of the variety and versatility of sheep breeds, and she teaches the whys and how-tos of preparing and spinning different breeds. For 7 years she owned the Spinning Loft, a shop celebrated for its selection of hard to find quality fleeces. She teaches... Read More →



Sunday October 18, 2015 2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
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2:30pm EDT

Speaker: Syliva Jorrin - Sylvia Jorrín On Writing
Sylvia Jorrín invites you to an informal discussion on the art of writing non-fiction. Learn about how you too can tell your story. Jorrín is the author of Sylvia's Farm and The Improbable Shepherd as well as over 1000 articles published over the past 27 years. Questions are welcomed.




Authors
avatar for Sylvia Jorrin

Sylvia Jorrin

Author, The Improbable Shepherd, Hatherleigh Press, Random House.
SYLVIA JORRIN has been a farmer in Delaware County, New York for 25 years. Hers is one of the few large livestock farms in the New York City Watershed owned and operated by a woman. For 20 years she has published stories about her life on the farm in the Delaware County Times, and... Read More →



Sunday October 18, 2015 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
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3:00pm EDT

Designer Rachel Coopey
Rachel Coopey

Rachel Coopey was drawn to sock knitting when she bought 3 skeins of hand-dyed sock yarn because they were so beautiful and thought she’d give knitting a pair of socks a try, she has had a pair of socks on the needles ever since! You can keep up with her new designs and KALs in her group on Ravelry and at coopknits.co.uk


Sunday October 18, 2015 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Bldg B 41.936052, -73.908475

3:00pm EDT

Judith Durant - Little One Skein Wonders (3-5 Sunday)
Little One Skein Wonders
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Judith Durant

Author/Editor/Designer, Judith Durant Knits & More
Judith Durant is the editor of the best-selling One-Skein Wonders series, which currently includes seven volumes; the author of Cable Left, Cable Right, Increase, Decrease, and Knit One, Bead Too; and the co-author of Knitting Know-How. Durant has been knitting for more than 50 years... Read More →


Sunday October 18, 2015 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Bldg B 41.936052, -73.908475

3:30pm EDT

Speaker : Heather Zoppetti - Unexpected Cables
Unexpected Cables

Authors
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Heather Zoppetti

Technical Writer, Linode
I'm a technical writer at Linode---we make cloud computing simple, affordable, and accessible. Independent Open Cloud Computing for Developers by Developers. Now with managed Kubernetes!


Sunday October 18, 2015 3:30pm - 4:15pm EDT
Bldg B 41.936052, -73.908475
 
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