The Forager's Fleece

08/05/2026

Some weeks are busier than others. Right now, most of my days are spent preparing for the Shenandoah Valley Fiber Festival, so finding time to sit down at the spinning wheel feels especially meaningful.

Even if it's only a few quiet minutes, spinning helps me slow down, reset, and remember why I fell in love with fiber in the first place.

07/24/2026

Another week of making, learning, and finding inspiration.

Thank you for following along as The Forager's Fleece continues to grow, one project at a time. Wishing you a wonderful weekend, and I'll see you in the studio next week.

07/22/2026

Fiber Field Notes | Episode 3: Choosing Your First Fiber

One of the questions I hear most often is, "What's the best fiber to start spinning?"

My advice is to keep it simple.

Choose a fiber that's easy to draft and forgiving while you're learning. Cormo, Blue Faced Leicester, and Targhee are all wonderful choices that help new spinners build confidence without fighting the fiber.

Once you've learned the basics, you'll have a whole world of breeds, textures, and colors to explore.

What was the first fiber you ever spun?

07/21/2026

I will be a vendor at the Shenandoah Valley Fiber Festival this year. I'm just a little bit excited about this! See you there!

We're THRILLED to share our new website for the Shenandoah Valley Fiber Festival 2026!
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The festival, that we also call SVFF, is two months away and things we're very busy prepping. Check out the new website to see the vendor list, teacher application and tickets. Time to get excited!!!⁠

shenandoahvalleyfiberfestival.com
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SVFF is at the Clarke County Fairgrounds

890 West Main Street
Berryville, VA 22611

Sept 26 & 27, 2026⁠
Sat 10-5 and Sun 10-4