Kings County Fiber Festival

03/22/2026

The Kings County Fiber Festival is Moving to Harlem!

Join us for a wonderful, community-based celebration as the Kings County Fiber Festival marks its 14th year by moving to a brand-new home in the heart of Manhattan!

We are continuing the legacy of greatness we’ve built over more than a decade, bringing the full vibrant spectrum of the fiber arts to the incredible cultural hub of Harlem.

From weaving and spinning to quilting, crochet, and knitting , we are celebrating 14 years of handmade artistry and community. This move makes our festival more central and accessible than ever before!

Save the Date: Saturday, October 10th, 2026

Metro North Station 125th Street and Park Avenue - outdoors

Calling All Makers! We want you to be part of our 14th year! Applications for vendors will officially open on March 31st, 2026.

Mark your calendars—we can’t wait to see the incredible work you’ll bring to our new location.

Getting there is a Breeze: Getting to the festival is easier than ever. If you’re taking the Metro-North, the 125th Street station is located exactly at the festival site—you step off the train and right into the fun!

For those traveling by subway, all the East Side lines will get you here. The 4, 5, and 6 trains stop at 125th Street and Lexington Avenue, leaving you just one block away. Other nearby transit connections are all within a short, easy four-block stroll.

Come celebrate 14 years of creativity and craft at our new Manhattan home!

Stay tuned for more information.

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02/07/2026

Lost in the world of Kobi B. Bailey’s “Oil & Powda: The Unruly Spirit” at . 🇯🇲

At 115 inches, this fiber collage is a masterclass in Modern Fiber Alchemy—turning “waste” into a spiritually charged narrative of Jamaican identity.

Swipe for the details of this unruly spirit:

THE ALCHEMY OF RECOVERY

Bailey practices material alchemy, recovering discarded “base” fabrics like denim and rags to transform them into something “noble.” Each scrap carries a “social ghost” of the history it once touched.

ARCHITECTURE OF THE BEAST

The cow’s tactile form is built through a powerhouse of construction:

• Structural Crochet: Creates the interlocking, muscular “armor” of the form.

• Braided Ropework: Heavy-gauge braids act as the “bones” and sturdy outlines.

• Ripped-Strip Weaving: Bailey rips found fabric into long strips (not threads!) to build her tapestry, giving it a raw, organic texture.

• Intricate Appliqué: Layering fabrics to build “skin” with physical depth.

• Running Stitch: Rhythmic hand-stitching that maps the anatomy, nodding to traditional quilting as memory-keeping.

THE MOLA TRADITION

The vibrant sections echo the Mola tradition of the Guna people (Indigenous to Panama/Colombia). A visual language of resistance and pride, this “logic of layers” embeds memory directly into the fabric.

WHAT IS “OIL & POWDA”?

Naming the piece after Jamaican folk-spiritual “technology” (Revivalism/Obeah), Bailey frames the art as a ritual. Oil for healing and Powder for protection—healing the past while shielding the future.

The shaggy, frayed borders and ripped strips represent a spirit that cannot be contained. A must-see in Kingston!

01/27/2026

Can we just talk about this dress!

Spotted in Jamaica, this chevron knit is pure fiber art joy and our inspiration of the day.

The brilliant color palette, the crisp stitch definition, and that classic polo collar—it’s a masterclass in texture!

I’m dreaming of recreating this in a sport-weight yarn with a top-down construction. It’s the perfect reminder of how fiber arts can capture the vibrant energy of a place. 🇯🇲

What are you creating right now that’s this vibrant? Tell us in the comments!

10/15/2025

A good bunny hop!

It may have been COLD and RAINING but that didn’t stop us! We had the best day at the Old Stone House in Brooklyn, at the Kings County Fiber Festival!
We had amazing sale numbers, sold OUT of angora, animal and plant fibers by the ounce! We also sold a huge amount of our Bunny Blend! We were so happy to connect with all of you and thank you for supporting us! If you saw us in NYC, we will be back in January at Vogue Knittting Live!

10/11/2025

🧶🎉🎊TODAY🎊🎉🧶

The Kings County Fiber Festival is Saturday, October 11th, from 10 AM to 5 PM at the Old Stone House in Washington Park! 

Don’t miss a day of pure fiber joy!

• 60+ vendors with amazing hand-dyed yarns, soft goods, and more. 

• Meet the cashmere goats & angora rabbits!

• Check out the unique yarn and shoe trucks!

• Bring a hat for our Hat Drive for the Homeless! 

The ultimate celebration of the handmade is finally here.

Join us!

10/10/2025

10/10/2025

🎉 TOMORROW! 🎉

Get ready, Brooklyn!

The Kings County Fiber Festival is Saturday, October 11th, from 10 AM to 5 PM at the Old Stone House in Brooklyn ! 

Don’t miss a day of pure fiber joy!

• 60+ vendors with amazing hand-dyed yarns, soft goods, and more. 

• Meet the cashmere goats & angora rabbits!

• Check out the unique yarn and shoe trucks!

• Bring a hat for our Hat Drive for the Homeless! 

The ultimate celebration of the handmade is finally here.

See you there.

10/09/2025

Experience the cozy magic of autumn at the Kings County Fiber Festival!

Join fiber enthusiasts, artists, and makers for a fantastic outdoor event in Brooklyn at the historic Old Stone House.

This is your chance to speak directly to the talented makers!
The festival is a rich opportunity to learn about their techniques, whether they are using a centuries-old loom or a modern dyeing method.

Festival Highlights:

Live Activities & Demonstrations: See fiber crafts from centuries past (including the 16th century!) demonstrated right in the vendor booths, offering a first-hand look at the process. 

Meet the Fiber Producers: Get up close with adorable fiber animals like cashmere goats and Angora rabbits.

A vibrant Marketplace: Explore a world of unique handmade yarns, clothing, accessories, and supplies from independent tri-state area artists. 

The event is FREE to attend and set against the beautiful backdrop of Brooklyn’s changing fall leaves. It’s a day so beautiful, even the colorful yarn can’t truly compete!

When: Mark your calendar for a fun-filled day on October 11th! 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Where: The Old Stone House & Washington Park, Park Slope, Brooklyn. 

Come celebrate the rich history and vibrant future of the fiber arts!

10/08/2025

Brooklyn!

Ready for a little Brooklyn history and a lot of fiber fun!

Get this: Kings County? That was the O.G. name for Brooklyn!

And get this also: it was once the second-biggest city in the whole U.S. of A.

Talk about a glow-up!

This historic spot is still making headlines as the home of the Kings County Fiber Festival!

Mark your calendar for a major craft moment:

Saturday, October 11th, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the awesome Old Stone House!

We’re talkin’ over 60 vendors — all the fiber goodness you could ever want! Seriously, come stock up, learn new things, and get your craft on. You gotta be there!

Check out the vendor link in our bio.

10/08/2025

Saturday in Brooklyn!

10/08/2025

The Old Stone House of Brooklyn is a 1933 reconstruction of the original Vechte-Cortelyou House (c. 1699).

The original house was built next to the Gowanus Creek in what was then the village of Gowanus.

Originally a Dutch farm, the land was worked by enslaved African-Americans who performed the daily labor for the Vechte family.

Revolutionary War: It was the site of the climactic 1776 Battle of Brooklyn, where the Maryland 400 launched a heroic, sacrificial counterattack to save Washington’s army.

Before the original house was torn down, it was used as a clubhouse and became the first headquarters of the Brooklyn team that eventually became the Brooklyn Dodgers.

The current reconstruction stands near the original site in Washington Park, but it was shifted and raised from its 1699 foundation.

The house’s grounds are also the original location for the Kings County Fiber Festival!

Kings County Fiber Festival Details:

• Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
• Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM