Michigan Fiber Festival - this weekend 8-19-11

Marchwind · #1 08/15/11, 12:59 AM

So shall we make a plan to meet up? I think you all know what I look like from all the pictures. I wouldn't know most of you if I bumped into you. Sorry but it's true and I hope to put an end to that

Who knows about the grounds? Where and when should we meet up?

My work days have changed, I will have to work on Sunday but I should be finished by 12:30 and could come over after work.

Brain storm please. This is going to be my one really positive thing this week and I'm excited

mamajohnson · #2 08/15/11, 01:10 AM

I swear. Between the heat and lack of fibery events I am gonna have to move north. Wonder if I can survive the winters up there?

susanne · #3 08/15/11, 08:21 AM

i'm planning to be there on saturday. have to do the morning chores and probably could leave at 11:30 it is about 2 1/2 drive from here and that will get me there at around 2 pm.
just realize this does not leave me with a lot of time for shopping

Marchwind · #4 08/15/11, 08:28 AM

Do you have a cell phone? I will PM you all my cell #, that's one way to get in touch.

I'm thinking I may get a weekend pass, depends on how much it is. I have a Ravelry friend who is working Saturday and Sunday at the children's activities. I may try to help her if I can.

Marchwind · #5 08/15/11, 10:40 AM

WIHH, I know I have your number but where it is right now I haven't a clue. Will you please send it to me via PM? I will call if I find any of the above. I doubt there would be a Goulding, I don't think those guys travel to shows, but I wish they would.

In the mean time, instead of your spice shaker lid use an old (vintage) button, it looks nicer and works well.

susanne · #6 08/15/11, 10:42 AM

i think a wyatt wheel has to come here, you can have the rest. isn't that generous from me

last week i told my husband that summer is over. i smelled the fall air, fungus and stuff. also the wet grass in the morning. he did not want to believe it but after the last weekend he thinks i'm right. mushrooms everywhere on our property. i wish i would know more about witch one to eat.

weever · #7 08/15/11, 12:59 PM

Friday is FREE. Not everything is set up on Friday, but most of the vendors are. A weekend pass is $8. Saturday and Sunday are $5 each when bought separately.

A great place to meet is the covered picnic shelter. You don't have to stay there, but it's a very visible place to meet. There is often live music there, so it's not always the best place to visit (depending on the volume).

I will be working Friday all day and Saturday morning at the Riverside Loom Works booth (can check the website for location, as I'm not sure of it). I'm helping out a friend "man" her booth while she is teaching during those times. DH and I are talking about whether or not we want to go back on Sunday just to hang out.

I'm middle aged, with shoulder length light brown/grey hair, and 30 extra pounds around my middle.

glidergurl03 · #8 08/15/11, 05:07 PM

Wish I could make it, maybe next year or the year after, I'll be at Jefferson though

Callieslamb · #9 08/15/11, 05:19 PM

I plan on being there with a friend all day Sat -as early as I can get her out of bed and moving. And hopefully BB Carla will show up too! Suzanne, do you still have my number? Maybe we can all do lunch or 2nd dessert or something? Dinner? I am not sure what time it opens....

I have looked at all the vendors, hoping someone will bring some combs for me to try....and have a list of questions to ask everyone I see. Do people bring spinning wheels for sale here? I'd love to try some different ones to see what they do - maybe figure out the differences, etc.

weever · #10 08/15/11, 06:14 PM

Oh yes, you'll find wheels, and combs, too. And raw wool and pickers and books and needles and spinning wheel parts and looms and novelty yarns and soap and rug and fiber animals and herding demonstrations and skein competitions...

Just promise me you'll stop by and say hi, if I can't exactly make a meetup.

BetsyK in Mich · #11 08/15/11, 06:17 PM

Yes, there are wheels there to try, lots of them. Sister and I are planning to go on Saturday. I'd be glad to be at the shelter at a specific time if you gals want to meet for a cup of coffee or pop. I'll watch this thread to see what develops. It is a fun time but you'll be ready to sit a spell in the afternoon. Bring your credit card, don't know one fiber person who has ever walked away from the festival without at least one bag of fiber under their arm.

Marchwind · #12 08/15/11, 08:43 PM

The Shelter sounds like the place. I have #'s for Susanne, and Callie. Weever do you have a number you can share? Or did I get one from you, aaakkkkk! My brain is mush right now. Weever are you going to be "manning" the booth on Friday too?

We need a time. I like the lunch or second dessert idea

Can you get advance tickets or is it just as easy to get them there?

weever · #13 08/15/11, 09:09 PM

I'll PM you a number, Marchwind. You can be the keeper of the numbers.

I'm working all day Friday and Saturday morning. So I could do a meetup Saturday lunch-ish or later. It's possible that I might be able to get away Friday at lunch, too, but I won't know until then.

There aren't advanced tickets for sale that I know of--you pay an entry fee as you pass through the gates. If you go on Saturday and ask for a weekend pass, they will give you a pass that will work for Sunday as well.

How about Saturday at 2? That's the earliest that susanne can get there--you must try to come earlier, susanne!

Callieslamb · #14 08/15/11, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by weever

Oh yes, you'll find wheels, and combs, too. And raw wool and pickers and books and needles and spinning wheel parts and looms and novelty yarns and soap and rug and fiber animals and herding demonstrations and skein competitions...

Just promise me you'll stop by and say hi, if I can't exactly make a meetup.

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Originally Posted by BetsyK in Mich

Yes, there are wheels there to try, lots of them. Sister and I are planning to go on Saturday. I'd be glad to be at the shelter at a specific time if you gals want to meet for a cup of coffee or pop. I'll watch this thread to see what develops. It is a fun time but you'll be ready to sit a spell in the afternoon. Bring your credit card, don't know one fiber person who has ever walked away from the festival without at least one bag of fiber under their arm.

this is what I am hoping for!!!! I have a list of vendors I want to be sure to visit. Anyone know any vendors that we just HAVE to go and see?

Marchwind · #15 08/15/11, 09:46 PM

2ish sounds good. I'll be happy to be the keeper of the numbers. I'm putting you all into my phone. You never know when you might need a spinning, knitting or weaving buddy

Is anyone bringing a wheel? I'm going to bring my Sonata just because it is easily accessible. Besides I can just hike it onto my back and off I go. I won't bring anything to spin so I'll just have to buy something, right?

If anyone wants to get together sooner than 2 you can give me a shout.

I'll for sure be there Friday and Saturday and maybe Sunday afternoon. That will be my first day of work here so I'll see how I feel. I may have to run home and deal with the critters first and change clothes.

I'm getting excited!!!!

Marchwind · #16 08/15/11, 11:12 PM

Here's an article my Ralvery friend just sent to me. http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/...al_in_all.html

7thswan · #17 08/16/11, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Callieslamb

this is what I am hoping for!!!! I have a list of vendors I want to be sure to visit. Anyone know any vendors that we just HAVE to go and see?

Yes, you must got to "Linden Lane Farm" booth, Her name is Liz, she has the most wounderful Mohair mix's, which she rasies ,dyes and has processed at Zilingers. She might have some to look at at her site, www.fibersofmichigan.com . I always by poundage for makeing sweaters. She is such a happy sweet woman. Tell her Julie says Hi! Gosh, I heven't seen her in years, but she's The Best!

Marchwind · #18 08/16/11, 09:42 AM

7thswan are you not coming to the MFF?

I want to meet everyone

susanne · #19 08/16/11, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 7thswan

Yes, you must got to "Linden Lane Farm" booth, Her name is Liz, she has the most wounderful Mohair mix's, which she rasies ,dyes and has processed at Zilingers. She might have some to look at at her site, www.fibersofmichigan.com . I always by poundage for makeing sweaters. She is such a happy sweet woman. Tell her Julie says Hi! Gosh, I heven't seen her in years, but she's The Best!

thank you very much. i went to her website and now i'm doomed.
dreams of peacock, oh the colors.
what a need idea to make swatches so i can see how it will look like knitted.

Marchwind · #20 08/16/11, 11:08 AM

Beautiful stuff and the prices seem really reasonable too. I haven't has nice Mohair to spin in ages