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Events for Weavers, Knitters and Spinners
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Stitches West
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February 23 to 26, 2012 (Thursday to Sunday)
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Santa Clara, CA
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Needlework enthusiasts from around the world will be at the Santa Clara Convention Center.
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Stitches East
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October 11 to 14, 2012 (Thursday to Sunday)
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Hartford, CT
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Needlework enthusiasts from around the world will in Hartford, CT, for the annual STITCHES Needlework Fair and Consumer Market. Attendees get a chance to meet, learn, and share their interest in the needle arts with knowledgeable and enthusiatic designers, teachers, and authors. Over 120 classes are held over the four days; preregistration is required. The fabulous STITCHES market is filled with over 150 booths selling yarn, books, gadgets, etc. and features free demonstrations, door prizes, and a Beginning Knitter's booth. Admission charge.
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Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival
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May 4 & 5, 2013 (Saturday & Sunday)
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Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, MD
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It's free! It's fun! It's fabulous, and it's always the first full weekend in May! If you are new to the Festival, expect wonderful adventure and education in all things sheep and wool. The Festival Committee has created a feast for the senses this year. Taste lamb cooked by area chefs, talk to shepherds, enjoy the many presentations and exhibits, and discover a multitude of opportunities to buy materials, supplies, and finished goods from more than 250 vendors.
Admire more than 1,000 sheep and then learn from the shepherds more than 40 different breeds in a living display. Watch the craft of sheep dogs nudging sheep into pens. Attend one or more of the many classes and seminars on fiber arts offered before and during the event weekend.
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The Mannings Annual Spinning Seminar
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June 8, 2013 (Saturday)
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The Mannings
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The Mannings Spinning Seminar is held at The Mannings, 1132 Green Ridge Road, East Berlin, PA 17316 on the second Saturday in June every year, rain or shine. There is no admission charge and no registration is necessary. Lunch may be purchased at the local church booth. Come and enjoy a variety of demonstrations. It's a great learning experience.
Event to be announced
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The Mannings Annual Knit-In
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August 3, 2013 (Saturday)
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The Mannings
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Back by popular demand, Knit-In will again be held at The Mannings. This is not a structured event, but rather a day of relaxing and knitting with good friends. All knitters are invited to attend. There is no fee. Cold drinks and cookies will be provided along with door prizes. Participants are asked to bring lunch for themselves, a chair and, of course, their knitting. If weather permits, knitters may sit outside under the trees on this spacious property. There is also plenty of room inside in case of inclement weather.
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Knitters' Day Out
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September 6 & 7, 2013 (Friday & Saturday)
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Enola, PA
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