by Sarabeth Parido Ten days. Dozens of destinations. Countless skeins of yarn, bags of fiber, new friendships, and miles traveled. That is the story of the 5th Annual Bluegrass Yarn and Fiber Crawl. From July 24 through August 2, fiber enthusiasts from near and far set out across the Bluegrass region to explore the people and places that make Kentucky’s fiber community so special. What began as an invitation to visit local fiber businesses has grown into a much larger celebra

It's time to start planning your summer fiber adventure! The Bluegrass Yarn & Fiber Crawl returns July 24 through August 2.

Masterson Station Park was overflowing with wool, laughter, full shopping bags, and the unmistakable energy that only festival weekend can bring! The 16th Annual Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival was a tremendous success. Despite a little Kentucky weather keeping us on our toes — with rain showers moving through on Saturday and summer heat arriving on Sunday — thousands of fiber enthusiasts, shepherds, artisans, families, and friends gathered for an unforgettable weekend cele

Raising animals for fiber is a year-long commitment, with your fiber animals growing their fleeces over many months—only for it all to come off in just a few minutes. A well-prepared shearing day not only makes the process smoother, but also helps you get the highest quality (and value) from your fleeces. Here are some helpful tips.

By Sarabeth Paraido As we head into the fall and holiday season, many will start to handcraft their gifts for loved ones. For those who raise their own fiber animals, this is a wonderful expression of their creativity and love for both their animals and the ones they are gifting their items with. One of the most magical parts of working with fiber is watching wool transform—from a soft, creamy fleece to vibrant yarn full of depth and life. Natural dyeing is a craft of tra