Stephenson County Fiber Fest

 The Stephenson County Fiber Festival in Cedarville, IL was the first fiber fest I ever attended. It's a lovely little fiber fest with a nice variety, and it's not super crowded or overwhelming. The event is run by the Moonspinners and they have made this such a nice event.

 

Spinning everywhere

A variety of spinning tools, and spinners.

Lovely, soft fleece for sale.

A variety of items for sale, including 2 adorable antique spinning wheels, and a loom.

Isn't that lovely?

I love when the yarn label tells me the name of the sheep it came from!

More lovely fleece, looking at these just makes me want to learn to spin - almost.

Some beautiful laceweight being spun on an antique wheel.

A better look at the wheel. It looks so Rumpelstiltskin to me.

This was really fun, she was weaving a rug on a hula hoop, with loops of t-shirt fabric.

They thought of everything to keep everyone contented- and yes, it was occupied.

I felted some soap. Just getting started here.

A flower, I'm sure my kids will appreciate my artistic intent...not really.

Here's my friend B. being the felted soap spokesmodel.

Tadaa, ready for felting.

Here I go, felting!

B. and her felted soap. The baggies were genius, made it very easy and easy to transport.

Couldn't resist, it just looks like fun!