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Fiberside Chats!

   
Fiberside Chats are one-hour Zoom sessions with special guests who give us a peek into their creative world. 
Launched in May 202o by the Longmont Yarn Shoppe, joined by a group of 30 collaborating shops (Craftworks among them), Fiberside Chats feature some of our favorite designers and creators. They discuss their unique path, creative processes, favorite techniques, latest projects, or whatever is inspiring them now.
There will be opportunity for Q&A & other fun surprises like giveaways & pattern discounts for those who join!

Can't make the day/time??  No worries most of our presenters are allowing us to 
record their presentation - at which time it will be available for you to watch for 7 days! 

 

Upcoming Guests:

Lotta Löthgren
September 24th, 2023

A Virtual Visit to Sweden with Lotta Löthgren!

Lotta Löthgren will join us at our Fiberside to talk about her newly published book Observations: Knits and Essays from the Forest. The book holds a combination of knitwear designs and essays on different parts of the landscape she calls home: a small village in the southeast of Sweden, nestled among forests and lakes. Lotta will show a selection of the samples from the book and share her story of leaving a position as a university librarian to pursue a more creative career path. This is sure to be a captivating Fiberside Chat - see you there!

This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, September 24th at 1:00pm Eastern, 12:00pm Central, 11:00am Mountain, 10:00am Pacific, 7:00pm CEST

THIS CHAT WILL BE RECORDED

Your ZOOM Link will be sent the evening before and about 1 hour before the event. Check your spam filter if you do not see it.

Register Here >

Marie Greene
October 8th, 2023

The Joy of Yarn with Marie Greene

There’s often a big difference between the yarn we buy and the yarn we use – and some of us have an unruly stash to show for it. Raise your hand if:

  • You’ve ever felt exasperated and uninspired by your yarn stash (same!)
  • You don’t believe in yarn diets (ew, right?)
  • You have tons of yarn already, but none of it is the right yarn for your project (been there)
  • You’ve tried a zillion ways to get your yarn (and crafts!) organized, but nothing seems to work (the struggle is real)

Good news, you’re not alone! Join our special guest, best-selling author and designer, Marie Greene from Olive Knits, as she shares game-changing secrets from her newest book, The Joy of Yarn. She’ll share tips for mindfully investing in your “fiber real estate” and transforming a messy, overwhelming stash, into a lovingly curated “home” yarn shop that will inspire you. Say goodbye to yarn diets and say hello to The Joy of Yarn!

This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, October 8th at 1:00pm Eastern, 12:00pm Central, 11:00am Mountain, 10:00am Pacific

THIS CHAT WILL BE RECORDED

Your ZOOM Link will be sent the evening before and about 1 hour before the event. Check your spam filter if you do not see it.

Register Here >

Caroline Sommerfeld - Ancient Arts Fibres
October 22nd, 2023

Yarn! Making the world a better place with Caroline Sommerfeld

The intriguing journey of yarn production spans centuries. But what happens behind the scenes today? Join us as Caroline Sommerfield uncovers the captivating tale of how wool and fibers traverse the globe to become the yarns we adore. This talk reveals the meticulous planning and partnership that goes into producing local and commercial yarns.
Moreover, let's explore the astounding variety of sheep breeds beyond the renowned Merino wool. Delving into heritage breeds and sustainable fibers, we unravel the rich histories and cultural significance they offer. As many of these breeds face endangerment, we, as knitters, crocheters, weavers, and more, possess the power to make a remarkable difference in the world through our craft!

This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, October 22nd at 1:00pm Eastern, 12:00pm Central, 11:00am Mountain, 10:00am Pacific

THIS CHAT WILL BE RECORDED

Your ZOOM Link will be sent the evening before and about 1 hour before the event. Check your spam filter if you do not see it.

Register Here >

Anfrea Rangel

Andrea Rangel
November 5th, 2023

Knitting in Colour: Choosing Yarn for Colourwork

Do you want to know how yarn choice can impact your colourwork? Join Andrea Rangel, author of colourwork stitch Dictionaries, AlterKnit and the brand new KnitOvation for a discussion of how weight, fibre, preparation, elasticity, and plies make a difference in your finished projects. Andrea will share a peek into her latest book along with swatches and designs to show you what a difference the yarn makes. Choose yarn with confidence so you can make your next colourwork knitting project a success!

This is a live Zoom Event on Sunday, November 5th at 4:00pm Eastern, 3:00pm Central, 2:00pm Mountain, 1:00pm Pacific

THIS CHAT WILL BE RECORDED

Your ZOOM Link will be sent the evening before and about 1 hour before the event. Check your spam filter if you do not see it.

Register Here >

Fees & Registration


Each meet-up will have a $20 registration fee, with proceeds supporting our special guests. Your ZOOM Link will be sent the evening before and about 1 hour before the event. Check your spam filter if you do not see it.  The link to watch the presentation after-the-fact will be sent right after the 'Chat'. 

 

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