HILLCREEK FIBER NEWS Autumn, 2008 $P5a.g0e0 1 Carol Leigh’s Specialties HILLCREEK FIBER STUDIO Established 1982 Established 1986 Specializing in Custom Handwoven Specializing in Workshops Textiles, Nature-Dyed Fibers, in Nature-dyeing, Spinning, and Handspun Yarns Weaving, and in related tools, using natural fibers and dyes Carol Leigh’s supplies and books Home of the Bed & Breakfast and Spriggs 7’ Adjustable Triangle Airport Shuttle Service from & Rectangle, and 5' Adjustable ILLCREEK IBER TUDIO St Louis & Kansas City Square Frame Looms H F S available for students Autumn 2008, Vol XXVI, No 2 Event Calendar for 2008-2009 Subscription $8.00/year for two issues Fall Greetings, Fiber Friends! Times are a Changin’! Both political parties are now espousing change for Washing- ton. Global warming and war over oil have changed the world’s thinking about wasteful and toxic products. The world is finally beginning to really understand the value of “going green”, using natural products with no chemicals added, developing renewable energy sources, eating organic produce grown near home, supporting locally manufac- tured goods, and the medical benefits of wearing clothing of natural fibers — dyed with natural medicinal plant dyes, such as indigo and madder root. (That’s right, acryllics and other synthetic yarns and dyes use petroleum and contribute to the rise in cancer and neu- rological diseases!) And now our financial investments in stocks and housing are being destroyed, with the bottom falling out of our economy! It’s time to invest in something of real value — ourselves, our children and our grandchildren — by learning and teaching how to make and grow our essential textiles and food for living. Our survival may some day depend upon it! Well, maybe our future is not quite so dire, but getting back to basics, learning, and teaching those skills to our future generations, is a good investment which won’t lose value over time. In fact, the knowledge, and poten- tial income from that knowledge, will only increase in value with our changing times. Additionally, it is safe and healthy for you and for the world! Learning opportunities in fiber art skills abound at Hillcreek FIBER Studio (See Page 3 for Small looms and Beginner kits with excellent instructions for kids from 7 to 107, Page 5 for Workshop & Event Schedule, Page 6 for Workshop Descriptions) and at True Blue Fiber Friends (See Pages 8 & 9). Carol Leigh’s Specialties we no longer have any affiliation with Carol Leigh’s Specialties Don’t be fooled, and Hillcreek Yarn Shoppe, LLC even though they still have our “Hillcreek” name. Hillcreek FIBER Studio IS now HILLCREEK FIBER STUDIO affiliated with True Blue Fiber Friends, my daughter for weaving, spinning, and dyeing supplies Rebecca and her friend Shella’s business in Knitting and & Workshops Fiber Arts Supplies. Rebecca offers a variety of classes 7001 S Hill Creek Road, Columbia, MO 65203 in knitting and indigo dyeing, and invites a number of Call 573-874-2233 for inquiries, established fiber artists to share their knowledge in such or the toll free number: topics as Twined Rug Weaving, Kumi himo Braiding, 1-800-TRI-WEAV (874-9328) for placing orders Spindle Spinning, Needle and Wet Felting, Macramé, Web Site: w w w . H i l l c r e e k F i b e r S t u d i o . c o m Crochet, Tatting, Netting, and much more. They also offer hand made gifts and textiles by local artists. with an on-line Shopping Cart Store HILLCREEK FIBER NEWS Quick Reference Page Autumn, 2008 Page 2 IN THIS ISSUE SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Annual subscription rate for Hillcreek Fiber News is $8.00 for two issues, Spring and Autumn. Single Copy, $5.00. Greetings from Carol Leigh Brack-Kaiser ..................Page 1 Students and customers with purchases during the year of $20 or more will receive a complimentary issue. Index, Subscriptions, Ad Information, Hours.................... 2 Dealerships carried by Carol Leigh's HFS ........................ 2 CLASSIFIED AD RATES: Hillcreek Fiber Studio Workshops Schedule ..................... 2 For a listing under Equipment/Fiber Sources or other classified columns, please remit $10 by March 15, 2009 for Learning Opportunities with Beginner Kits ..................... 3 inclusion in the Spring, 2009 issue. Limit ad to 30 words in Travelling the US with Teen Grandsons ........................... 4 addition to your name, address & phone number. (See Page 11.) Circulation is now around 7000 fiber-interested people. Hillcreek Fiber Studio Event Calendar.............................. 5 Workshops offered at Hillcreek Fiber Studio (HFS) ........ 6 WEAVING STUDIO HOURS: Hillcreek Fiber Studio is a working studio & mail order service. New Products and Books .................................................... 7 Please call 573-874-2233 or 1- 800-874-9328 before planning Book Reviews: Textiles around the World ........................ 7 a trip to the Studio. Studio hours are: Tuesday through Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm, by appointment only. At other times, True Blue Fiber Friends .................................................. 8-9 please leave a message and we will return your call ASAP. New Spinning Books, Flax & Hemp Books, Gift Ideas, New Specialty Yarns ....................................... 10 Classifieds........................................................................... 11 D E A L E R S H I P S Contact Information for Events........................................ 11 carried by Carol Leigh’s Map to Hillcreek Fiber Studio ......................................... 12 HILLCREEK FIBER STUDIO ALLIANCE IMPORTS Dyes AURORA SILKS Dyes HILLCREEK FIBER STUDIO WEEKEND & LONGER WORKSHOPS ASHFORD Spinning Wheels, Looms and Tools Taught by Carol Leigh Brack-Kaiser EARTHUES Natural Dye Extracts Instructor, unless otherwise noted LOUËT Spinning & Weaving Tools & Supplies HANDWEAVERS GUILD OF AMERICA Shuttle, Spindle & Dyepot 2 0 0 8 HARRISVILLE Friendly Looms January through March, Carol Leigh took a Sabbatical from teaching to work on The Book, Continuous Strand Weaving Techniques and INTERWEAVE PRESS Books and Magazines: Projects for Triangle, Square and Rectangle Frame Looms, which is Handwoven, Spin-Off now 3/4 done. She will attempt to finish it Jan & Feb, 2009. SCHACHT SPINDLE CO. Looms, Wheels & Supplies Nov 8 - 10..... C O N T I N U O U S S T R A N D W E A V I N G O N T R I A N G L E , S Q U A R E , SNIPES Weaving & Spinning Tools A N D R E C T A N G L E F R A M E L O O M S SPRIGGS CUSTOM WOOD PRODUCTS Adjustable Triangle, Nov 16 - 21 ... I N T E R M E D T H R U A D V A N C E D N A V A J O W E A V I N G (5-1/2 days) Square, and Rectangle Looms; Navajo & Inkle Looms; Drop & Navajo Sarah Natani, Guest Instructor Spindles; Warping Boards; Maru-dai 2 0 0 9 THE SPINNING STUDIO St Blaize Combs March 7 - 8.... A N C I E N T D Y E S UNICORN BOOKS every type of fiber-related book March 28-31.. B E G I N N I N G N A V A J O W E A V I N G VICTORIAN VIDEO PRODUCTIONS March/April .. Private Spinning lessons, call to set date/time YARNS and FIBERS: April 4 - 7 ....... B E G / I N T F O U R T O E I G H T - S H A F T W E A V I N G BROWN SHEEP CO., CRYSTAL PALACE, DRAGON TAILS, April 18 - 20.. C O N T I N U O U S S T R A N D W E A V I N G O N T R I A N G L E , S Q U A R E , D’zined HEMP, ELLEN’S 1/2 PINT, FROG TREE, A N D R E C T A N G L E F R A M E L O O M S June 7 - 12 .... F I B E R F U R L O U G H - I I F o c u s o n w e a v i n g o f a l l t y p e s GREAT NORTHERN, HARRISVILLE, JAGGERSPUN, July 5 - 10 ..... F I B E R F U R L O U G H - I F o c u s o n s p i n n i n g , d y e i n g , f e l t i n g LOUËT, MAYSVILLE, July 12 - 17 ... F I B E R F U R L O U G H - I I F o c u s o n w e a v i n g o f a l l t y p e s OAK GROVE, PERLE COTTONS Sept 12 - 13... N a t u r a l D y e i n g , M i s s o u r i D y e p l a n t s SOUTHWEST TRADING, Ashford TEKAPO, Sept TBA ...... Private Spinning lessons, call to set date/time VERSEIS/FOXFIBRE, WEAVING SOUTHWEST Nov 7 - 9....... C O N T I N U O U S S T R A N D W E A V I N G O N T R I A N G L E , S Q U A R E , A N D R E C T A N G L E F R A M E L O O M S Nov 15 - 20 ... I N T E R M E D T H R U A D V A N C E D N A V A J O W E A V I N G (5-1/2 days) Sarah Natani, Guest Instructor P a r t i a l L i s t i n g - M I S C E L L A N E O U S I t e m s T u i t i o n : Two days, $130; three days, $185; four days, $240; five and 1/2 Sock Knitting Spools by Montgomery days, $325.