The Braided Roving Rug Workshop was a show-stopping event!   Just look at all those happy (and intense) participants.The Instructor, Kathy Donovan, was happy to help one and all who needed a guiding hand.   The workshop was sponsored by the Loudoun Valley Sheep Producers Web Site Link NEEDLE FELTING CLASS FILLED TO THE BRIM!   Instructor, Susan Wolcott, of Y2Knit was delighted with this years response to the Class:  "We had a great time in the needle felting class.  Thanks to the vendors who provided roving and apologies to anyone who minded the noise! It's always rewarding to have a few minutes to explore our creativity and to get out of the box.  For those new to needle felting, they discovered the pleasure of simply striking a needle into wool.  The rhythm and necessary concentration makes this a relaxing activity.  Only one person stabbed themselves and didn't even need a Band-Aid.  Participants practiced needle felting onto some alpaca/cotton felted batting and also experimented with free form objects.  Mice, sheep and pumpkins were created." For more information just click on Susan's Photo for her Website Link! CLICK ON ANY PHOTO TO ENLARGE Mosaic Knitting Class Four people increased their knitting skills at Micki Smith's Mosaic Knitting Class during the 2009 festival.  While the finished design appears complicated it's really quite simple.  For more information on 2010 classes, watch this site.  If you have questions regarding Mosaic Knitting techniques, you may contact Micki by clicking on the photo below! Click Here Web Link   Knitters learned a myriad of things such as how to interpret the pattern charts, design work, and explored shadow knitting. RABBIT SHOW A MAJOR SUCCESS! What an outstanding turnout of show bunny contestants for this year’s event!  Bunnies galore in every direction, each showing their own unique look, style and smile (yes, I really believe they smile).    Plus, I swear they enjoyed watching the people nearly as much as the visitors adored checking out the smallest to the largest of the breeds!    Double show judges were Owen Yates and Chris Howell.  Sanctioned breeds included wooly breeds: English Angoras, French Angoras, Satin Angoras, Giant Angoras, American Fuzzy Lops, and Jersey Woolies.  Plus a special class for both White & Colored wool for German & hybrid Rabbits. Thanks to Donna McGraw for providing photos of the winners (although every Bunny there was a winner in my humble opinion).  BE SURE TO SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE PHOTOS! CLICK TO ENLARGE PHOTO   Judge Chris Howell.  On the left is Pam Barnes with her Best In Show French angora.  On the right is Dru Shepherd with her Reserve in show Jersey Wooly doe. CLICK TO ENLARGE PHOTO     Rabbits patiently waiting their turn to impress the Judge ! Great Ears on these two cuties! PHOTOS BELOW BY ELAINE McMAHON PLEASE CLICK ON ANY PICTURE FOR A FULL VIEW! WHAT'S NOT TO LOVE?! SHE'S IN HERE SOMEWHERE BEST JOB IN THE WORLD WE ARE SMILING! A JUDGE MAKING TOUGH CHOICES! GROOMED, CUTE, AND READY! NOW YOU SEE ME NOW YOU DON'T...... MINE - ALL MINE! QUIET HUGGABLES IF THEY LEAVE THE DOOR OPEN - I'M OUT OF HERE! GO AHEAD - ADMIRE ME! I LIKED IT ALL If you thought the Festival was all about weavers, spinners and the dozens of other Fiber-Fantastic events;  think a tad shorter.   Take a peek at those charmers who, while a bit more petite than their adult counterparts, were VERY tall in the smile dept.   Tell THEM it was all about Fiber ‘stuff’.    Check out all the different faces, events and spaces; simply pick your 'show' and enjoy!   Kids, Critters, Sheep Dog Demo, and so much more! Caught On Camera!  Check it Out! CLICK HERE FOR SLIDESHOW IF YOU HAVE ABOUT 15 MINUTES AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE ALL THE WONDERFUL PEOPLE AND EVENTS FROM THE OCT. FESTIVAL - JUST KICK BACK, RELAX, AND SMILE! SLIDE SHOW SLIDE SHOW The Children's Tent Slide Show! Many Thanks to Dick Childs   Montadales Sheep Farm For providing support and sponsorship for the 'CHILDREN'S TENT' Three Years running! AND SUPER SPECIAL BLESSINGS UPON THOSE WHO HELPED IN THE ORGANIZING, SET-UP, & ALL THE WONDERFUL VOLUNTEERS WHO WERE THERE TO GUIDE HAPPY HANDS IN PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES! =============================== Please check the Supporter Tab to see how YOU too can support a project or event for next year! TOM FORRESTER A Festival favorite, dazzled everyone this year with his professional training skills and amazing sheep herding dogs! What a great demonstration for those in attendance as the sheep were really in full exercise mode and even the weather cooperated; for which we were all most grateful.   ===============   Just click on the Photo of Tom giving his dogs a special Pep-talk prior to sending them out to 'show-off' just how truly great they are!    CLICK HERE TO VIEW SLIDESHOW  A SUPER SPECIAL THANK-YOU TO ELAINE McMAHON FOR PROVIDING 209 PHOTOS FROM THIS YEARS FESTIVAL.   Chances are, if any moving or non-moving object was caught in her camera cross-hairs, sooner or later, it will be posted on the website! We also appreciate all the other contributors who have sent in pictures for the entire SVFF Web Community to enjoy! © 2010 Shenandoah Valley Fiber Festival, P.O. Box 441, Boyce, VA. 22620.  Contents may not be reproduced in any form without written permission.