May 21st, 2013
The Trading Post will be closed this weekend. We will be at The Great Lakes Fiber Show in Wooster, Ohio.
As always call Susan for any needs. 765-621-9511.
Susan
February 13th, 2013
We are now open on Fri & Sat from 12-5.
No longer open Wednesdays.
Our 2nd Wednesday knitting and spinning group continues.
Kate teaches spinning and knitting most Saturdays unless we are out of town. Kate’s lovely site is here.
February 13th, 2013
Spinning and knitting a treasured textile.
The fine, hand knit garments produced by the Swedish Bohus Stickning workshop are truly unforgettable. The workshop’s fleet of rural knitters produced couture pieces for shops in Paris with a distinctive texture created by combining fine wool and wool angora blends in an abundance of shades with well placed purl stitches and subtle color shifts.
Join Judith MacKenzie and Kate Larson as they explore the history, techniques, and possibilities of the Bohus Stickning style. Working with a variety of fibers, you will not only learn how to spin for the gauge and texture of Bohus yarns, but finishing techniques to bring out the vitality and character of the fiber. The stranded knitting style used for Bohus Stickning differs from other traditions in many ways. We will talk about knitting with more than two colors per row, managing floats, reading charts, and more. With this workshop’s tips and techniques in hand, you can go on to spin and knit your own Bohus-inspired piece. If you can spin a continuous yarn and both knit and purl, join us for a fun weekend exploring color and fiber!
Skill Level: All levels welcome. If you can spin a continuous yarn and both knit and purl, join us for a fun weekend exploring color and fiber!
Supplies: Spinning: Wheel in working order and its parts; extra bobbins; lazy kate; handcards; niddy noddy. Knitting: sets of 5 DPNs in US#0, 1, and 2; stitch markers; scissors; other needle notions you typically use. Optional: DPNs in US#00 or 000. Some needles will be available to purchase.
Dates:April 26,27,28
Place:Pendleton Conservation Club
Cost:$285
Contact Susan Markle at 765-778-3331 or e-mail tradingpostfiber@aol.com
You may either call and pay by credit card or mail a check to
The Trading Post
8833 S 50W
Pendleton, IN 46064
February 12th, 2013
SWIFT Annual Meeting
March 2, 2013
10-4
Conner Prairie
Noblesville, IN
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March 7-8, 2013
Portland, IN
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April 19-20, 2013
Greencastle, IN
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May 25-26,2013
Wooster, Ohio
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Hoosier Hills Fiber Arts Festival
May 31-June 1, 2013
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Aug 16-18, 2013
Allegan, MI
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Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival
September 6-8, 2013
Jefferson, WI
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September 21-22, 2013
Yellow Springs, Ohio
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Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair
Oct 25-27,2013
Asheville, NC
(click show name for more info)
October 17th, 2012
Due to our travels, we will be closed for the next 3 Saturdays.
We will be open as usual on Wed and Fri.
Kate will be back in the shop teaching on November 10th.
There will be a Tablet Weaving Workshop gong on that weekend November 9-11 but we will be open regular hours. Please stop by and take a look.
Susan
October 10th, 2012
There are just a few openings for the upcoming Tablet Weaving Workshop with John Mullarkey.
And..you can take all or just one of the days.
See below for more info.
Please let me know if you are interested.
Susan
Tablet Weaving and Beyond
November 9,10,11. Due to popular demand, John Mullarkey will be returning to The Trading Post to teach three topics related to Tablet Weaving. He will be teaching Diagonals, Double Faced Techniques, and 3/1 Twill. No previous weaving experience is required.
You may sign up for all three days or just pick out one or two topics.
One class $75, Two classes $145, Three classes $195
There will be a materials fee but I will need to verify that at a later date. The last class the cost was $15. Looms will be provided for use or you may bring your own.
Call 765-778-3331 or e-mail tradingpostfiber@aol.com to sign up!!
Friday, Nov 9th Tablet Weaving: Double-card double-turn diagonals
Also called “Egyptian” Diagonals, this workshop will focus on weaving diagonal patterns with tablets. We will use the circular warp setup, and learn how to use two packs to create interesting diagonal designs. Patterns will be provided, but individual exploration will be encouraged. No previous tablet weaving experience required.
Sat, Nov 10th Tablet Weaving: Two-sided delights
In this workshop we will learn how to design and weave double faced patterns. This technique is easy to warp and allows for woven figures and lettering. No previous tablet weaving experience necessary, but concentration is required.
Sun, Nov 11th Tablet Weaving: 3/1 Twill
Yes Virginia, there is twill in tablet weaving. Learn a double-faced weaving technique that also produces beautiful twill lines in your bands. Learn a quick circular warping technique and then how to weave and design 3/1 twill patterns. No previous tablet weaving experience necessary, but concentration is required.
September 20th, 2012
The Trading Post will be closed tomorrow, Friday Sept 21st
We will open as usual Sat, Sept 22nd and Kate will be here teaching.
Susan
August 23rd, 2012
There are still a few spaces in the upcoming Tablet Weaving class being held at The Trading Post November 9-11.
You can take all 3 or any one of the days.
Thanks,
Susan
August 1st, 2012
Happy Summer to all!!
The Trading Post will be closed Friday, August 3rd and Wed, August 8th. We will be at the Indiana State Fair with llamas or demonstrating spinning!! Come see us!!
Kate will be here Saturday, August 4th and her topic for the day will be Beginning and Spinning Norwegian Mittens. Should be a great class. Afternoon class will be open format. Bring whatever you are working on-knitting or spinning.
Thanks Susan
July 18th, 2012
We are pleased to have John Mullarkey returning to The Trading Post to teach three different topics relating to Tablet Weaving. Tablet Weaving - also known as Card Weaving - is a technique used to create very decorative and colorful bands that have a variety of uses added to items of clothing or by themselves as camera straps, guitar straps, leashes, etc.
Please see below for more information.
No previous Tablet Weaving experience necessary and you may take all 3 days or any individual day.
Susan
Tablet Weaving and Beyond
November 9,10,11. Due to popular demand, John Mullarkey will be returning to The Trading Post to teach three topics related to Tablet Weaving. He will be teaching Diagonals, Double Faced Techniques, and 3/1 Twill. No previous weaving experience is required.
You may sign up for all three days or just pick out one or two topics.
One class $75, Two classes $145, Three classes $195
There will be a materials fee but I will need to verify that at a later date. The last class the cost was $15. Looms will be provided for use or you may bring your own.
Call 765-778-3331 or e-mail to sign up!!
Friday, Nov 9th Tablet Weaving: Double-card double-turn diagonals
Also called “Egyptian” Diagonals, this workshop will focus on weaving diagonal patterns with tablets. We will use the circular warp setup, and learn how to use two packs to create interesting diagonal designs. Patterns will be provided, but individual exploration will be encouraged. No previous tablet weaving experience required.
Sat, Nov 10th Tablet Weaving: Two-sided delights
In this workshop we will learn how to design and weave double faced patterns. This technique is easy to warp and allows for woven figures and lettering. No previous tablet weaving experience necessary, but concentration is required.
Sun, Nov 11th Tablet Weaving: 3/1 Twill
Yes Virginia, there is twill in tablet weaving. Learn a double-faced weaving technique that also produces beautiful twill lines in your bands. Learn a quick circular warping technique and then how to weave and design 3/1 twill patterns. No previous tablet weaving experience necessary, but concentration is required.