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“Clearing” the Mind; Renewing the Spirit

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It is rare in these days of too much stress, packed schedules, increasing workloads and pushing to do more, faster, with less, that we take the time to retreat. To slow down, breathe deeply, really “see” the amazing world that surrounds us. To reflect, refresh, and renew our minds and our hearts. To spend the time doing the things that we love. The Clearing Folk School in Door County, Wisconsin, is one place that allows us this space to “be”. I have … Continue reading →

A Spring Retreat!

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For spinners in the Fiber Garden community, spring and fall are times when we escape the daily grind for more peaceful and creative time. We pack up our fibers, load our spinning wheels, and hit the road to Baraboo, Wisconsin and “The Glen”. Durward’s Glen Retreat Center! For four days our spinning wheels turn a quiet rhythm and through the artists’ hands, amazing yarns are created! We recently returned from our spring retreat where we celebrated our spinning community and … Continue reading →

Happy New Year 2017!

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What an amazing year in 2016!! The generosity, kindness, and support of everyone in the Fiber Garden community fills me with gratitude. So many of you who have been a part of the Fiber Garden throughout the years continue to bring me joy each time we meet. And I met so many new fiber friends who ventured here to explore the Fiber Gardens’ home in Black River Falls or who joined a fiber class or retreat at another venue that … Continue reading →

2016 Fall Spinner’s Retreat

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Inspiring, energizing, uplifting are just a few of the words that I would use to describe our recent spinner’s retreat. Spinners unleashing their creativity, bonding as a community of fiber artists and enjoying a hearty dose of laughter. What could be better? Until we gather again in the spring, may your spinning wheels always be in motion! Thank you for the honor of sharing these days with you!

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A “Clearing” of the Mind

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It’s time to update the blog…there is so much to talk about when it comes to fibers! And I have a story to tell about a magical place that I visited recently during one of my trips to teach a spinning class. It seems that everything happens as it should and this is no exception. The place?  The Clearing in Ellison Bay, Wisconsin (in beautiful Door County). The Clearing is a residential folk school offering week-long classes throughout the summer as well … Continue reading →

Fall in New England and Canada…A Spinner’s Color Paradise

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New England in the fall…what could be more inspiring to spinners and fiber artists? You, your family and friends, and your spinning community are invited to join the Fiber Garden for a nine night New England/Canada cruise in October 2015. It sounds so far away and yet planning early is key in order to get space reserved on board the cruise ship for this popular itinerary. The Liberty of the Seas is one of the ships in the fabulous Freedom Class of … Continue reading →

Dyeing Self-Patterning Knitting Yarns

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It’s catch up time! Many inspiring workshops have happened here at the Fiber Garden since my last post in April. One of these workshops is Dyeing Self-Patterning Yarns. Two private group workshops were conducted with beautiful results! One of the groups consisted of two highly enthusiastic fiber fanatics who are starting out with their own fiber arts business. Be sure and see what they are up to by visiting their website at http://www.angoragirls.com/. Enjoy the photos from both of these … Continue reading →

20 Years & Counting!

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Twenty years. Two decades. One-fifth of a century. More than 1/3 of my lifetime. Any way you look at it, 20 years is a long  time! And that’s how old the Fiber Garden is this month! In April of 1994, Mary, Sue, and Sherry arrived enthusiastic and ready to learn to spin in the very first Beginning Spinning workshop held at my first home. Each of them purchased a spinning wheel when the class ended. Then came a long line of others … Continue reading →