tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22161508505937768562024-03-13T11:46:13.894-04:00The Fiber CenterDedicated to Sharing, Teaching, and Hands On Learning about Animal Fibers And The Traditional Arts Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09942160384302515795noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216150850593776856.post-68300841688490693982016-08-20T14:15:00.004-04:002017-09-10T09:31:52.091-04:00The Fiber Center 2017 Daily Event Schedule has been published <span style="font-size: large;">The Fiber Center 2017 Daily Event Schedule has been published and can be seen on the Schedule tab above.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09942160384302515795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216150850593776856.post-85329937533410819742015-08-22T09:37:00.005-04:002017-09-10T09:33:29.782-04:002017 Guest Artist <div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "cambria"; font-size: x-large;"><b>Shepherd’s Rugs at Good Tyddyn Farm</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria"; font-size: x-large;"><b>The Badershall Family </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "cambria"; font-size: large;">Each rug is a truly unique, braided raw wool rug, a
primitive yet functional work of art. We set out to create a true shepherd’s
rug; one that the shepherdess could create using only the wool just as it came
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<span style="font-family: "cambria"; font-size: large;">Our rugs are crafted with raw wool from our own flock. We
have crossed Olde English Southdown, Corriedale, and Shetland, each bringing
its unique qualities to produce the perfect wool for our rugs, rugs that are
beautiful yet durable and easy to care for.</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09942160384302515795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216150850593776856.post-65204463343235326652015-08-22T09:36:00.003-04:002015-08-22T09:36:22.421-04:00Maine Weaver & Master Dyer Linda Whiting to Exhibit as Guest Artist at the Fiber Center 2015<span style="font-size: large;"><b>"Over and Under - a Weaver's Journey" created by Linda Whiting </b>will be featured in this year's Upper Gallery Exhibition in the Fiber Center this year. Guest Artist Linda Whiting brings her expertise as a master colorist and weaver to the forefront in this exhibit featuring her detailed tapestries using yarns that she custom dyes for specific effect. Her attention to detail is unsurpassed as she expresses her visions in her weavings using color to give dimension and vibrancy to her work.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Don't miss her collection and her weaving journey as her work has evolved over the last years!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Exhibit is open daily during fair week </b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> from October 4th - October 10th - </span><span style="font-size: large;">9am - 9pm </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sunday October 11th - 9am - 6pm</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Maine Fiber Artist Jan Winsor is known for her life
like renditions of animals, using wool to create sculptures and paintings. Ms.
Winsor’s new collection will be the featured Guest Artist Exhibit at The Fiber
Center, during the 2014 Fryeburg Fair. The
Exhibition is open from Sunday September 28th<sup> </sup>to Saturday October 4<sup>th</sup>,
9am to 9pm daily</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">JAN WINSOR ARTIST STATEMENT</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Animal Magnetism - An
exhibition of needle felted works celebrating animals and their magnificent
spirits.</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Animals have always been my favorite subject matter for all
mediums.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Creating pictures and
sculptures with fiber is especially rewarding to me because the animals I love
become part of my artwork.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have my own
flock of sheep and enjoy the peaceful energy that being around them provides
for me. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Animal Magnetism seemed like the perfect title for my
exhibit since I’m drawn like a magnet to animals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I did some research and discovered the term
animal magnetism was used in the 18<sup>th</sup> century by Franz Mesmer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was his belief that all animals are
surrounded by an invisible energy field.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He believed this energy force could have physical effects including
healing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Many cultures in both ancient and modern times believe in
life force energy or energy fields that surround all animals and humans.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They also believe that those energy fields can
be tapped into as a form of alternative medicine.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Interests in Native American culture lead me to discover
animal totems.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The traditional belief is
each individual is connected with nine different animals who act as guides
throughout your life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The animal guides
will come and go as needed but there is one main spirit guide animal that stays
with you and offers power and wisdom when communicated with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Insight can be gained when the
characteristics of your totem animal are observed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A totem itself refers to many types of items
that are a symbol representing that animal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The needle felted wool paintings in this exhibit are titled
with a characteristic or power displayed by the animal that could be focused on
for spirit guidance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">About<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I grew up in Natick, Massachusetts always having a love for
animals and art.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I studied education and art in Massachusetts and received a Bachelor
of Science Degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Art from Framingham
State College and an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts from Massachusetts Bay
Community College.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">As a child every summer was spent with my family at Sebago
Lake so I was thrilled when my husband’s career brought us and our two children
to live in Maine full time. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I began teaching at an elementary school in 1999.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There I met two women, Janet Conner and Karen
Smith who introduced me to fiber arts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>After exploring this art form, I found it was perfect for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It combines art, animals and teaching in one
endeavor!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By 2002 I had my first
sheep.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I currently live on a small farm in Gorham, Maine with my
husband, 16 sheep, 2 dogs and 3 cats.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With
the last name of Winsor and since we are a family of four we named our farm
Four Winds Farm.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09942160384302515795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216150850593776856.post-55481930109596852492014-09-08T09:27:00.000-04:002014-09-08T09:27:06.949-04:00Fiber Center 2014 Schedule has been published<span style="font-size: large;">The 2014 Fiber Center is looking to be another stellar year of non stop activity!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Check out the schedule page to find your favorite event and join us during fair week from September 28th to October 5th.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hope to see you there!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09942160384302515795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216150850593776856.post-76874688803667820832013-09-21T07:41:00.002-04:002013-09-21T07:41:51.748-04:00Maine Mitten Project Count Rising!The Maine Mitten Project got under way last fall and was promoted during Fryeburg Fair week in 2012. We've nearly come full circle for our first year and some of our collection results are in.<br />
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Our Mailed in donations from various donors including folks who heard of us through Rivalry.com and Artful Giving.com, and items collected at the Heart of Biddeford, Rangely Libabry, and Scarborough Library have totaled 525 items! <br />
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I can happily report that from the Heart of Biddeford donor location we have collected 146 pieces with more than half of those donations coming from Suzy Mullen. Way to go Suzy!<br />
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With a few other collection locations still to account for including our huge supporter Close Knit Sister's Yarn Shop in N Conway, NH, I fully expect to reach our goal of 1000 pieces!<br />
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After the fair is ended I will complete a final report which I will post including acknowledgment of all donors.<br />
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YOU ARE ALL AWESOME and we thank you SO VERY MUCH!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09942160384302515795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216150850593776856.post-82194345230622454432013-08-30T14:57:00.000-04:002013-08-30T14:57:05.025-04:00The Fiber Center at Fryeburg Fair - 2013 <div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The 2013 Fiber Center Schedule is now available. As always we have LOTS going on and something for everyone to enjoy!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>click on the schedule tab at the top of the blog</i></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV_L1brnjtgIrhJbTYeM4cDUqsFg3bNsqKAmLKl5Prq4bM-dscaOMXBeRvCh6KZg81-1BSSRXF5GIb5NX_APGs3GncWmNyeYT-2-guXMYhuaimDwSLLmsdwtUYYuZnKChPmGuUAGHpffE/s1600/IMG_5707.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV_L1brnjtgIrhJbTYeM4cDUqsFg3bNsqKAmLKl5Prq4bM-dscaOMXBeRvCh6KZg81-1BSSRXF5GIb5NX_APGs3GncWmNyeYT-2-guXMYhuaimDwSLLmsdwtUYYuZnKChPmGuUAGHpffE/s320/IMG_5707.jpg" width="213" /></a>This year you are getting a 2nd chance to see the Maine Crochet Reef Project which last year was a huge success! With more than 900 pieces created by more than 150 people it seemed well worth showing one more time before it comes down.<br />
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Whatever you do BE SURE TO LOOK UP when you enter The Fiber Center or you will miss some amazing stuff!<br />
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In addition to the Maine Reef Exhibition we will be featuring our collection of hand made hats mittens and scarves donated to the Maine Mitten Project. A project encouraging Kind Souls to make Mittens, Hats, and Scarves to benefit Maine's homeless.<br />
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This community project was more successful that I could have imagined and so we will be repeating it as our 2014 community project. Please visit the Maine Mitten Project blog or see us at teh Fiber Center during fair week for more information, free patterns, and to learn how you can participate next year!<br />
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If you have some hand-mades that you would like to donate for this year's distribution, you can bring them to The Fiber Center during fair week.<br />
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We look forward to seeing you all soon!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09942160384302515795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216150850593776856.post-87024240746205352082013-01-31T12:46:00.001-05:002013-01-31T12:48:37.572-05:00The Fiber Center's Maine Crochet Reef Project Receives Award<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-top: 4px; position: relative; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Each year the Maine Agricultural Fair Association presents the 'Outstanding Large Fair Award' and this year it went to Fyeburg Fairs' Fiber Center for "their unique Coral Reef Exhibit". </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">WOOHOOOO!!!!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Fryeburg Fair President Roy Andrews accepted the </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">award on our behalf and called me with the news. Needless to say I was thrilled to hear that all of the time and effort that the 150 plus people put into creating the more than 900 pieces that make up the reef have been recognized for all of the hard work!.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Mr. Andrews remarked that this is a prestigious award and one to be proud of. He thanked us for our efforts and job well done adding that some important people in the Maine Agricultural scene took notice of what we had done!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">It should be noted that Roy Andrews deserves credit for having the foresight long ago that Fiber is an integral part of Maine agricultural and should be properly represented at Maine's largest agricultural fair. It is because of him that we enjoy the largest Fiber specific exhibition hall in New England!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">THANK YOU ROY, for believing in us and supporting us all along the way. This award would not have been possible without your confidence and support, for building our Fiber Center all those years ago, and the continued support from the fair which made creating the Maine Reef possible. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you missed the Maine Reef Exhibition at the fair last year, fear not! It will be on exhibit through this year's fair from September 29 - October 6, 2013.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Should you learn of an event, exhibition,workshop or fiber art gathering that you think we should add, please contact us!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09942160384302515795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216150850593776856.post-17729065773266830612013-01-23T09:03:00.003-05:002013-01-23T09:04:12.755-05:00Fiber Center to Exhibit Maine Mitten Project During 2013 Fryeburg Fair<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The Fiber Center's 2013 Community project called the Maine Mitten Project is described as "kind souls making mittens, hats & scarves to help keep Maine's homeless children and adults warm".</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: inherit;">Contributions are being collected at Heart of Biddeford, Scarborough, Library, REMAX/Country Living Realty in Fryeburg, and Close Knit Sisters Yarn shop in N Conway. Thanks to all of our supporters! Items will be collected throughout the year, displayed during fair week from September 29th through October 6th and then distributed to recipient organizations.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: inherit;">Organizations who will be receiving the hand made gifts are New Beginnings in Lewiston, Preble Street in Portland, York County Shelters in Alfred, and Shaw House in Bangor.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: inherit;">For more information about how to participate or where to drop off donations, please visit the <a href="http://themainemittenproject.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Maine Mitten Project blog. </a></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09942160384302515795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216150850593776856.post-13536137834312839502013-01-23T08:47:00.001-05:002013-01-23T08:47:36.042-05:00The Fiber Center To Exhibit the Maine Crochet Coral Reef Again in 2013DID YOU HEAR ABOUT IT? DID YOU SEE IT? DID YOU MISS IT?<br />
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Well have no fear you haven't lost the opportunity to see the most amazing fiber art exhibition that Maine has ever seen! After nearly two years in the making the Fiber Center debuted the Maine Reef exhibition to rave reviews. After all of that hard work and effort it seemed sacrilege to take the exhibit down having only shown it for 8 days. It was unanimously decided by the powers that be to show it again during the 2013 fair from September 29th through October 6th.<br />
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Mark your calendars!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09942160384302515795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216150850593776856.post-86174242926404051752012-09-05T13:05:00.001-04:002012-09-05T13:06:30.416-04:00Your Old Wool Sweaters Wanted!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Bring your old wool sweaters in to the Fiber Center during the fair and someone from the Maine Mitten Project will turn them into Mittens, Hats and Scarfs for Maine's Homeless! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">We'll felt them and stitch them together to re-purpose and recycle these unwanted items into useful and warm stuff for Maine's homeless.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Any size and some holes are Ok :-) As long as we can salvage a piece large enough to cut out a pattern piece, it will be useful!</span></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09942160384302515795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216150850593776856.post-1165439889299051132012-08-27T16:34:00.005-04:002012-08-27T16:35:55.715-04:00Author Of Maine Mitten Folklore and Pattern Books Robin Hansen To Demonstrate Knitting At Fryeburg Fair<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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The Fiber Center at Fryeburg Fair is pleased to have Maine
author, knitter and folklorist Robin Hansen appearing to demonstrate mitten knitting
using patterns included in her many books on Wednesday October 3<sup>rd</sup>
from 11am to 4pm. Hansen is participating in support of The Maine Mitten
Project, a new Fiber Center community project to benefit Maine’s Homeless
children, families, and adults. The Maine Mitten Project intends to link
community with the Traditional Fiber Arts for a good cause. Hand made mittens
hats and scarves created by anyone wishing to participate will be collected
throughout the next year and donated to Maine’s homeless shelters. At this time
Preble Street in Portland and York County Shelter in Alfred have been named as
recipients but others are being approached to participate.</div>
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Hansen with degrees in Folklore and Folk Life will have copies of her fifth mitten book released last November titled <u><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Mittens-Classic-Patterns-Keep/dp/0892729759/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1346090747&sr=1-1&keywords=robin+hansen+%26+knitting" target="_blank">Ultimate Mittens: 28 Classic Patterns to keep You Warm</a></u>.</div>
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Spinning, Wool Processing, Weaving, Yarn Dyeing, Felting, Tapestry, Rug Making<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>as<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>well<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>as<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>many<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>other<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>fiber arts and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>crafts continue to hold popularity and
intrigue for many. Daily demonstrations and examples of this work take center
stage at the Fryeburg Fair’s Fiber Center each year. In addition to seeing how
these traditional arts and crafts<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>are<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>done,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>animal<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>fleeces<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>various<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>fiber<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>arts<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>equipment<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>finished<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>products<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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</span>the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fiber<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Center’s<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Fleece<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Show<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>&<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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This year’s Fiber Art feature is <a href="http://themainereef.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">“The Maine Reef Project”</a>,
an Installation created by nearly one-hundred fiber enthusiasts from Maine and
other states, who have donated hundreds of knitted, crocheted and felted pieces
depicting sea life. It is a Satellite of the Worldwide Hyperbolic Crochet Reef
Project created by Margaret and Christine Wertheim of the Institute For
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The Fiber Center is New England’s largest Fiber Exhibition
Hall. It is open during Fryeburg Fair week from Sunday, September 30, to Saturday,
October 6, from<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>9am - 9pm., and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sunday, October 7,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>9-6pm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Fleeces will be judged starting at 11am Sunday September 30th.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fiber enthusiasts will have an opportunity to
stock up on supplies and get tips from experienced fiber artists. </div>
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