The Softer Side of Garden Valley
October 1st, 2008 categories: City of Crouch, Garden Valley Business Scene, Garden Valley Events, Garden Valley Living, Garden Valley Real Estate
5th Annual Fiber Fabric Faire
Come to the Community Hall, in Crouch, on Saturday October 4th from 10:00 - 4:00. It’s the annual Fiber and Fabric Faire. Each year the Garden Valley Quilters sponsor this fun event. Here you’ll find, not only some great quilters, but knitters, weavers, spinners and fiber artists of all kinds.
Whether you want to learn about a fiber art, find a warm and fuzzy gift for someone special, watch a craft demonstration, or take a chance to win a hand made quilt, this is an event for you.
I look forward to the Fiber and Fabric Faire each year. The handmade items are truly works of art. The textures, colors and patterns are beautiful and unique. Last year I met several women who raise alpaca, spin the wool and knit the garments. It was great to learn about this homespun, traditional craft.
Aside from treating myself, visiting with neighbors and friends and finding some great gifts, I had a wonderful time.
Don’t forget that, by attending the Faire, you are also contributing to the community. Part of the raffle proceeds go the the Crouch Ambulance fund.
Hope to see you there.
Kathy,
We just attended the 21st Annual Fall Fiber Festival at Montpelier (see A Day in the Virginia Countryside - Part One) and echo your delight in this traditional craft. For us, getting out of the city is always a treat and when you add beautiful weather and the chance to learn something new it makes for a perfect day.
Michael
Hello Michael,
Thanks for the comment. This years event, in Garden Valley, was especially fun. I had my grandchild with me. Wee walked past a spinner and Josh asked “What is that”. The women spinning her wool, explained what she was doing, where the wool came from and then displayed some finished products, hats and scarves, etc.